Shows
Simply StartupsAI Startups and Insurtech Giants: Major Funding Rounds Shake Up the Tech IndustryIn today's episode, we delve into the tech industry's latest financial movements. Former OpenAI employees are launching new AI startups, while Shield Technology Partners secures over $100 million in seed funding, marking one of the largest rounds of the year. We also explore bolttech's impressive $147 million Series C funding round, which boosts its valuation to $2.1 billion. Join us as we discuss the implications of these investments and what they mean for the future of AI and insurtech.
Sources:
https://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/fund-management-reits/1633934/space-business-review-may-2025
https://techstartups.com/2025/06/05/top-10-startup-and-tech-funding-news-june-5-2025/
https://www.milbank.com/en...
2025-06-0609 minSimply StartupsAI and Insurtech Innovations: Accenture’s New Program and Bolttech’s Funding SuccessExplore Accenture's collaboration with NVIDIA Inception to boost AI startups and Bolttech's $147 million Series C funding to expand its global insurance network. Plus, delve into MIND's $30 million Series A funding for AI-driven cybersecurity advancements. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.
Sources:
https://vmblog.com/archive/2025/06/04/accenture-helps-high-potential-ai-startups-grow-with-support-from-nvidia-inception.aspx
https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/NVIDIA-CORPORATION-57355629/news/Accenture-Helps-High-Potential-AI-Startups-Grow-with-Support-from-NVIDIA-Inception-50158075/
https://newsroom.accenture.com
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260603895320/en/Accenture-to-Announce-Third-Quarter-Fiscal-2025-Results
https://developer.nvidia.com/blog/telcos-across-five-continents-are-building-nvidia-powered-sovereign-ai-infrastructure/
https://kr-asia.com/bolttech-closes-series-c-round-adds-sumitomo-and-iberis-to-investor-mix
https://www.dealstreetasia.com/stories/bolttech-series-c-round-444682
...
2025-06-0512 minSimply StartupsAI Innovations Propel Miami’s Tech Scene and Transform RetailExplore how Miami-based startup Gail's $8.2 million funding is set to revolutionize financial services with AI, and discover New Generation's groundbreaking AI-powered shopping platform. Dive into the latest trends in AI investments and their impact on tech and retail industries. Join us for an in-depth look at the future of AI-driven growth and innovation.
Sources:
https://insnerds.com
https://refreshmiami.com
https://www.ipe.com/news/ai-proposals-gain-investor-support-amid-broader-esg-retreat-at-annual-meetings/10130637.article
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/21/3085747/0/en/Zoca-Raises-6M-from-Accel-to-transform-Local-Businesses-using-Agentic-AI.html
https://economictimes.com/tech/startups/ettech-explainer-why-ai-startup-builder-ai-is-filing-for-bankruptcy-despite-backing-from-microsoft-and-qia/articleshow/121337666.cms
https://retailtechinnovationhub.com/home/2025/5/22/glance-ai-looks-to-move-online-shopping-beyond-search-to-inspiration-led-discovery-experience
https://www...
2025-05-2307 min
Broker Brett RadioCStone Plays 99 of the Top 100 Golf Courses in America (71-80)CStone Plays 99 of the Top 100 Golf Courses in America, in this episode we tackle courses 71-80. We discuss the start of Tournament Season for rank amateurs at the top and Glendora Country Club is our old neighborhood course mentioned too:glendoracountryclub.comCourses covered in the episode and their designers:71 FOREST HIGHLANDS (Canyon) Flagstaff, AZ (1988) Tom Weiskopf72 HIDDEN CREEK ELE Harbor Township. NJ (2002) Ben Crenshaw,Bill Coore73 BALTUSROL (Upper) Springfield. NJ (1923) A.W. Tillinghast74 CANTERBURY Cleveland, OH (1922) Herbert Strong75 WANNAMOISETT Rumford, RI (1916) Donald Ross
2025-05-0234 min
Broker Brett RadioCStone Plays 99 of the Top 100 Golf Courses in America (81-90)CStone Plays 99 of the Top 100 Golf Courses in America , in this episode we tackle courses 81-90. We discuss some awesome sites and experiences along the journey too, they have a little sales banter at the top as well. Courses covered in the episode and their designers:90 Mauna Kea - Kohala Coast. Hawaii, HI (1965) Robert Trent Jones Senior, sons renovated89 Sea Island (Seaside) - St. Simons Island, GA (1928) Colt Alison88 Crooked Stick - Carmel, IN (1964) Pete Dye, John Daly emergence87 Shoal Creek - Birmingham, AL (1977) Jack Nicklaus*Rickwood Field, located in...
