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Alliance NOW! Risk & Insurance Podcast SeriesStreamlining Insurance: Fostering Innovation at GuidewireIn this episode, Darren Bloomfield sits down with Shannon Spies, Technology Alliance Manager at Guidewire Software, to explore how Guidewire is reshaping the global P&C insurance ecosystem through strategic partnerships, digital transformation, and AI innovation. Shannon shares insights into the Insurtech Vanguard program—an incubator for startups driving real change in the industry—and explains how Guidewire connects carriers with validated, scalable solutions that reduce manual processes and accelerate underwriting and claims workflows. From tips for startups entering the space to the evolving role of AI, IoT, and telematics, this episode dives into what it takes to innovate in a ri...2025-07-0719 min
InsurTalkBuilding the Climate-Proof CarrierBuilding the Climate-Proof Carrier
The CEO of Guidewire InsurPitch 2024 competition-winning insurtech Faura shares strategies for leveraging property and risk data to build resilience and boost profitability amid rising climate risks.
2025-02-2619 min
Making Risk Flow | The Future of InsuranceThe Vertical Advantage: How Specialisation Drove Success in Insurance | Marcus Ryu, GuidewireFan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora.In this episode of Making Risk Flow, host Juan de Castro is joined by Marcus Ryu, Co-founder of Guidewire, to explore his fascinating entrepreneurial journey and the transformative role of technology in the insurance industry.Marcus reflects on his nearly two decades of experience building Guidewire into a company that revolutionised insurance. From his early career at McKinsey to founding a startup in a traditionally conservative industry, Marcus shares his thoughts on overcoming th...2025-01-2255 min
The Insurance PodcastGuidewire Connections- the strategy creating insurance for the futureGuidewire Connections is not just an average conference, it's a showcase for insurers, partners, and anyone else who wants to understand what one of the largest insurance software platforms/ecosystems is building for the future of insurance. The theme was Agility in Action and the message was clear, agile and responsive entities within the insurance industry will find longterm success. It's eye-opening, full of incredible content, masterfully orchestrated, and designed for everyone who wants to understand a vision for the future.In this episode:How Guidewire partners support insurers in their transformationHints about how distribution will...2025-01-071h 02
Kubernetes BytesMonolith to Microservices using Kubernetes at GuidewireIn this episode of the Kubernetes Bytes podcast, Ryan and Bhavin sit down with Diego Devalle and Anoop Gopalakrishnan from Guidewire to talk about how they went through an application modernization journey and adopted Kubernetes and cloud over the last 5 years. Diego and Anoop share their experiences around how they drove this modernization inside Guidewire by both championing organizational change, and introducing Kubernetes and cloud technologies, while at the same time ensuring that they serve their existing customers in the insurance industry. Check out our website at https://kubernetesbytes.com/ Show links: https://medium.com/@g...2024-11-071h 06
InsTech - insurance & innovation with Matthew Grant & Robin MerttensMarcus Ryu, Co-founder and Chairman at Guidewire and Partner: Battery Ventures: Beating the odds, revealing the secrets of successful entrepreneurs (317)What does it take to build a company like Guidewire or attract investor interest?
This week, Matthew Grant talks with Marcus Ryu, Co-founder and Chairman of Guidewire, and Partner at Battery Ventures. Marcus, one of Guidewire's five founders, shares his experiences from starting the company in 2002 and the lessons he learned along the way.
In this episode, Marcus discusses his shift from leading Guidewire to investing through a multi-stage technology investment firm. The conversation covers topics relevant to those interested in the insurance industry, current trends in insurance technology, and practical advice for entrepreneurs and...2024-08-2532 min
Insurtech Story PodcastNavigating the Future: Guidewire Driven Transformation in InsuranceIn the podcast "Navigating the Future: Guidewire Driven Transformation in Insurance," industry experts explore how Guidewire technology is revolutionizing the insurance sector. They delve into the ways insurance companies are leveraging Guidewire to adapt to industry shifts, discussing successful implementations and the benefits they yield. The conversation also delves into challenges encountered during these transformations and offers insights into the future role of Guidewire in shaping insurance landscapes. Through examples and analysis, listeners gain a comprehensive understanding of the pivotal role Guidewire plays in driving innovation and efficiency within the insurance industry.
