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FNO: InsureTechEp 296: Wesley Pergament, Co-Founder & CEO, Sola InsuranceIn this episode, Wesley Pergament, Co-Founder and CEO of Sola Insurance, joins FNO: InsureTech for an in-depth discussion on how Sola uses objective weather data and a hybrid policy model to address major pain points in property insurance. With roots in disaster recovery and technology, Wesley explains Sola's evolution from a tornado-focused product to comprehensive wind and hail coverage, targeting gaps left by high deductibles and widespread fraud. The conversation details Sola's careful expansion into 15 states through partnerships with vetted agency networks and ongoing engagement with organizations such as Lloyd's, both as coverholder and Lloyd's Lab participant. ...
2025-12-2247 min
Awkward InsuranceNatural Disaster Insurance: Fast, Fair, and Innovative CoverageWesley Pergament, SolaWesley is CEO and Co-Founder of Sola Insurance based in Atlanta, GA. Wesley comes from a tech background and jumped into the insurance industry at a flood insurance startup where he was tasked with working on the data side with private and FEMA flood maps. Realizing this data was telling us exactly where the damage is, Wesley and the Sola team became obsessed with how data can be used to automatically trigger an insurance claim payout. Sola is starting with supplemental tornado coverage for homeowners and small businesses but plans to expand into every...
2025-03-1012 min
Insurance Producers PodcastInsure Your Clients' Wind/Hail Deductibles and Get Paid: Wesley Explains How with Sola!In this episode of the Insurance Producers Podcast, host Cyrus Jaffery sits down with Wesley Pergament to explore innovative solutions in the insurance world. They discuss how solar insurance can help lower homeowner deductibles, the importance of accountable mornings for setting goals and delivering top-tier service, and building affordable natural disaster insurance solutions.Wesley also shares insights on creating insurance companies separate from payouts, utilizing wind and hail monitoring for fast and efficient claim resolutions. They highlight the expansion of tornado coverage across 15 states and into Western regions with the highest hail risk. Plus, learn about the...
2024-12-1241 min
Small Business and Startup Stories DSMSola Insurance: Helping people recover fasterSola Insurance CEO and Co-Founder Wesley Pergament joins The Partnership's Diana Wright and talks about their mission is to expedite the recovery process for those impacted by natural disasters by utilizing data to provide payouts in a matter of days.
2024-11-1544 min
The Future of InsuranceWesley Pergament, Co-Founder & CEO, Sola, Live from ITC Vegas 2024 Wesley is CEO and Co-Founder of Sola Insurance based in Atlanta, GA. Wesley comes from a tech background and jumped into the insurance industry at a flood insurance startup where he was tasked with working on the data side with private and FEMA flood maps. Realizing this data was telling us exactly where the damage is, Wesley became obsessed with how data can be used to automatically trigger an insurance claim payout. Sola is starting with supplemental tornado coverage for homeowners but plans to expand into every type of natural disaster to help people cover their deductible and immediate expenses...
2024-11-1214 minThe Future of InsuranceWesley Pergament, Co-Founder & CEO, Sola, Live from ITC Vegas 2024 Wesley is CEO and Co-Founder of Sola Insurance based in Atlanta, GA. Wesley comes from a tech background and jumped into the insurance industry at a flood insurance startup where he was tasked with working on the data side with private and FEMA flood maps. Realizing this data was telling us exactly where the damage is, Wesley became obsessed with how data can be used to automatically trigger an insurance claim payout. Sola is starting with supplemental tornado coverage for homeowners but plans to expand into every type of natural disaster to help people cover their deductible and immediate expenses...
2024-11-1214 min
The Future of InsuranceThe Future of Insurance – Wesley Pergament, Co-Founder & CEO, Sola Wesley is CEO and Co-Founder of Sola Insurance based in Atlanta, GA. Wesley comes from a tech background and jumped into the insurance industry at a flood insurance startup where he was tasked with working on the data side with private and FEMA flood maps. Realizing this data was telling us exactly where the damage is, Wesley became obsessed with how data can be used to automatically trigger an insurance claim payout. Sola is starting with supplemental tornado coverage for homeowners but plans to expand into every type of natural disaster to help people cover their deductible...
2024-01-3024 minThe Future of InsuranceThe Future of Insurance – Wesley Pergament, Co-Founder & CEO, Sola Wesley is CEO and Co-Founder of Sola Insurance based in Atlanta, GA. Wesley comes from a tech background and jumped into the insurance industry at a flood insurance startup where he was tasked with working on the data side with private and FEMA flood maps. Realizing this data was telling us exactly where the damage is, Wesley became obsessed with how data can be used to automatically trigger an insurance claim payout. Sola is starting with supplemental tornado coverage for homeowners but plans to expand into every type of natural disaster to help people cover their deductible...
2024-01-3024 min
One and DoneWesley Pergament - CEO - Sola InsuranceTechnology is revolutionizing the insurance industry every day, and Wesley, the CEO of Sola Insurance, is diving in. As a company the focus on using satellite imagery to improve up the claims process and help people quicker.
2023-09-1122 min
Awkward InsuranceAwkward Insurance Goes Tech: Insurtech Insights Day 2In this episode, we hear from David Carothers from Florida Risk Partners and the Power Producer Podcast, Garrett Droege from IMA Financial Group, Rick McCathron from Hippo, Aviad Pinkovezky from Hippo/First Connect, Denise Garth from Majesco, Wesley Pergament from Sola Insurance, Jeff Shi from Insurtech Group, and Adam Wacker.
Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.
2023-06-3049 min