2025-04-2432 min
Broker Brett RadioThe Masters, America's Top 91-100 Golf Course Notes and Bel-Air CC storiesBroker Brett and CStone (Craig Fulmer) talk The Masters, America's Top 91-100 Golf Course notes from the 2005 Golf Magazine Top-100 list (versus Golf Digest), and Craig shares some Bel-Air Country Club stories and great run-ins he had there throughout the years. 100 - Salem - Peabody, Mass - (designer) - Doland Ross99 - Indian Wood (old) Lake Orion, MI - Wilfrid Reid and his partner William Connellan98 - Galloway National - Galloway Township, NJ - Tom Fazio97 - Atlantic - Bridgehampton, NY - Rees Jones96 - Bellerive - C...
2025-04-1736 min
Broker Brett RadioTalking Golf Sales and Augusta National w CStoneBroker Brett talks Golf Sales and Augusta National with his Dad Craig "CStone" Fulmer, it's a reintroduction to the podcast and a trailer for the upcoming series. Brett's Dad Craig is a career commission salesman and scratch golfer, he's played 99 of the top 100 courses in America.On this episode, they talk about Augusta National and The Masters. They'll be following it up with a 10-episode series covering 10 of the top 100 courses at a time.Thank you to our sponsor SmarterRisk, Smarter Risk makes Workers Compensation and commercial insurance risk assessments fast and inexpensive. Please use "brok...
2025-04-1020 min
Insurance ShoptalkThe Playbook: Presenting Yourself as the Trusted AdvisorAre you aiming to transform your sales approach? Then you'll love with new episode of Insurance Shoptalk! In this episode, host Eric Stein is joined by guest Nick Lamparelli of Insurance Nerds. Nick and Eric take a deep dive into the dynamics of becoming a trusted advisor in commercial insurance, and Nick shares invaluable strategies for building credibility, creating value-added risk management plans, and using niche expertise to drive inbound opportunities. To learn more about Insurance Nerds, find them online at https://insnerds.com/ About Insurance Shoptalk Join host Eric Stein on a journey through t...
2025-01-0252 min
Profiles in RiskWill Alverson, Insurance Nerds Careers - PIR Ep. 603Tony chats with Will Alverson who is leading the new Insurance Nerds Careers, an insurance job board and more, part of Insurance Nerds.Insurance Nerds Careers: https://careers.insnerds.com/Will Alverson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-alverson/Video Version: https://youtu.be/7Xa46-3drWQ
2024-11-1237 min
Conversations on the CreekLive from ITC Vegas ’23 – The Innovators Part 1In this episode of Conversations on the Creek, host Rob Savitsky takes the show on the road to the InsureTech Connect (ITC) Vegas ’23 Conference to have bite-sized discussions with several P&C innovators around the most pressing industry trends. Guests include Rose Hall (SVP, Head of Innovation, Americas; AXA XL); Ryan Lockwood (Senior Manager, Data Platform; Toyota - Connected Analytic Services); Stephanie Behnke (VP, Solutions and Consulting; Hi Marley); Tony Cañas (Co-Founder; Insurance Nerds; Senior Recruiting Partner; Goodwin Recruiting); Kurt Jackson (Global Head of Sales; ICEYE). From the role of AI in claims to the evolution of telematics to...