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The Logan Bartlett ShowEP 103: The Untold Story of Marcus Ryu (Co-Founder Guidewire & Partner at Battery Ventures) Scaling to $10B and Diving into VCAfter 18 years leading Guidewire (~$10B), Marcus Ryu made the transition from CEO to partner at Battery Ventures. In the episode, Marcus shares his journey of co-founding Guidewire in 2001, steering the company through its IPO in 2012, and building one of the largest vertical software businesses in the world. He shares his insights on how to build a durable company in troubling times, what he looks for in entrepreneurs, the future of vertical software, and much more. (00:00) Intro(01:31) The Philosophical Approach to Investing and Strategy(03:27) Unpacking the Strategy: Diagnosis, Market Definition, and Execution2024-05-101h 50
Run the NumbersGaining Strategic Advantage in Vertical SaaS With Guidewire's CFO, Jeff CooperIn this episode, CJ is joined by Jeff Cooper, the CFO of Guidewire, a publicly traded vertical software company serving the insurance industry. Jeff explains the strategic advantage Guidewire has in owning the control point within a customer's tech infrastructure and how they achieved this. He sheds light on the challenges and benefits of Guidewire's industry-specific business model, including long sales cycles, non-standard fiscal years, and the risks of burning through their market. He also discusses ARR as the most important metric, how he decides on the metrics he reports on, and how to think about the value of...2024-04-1549 min
InsurTalkClaims Innovation in the High Net Worth MarketClaims Innovation in the High Net Worth Market
It's a choice customer base and a $113 billion revenue opportunity worldwide. But inflation, growing CAT risks, and increasingly aggressive competition take on whole new meaning for specialty carriers serving the high net worth market—especially when it comes to claims. The senior vice president and chief claims officer for PURE Insurance shares strategies for transforming the claims experience in the high net worth market, and what it takes to accelerate processes, reduce costs, and create competitive differentiation for this high-value sector.
2024-03-1435 min
InsurTalk4 Technologies Transforming Commercial Lines Underwriting4 Technologies Transforming Commercial Lines Underwriting
From macroeconomic headwinds and growing risks to rising customer demands and increasingly aggressive rivals, commercial lines operating models are under pressure. The Director of Underwriting Innovation at Zurich North America shares strategies for driving commercial lines innovation to protect margins, reduce losses, expand share, and build competitive differentiation in 2024 and beyond.
2024-03-0726 min
InsurTalkP&C Claims in the Age of Nuclear VerdictsP&C Claims in the Age of Nuclear Verdicts
With $10 million+ "nuclear" jury awards doubling over the past three years, CaseGlide CEO Wesley Todd talks claims litigation strategies for the age of runaway costs.
2024-02-2229 min
InsurTalkFast Lane to the Future of Auto InsuranceFast Lane to the Future of Auto Insurance
By 2035, connected car technology is expected to shrink existing personal lines auto premiums by as much as 44%. To fill the gap, carriers will need to go where the opportunities are: a whole new world of commercial lines. The executive vice president of Capgemini's Global Insurance Business Unit talks mastering the future of mobility.
2024-02-1433 min
Agency Intelligence: The Insurance Podcast NetworkDigital Insurance Pint: My Mollin ─ Guiding Us Through GuidewireWhat is guidewire and what makes it so popular? How can guidewire help the broker channel. The DIPP crew sit down with Amy Mollin, Head of Product Management at Guidewire to find out.Resources:
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2024-02-1139 min
InsTech - insurance & innovation with Matthew Grant & Robin MerttensJohn Mullen, President and CRO: Guidewire: A view from the top (289)Since its start in 2001, the insurance platform provider Guidewire has grown to be used by more than 540 insurers in 40 countries. Guidewire's President and Chief Revenue Officer, John Mullen, spoke to Matthew Grant about the company's journey as it continues to grow, the climate of the insurance industry and what are the driving forces of innovation in the company.
Key talking points:
Why standardisation of critical functions is important in the upcoming year
How insurers can find ways of being innovative
Collaboration - working with other corporates
The value of experimentation
Supporting InsTech’s New York Event in...2024-02-1137 min
InsurTalkDriving Digital Security in P&C InsuranceDriving Digital Security in P&C Insurance
Not every technology trend is a positive one. With cybercriminal networks weaponizing malicious forms of AI and deepfake technologies to defraud carriers around the world, the billions P&C insurers lose to fraud each year could soon seem like child’s play. The Managing Director and General Insurance Sector Lead at Accenture addresses the growing threat and what it takes to drive digital security in P&C.
