

FNO: InsureTech
Alacrity Solutions
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.
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.
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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

Jul 17, 2020 • 44min
Ep 84 – Kangaroo Co-Founder & President, Dhruv Garg
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Dhruv Garg, Co-Founder & President of Kangaroo. Kangaroo believes everyone should have access to home security. Every product they build starts with three questions: is it simple, can it be produced at a price that everyone can afford, and is it secure. As a second-time guest on our show, we are glad to have another co-founder of Kangaroo share more about the company, what they are doing now, and what to expect. Join Dhruv, Rob, and Lee as they discuss: the start and journey of Kangaroo; Kangaroo’s Doorbell Camera + Chime, and how it’s shaking up the IoT space; the importance of privacy in security; the connected home; Dhruv’s participation in breaking a Guinness world record, and more.

Jul 14, 2020 • 38min
BONUS - Navigating The Next Normal: Carriers
A FNO: InsureTech & Quesnay Collaboration Welcome to the second of our three-part miniseries, Navigating the Next Normal. Join hosts Jenn Byrne (President & CEO of Quesnay), Rob, and Lee as they talk with Claudia Rodriguez, Vice President of Insurance Claims at Auto Club Enterprises; & Kate Terry, Co-Founder & COO of Surround Insurance, and discuss how carriers are dealing with COVID-19 and its current and long-term effects on insurance. Missed Part One, featuring insuretechs? Listen here: https://lnkd.in/dH24-Fm Learn more about Quesnay's Female Founders in InsurTech 2020 Competition

Jul 13, 2020 • 60min
BONUS – FNO: News – Experts weigh in on the Lemonade IPO
On this special episode of FNO: News, we talk with insurance and insuretech industry experts who weigh in on the recent Lemonade IPO. Hosts Rob and Lee talked with 8 experts/influencers from across the insurance and insuretech industries and asked: What does the Lemonade IPO mean for the insurance/insuretech ecosystem? Listen to this special FNO: News segment, Experts weigh in on the Lemonade IPO. Time stamps and guests: 4:06 - Dan Reed, Managing Director, American Family Ventures 10:34 - Assaf Wand, CEO & Co-Founder, Hippo Insurance 17:06 - Mark Breading, Partner, Strategy Meets Action 24:10 - Tim Attia, CEO & Co-Founder, Slice Labs 26:00 - Dan Moore, COO, QBE North America 35:12 - Caribou Honig, Chairman & Co-Founder, InsureTech Connect 44:45 - Jenn Byrne, President & CEO, Quesnay 52:54 - Rob Galbraith, Author & Insuretech Thought Leader #insuretech #insurtech #insurance #technology #innovation #inthenews #LemonadeIPO

Jul 10, 2020 • 54min
Ep 83 – Flyreel CEO & Founder, Cole Winans
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Cole Winans, CEO & Founder of Flyreel. Flyreel's advanced AI solution empowers carriers with total property understanding, for better insurance outcomes. In this, they have created a comprehensive baseline record for underwriting, risk management and claims. Their AI Assistant guides policyholders through effortless self-service inspections and claims workflows to produce solid, reliable results. Rob and Lee had the opportunity to talk with Cole and learn more about his personal story and the story of Flyreel. Join Cole, Rob, and Lee as they discuss: the journey and start of Flyreel, the technology behind Flyreel’s solution, the involvement of insureds in the claims process, Cole’s history with triathlons, and more. To learn more about Flyreel, visit https://www.flyreel.co.

Jul 7, 2020 • 33min
BONUS - Navigating The Next Normal: Insuretechs
A FNO: InsureTech & Quesnay Collaboration Welcome to the first of our three-part miniseries, Navigating the Next Normal. On this episode, we talk with two insuretechs: Farron Blanc, Co-Founder & CEO at Gerry; and Laura Kornhauser, Co-Founder & CEO at Stratyfy. Join FNO: InsureTech hosts Rob & Lee, and Quesnay’s President & Co-Founder, Jennifer Byrne, as they take a look at three different groups (insuretechs, carriers, and investors/VCs), each with special guests and their unique perspectives on what's going on in the insurance world today, and what is the "Next Normal". Check out Quesnay's Female Founders in InsurTech 2020, an annual competition that showcases female founders in insuretech who are bringing innovation and solutions.