2023-11-2043 minProfiles in RiskNick Lamparelli, Managing Partner of Insurance Nerds - PIR 452Nick Lamparelli is back in a new leading role as Managing Partner of Insurance Nerds. On today's episode, we announce massive changes to Insurance Nerds that will be rolling out over the Fall of 2023 and into 2024 turning us into much more than we have been in the past, and into a much more unified platform for #insurance learning, community, and career growth!Nick Lamparelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicklamparelli/Insurance Nerds: https://InsNerds.comVideo Version: https://youtu.be/1CexkrF66ng
2023-08-2524 min
Broker Brett RadioOG OG Broker Brett and InsNerds buddy Pat West catch-upPulled from InsNerds - One of Broker Brett's oldest insurance buddies and an InsNerds friend from the start Pat West comes on this attachment point news roundtable to talk b atomic, their new data operations analysis offerings, AI, APIs, Insurance being a System of Systems, and more.Pat's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-w-977501102/b atomic!https://www.batomic.com/
2023-06-1439 min
Coterie Insurance's And I Quote: Building Relationships with Independent Insurance AgentsTony Cañas on Entering the Insurance Industry, Networking as an Introvert, and Women in LeadershipIn this episode of Coterie Insurance’s podcast, And I Quote, Ashleigh Burden, Marketing Manager at Coterie, speaks with Tony Cañas, Senior Recruiting Partner at Goodwin Recruiting, Co-Founder, Chief Motivational Officer at Insurance Nerds.
As a full-time recruiter, Tony understands how the industry works and how individuals can grow from a unique perspective.
As one of the co-founders of Insurance Nerds, Tony hosts his own podcast, Profiles & Risk, has a Slack community, and speaks to insurance professionals giving out career advice via Chats with Tony.
Tony is no stranger to creating a personal brand and in...
2023-04-2726 minBroker Brett RadioSmartRick Launch with John MorlanI pulled this audio over from my work on Insurance Nerds, InsNerds.com, I felt it could help all sorts of Small Businesses and wanted to share it broadly:It is not often Insurance Nerds gets to help kick off a product launch. We are excited to help John Morlan get SmarterRisk out, a solution that automates safety and risk control aimed at giving smaller employers the same tools as medium to large organizations. Please enter your info below for early access:https://smarterrisk.com/ John’s LinkedIn to connect too:
2023-03-2418 minProfiles in RiskJason Cutter, CEO at Cutter Consulting Group - PIR Ep 334Today's episode is sponsored by Talage - The API Driven Digital Distribution Platform for Commercial Insurance. Learn more: https://www.talageins.com/insnerds?utm_campaign=Insurance%20Nerds&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=paidsocial&utm_content=Video%20SponsorVideo Version: https://youtu.be/Xc3O3_TvPosTony chats with Jason Cutter, Founder and CEO at Cutter Consulting Group about sales, salespeople, sales leadership, and how to get it right. An absolutely mandatory conversation for anyone in sales or managing sales organizations!Jason Cutter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jascut/Cutter Consulting Group: https...
2022-07-1724 minProfiles in RiskJonathan Maloney, Director of Distribution at Talage - PIR Ep 335Video Version: https://youtu.be/J1aP12BI4UgTony chats with Jonathan Maloney, Director of Distribution at Talage, getting into more detail on how Talage partners with brokers and wholesalers.Jonathan Maloney: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanmaloney/Talage: https://www.talageins.com/insnerds?utm_campaign=Insurance%20Nerds&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=paidsocial&utm_content=Video%20Sponsor
2022-07-1719 minProfiles in RiskAaron Ammar, Chief Insurance Officer at Roamly - PIR Ep 332Video Version: https://youtu.be/aBOT0Jpsr1MInsurance Nerds is sponsored by Talage: The API Driven Commercial Distribution Platform. Learn more: https://www.talageins.com/insnerds?ut...Tony chats with Aaron Ammar, Chief Insurance Officer at Roamly who is a rarity. He's a second time insurtech founder! Roamly is an insurtech focused on offering RV insurance.Aaron Ammar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-ammar-14a41022/Roamly: https://www.roamly.com/
2022-07-1720 minProfiles in RiskMichelle Bothe, CEO at Finsure Consulting - PIR Ep. 333Video Version: https://youtu.be/XngSCaPPu3w Today's episode is sponsored by Talage - The API Driven Digital Distribution Platform for Commercial Insurance. Learn more: https://www.talageins.com/insnerds?utm_campaign=Insurance%20Nerds&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=paidsocial&utm_content=Video%20SponsorTony chats with Michelle Bothe, CEO at Finsure Consulting. Michelle has partnered with several insurtechs to help them figure out the right tech stacks for them. This was is one fascinating conversation!Michelle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbothe/Finsure Consulting: https://www.finsure.us/
2022-07-1727 min
IN-the-KnowHow Do You Provide Educational Content to the New Insurance Generation? With Carly BurnhamCarly Burnham has almost 20 years in the insurance industry and was recently named Product Development Manager at Constellation, a growing portfolio of medical professional liability insurance. Constellation was formed as a response to the ever-changing realities of healthcare and its dedicated to reducing risk and better supporting physicians and care teams. She is also Co-Founder and Chief Editor at Insurance Nerds, the go-to source for transformational talent development and career management serving the global insurance ecosystem. In this episode, Carly shares why insurance educators are needed more than ever, best ways to attract talent in the insurance industry, and...