2024-02-0928 min
InsurTalkDisruption Ahead: The Future of Insuring MobilityDisruption Ahead: The Future of Insuring Mobility
The founder and CEO of Emerging Transport Advisors and a global thought leader on emerging technologies and their impacts on society shares insights on the decline in personal lines auto and the future of insuring mobility.
2024-01-3133 min
InsurTalkFrom Risk to Resilience: Geospatial Property Intelligence and the Climate CrisisFrom Risk to Resilience: Geospatial Property Intelligence and the Climate Crisis
As climate change accelerates, advances in geospatial analytics are creating opportunities for insurers to rethink risk assessment, revamp CAT response, and revolutionize the way they protect policyholders.
2024-01-2634 min
InsurTalkInside the J.D. Power Property Claims Satisfaction SurveyInside the J.D. Power Property Claims Satisfaction Survey
Who will top J.D. Power's 2024 Property Claims Satisfaction Survey—and why? With this year's report just weeks away, J.D. Power Director of Insurance Intelligence Mark Garrett joins InsurTalk with an exclusive preview. On tap: insights on the biggest challenges and most promising opportunities for claims organizations seeking to achieve unbeatable customer satisfaction and loyalty.
2024-01-1929 min
InsurTalkInside the J.D. Power Property Claims Satisfaction SurveyInside the J.D. Power Property Claims Satisfaction Survey
Who will top J.D. Power's 2024 Property Claims Satisfaction Survey—and why? With this year's report just weeks away, J.D. Power Director of Insurance Intelligence Mark Garrett joins InsurTalk with an exclusive preview. On tap: insights on the biggest challenges and most promising opportunities for claims organizations seeking to achieve unbeatable customer satisfaction and loyalty.
2024-01-1929 min
InsurTalkHEMIC’s Mission to Harness the CloudHEMIC’s Mission to Harness the Cloud
Martin J. Welch, CEO of Hawaii Employers' Mutual Insurance Company (HEMIC) shares insights on successful cloud migration, the importance of commercial lines innovation in an evolving insurance marketplace, and the challenges of serving a business community recovering from the Lahaina Fire.
2024-01-1125 min
InsurTalkSpecial Episode: Top Soundbites on Generative AI, Digital Payments & MoreSpecial Episode: Top Soundbites on Generative AI, Digital Payments & More
We took the best insights shared by insurance industry trailblazers who appeared as guests on the InsurTalk podcast during the last half of the year—and served them up in a single, can't-miss episode. From digital payments to Generative AI to insurtech ecosystems and beyond, it's the perfect way close to 2023—and get inspired for the year ahead.
2023-12-1225 min
InsurTalkWhy the Digital Payments Revolution in P&C Insurance Is Gaining New UrgencyWhy the Digital Payments Revolution in P&C Insurance Is Gaining New Urgency
An in-depth look at how digital payments can help carriers modernize their operations, boost customer satisfaction and retention, and enable next-generation operating models that give them a serious edge.
2023-11-2725 min
InsurTalkThe Evolving Insurance Cannabis MarketGolden Bear VP Michael Hall on the Evolving Cannabis Insurance Market
Despite operating in a complex business landscape, the $33 billion global legal cannabis industry represents a booming market for P&C insurers. Golden Bear VP Michael Hall shares unique insights on the evolution of this sector and its evolving risks and opportunities.
2023-11-2027 min
InsurTalkBeyond the Buzz: Generative AI in P&C InsuranceBeyond the Buzz: Generative AI in P&C Insurance
It's dominating the technology conversation in every industry—and could add $1 trillion in value to P&C insurance worldwide. Accenture's Global Insurance Data and AI lead and Guidewire's Head of Product Management offer practical insights for insurers looking to leverage this game-changing technology.
2023-10-2430 min
InsurTalkInnovating in the Insurance MarketplaceInnovating in the Insurance Marketplace
Lisa Wardlaw, North America Advisor for InsurTech Israel, on leveraging non-traditional thinking to help insurers reinvent their business models and create a compelling and differentiated value proposition.
