

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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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.

Feb 7, 2020 • 53min
Ep 61 – Hippo Insurance’s VP of Growth Initiatives, Daniel Blanaru, and Co-founder of Sheltr, Andrew Wynn
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Daniel Blanaru, VP of Growth Initiatives at Hippo Insurance, and Andrew Wynn, Co-founder of Sheltr. At the end of 2019, Sheltr joined the Hippo Insurance family. Hippo is focused on proactive home insurance and Sheltr's approach to preventative home maintenance is unique. Together, Hippo and Sheltr can better help you protect your home and keep small issues from becoming big headaches. To learn more about Hippo Insurance, visit https://www.hippo.com. To learn more about Sheltr, visit https://www.getsheltr.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.

Jan 31, 2020 • 48min
Ep 60 – Surround Insurance Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer, Kate Terry
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Kate Terry, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer at Surround Insurance. Surround Insurance is reinventing age-old insurance products to serve new-age consumers. As new generations of adults come into the insurance market, Surround is creating an experience that feels unique and catered their evolving needs. With its members changing the world, Surround Insurance is changing insurance. To learn more about Surround Insurance, visit https://www.surroundins.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.

Jan 30, 2020 • 11min
BONUS: FNO: News - InsurTechNY's David Gritz shares info on InsurTech Startup Competition 2020
Guest David Gritz, of InsurTechNY, shares information on the InsurTech Startup Competition 2020. For more information, visit: https://www.insurtechny.com/competition/

Jan 24, 2020 • 45min
Ep 59 – Coverager Founder, Shefi Ben-Hutta
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Shefi Ben-Hutta, Founder of Coverager. Coverager is the go-to source for insurance innovation that leverages data and information; and creates coverage on topics relevant to insurers and insurance professionals. Listen as Shefi, Rob, and Lee discuss Coverager’s unique perspective on news and information in the industry; discuss the implications of customer engagement in the insurance space; talk on several topics within the insuretech vertical, and more. To learn more about Coverager, visit https://coverager.com.

Jan 17, 2020 • 59min
Ep 58 – Strategy Meets Action Partner, Karen Furtado
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Karen Furtado, Strategic Advisor and Insurance Industry Expert at Strategy Meets Action (SMA). SMA offers consulting, advisory services, and research to help insurers embrace digital transformation, emerging technologies, and insuretech. Through the leverage of their experience and expertise, they are transforming the insurance industry. To learn more about Strategy Meets Action, visit https://strategymeetsaction.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.