
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

Sep 19, 2022 • 52min
Ep 191 – InsureTech Connect Preview, featuring Jay Weintraub & Caribou Honig
In our annual tradition, FNO: InsureTech talks with InsureTech Connect founders Jay Weintraub and Caribou Honig. Join Jay, Caribou, Rob, and Lee in this great conversation as they talk about the annual conference, its history and current state, insuretech 2.0, and much more. ITC 2022 happens from September 20-22, 2022. We wish all the attendees a wonderful time celebrating insurance and technology, and the intersection between that continues to evolve and innovate the verticals. 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.

Sep 9, 2022 • 44min
Ep 190 – TypTap Insurance President, Kevin Mitchell
FNO: Insuretech talks with Kevin Mitchell, President of TypTap Insurance (TypTap). TypTap provides quality insurance without the hassle, modernizing the way you interact with insurance companies. Policies are created with you in mind, are quick to bind, and are built to offer security, stability, and simplicity. They’re not new to insurance - they're just taking a fresh approach to it. Join Kevin, Rob, and Lee in this great conversation as they learn more about TypTap’s history, their growth of services, Kevin’s extensive experience, and much more. Learn more about TypTap at https://www.typtap.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.

Aug 29, 2022 • 39min
Ep 189 – ProNavigator CEO, Joseph D’Souza
Rob & Lee talk with Joseph D’Souza, CEO of ProNavigator, on this week’s episode of FNO: InsureTech. Information powers your insurance business. But when that information is buried deep inside many different portals and drives, finding what you need can be painfully slow. ProNavigator puts the information you need at your fingertips, leveraging tech and innovation to drive knowledge management for the on-demand era. Underwriting manuals, policy wordings, job aids, process manuals, bulletins, and forms come together in one spot for your staff and agent network to access, becoming a single source of truth. Join Joseph, Rob, and Lee in this informative conversation on an innovative insuretech. Learn more about ProNavigator at https://www.pronavigator.ai/.

Aug 19, 2022 • 37min
Ep 188 – Openly Co-Founder & CEO, Ty Harris
Lee talks with Ty Harris, Co-Founder & CEO of Openly on the lastest episode of FNO: InsureTech. Openly is reshaping insurance with transparency, simplicity, and trust. Using cutting-edge data and technology, Openly provides customizable, competitive prices to protect the insured’s most valuable assets. Join Ty and Lee as they discuss the origins of Openly, the importance of insurance agents, company culture, Ty’s experience and growth; and more. Learn more about Openly at https://openly.com. Like what you hear on FNO: InsureTech? Know someone who would be a great guest for the podcast? Let us know: Email our Technical Producer at amuya@alacritysolutions.com.

Aug 12, 2022 • 59min
Ep 187 – Slide Insurance Founder & CEO, Bruce Lucas
Lee and Rob talk with Bruce Lucas, Founder & CEO of Slide Insurance (Slide) on this week’s episode of FNO: InsureTech. Slide is leveraging technology and deep insurance expertise to hyper-personalize, optimize, and streamline every part of the home insurance process. Founded in 2021, they are making it easy for modern homeowners to choose the right coverage for their unique needs and budgets. Based in Tampa, FL the company was founded by Bruce Lucas, an insurance insider with a deep understanding of how technology can be applied to achieve better outcomes for both consumers and the business. Join Bruce, Rob, and Lee as they talk Slide, Bruce’s experience and history in insurance, big data, and much more. Learn more about Slide Insurance at https://slideinsurance.com. Like what you hear on FNO: InsureTech? Know someone who would be a great guest for the podcast? Let us know: Email our Technical Producer at amuya@alacritysolutions.com.

Aug 5, 2022 • 43min
Ep 186 – Benekiva Founder & CEO, Brent Williams
Lee and Rob talk with Brent Williams, Founder & CEO of Benekiva on this week’s episode of FNO: InsureTech. Benekiva is delivering configurable technologies to optimize and transform the end-to-end claims and servicing experience. The rules-based SaaS platform transforms disparate and outdated processes/systems into a single platform ecosystem. The flexibility of their Data Configurator means carriers provide data in any format so integrations begin earlier, allowing for a return on investment sooner. Benekiva seamlessly integrates with any administration system and third-party system delivering an end-to-end, single-platform solution. Join Brent, Rob, and Lee as they talk Idaho, Benekiva, handling complex claims processes, building an innovative claims platform, and much more. Learn more about Benekiva at https://www.benekiva.com. Like what you hear on FNO: InsureTech? Know someone who would be a great guest for the podcast? Let us know: Email our Technical Producer at amuya@alacritysolutions.com.

Jul 26, 2022 • 33min
Ep 185 – Breach Insurance Co-Founder & CEO, Eyhab Aejaz, Part 2
In our latest episode, Lee and Rob continue their conversation with Breach Insurance (Breach) Co-Founder and CEO, Eyhab Aejaz to learn more about cryptocurrency, blockchain, and much more. Listen to Part 1 here! Learn more about Breach at https://www.breachinsured.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 amuya@alacritysolutions.com.

Jul 18, 2022 • 43min
Ep 184 – Breach Insurance Co-Founder & CEO, Eyhab Aejaz
In our latest episode, Lee and Rob talk with Breach Insurance (Breach) Co-Founder and CEO, Eyhab Aejaz. Breach Insurance takes on the risk of exchange hacks so insureds can confidently invest in cryptocurrency. Through a fully-digital experience, Breach offers coverage in the event of hacks of exchange wallets, social engineering events, and more. As the first regulated insurance product for retail crypto investors, Rob and Lee are excited to have the Eyhab on the show to share more about Breach, his experience to this point, being the first in such a unique insurance vertical, and much more. Learn more about Breach at https://www.breachinsured.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 amuya@alacritysolutions.com. FNO: InsureTech is produced by Alacrity Solutions.

Jul 8, 2022 • 37min
Ep 183 – Coterie Insurance Co-Founder & CEO, David McFarland
Rob and Lee talk with return guest David McFarland, Co-Founder & CEO at Coterie Insurance (Coterie). Coterie is building modern business insurance, creating fast, easy, reliable coverage that reaches businesses where they are, when they need it. Coterie integrates insurance into platforms and processes that businesses, contractors, and gig workers already use, unlocking protection in minutes. Their tech-based approach to business insurance uses data-driven automation, providing accurate and affordable. Join David, Rob, and Lee as they talk Coterie, embedded insurance, leadership, running a company through the current market, what is an actuary, and much more. Learn more about Coterie at https://coterieinsurance.com. The FNO: Insuretech Podcast is produced by Alacrity Solutions.

Jun 24, 2022 • 46min
Ep 182 – American Family Ventures Managing Director, Katelyn Johnson
Lee and Rob talk with return guest Katelyn Johnson, Managing Director at American Family Ventures. American Family Ventures has been a prominent venture capital firm with a focus on insurance innovation, fintech, data/analytics, IoT, and cyber security. They’ve had the privilege and opportunity to support and assist many insuretech and innovations that have come to insurance. Join Lee, Rob, and Katelyn as they discuss what’s been happening in insuretech, the VC space, the economic impact on VC, Katelyn’s next baby, and more! Learn more about American Family Ventures at https://www.amfamventures.com. Like what you hear on FNO: InsureTech? Know someone who would be a great guest for the podcast? Let us know: Email our Technical Producer at amuya@alacritysolutions.com.