2023-10-1127 min
The Reinsurance PodcastRVS Monte-Carlo #13 - Paul Mang: GuidewirePaul Mang, Guidewire's analytics leader, reveals crucial insights on bridging the gap between data analytics hype and real-world value. Learn what's driving "analytics indigestion," how primary insurers are adapting reinsurer portfolio approaches, and the human skills needed to leverage AI.
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Guidewire: https://www.guidewire.com/
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Unstructured Unlocked by Indico DataUnstructured Unlocked episode 30 with Daniele Groves, Director of Product Management at Guidewire SoftwareWatch Christopher M. Wells, Ph. D., Indico VP of Research and Development, and Michelle Gouveia, VP at Sandbox Insurtech Ventures, in episode 30 of Unstructured Unlocked with Daniele Groves, Director of Product Management at Guidewire Software.2023-09-1944 min
InsurTalkSeason 4 Premiere—The Journey of Claims TransformationSeason 4 Premiere—The Journey of Claims Transformation
How do you combine digital and the human touch to get ranked #1 in J.D. Power’s 2023 Claims Satisfaction Survey? Erie CIO Partha Srinivasa shares core philosophies driving this 97-year-old company's success in the digital age.
2023-09-1923 min
Digital Insurance PintSeason 6 - Special Episode - GuidewireIt seems like every Canadian P & C carrier has recently completed or is in the process of moving their UW & claims functions to Guidewire. Why is that?
The post Season 6 – Special Episode – Guidewire appeared first on Digital Insurance Pint.2023-09-1337 min
InsurTalkSummer Soundbites: 2023’s Best Insights on Insurance Innovation So FarSummer Soundbites: 2023's Best Insights on Insurance Innovation So Far
From Generative AI to insurtech ecosystems and beyond, we're hitting rewind on the most notable quotables from industry leaders who've appeared as guests on the show during the first half of 2023.
2023-08-2818 min
InsurTalkQ&A With Laura Drabik: Harnessing the Power of EcosystemsQ&A With Laura Drabik: Harnessing the Power of Ecosystems
Laura joins Ash Faraj, host of the InsurBreak podcast series from Zelros for an in-depth conversation about harnessing the power of insurtech ecosystems to your competitive advantage.
2023-07-1721 min
What's Your EthosJourney to the Top: The Rise of Guidewire with President Priscilla HungIn this episode, host Peter Colis welcomes Priscilla Hung, President and COO of Guidewire. Priscilla shares her journey from the tech world to a leadership role in the insurance industry. She discusses Guidewire's transformation from a startup to a dominant provider of core admin systems for property and casualty insurance carriers and the company's transition from mainframes to on-prem systems and the cloud. Additionally, she shares her insights on the rapid implementation of AI and IoT, strategies for maximizing the efficiency of enterprise sales cycles and attracting and retaining top talent in the industry.
Guidewire i...2023-06-2650 minWhat's Your EthosJourney to the Top: The Rise of Guidewire with President Priscilla HungIn this episode, host Peter Colis welcomes Priscilla Hung, President and COO of Guidewire. Priscilla shares her journey from the tech world to a leadership role in the insurance industry. She discusses Guidewire's transformation from a startup to a dominant provider of core admin systems for property and casualty insurance carriers and the company's transition from mainframes to on-prem systems and the cloud. Additionally, she shares her insights on the rapid implementation of AI and IoT, strategies for maximizing the efficiency of enterprise sales cycles and attracting and retaining top talent in the industry.
Guidewire is a...2023-06-2650 min
InsurTalkNavigating the Complexities of Digital Transformation in P&C InsuranceNavigating the Complexities of Digital Transformation in P&C Insurance
Up to 74% of P&C insurers plan to increase spending on digital transformation initiatives this year. Deloitte Global Insurance Marketplace Leader Arun Prasad discusses the biggest impediments to success—and the best strategies for overcoming them.
2023-06-2018 minMaking Risk Flow | The Future of InsuranceHow to Unlock Higher Returns on Investments in Analytics | Paul Mang, GuidewireFan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora.In this episode of Making Risk Flow, Juan is joined by analytics expert Paul Mang, Innovation Advisor at Guidewire and former global CEO of Analytics at Aon, to discuss the use of analytics in insurance and how to get better returns on such investment. Juan and Paul also address how the industry can make progress through interoperability, ways in which analytics can improve efficiency whilst driving down costs, and why the insurance industry needs to fo...2023-06-1337 min
InsurTalkCommercial Insurance 2023: The Digital Tipping PointCommercial Insurance 2023: The Digital Tipping Point
Guidewire InsuranceSuite GM Eugene Lee and PwC Partner Imran Ilyas share insights from their compelling new white paper on five key trends impacting commercial insurance and how carriers can define and execute a strategy that leverages the massive opportunity promised by today’s digital tipping point.