2022-04-0627 min
Agents Growth Academy9. Handling the Talent Crisis by Bringing Passion Back into Insurance Agencies with Tony CanasSend us a textOur host and teacher Jim Schubert is joined by “the superman of insurance:” national motivational speaker, blogger, world-renowned podcaster, published writer, and inspiration to eager agents everywhere. Yeah. He’s kind of a big deal. But you’ll find that guest Tony Canas is genuinely passionate about what he does, and he’s willing to share it all to help you succeed! Take a look with them today at why we’re seeing a talent crisis in our industry right now as a result of this new generation coming to the workfor...
2021-11-2348 minProfiles in RiskPIR 214 - Insurance Innovation with Chris LowellTony chats about Insurance Innovation, Strategy, Careers and many other things with Chris Lowell, Insurance Strategist and Innovation Professional.Autonomous Vehicles:4 Part Self-Driving Cars series by Matt Perkins:https://insnerds.com/self-driving-cars-will-drive-better-than-humans-and-sooner-than-you-think/ https://insnerds.com/part-2-how-electric-vehicles-self-driving-cars-and-ride-share-go-hand-in-hand/ https://insnerds.com/part-3-self-driving-cars-the-next-five-years-2018-2022/ https://insnerds.com/part-4-why-self-driving-cars-will-be-adopted-quickly/ John Bachman’s article: https://insnerds.com/how-will-we-get-to-the-self-driving-future/ Blockchain: Pat Schmid podcast episode: http://www.buzzsprout.com/87086/670527-e67-patrick-schmid-vp-of-the-riskblock-alliance-developing-blockchain-for-the-insurance-ecosystem Riskblock Alliance: https://web.theinstitutes.org/riskstream-collaborative Books me...
2020-11-1659 min
The Insurance Bro ShowEpisode 36 - Brett Fulmer w_ Newport Beach Insurance Center, NPBIC.comOur guest today has a true passion for the insurance industry, and he is excited about the way that technology has changed our space. You can definitely say that our guest is an insurance geek, seeing as he is a regular contributing author for Insurance Nerds (insnerds.com). On top of that, our guest is a consultant for the award-winning FinTech start-up, FINAEO, a company that is revolutionizing insurance for financial planners.
Our guest has a particular appreciation for start-ups, and he’s found his niche in working with these brand new companies, especially those that are bu...
2020-10-2234 min
The YourLIVINGBrand.live showLee After Dark Ep40 Ben Baker Golf as a Metaphor for Life January 23 2020PAUSE
Lee After Dark Ep40 - Ben Baker
Lee After Dark
JAN 24
23 MINS LEFT
Today, I'm interviewing Ben Baker. This is a gentleman who understands what it takes to live a good life, and he's passionate about helping others do the same. You're going to love Ben's lighthearted humor and positive take on life.
You can find out more about Ben here:
www.yourbrandmarketing.com
www.powerfulpersonalbrands.com
www.yourlivingbrand.live
www.benbakerspeaks.com
www.linkedin.com/in/yourbrandmarketing
https://insnerds.com/author/benbaker/
Want to know more about your bow-tied host? LeeRowley.com!
All full episodes available at LeeAfterDark...
2020-01-2523 min
Lee After DarkLee After Dark Ep40 - Ben BakerToday, I'm interviewing Ben Baker. This is a gentleman who understands what it takes to live a good life, and he's passionate about helping others do the same. You're going to love Ben's lighthearted humor and positive take on life.
You can find out more about Ben here: www.yourbrandmarketing.com
www.powerfulpersonalbrands.com
www.yourlivingbrand.live
www.benbakerspeaks.com
www.linkedin.com/in/yourbrandmarketing
https://insnerds.com/author/benbaker/
Want to know more about...
