FNO: InsureTech

FNO: InsureTech revisits with former guest Dan Woods, Founder & CEO, of Socotra. As a modern platform for technology-driven insurers founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, Socotra is the first cloud-native core platform for insurance and the first core system to believe its APIs and configuration formats should be open to the world. Join Dan, Rob, and Lee as they catch on the continued success of Socotra, Dan’s experience, insights on insuretech and embedded insurance, and much more. To learn more about Socotra, visit https://www.socotra.com.

On this week's episode we celebrate the 200th episode of FNO: InsureTech! While we’re away celebrating, some of our guests have left some kind words in our voicemail. Join Rob and Lee keep it short and sweet as they talk about the origin of the podcast, share some special moments, and give shoutouts to notable guests. Like what you hear on FNO: InsureTech? Know someone who would be a great guest for the podcast? Let us know: Email us at almoss@alacritysolutions.com.

On this week's episode we bring on the podcast an insuretech whose mission is to make it radically simple to get the right business insurance for the best price: Embroker. Embroker is leveraging the latest technology to make policies more tailored, less expensive, and easier to purchase. As the first company where businesses can apply for all types of commercial insurance online and manage their policies through a modern cloud-based portal, they continue to make strides in innovating the business insurance buying experience. Join Ben Jennings, CRO of Embroker, Rob, and Lee as they talk Embroker, the founding story, tailoring an insurance product, Ben's experience, and much more. To learn more about Embroker, visit https://www.embroker.com. Like what you hear on FNO: InsureTech? Know someone who would be a great guest for the podcast? Let us know: Email us at almoss@alacritysolutions.com.

Rob and Lee talk with Adam Kostecki, Founder & Principal Consultant of InsurTech Innovations, LLC. With over 20 years of carrier experience and innovation expertise, Adam continues his passion of embracing insurance and technology in a new light as he sets out on a new journey with his own consulting and advisory service. Join Adam, Rob, and Lee as they talk origins, experience, IoT, leveraging innovation, Bob Villa, EVs, and more. To learn more about Insurtech Innovations, contact Adam via email at adam@insurtechinnovations.com or connect with him on LinkedIn. Like what you hear on FNO: InsureTech? Know someone who would be a great guest for the podcast? Let us know: Email us at almoss@alacritysolutions.com.

Rob and Lee dive into the agent space and talk with Jason Keck, Co-founder & CEO of Broker Buddha. Broker Buddha is empowering agents, bringing a world-class experience and the tools to take client services to the next level. Their vision is simple: A connected, digital world where you can quickly get insurance for your business through a simple online experience. Join Jason, Rob, and Lee as they hear the founding story of Broker Buddha, the agency side of insuretech, changing the way insurance is sold, and much more. Learn more about Broker Buddha at www.brokerbuddha.com. Check out Jason’s podcast, The Enlightened Agent Podcast, at https://www.brokerbuddha.com/the-enlightened-agent-podcast. Like what you hear on FNO: InsureTech? Know someone who would be a great guest for the podcast? Let us know: Email us at almoss@alacritysolutions.com.

Rob and Lee talk with return guest Ali Safavi, Co-founder & CEO of COVU. COVU's mission is to help both everyday people and professional advisors manage risk and insurance better through helping fill in their coverage gaps and achieve true peace of mind. COVU works with a broad range of carriers and hand-picked agents while leveraging artificial intelligence and an outstanding service team to provide customers with simple one-stop shopping for insurance products. Join Ali, Rob, and Lee as they discuss Ali’s pivot, COVU’s solutions, the future of insuretech, and much more. Like what you hear on FNO: InsureTech? Know someone who would be a great guest for the podcast? Let us know: Email us at almoss@alacritysolutions.com.

Join Rob and Lee as they talk with Jim Dwane, CEO of bolt. bolt is the world’s largest P&C insurance exchange, matching distributors with providers on a single digital platform. With over 100 carriers in their exchange that spans across all 50 states, their network of over 7.5 million active users is driving insurance and insurance innovation forward. Learn more about bolt, their exchange, thoughts on embedded insurance, and much more. Like what you hear on FNO: InsureTech? Know someone who would be a great guest for the podcast? Let us know: Email us at almoss@alacritysolutions.com.

Join Rob and Lee as they talk with Jamie Trish, President of the recently “out of stealth” insuretech Fairmatic. With their recent raise of $42M, they’re on a road to redefine commercial auto insurance with data and artificial intelligence. Join Jamie, Rob, and Lee as they talk Fairmatic, Jamie’s experience, the startup culture, and much more. Don’t miss this great interview! Like what you hear on FNO: InsureTech? Know someone who would be a great guest for the podcast? Let us know: Email us at almoss@alacritysolutions.com.

Join Rob and Lee as they talk with Dr. Josephine Wolff, Associate Professor of Cybersecurity Policy at The Fletcher School at Tufts University; and author of the book “Cyberinsurance Policy: Rethinking Risk in an Age of Ransomware, Computer Fraud, Data Breaches, and Cyberattacks”. Don’t miss this great episode as they discuss cybersecurity and cyberinsurance, two interesting topics that have only drawn more attention and discussion in the insurance, technology, and their intersection. Check out “Cyberinsurance Policy: Rethinking Risk in an Age of Ransomware, Computer Fraud, Data Breaches, and Cyberattacks”, available on Amazon, MIT Press, and most book retailers. Like what you hear on FNO: InsureTech? Know someone who would be a great guest for the podcast? Let us know: Email us at almoss@alacritysolutions.com.

Rob heads to Los Angeles on this week’s episode to talk with Garret Gray, President of Protect at CoreLogic. Join Rob and Garret as they talk Next Gear Solutions, its acquisition by CoreLogic, Garret’s persona experience and journey, and what the future holds for insuretech and innovation. Like what you hear on FNO: InsureTech? Know someone who would be a great guest for the podcast? Let us know: Email us at almoss@alacritysolutions.com.