2023-05-2320 min
InsTech - insurance & innovation with Matthew Grant & Robin MerttensCharles Clarke & Chris Cooksey: Guidewire: From system of record to system of insight (242)Guidewire is known for providing technology to the property, casualty and workers' compensation insurance industry. The company is expanding its analytics capabilities and also has an open ecosystem of partners which offer a variety of hardware, consulting and application services.
Matthew Grant is joined by Charles Clarke - Group Vice President, Sales and Advisory and Chris Cooksey - Senior Director, Advanced Analytics.
Topics covered include:
Overcoming the challenges of interoperability for insurers
How to deliver data to underwriters when they need it and where they need it
Introducing change one step at a time
...2023-05-0724 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoColleen Bashar, Guidewire SoftwareColleen Bashar, SVP Enterprise Operations/Chief of Staff to CEO at Guidewire Software, shared the story behind her title with us on April 26, 2023.Colleen has built a reputation for scaling organizations to establish customer experience excellence, drive profitable growth in competitive markets, and create sustainable shareholder value. She brings years of experience in enterprise software, technology, and organizational development coupled with a passion for driving long-term business growth.Over the course of her 16-year career with Guidewire Software, Colleen has steadily progressed with the company through eight impactful roles. Currently as Senior Vice President, Enterprise B...2023-04-2658 min
InsurTalkBoosting the Bottom Line: The Business Case for Gender Diversity in TechBoosting the Bottom Line: The Business Case for Gender Diversity in Tech
An exclusive panel discussion with C-level women executives on why gender-inclusive workforces are 21% more likely to achieve above-average profitability—and strategies for building and leveraging one of your own.
2023-04-2418 min
InsurTalkNavigating Wawanesa’s Cloud JourneyNavigating Wawanesa's Cloud Journey
Wawanesa CIO Cam Loeppky's advice on leading a successful cloud transformation at a top Canadian carrier—from achieving business and technology alignment to a two-pronged go-live approach worth its weight in gold.
2023-03-2819 min
InsurTalkLeveraging the Cloud to Innovate FasterLeveraging the Cloud to Innovate Faster
CTO Tatjana Lalkovic shares how Definity Financial became the first Canadian insurer to undergo demutualization and the first to leverage a modern cloud platform as part of its quest to become a top-five Canadian carrier.
2023-02-2123 min
InsurTalkInsurTalk-Best of 2022From insurtech ecosystems, to geospatial analytics, to embedded distribution models and more—we revisit 2022's best insights from top industry leaders—on thriving in 2023 and beyond.
2023-01-2425 min
The Internship ShowGuidewire Program OverviewOn this episode of The Internship Show, we speak with Sephorah Green from Guidewire. Sephorah talks about what former interns have had to say about their experience and the types of work they'll be doing. 2022-11-2212 min
Commerce ConversationsInsurance SaaS: The Road Less Travelled with Mike Chen (Guidewire)Episode Highlights: Guidewire provides a core cloud platform for property and casualty insurance providers, making the providers smarter and faster with technology. In a corp dev perspective, Mike is always looking for the next thing that will make the business more valuable to its provider customers.It’s easy to assume that when you build a new and shiny product that it will be adopted, but Mike cautions us that this simply isn’t the case in insurance. You need sector specific experts to give you perspective.Buying power is extremely concentrated in insurance, you have 30-40 carriers where...2022-11-1826 min
InsurTalkCommerce Ventures Principal Vivek Krishnamurthy on the Near-Term Evolution of InsuranceCommerce Ventures Principal Vivek Krishnamurthy on the Near-Term Evolution of Insurance
Vivek Krishnamurthy shares insights on emerging insurance models—including automated claims disbursement, Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) offerings, new parametric coverage applications & more!