2020-01-2423 minProfiles in RiskGet Ready with Tony Steuer with Guest, Nick Lamparelli: How Millennials and Technology Are Changing The Insurance Industry.“Social duty is part of shareholder value. Maximizing shareholder value is empty, yes, you have a responsibility to do that, however, there are lots of different ways to do that, you don’t have to sacrifice one for the other, you can create a ton of value by implementing loss control in other things into your insurance mission statement ” Nick LamparelliIn this episode of Get Ready!, I spoke with Nick Lamparelli, Partner, Blogger and Podcaster with Insurance Nerds and Chief Underwriting Officer of reThought Insurance about the value of building an online community for the Insurance Indust...
2020-01-0452 min
The Get Ready Money PodcastGet Ready with Nick Lamparelli: How Millennials and Technology Are Changing The Insurance Industry (E10)Send us a text“Social duty is part of shareholder value. Maximizing shareholder value is empty, yes, you have a responsibility to do that, however there’s lots of different ways to do that, you don’t have to sacrifice one for the other, you can create a ton of value by implementing loss control in other things into your insurance mission statement ” Nick LamparelliIn this episode of Get Ready!, I spoke with Nick Lamparelli, Partner, Blogger and Podcaster with Insurance Nerds and Chief Underwriting Officer of reThought Insurance about the value of building an onlin...
2020-01-0452 min
Profiles in RiskGolfCour.se Ep 3: The most important question for insurtechs to ask (with Austin Tucker)Welcome to the GolfCour.se, a modern forum for business conversations in insurance. Today, I’ve invited Austin Tucker to link up and chat about successful strategies for making valuable long-term connections, generating new business leads, or identifying partnership opportunities at conferences.You can read more from Austin via Insurance Nerds at https://insnerds.com/author/austintucker/
2019-06-1337 min
Profiles in RiskPiR - E163: Revolutionizing the Life Insurance Experience With Brent Williams of BenekivaI met Brent Williams over a year ago at a conference (recorded here: https://insnerds.com/profiles-in-risk-e81-bonus-episode-conversations-at-insurtech-rising-in-boston-2018/). Since then, I’ve had a chance to talk to Brent and his team on many occasions and each time I’ve walked away more and more impressed. About half-way through this interview, Brent brings up how the Benekiva solution can actually be a revenue generator to insurers, and something he told me a year ago finally registers in my head (in the video you can see it happen, as if I found a $100 bill on the sidewalk). If you are an i...
2019-06-081h 04
The Insurance Guys PodcastInsurance Nerdery with John Bachmann In this episode, Bradley and Scott sit down with the one and only John Bachmann. John is a brilliant marketer and an advocate for agents and he's not even an agent. He is in claims! John and the guys discuss strengthening the claims process, marketing, and customer experience. Get Scott & Bradleys Spittin' Gold - 7 Things Your Agency Must Do in 2018 & 19 Resources: @InsNerds @johnbachmann80 Insurance Nerds - Website About The Insurance Guys The Insurance Guys Podcast is made...
2019-02-1340 min
The Full Potential Podcast by Nick Wagner Sr.Full Potential Podcast - Episode 12 - Tony CanasEpisode 12 of the Full Potential Podcast features an Insurance Industry icon, Tony Canas. Tony shares his love for the insurance industry, career story and unique path to starting Insurance Nerds. Check out his site www.insnerds.com to learn more about the insurance industry including books, podcast and resources for people in the industry.Tony details his career path from call center agent to insurance industry influencer and public speaker. We wrap up the interview with some fantastic advice from Tony to help you achieve your Full Potential.
2019-01-2334 min
Profiles in RiskE128 - Adam Bratt, CTO & Co-Founder of Indio TechnologiesThere's nothing like spending the day after Thanksgiving talking to the founder and a leader at one of cutting-edge insurtech companies. In this episode, I spoke with Adam Bratt of Indio Technologies as we spoke about their development of smart, digital application and forms to streamline data processing.CONNECT WITH ADAM BRATT: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-bratt-56342620/ Indio HomePage: https://www.useindio.com/ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Michael Furlong's Episode: https://insnerds.com/podcast-e28/ Unbounce: https://unbounce.com/ CloudApp: https://www.getcloudapp.com/ Evernote: https://evernote.com/ Not...
