
FNO: InsureTech
A podcast that interviews leaders from insuretech and insurance to get up-to-date ideas and perspectives on how technology is disrupting and transforming the industry. We bring stories, trends, and useful insights to our audience from carriers, insuretechs, service providers, and various industry groups.
New episodes feature people who are on the forefront of inventing, using, developing, or transforming the insurance world through applied technology.
FNO: InsureTech is created and produced by Alacrity Solutions.
Latest episodes

Sep 18, 2020 • 50min
Ep 93 – Lemonade Made Good: Wins a J.D. Power Award. We talk with Tom Super, Head of P&C Insurance at J.D. Power.
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are once again joined by Tom Super, Head of P&C Insurance at J.D. Power. Tom brings some exciting news to us in regard to an insuretech first: Lemonade ranks highest in the renters insurance segment, marking the first time an insuretech brand ranks highest in a J.D. Power insurance study. Join Tom, Rob, and Lee as they discuss: this big accomplishment for Lemonade, what this means for insurance and insuretech; insights into some of the criteria for award, some interesting customer trends noticed by J.D. Power, and more.

Sep 11, 2020 • 43min
Ep 92 – Talespin Co-Founder & Chief Content Officer, Stephen Fromkin
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Stephen Fromkin, Co-Founder & Chief Content Officer at Talespin. Talespin is an enterprise software solutions company that leverages immersive technology (VR, AR & MR) to transform the way global workforces learn, train and collaborate. With offices in Los Angeles, California and Utrecht, The Netherlands, Talespin is changing the way organizations and employees around the world experience work, enabling enterprises to build a more collaborative, inclusive, and productive future of work. FNO: InsureTech had the opportunity to talk with Stephen and learn more about Talespin. Join Stephen, Rob, and Lee as they discuss: what is VR (Virtual Reality), the applications of immersive technology in insurance, some of the obstacles and limitations of immersive technology, how insurance companies integrate Talespin’s solutions, the efficiency of virtual training, and more.

Sep 4, 2020 • 55min
Ep 91 – CoreLogic Executive of Insurance & Spatial Solutions, Steve Brewer
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Steve Brewer, Executive of Insurance & Spatial Solutions at CoreLogic. Information is at the core of smart decision-making. CoreLogic provides information intelligence to identify and manage growth opportunities, improve business performance and manage risk. Their goal: to address challenges and act quickly to present innovative, cost-effective solutions. Rob and Lee had the opportunity to sit and talk with Steve to discuss CoreLogic and his personal experience. Join Steve, Rob, and Lee as they discuss: what CoreLogic is, what they do, who they serve; CoreLogic’s observations and responses to the pandemic; Steve’s background, work experience, and current work perspective; the future of the claims industry, and more. To learn more about CoreLogic, visit https://www.corelogic.com.

Aug 28, 2020 • 43min
Ep 90 – Vouch Insurance Co-Founder, Travis Hedge
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Travis Hedge, Co-Founder of Vouch Insurance. Vouch Insurance is a new kind of insurance platform, made for startups. Built by founders for founders, they’ve re-designed everything about business insurance from scratch so that startups can move faster. Startups face the same competitive, legal, and publicity risks as large established companies. Vouch is here to turn that around. Rob and Lee had the opportunity to sit and talk with Travis to learn more about his company and how they're shaking things up.

Aug 21, 2020 • 1h 4min
Ep 89 – CSAA Insurance Group Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, Debbie Brackeen
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Debbie Brackeen, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer at CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer (CSAA). With knowledge, experience, and expertise comes the ability to strategize and innovate. Debbie is responsible for identifying and executing on the growth strategies, opportunities, investments and ventures at CSAA, that will result in $1B in new revenue over the next 10 years. Join Debbie, Rob, and Lee as they discuss: Debbie’s role at CSAA, her former roles in technology and fintech, how she has leveraged her prior experience for CSAA, strategy and innovation at CSAA and in insurance; and more.

Aug 14, 2020 • 41min
Ep 88 – Brewer Lane Ventures Managing Partner, Martha Notaras
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Martha Notaras, Managing Partner at Brewer Lane Ventures. In fintech and insuretech, they’ve got you covered. Brewer Lane Ventures takes a different approach to investing in early-stage insuretech and fintech startups. Their investment philosophy is simple: technology should be used to improve people’s lives. Leveraging their expertise and knowledge, they partner with entrepreneurs focused on creating new business models, empowering incumbents, and leveraging insights from data & analytics; all of this to transform the market for companies and consumers alike. We had the opportunity to talk with Martha and learn about Brewer Lane Ventures; and her own work and experiences. Intro song provided by: Instrumentalfx

Aug 7, 2020 • 49min
Ep 87 – Slice Labs CEO & Co-Founder, Tim Attia
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Tim Attia, CEO & Co-Founder of Slice Labs. The world is on-demand. Your insurance should be, too. Slice Labs is a leading on-demand insurance cloud platform provider that empowers insurers to deliver new value to customers through direct insurance or insurance agent models without investing in infrastructure to provide customized on-demand, pay-as-you-go insurance products. We had the opportunity to talk with CEO & Co-Founder Tim Attia and learn about Slice Labs. Join Tim, Rob, and Lee as they discuss: Slice Lab’s unique approach to insurance, the onset of the on-demand economy, the behavioral science involved in the claims process, the potentials of on-demand services, and more. #insuretech #insurtech #insurance #technology #SliceLabs #ondemand #insuranceplatform #innovation

Jul 31, 2020 • 48min
Ep 86 – J.D. Power Head of P&C Insurance, Tom Super
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Tom Super, Head of P&C Insurance at J.D. Power. J.D. Power delivers insights drawn from more than 500,000 insurance customer experiences, with each significant customer interaction across the insurance value chain explored. The studies they complete, their insights, and their expertise serve to help improve the customer experience and turn strategy into opportunity for their users. We had the opportunity to talk with Tom and learn more about J.D. Power. Join Tom, Rob, and Lee as they discuss: the services that J.D. Power offers, being driven by data and creating insight from it, the power of branding, execution, and pricing; insights into consumer habits, and more.

Jul 24, 2020 • 56min
Ep 85 – Snapsheet Founder & CEO, Brad Weisberg
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Brad Weisberg, Founder & CEO of Snapsheet. Third time’s a charm, and with it comes our third guest from Snapsheet. Snapsheet exists to improve the claims experience–it’s been their focus since day one. Their commitment to the industry has enabled them to build a decade of experience in delivering virtual technology and fostering digital adoption within high-pressure claims environments. We had the opportunity to talk Brad and learn more about his company, more importantly his journey with Snapsheet. Join Brad, Rob, and Lee as they discuss: creating and growing Snapsheet; Brad’s experience through the evolving insuretech space; working with industry leaders, executives, and board members; his experience in raising funds and pitching, the importance of developing a healthy company culture, and more.

Jul 21, 2020 • 41min
BONUS - Navigating The Next Normal: Investors
Join hosts Jenn, Rob, and Lee as they talk with Katelyn Johnson, Principal at American Family Ventures; & Jennifer Neundorfer, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at January Ventures, and discuss how the world of investments is dealing with COVID-19 in the present, and how it will affect the future. The final submission deadline for Quesnay's Female Founders in InsurTech 2020 competition is July 26 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time (New York/USA). No submissions received after this time will be accepted, so make sure to get yours in as soon as possible. Any last-minute questions or concerns can be emailed directly to their team below. Jonathan Poor: jpoor@quesnays.com Ryan Kao: rkao@quesnays.com