2022-11-1724 min
InsurTalkICEYE’s Global Head of Insurance Stephen Lathrope on Flood Intel & Winning Pitch Day ’22ICEYE's Global Head of Insurance Stephen Lathrope on Flood Intel & Winning Pitch Day '22
Insights on how ICEYE leverages satellite intel to help P&C insurers understand flood risk & respond to catastrophes as never before possible—from the winner of Guidewire's first annual Pitch Day competition.
2022-10-2021 min
InsurTalkMountain West Farm Bureau VP Tim Hays on Cultivating the Farm Bureau of the FutureMountain West Farm Bureau VP Tim Hays on Cultivating the Farm Bureau of the Future
Forget the phased approach: How a 72-year-old insurance company transformed its entire business in just 12 months—and surpassed multiyear goals for straight-through processing in a matter of weeks.
2022-09-1324 min
Biz and Tech Talks | Business & Technology TrendsCouch Convos: Using a Security Logging Framework with GuidewireIn this episode of Couch Convos: Biz and Tech Talks, we sit down with our Insurance experts to talk about using a security logging framework with Guidewire.
Guidewire is an industry leader core tool in the insurance space. As a Guidewire partner, Centric often works with clients to adapt Guidewire to their unique needs.
Recently, we teamed up with a client to add a security logging framework to their implementation of the system. In this discussion, we talk to Sean Neben, our National Insurance and Guidewire Practice Lead, and Steve Dripps, Architect, about their objective o...2022-07-2726 min
InsurTalkLaunching Beneva: EVP, Business Performance Catherine Desgagnés-Belzil Tells AllLaunching Beneva: EVP, Business Performance Catherine Desgagnés-Belzil Tells All
Merging two well-known insurers into a single new brand while implementing a modern insurance platform: No sweat, right? Beneva EVP Catherine Desgagnés-Belzil shares the secrets to success.
2022-07-1825 min
The Insurance Coffee House with Nick HoadleyTech, Talent and Telling the Insurance Story - with Kenneth Saldanha, Global Insurance Industry Lead, Accenture and Paul Mang, Chief Innovation Officer, Guidewire“You can’t find an industry as a whole that does more to secure people’s lives and livelihoods than the insurance sector”, says Kenneth Saldanha. Lifelong consultant Kenneth, who has spent over 20 years consulting in the insurance sector, stepped in to the global leadership role of Accenture’s Insurance business in 2020 is joined on the podcast by Guidewire’s Chief Innovation Officer, Paul Mang. Kenneth and Paul speak about their journeys to the c-suite and the functions of their respective organisations. They discuss behavioural data, new and emerging risks, as well as usage and behaviour-ba...2022-06-2847 min
InsurTalkErnst & Young Partner Bob Reveal: The Rise of Alternative DistributionTo meet ever-evolving customer needs, P&C insurers need to adapt a fast, launch-and-learn approach to innovation that makes fitted coverage easier to buy, use, and manage—here's what it'll take to do it right.
2022-06-2228 min
InsurTalk2022 Elite Women in Insurance—Two Winners Are Here With Your Altitude AdjustmentInsurance Business America's prestigious annual list recognizes Guidewire's President/COO and Chief Evangelist for their contributions to the industry.
2022-06-1020 min
InsurTalkAndy Taylor, CEO of Gore Mutual Insurance Company, on Navigating P&C’s Next HorizonAndy Taylor, CEO of Gore Mutual Insurance Company, on Navigating P&C's Next Horizon
"Skate to where the puck is going, not where it has been." How Canadian hockey great Wayne Gretzky's iconic words inspired Gore Mutual in its mission to become a purpose-driven, digitally led national insurer.
2022-05-2226 min
The Platform Journey2. Mike Rosenbaum, Guidewire Software CEO: The Power of a Passion for PlatformsIn this episode, Mike Rosenbaum shares his experience and key learnings on what it really takes to build a powerful platform, drawing on his time leading product management and go-to-market strategy for core CRM products at Salesforce and as EVP of the Salesforce Platform team, to his current role leading Guidewire. The early innings of platform building at Salesforce (3:30)What you should be considering as you chart the platform course for your company (6:07)Getting crystal clear on what you mean by “platform” (8:28)What really made Salesforce unique (12:13)Mike’s cardinal rules for platform building (14:26)A realistic approach to failure...2022-05-1230 min
InsurTalkBryan Falchuk, Insurance Industry Technology Expert & Author of ’The Future of Insurance’Memo to P&C insurers: Efficiency alone won't deliver success. The biggest returns on technology investments come from innovating your products and how you deliver them. Here's how to do it right.