2018-12-2441 min
Profiles in RiskE116 - The End of Insurance As We Know It - Book Preview with Rob Galbraith(If you are listening to this, you may want to watch our YouTube broadcast for better effect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOsnH2syCXU&feature=youtu.be)In this special episode, Rob Galbraith, Carly Burnham and I discuss Rob's new book, The End of Insurance As We Know It. We discussed what is covered in the book, why Rob decided to write the book and what it was like for Rob as a first-time author. (Shout out to MC Razaire and Taryn Haas for their help in getting this book published...they will be on a...
2018-10-1822 min
The Florida Insurance Roundup from Lisa Miller & AssociatesEpisode 13 - Insurance NerdsIt’s an insurance agent – it’s an adjuster – it’s an underwriter – no, it’s an Insurance Nerd! In an industry that sometimes screams boring and is full of complex, technical jargon, comes a refreshing team of veteran insurance professionals that are out to change that. Their goal: to engage younger people considering different career paths and show them that insurance can be fun and personally satisfying work. Along the way, they’re changing the stuffy corporate culture that is often a barrier to Millennials and Generation Z’ers joining the industry.Host Lisa Miller talks with Nick Lamp...
2018-08-0919 min
The Independent Adjuster Podcast (IA Path)IA 85: The King of Customer ServiceToday we are talking about customer service and how you can have the strategic advantage in your IA business by providing customer service. My guest today is Patrick Kelahan, former staff adjuster, turned consultant and always an advocate for customer service. Pat reveals how much customer service is dying in most industries, but is so important for our success as independent adjusters. Now it's time to call and to talk with the King of Customer Service, Patrick Kelahan. Name – Patrick Kelahan Company – Customer service advocate Location – Buffalo, New York
2018-07-3039 min
Agency Nation RadioFixing the Agent Carrier RelationshipThe industry faces a lot of challenges, how we treat each other shouldn't be one of them. We both really want the same thing to happen, which makes it amazing we've been at odds as much as we have. Honestly, it's not that bad, but there's certainly plenty of work to be done across the board to turn down those stereotypes. If we can we might be able to hear what the generation who needs to embrace it wants. That's what I rounded up the entire InsNerds team of Nick Lamparelli...
2018-06-1152 min
The Independent Adjuster Podcast (IA Path)IA 65: Beacon Guiding the Next Generation of Insurance ProfessionalsToday on the podcast I am very excited to interview an insurance industry leader, fellow podcaster, and member of the INS Nerds Super Troup, the elder and councilor of their group, Nick Lamparelli Nick and his group of super nerds are helping guide the next generation of insurance professionals from avoiding the pitfalls, not hitting dead ends, and on finding purpose in their career. Therefore I decided Nick’s Super Hero Alias to be, Beacon, because he is a shining light for the next generation. Nick is also leading a company that helps develop and te...
2018-05-2856 min
Profiles in RiskE73 - Bill Wilson on His New Book: When Words Collide-Resolving Insurance Coverage and Claims DisputesThis is a special episode of Profiles in Risk. The audio for this episode is derived from a video webcam recording we did with Bill Wilson to announce the release of his new book When Words Collide-Resolving Insurance Coverage and Claims Disputes. If you want to watch the Carly, Tony and myself discuss the book in video format, follow this link to our YouTube channel (and subscribe while you are there!)When Words Collide is the culmination of 30 years of Bill's work. Bill is a sought-after policy interpreter and is the go-to person when there is a cl...
2018-04-1849 min
Ian PringRe-Publish "Superman" Tony Canas on Millennials in Claims AdjustingToday on episode 35 we are going to talk about millennials in claims adjusting. Hear the Superman of insurance and expert on millenials in the insurance industry... Tony Canas. You will hear how Tony puts me on the couch and reads my mail as a millennial, live on the air. Tony talks about how millennials could benefit the insurance industry and be benefited by the insurance industry. This is an interview you don’t want to miss. Today’s episode is brought to you by, “Livegenic” Check out Tony's Blog and podcast at InsNerds.com...
