
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

Apr 3, 2020 • 56min
Ep 69 – HOVER’s CEO & Co-Founder, A.J. Altman
A.J. Altman, CEO and Co-Founder of HOVER, discusses the revolutionary platform that generates accurate 3D property data used by multiple industries. They also explore the challenges and opportunities of selling insurance in the construction industry, the significance of data accuracy in the insurance industry, and the growing acceptance of new technologies. The conversation highlights the value of Hover in the insurance industry and the need for insurance companies to adapt to new technologies.

Mar 27, 2020 • 56min
Ep 68 – Swyfft’s Chief Claims Officer, John Langowski
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by John Langowski, Chief Claims Officer of Swyfft. Swyfft is in the business to save insureds time and money. They are leveraging patented analytical methods and unique data sources to more accurately assess the risks to your home and property. FNO: InsureTech talks with their Chief Claims Officer to get a better understanding of what's happening at Swyfft. Listen in as John, Lee, and Rob discuss what has happened at Swyfft since the first interview, the implementation of Swyfft’s in-house claims department, the current COVID-19 situation and its effect on insurance, direct-to-consumer and agents; and more. To learn more about Swyfft, visit https://www.swyfft.com.

Mar 20, 2020 • 52min
Ep 67 – Chisel AI's CEO & Founder, Ron Glozman
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Ron Glozman, CEO & Founder of Chisel AI. While attending the University of Waterloo in the 2010s, Ron thought of ways to read and comprehend lengthy texts quickly and effortlessly. He envisioned an app that reduced time spent reading textbooks from days to minutes. Fast forward to today, and from dorm room to board room, Chisel AI has created an artificial intelligence solution for commercial insurance brokers and carriers to boost sales, reduce human errors, and increase customer satisfaction, all without adding staff. FNO: InsureTech Podcast is created, produced, and sponsored by Fourseventy Claim Management. Learn more at https://470claims.com. Visit us online at www.fnoinsuretech.com.

Mar 13, 2020 • 43min
Ep 66 – Bryan Falchuk, Author, Speaker, & Life Coach
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Author, Speaker, and Life Coach Bryan Falchuk. Bryan has a lot of knowledge and experience to leverage. Life and executive coach, public speaker, C-level executive and the best-selling author. Couple these with active and past roles in the carrier and insuretech spaces, and Bryan has a truly unique perspective on the insurance vertical. FNO: InsureTech Podcast is created, produced, and sponsored by Fourseventy Claim Management. Learn more at https://470claims.com. Visit us online at www.fnoinsuretech.com.

Mar 6, 2020 • 48min
Ep 65 – Texas Windstorm Insurance Association/Texas Fair Plan Association's Chief Claims Officer, Dave Williams
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Dave Williams, Chief Claims Officer at Texas Windstorm Insurance Association/Texas Fair Plan Association. The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) was established in 1971 by the Texas Legislature to provide wind and hail coverage to applicants unable to obtain insurance in the private market. The Texas FAIR Plan Association, managed by TWIA, is to provide essential residential property insurance products and services for eligible Texas policyholders when no one else will. To learn more about TWIA, visit https://www.twia.org. To learn more about the Texas FAIR Plan Association, visit https://www.texasfairplan.org. FNO: InsureTech Podcast is created, produced, and sponsored by Fourseventy Claim Management. Learn more at https://470claims.com. Visit us online at www.fnoinsuretech.com.

Mar 3, 2020 • 1h 20min
BONUS: FNO: Conferences - Elevate 2020 Conference: Conversations with Carriers
The FNO: InsureTech Podcast had the wonderful opportunity to talk with several insurance carriers attending the Elevate 2020 Conference on February 11 & 12 in Salt Lake City. Guests (In Order of Appearance): Theresa Young - CSAA Insurance, Andy Connell / Chris Crilley - Grange Insurance, Carlos Sanchez - Allstate Insurance, Tony Triola - Liberty Mutual Insurance, Chris McLeod - Auto Club Group Insurance, Joseph Marinelli - State Auto Insurance

Feb 28, 2020 • 46min
Ep 64 – Xactware's President, Mike Fulton
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Mike Fulton, President of Xactware. Xactware’s integrated solutions for estimating, managing, and analyzing property claims are a commonplace in the industry. We had the amazing opportunity to talk with Mike right after he delivered the keynote speech at the 2020 Elevate Conference, February 11 & 12, in Salt Lake City.

Feb 21, 2020 • 45min
Ep 63 – Quesnay Co-Founder & President, Jennifer Byrne
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Jennifer Byrne, Co-Founder and President of Quesnay. Quesnay connects innovators and ideas to the resources required to realize them, through innovation competitions, customized acceleration programs, and other partnerships. They help startups and young companies find ways to work with market leaders in numerous industry verticals. Join us as Jennifer, Rob, and Lee discuss: the numerous activities, events, and programs that Quesnay has created to empower entrepreneurs and startups. what, if any, are trending needs of the companies that collaborate with Quesnay. the Female Founders in Tech competition and what opportunities it brings. the growth and progress of diversification in all aspects of the insurance industry. To learn more about Quesnay, visit https://www.quesnays.com. To learn more about the Female Founders in InsurTech program, as well as last year’s winners, visit https://www.quesnays.com/ffit2019insurtech.

Feb 14, 2020 • 53min
Ep 62 – Ladder’s CEO & Co-Founder, Jamie Hale
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Jamie Hale, CEO & Co-Founder at Ladder. Ladder is enabling the insured to make the kind of life insurance they want for themselves. By leveraging technology and ease of access, they have developed a user-centric insurance experience that is easy, intuitive, affordable and human. To learn more about Ladder, visit https://www.ladderlife.com. FNO: InsureTech Podcast is created, produced, and sponsored by Fourseventy Claim Management. Learn more at https://470claims.com. Visit us online at www.fnoinsuretech.com.

Feb 11, 2020 • 46min
BONUS: We Explore InsureTech & the Claims Conference with PLRB On Demand
The FNO: InsureTech team joins the PLRB On Demand ("POD") podcast in exploring insuretech and the PLRB Claims Conference. Learn more about PLRB, the Claims Conference, and the beginnings of the FNO: InsureTech podcast in this special, bonus episode.