
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

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.

Jan 10, 2020 • 1h 6min
Ep 57 – InsureTech Connect Co-founders Caribou Honig & Jay Weintraub
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by InsureTech Connect (ITC) Co-founders Caribou Honig & Jay Weintraub. With 2019 InsureTech Connect having come and gone, the ripples of September’s event are making waves in 2020 and beyond. Join Caribou, Jay, Rob, and Lee as we: look back on ITC’s structure and community. discuss how ITC has become a catalyst in the insuretech ecosystem. talk about the potential and opportunity of InsureTech Connect Asia. take a glimpse into the future of ITC 2020. To learn more about InsureTech Connect, visit https://insuretechconnect.com. • • • • • • • • • FNO: InsureTech Podcast interviews leaders from insuretech and insurance to get unique and intriguing perspectives on how technology is disrupting and transforming the industry. We bring stories, trends, and useful insights to our audience from carriers, insuretech companies, service providers, and various industry groups. New episodes each week. FNO: InsureTech Podcast is created, produced, and sponsored by Fourseventy Claim Management. Visit them at https://470claims.com. Visit us online at www.fnoinsuretech.com

Jan 3, 2020 • 56min
Ep 56 – Snapsheet Director of Innovation, Alex Meisner
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Alex Meisner, Director of Innovation at Snapsheet. As a claims technology and services company, Snapsheet utilizes cloud-based technology to enable customer engagement and intelligent workflows, all designed to deliver a superior claims experience. Snapsheet builds software to adapt to custom work processes, operational needs, and systems environment. Join Alex, Rob, and Lee as we discuss: Snapsheet’s history and humble beginnings. The streamlining of data in virtual inspections and the power of a photo. How Snapsheet has adapted technology to cater to the claims industry. To learn more about Snapsheet, visit https://www.snapsheetclaims.com.

Dec 20, 2019 • 42min
Ep 55 – Elsewhen Co-Founder and CPO/CSO, Leon Gauhman
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Leon Gauhman, Co-Founder & CPO/CSO of Elsewhen. Since 2011, Elsewhen has provided a different approach to digital consultancy—utilizing strategy, design and engineering, and combining them into an actionable process. Join Leon, Rob, and Lee as we discuss: How Elsewhen’s services help turn customer ideas into realities and solutions. Elsewhen’s involvement in the insuretech vertical in Europe. The possible effects of Brexit on the insuretech space in the United Kingdom. To learn more about Elsewhen, visit https://elsewhen.com. • • • • • • • • • FNO: InsureTech Podcast interviews leaders from insuretech and insurance to get unique and intriguing perspectives on how technology is disrupting and transforming the industry. We bring stories, trends, and useful insights to our audience from carriers, insuretech companies, service providers, and various industry groups. New episodes each week. FNO: InsureTech Podcast is created, produced, and sponsored by Fourseventy Claim Management. Visit them at https://470claims.com Visit us online at www.fnoinsuretech.com

Dec 13, 2019 • 44min
Ep 54 – HazardHub CEO & Co-Founder, Bob Frady
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Bob Frady, Co-Founder & CEO of HazardHub. HazardHub uses geographic risk data sets to create assessments for a number of different hazards – things like risk of flood, wildfires and other risks. Their goal: keep YOU aware of the dangers around a property. Join Bob, Rob, and Lee as we discuss: Hazardhub’s free property risk assessment report, Free Home Risk. How/where Hazardhub gathers data, and how they’ve built some of their own data sets. The different types of assessments that Hazardhub can report. To learn more about HazardHub, visit https://hazardhub.com. Check out their free property risk assessment site Free Home Risk, https://freehomerisk.com. FNO: InsureTech Podcast is created and produced by Fourseventy Claim Management. Visit us online at www.fnoinsuretech.com

Dec 6, 2019 • 37min
Ep 53 – Kin Insurance Co-Founder & CEO, Sean Harper
In 2016, our guest’s company formed to disrupt the insurance space. They felt that homeowners deserve an easy-to-understand policy, insurance coverage that is affordable, and superior customer experience. Since then, they’ve move forward in their pursuits. With a team that has decades of experience in finance, insurance, and technology, their mission continues: fix homeowners insurance. On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Sean Harper, Co-Founder & CEO of Kin Insurance (Kin). Kin leverages thousands of publicly available data points to recommend and create an appropriate coverage policy that’s accurate and affordable. Join Sean and hosts Matt and Lee as we discuss: Kin’s unique insurance model and methodology. The importance of leveraging data for policy building. IoT integration and implementation. To learn more about Kin, visit https://www.kin.com. FNO: InsureTech Podcast interviews leaders from insuretech and insurance to get unique and intriguing perspectives on how technology is disrupting and transforming the industry. We bring stories, trends, and useful insights to our audience from carriers, insuretech companies, service providers, and various industry groups. New episodes each week. FNO: InsureTech Podcast is created and produced by Fourseventy Claim Management. Visit us online at www.fnoinsuretech.com