2018-01-2329 min
The Independent Adjuster Podcast (IA Path)Re-Publish "Superman" Tony Canas on Millennials in Claims AdjustingToday on episode 35 we are going to talk about millennials in claims adjusting. Hear the Superman of insurance and expert on millenials in the insurance industry... Tony Canas. You will hear how Tony puts me on the couch and reads my mail as a millennial, live on the air. Tony talks about how millennials could benefit the insurance industry and be benefited by the insurance industry. This is an interview you don’t want to miss. Today’s episode is brought to you by, “Livegenic” Check out Tony's Blog and podcast at InsNerds.com...
2018-01-2330 min
Profiles in RiskE50 - Bryan Falchuk, Best Selling Author of Do A Day and Head of Claims at Hiscox USAThis is a re-broadcast of a special episode we had with author, life coach and claims professional Bryan Falchuk. Bryan Falchuk lost 100 lbs, got his life under control and now leads claims for Hiscox USA. He tells us his story and gives incredible advice both for insurance carriers and insurance professionals.Do a Day Book with special discount for InsNerds listeners: Do-A-Day Book
2017-12-2844 minProfiles in RiskE41 - John Bachmann on How He Makes A Difference In People's Lives, Via ClaimsJohn Bachmann wrote an article at InsNerds that really registered with me. When I found out that he lives in the city I grew up in I decided to make John my first full live interview for Profiles in Risk. In this episode, John and I discuss his career in claims, how it got started (being a Patriot fan has its disadvantages), how he was fortunate enough to have the right mentorship to transition to other lines and advice for newbie and seasoned adjusters. John has a passion for what he does and you can really hear that in both...
2017-11-1934 minProfiles in RiskE34: David Wright on The Pain of Actuarial Exams and Being a Reinsurance BrokerIf you are reading this or listening to the podcast, you can thank Dave. I decided to try blogging (and subsequently decided to try podcasting) because I read one of Dave's blog articles. We discussed blogging, podcasting, and studying for actuarial exams. Oh and Dave is a reinsurance broker, so we discussed what reinsurance brokers do, the value they bring and we spend some time discussing intermediaries (brokers/salespeople) and why he thinks they will not be disintermediated (also see this post from Dave).
Click here to go to InsNerds.com
2017-10-021h 00Profiles in RiskEpisode 30: Rob Galbraith - Storm Chasing With The IBHSIn this episode of Profiles in Risk, Rob Galbraith becomes the first person to be on both Profiles in Risk and The Attachment Point Podcast. We discuss Rob's time storm chasing as an embedded civilian with the IBHS and the article he wrote for InsNerds on the trip.
MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:
IBHS - INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR BUSINESS & HOME SAFETY: https://disastersafety.org/
Disdrometer - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disdrometer
HOW TO REACH ROB:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-galbraith-8707aa1/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/robgalb
2017-09-1056 minProfiles in RiskEpisode 17 - Interview with Bob Reville, CEO of PraedicatAnnouncement: Profiles in Risk The InsNerds Podcast has now split in two. Profiles in Risk will continue to come out on Mondays and be dedicated to interviews. The InsNerds Podcast will come out on Fridays and be dedicated to Carly, Nick and Tony having fun conversations about insurance, careers and technology. Please subscribe to the InsNerds Podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/106130
Bob Reville - LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-reville-6a927111/)
Praedicat Homepage: http://praedicat.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Praedicat
Article mentioned in show: EMERGING RISK CAN FINALLY BE MEASURED
https://www.raconteur.net/sponsored/emerging-risk-can-finally-be-measured
2017-06-1858 minIan PringIA 37: 5 Big Takeaways from "Insuring Tomorrow"Chris gives his takeaways from the new groundbreaking book in the insurance industry, Insuring Tomorrow by Tony Canas and Carly Burnham. Get the book by visiting INSNerds.com or searching on Amazon. Learn how to be a catastrophic auto adjuster with Hail Score Todays Episode is brought to you by Livegenic. Check out Livegenic's full suite of real-time collaboration tools to help you streamline your loss documentation at IAPath.com/Livegenic 5 Takeaways from Insuring Tomorrow 1. There is a need for talent in the insurance industry
2017-06-0724 min