2022-04-1930 min
InsurTalkGrange Enterprise Innovation Officer Brent Hammer on Accelerating the Insurance RevolutionInside G-Force is a dedicated unit of Grange Insurance run by a self-described "insurance nerd" who's focused on driving innovation that positions the carrier for the future—and revolutionizes the industry.
2022-03-1626 min
InsurTalkHSCM Ventures’ Adrian Jones On All Things Insurtech—What’s In, What’s Out in 2022More steady growth, less blitzscaling. More games of inches, not miles. More ROI analysis, less POC Hell. HSCM Partner Adrian Jones joins Laura for the lowdown on what's next in the world of insurtech.
2022-02-0829 min
InsurTalkPwC’s Imran Ilyas: Leveraging Change Management to Execute Transformation SuccessfullyPwC's Financial Services Partner and Insurance Operations & Technology Co-Leader shares the secrets to leveraging change management to help insurers successfully execute their transformation initiatives in 2022 & beyond.
2022-01-1219 min
InsurTalkSpecial Year-End Episode—Expert Insights on Igniting InnovationIn this special episode, we revisit some of the expert insights shared by insurance industry trailblazers who've appeared as guests on the show. It's a sampling of the best of the best—on insurtech innovation, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, usage-based insurance, and more—to get us inspired for the year ahead.
2021-12-1230 min
InsurTalkHazardHub Founder & CEO Bob Frady—Making Unknown Risks KnowableThe founder of Insurtech 100 company and leading provider of property-level risk scoring reveals the origins of HazardHub—and what its acquisition by Guidewire promises for underwriting and claims organizations.
2021-11-2317 min
Life in the CloudFine-Tuning a Never Finished Product with Gal Josefsberg of Guidewire SoftwareIterations upon iterations, fine-tuning a product for perfection. In the ever-evolving industry of insurance software, perfection never comes. There are always new customer requests and innovative features to be released, as VP of Product Management at Guidewire Software, Gal Josefsberg points out.In this episode of Life in the Cloud, host Kris Reddy and Gal cover everything from employee enablement to customer-centricity.Gal gives adoption as the key metric in releasing new features for their customer base. Are people using it? If not, why not? With any new feature or add-on, consider how m...2021-10-2533 min
InsurTalkShane Cassidy, EVP Global Insurance at Capgemini—Enabling TransformationThe head of Capgemini's global insurance unit shares insights on the top business goals pursued by insurers in their transformation initiatives, strategies for achieving those objectives, and the best metrics for measuring their success.
2021-10-2417 min
FNO: InsureTechEp 149 – Guidewire Software VP of HazardHub, Bob FradyOn this episode of FNO: InsureTech, Rob and Lee talk with Bob Frady, VP of HazardHub at Guidewire Software (Guidewire). It’s been a moment since we’ve talked with Bob! Since then, a lot has happened and this time around we talk about the big news for HazardHub. Join Bob, Rob, and Lee as they discuss HazardHub, the big news, and much more.2021-10-1543 min
InsurTalkSteven Van Belleghem, Global Thought Leader in Customer ExperienceThe international speaker, thought leader, and author of "The Offer Your Customer Can't Refuse" shares expert insights on what it takes to deliver a differentiating customer experience in an age of AI-first business strategies.
2021-09-2319 min
InsurTalkUSAA's Devi Mohanty on Fostering Innovation in InsuranceUSAA's Vice President, Product Development & Innovation discusses quickly developing new business initiatives and products, such as small business insurance, to address the unique challenges the insurer's members and how USAA measures the success of these innovations.
2021-07-1527 min
InsurTalkBuckle's Marty Young on the Gig Economy, Rideshare Coverage, and the Future of the IndustryBuckle CEO discusses how new data sources, including tips, star ratings, and driving times, will help the insurer reinvent rideshare coverage, ultimately enabling members to break free of the credit score trap and achieve economic freedom.
2021-06-1615 min
InsurTalkTopdanmark's Thomas Erichsen on Leveraging Technology to Deliver Superior Customer ExperienceTopdanmark Group EVP and CTO discusses how the insurer is modernizing its technology, creating a holistic view of the customer, and empowering its channels with stronger digital capabilities, all to ensure the best possible customer experience.