The Independent Adjuster Podcast (IA Path)IA 37: 5 Big Takeaways from "Insuring Tomorrow"Chris gives his takeaways from the new groundbreaking book in the insurance industry, Insuring Tomorrow by Tony Canas and Carly Burnham. Get the book by visiting INSNerds.com or searching on Amazon. Learn how to be a catastrophic auto adjuster with Hail Score Todays Episode is brought to you by Livegenic. Check out Livegenic's full suite of real-time collaboration tools to help you streamline your loss documentation at IAPath.com/Livegenic 5 Takeaways from Insuring Tomorrow 1. There is a need for talent in the insurance industry
2017-06-0725 minProfiles in RiskEpisode 13 - Hippo and Digital InsurersShow Notes:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/omribarzilay/2017/04/26/hippo-insurance-launches-on-a-mission-to-redesign-the-home-insurance-market/#28793447322d
http://www.builtinchicago.org/2017/04/24/kin-digital-homeowners-insurance
Innovator's Dilemma: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062060244/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0062060244&linkCode=as2&tag=insn-20&linkId=f0dea54f977e16cd7372c87924f7ec1e
The Model: https://insnerds.com/insuretech-models/
Lemonade's InsNerds articles: https://insnerds.com/the-sheer-genius-of-lemonade/ and https://insnerds.com/lemonade-hype/
Hippo InsNerds articles: https://insnerds.com/digital-insurers/
Nick's IoT article: https://insnerds.com/iot-partnership/
2017-05-2151 minProfiles in RiskEpisode 12 - All about Insurance Agents and Brokers with Justin FowlerWith guest Justin Fowler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinfowler/
Show Notes:
Reformed Chicken Farmer image: http://www.eastoregonian.com/storyimage/EO/20160219/ARTICLE/160219692/EP/1/1/EP-160219692.jpg&MaxW=600
Ninja Rater: https://www.ninjarater.com/
Homer Simpson bird that automates his job image: https://www.diabloii.net/gallery/data/500/simpsons-drinking_bird.jpg
Dinosaur in a meteor shower image: https://insnerds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/animals-dinosaur-extinct-extinctions-positive_outlook-positive_attitude-bfrn350_low.jpg
2017-05-141h 00Profiles in RiskEpisode 11 - Telematics and Innovation - Paul Harvey from OctoTelematicsLink to Octo Telematics: https://www.octotelematics.com/
Nick's IOT article: https://insnerds.com/iot-partnership/
Don't just network, build relationships: Never eat alone book
Find your passion article: https://insnerds.com/so-good-cant-ignore-you/
2017-05-0757 minProfiles in RiskEpisode 10 - Insurance Agents Present and FutureShow Notes:
https://insnerds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/113u61.jpg
Nick's flood paper: http://www.naic.org/documents/cipr_study_1704_flood_risk.pdf
2017-04-301h 24Profiles in RiskEpisode 7 - How should #Insurance be regulated? #InsurTechYour favorite nerds have fun discussing the most unlikely of topics: regulation!
Show Notes:
At around minute 16 Carly forgets the term for "Adverse Selection" which Tony will never let her live down! :-D
Personal Auto Rate: http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2017/03/30/446206.htm
Policyholders in Limbo: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/01/business/policyholders-in-limbo-after-rare-failure-of-insurer.html
Article about how Personal Lines is advertised: Sleeping with the Enemy: https://insnerds.com/sleeping-enemy-might-way-save-personal-lines/
What if life expectancy hits an exponential curve? https://www.ted.com/talks/aubrey_de_grey_says_we_can_avoid_aging
Leave us a review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us...
2017-04-1052 minProfiles in RiskEpisode 6 - Is Insurance Gambling?Your favorite insurance nerds Nick, Carly and Tony discuss whether insurance is gambling.
Show Notes:
Gambling Article: http://www.bbc.com/news/business-38905963
Lemonade 80% article: https://www.lemonade.com/blog/saving-80-90-seconds/
Nassim Taleb books:
The Black Swan: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/081297381X/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=insn-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=081297381X&linkId=98e64d55935a1b624ffa5daafc15a0ca
Fooled by Randomness: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0812975219/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=insn-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0812975219&linkId...
2017-04-0251 minProfiles in RiskEpisode 1 - The BeginningIn Episode One your hosts introduce themselves, tell their story and talk about InsNerds. Nick talked about how the book Against the Gods got him hooked on insurance.
Check it out, tell your friends and let us know what you think
2017-02-271h 03