2021-05-1315 min
B2B Insights Podcast#31: CX Practitioners - Christina Colby, GuidewireOur brand new CX Practitioners series aims to shine a light on the B2B brands who have put their customers front and centre and implemented award-winning CX programs. In this fourth episode we talk to Christina Colby, the Chief Customer Officer (CCO) at Guidewire; a provider of cloud-based P&C (property and casualty) insurance software enabling business to streamline processes. Find out how the role of CCO truly gives a customer a seat at the table, and how it has enabled Guidewire to create a superior customer experience.2021-04-1438 min
InsurTalkGrinnell Mutual’s Roby Shay on Positioning for InnovationGrinnell Mutual Vice President of Enterprise Solutions and Chief Information Officer discusses how deploying a modern platform in the cloud enables the insurer to innovate, test and learn, and more easily integrate insurtechs into its ecosystem.
2021-04-1315 min
The CXO of the FutureMayfield CXO Of The Future Podcast #20: Chet Mandair, CIO, GuidewireTechnological innovation is an integral factor in the success of many businesses today, with most processes done online and with digital means. Still, such significant shifts must be implemented with proper care and expertise to avoid drowning in mere technicalities. In this week’s episode, Gamiel Gran talks with Chet Mandair, CIO at Guidewire, about his experience leading IT in various industries and about the role of technology in business transformation. He also shares his colorful journey of becoming a CIO, the most valuable advice for start-up companies venturing into digital innovation, and how he weaves his leadership style in...2021-03-3134 min
InsurTalkTopa Insurance Company's Denise Pavlov on Insuring the Cannabis IndustryTopa Insurance Company Chief Operating Officer discusses the unique risks and challenges of offering specialized cannabis insurance coverage through its partnership with Cannasure, a wholesale broker and managing general agent. She also provides her perspective on fast-moving US legislation and the importance of understanding the product and supporting the industry.
2021-03-1611 min
InsurTalkBonus Episode - InsurTalk Host Laura Drabik Featured InsurTech RadioIn this special bonus episode, InsurTalk host Laura Drabik talks to InsurTech Radio about her role as Guidewire's Chief Evangelist, women in technology, and the history of Guidewire. You can find more InsurTech Radio podcast episodes at www.insurtechradio.com.
2021-02-2417 min
Insurtech Radio#054 Laura Drabik, Chief Evangelist at GuidewireThis week I am delighted to welcome Laura Drabik, Chief Evangelist at Guidewire. Guidewire are one of the largest software providers to the insurance industry. Over 400 P&C carriers use the Guidewire platform to engage, innovate and grow efficiently. Laura has been with Guidewire since 2006, first as Director of Business Transformation, and now working as Chief Evangelist. In 2019, Laura was named to Insurance Business America’s “Elite Women 2019” list, and she’s also one of the winners of the Silicon Valley Business Journal “Women of Influence” award for 2019.Please enjoy! See acast.com/p...2021-02-2316 min
InsurTalkPeel Mutual Insurance's Irene Bianchi on Using AI to Improve Business ProcessesPeel Mutual Insurance Company President and CEO discusses how the insurer applied artificial intelligence to eliminate phone tag with customers, improve the claims process, and eliminate employees' pain points. She also shares her thoughts on where AI can best be leveraged next to free up the time of adjusters and underwriters so they can concentrate on the business.
2021-02-0215 min
InsurTalkIAG's Kylie Burtenshaw on Navigating the Digital Transformation JourneyInsurance Australia Group's Enterprise General Manager shares the essential components of the insurer's digital initiative and where, within the organization, they began the journey.
2021-01-1215 min
Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast#26 Lumbar Drain Placement: The Case of the Stuck GuidewireWelcome to the next installment of the Anesthesia Patient Safety podcast hosted by Alli Bechtel. This podcast is an exciting journey towards improved anesthesia patient safety.We return to the Rapid Response to questions from our readers section to review the case of the retained guidewire during lumbar drain placement. Has this ever happened to you? Tune in to find out what happened and learn more about this potential complication. The Rapid Response column represents an important collaboration between anesthesia professionals and industry and we review the top 25 most visited pages in the Rapid Response Column to c...2021-01-0515 min