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In this episode, Dale Hall talks with Igor Nikitin, CEO of Nice Technologies, about the practical integration of AI into actuarial modeling, especially for pension and longevity risk transfers. Igor outlines concrete AI use cases such as a second‑reviewer for data quality checks and an assistant for model development, code generation, and documentation visualization. He also warns of hype, emphasizing that AI’s value depends on the availability of robust training data, clear governance, and realistic cost assessments, and shares a recent experiment comparing traditional coding to AI‑driven development. The discussion highlights the need for a nuanced, layered approach to AI adoption in actuarial work.
In the debut episode of the Healthcare Uncovered Show, hosts Joe Rettino and veteran health‑policy insider Wendell Potter discuss the rapid rise of giant insurance conglomerates like UnitedHealth, CVS/Aetna, and Cigna, describing them as Wall Street‑driven "chameleons" that have taken...
In this episode, Wayne Slavin, CEO and co‑founder of Sure, explains why the next biggest distributors of insurance will be non‑insurance brands that already own consumer relationships, and how Sure’s API‑first “digital insurance rails” enable these brands to embed frictionless,...
In this brief episode, John Weber interviews Brooke Shirazi, Vice President of Property and Ocean Marine Programs at Nationwide E&S Specialty, about insurance programs in the P&C market. They define a program as a niche insurance product requiring specialized underwriting...
In this episode Mark Gagan chats with Jonathan Tritton (JT), Managing Director of Burns & Wilcox Global Solutions, about the firm’s recent rebranding and its role as the London and international wholesale arm of the US‑based Kaufman Group. JT explains...
In this episode, AM Best analysts Bridget Mayer and Ann Modica discuss their latest report on Caribbean insurers, highlighting that reinsurance costs and capacity constraints have eased due to a low catastrophe year and softer property reinsurance pricing. Insurers have...
In this episode, InsurTech Leadership host Josh interviews Randall Bennett, CEO and co‑founder of Quixen, about the company’s embedded, parametric production guarantees for commercial solar projects. Bennett explains how Quixen partners with solar installers and prime contractors to offer a...
In this episode, John Weber talks with Rob Lewis, CEO of Intex Insurance Software, about Chubb’s plan to automate 85% of underwriting and claims functions and cut 20% of its workforce. Lewis explains that legacy core systems have hit a...
In this episode of the InsurTech Leadership Podcast, Curtis Barton, CEO of Alchemy Insurance, explains how his firm has built a scalable brokerage platform through disciplined acquisitions, unified data, and a focus on organic growth. He contrasts Alchemy’s producer‑led, data‑centric...
In this episode, Unity Stokes chats with Justin Ayers, CEO of EqualityMD, about the company’s shift from a direct‑to‑consumer, membership model to a B2B/B2B2C platform that offers employers an insurance‑free telehealth solution with culturally competent clinicians and free prescriptions. Ayers...
In this episode, Andy Yeoman of Concierus walks hosts Jared and Ben through the evolution of InsurTech, from early marine analytics to the current AI‑driven platform that delivers both speed and certainty in underwriting. He stresses that technology must be...
In this episode, Julian interviews Reto Bolliger, co‑founder and CEO of Chase, an online marketplace that lets consumers compare and purchase extended car warranties at prices up to 40% lower than dealership offers. Reto shares his eclectic entrepreneurial journey—from classical...
In this episode, John Weber interviews Terrence Dopp about recent signs that the MGA market is softening after a period of rapid growth. Dopp notes a shift toward more selective underwriting and tighter capital management, with MGAs becoming more closely...
The episode provides an overview of the current Medicare Advantage (MA) landscape, highlighting regulatory changes, enrollment trends, and financial pressures facing insurers. It examines challenges such as rising cost of care, tighter network requirements, and the impact of the Medicare...
In this episode, host Josh Hollander talks with Gemma Ros, CTO of The Zebra, about the findings of the 2026 State of Auto Insurance Report. They examine why auto premiums are diverging across states due to regulatory, loss‑cost, and competitive...
In this episode, Caroline Wagstaff, CEO of the London Market Group, warns that the London insurance market’s record £187 bn premium write‑off in 2024 and its £61 bn contribution to UK GDP should not breed complacency. She stresses the need for continuous...
In this episode of the "No Market" series, host Stacey Richter talks with Dr. Jacob Asher, a former chief medical officer for major health plans, about why commercial carrier marketplaces—especially in California—are stagnant and lack true competition. They identify six...
The episode reviews the Biden administration’s recent executive order aimed at fostering a more stable cannabis insurance market, highlighting how the policy could encourage insurers to offer coverage to cannabis businesses. It explains the current challenges—such as regulatory uncertainty and...
The episode provides a brief news recap announcing that Massachusetts regulators have approved Liberty Mutual's affiliate reorganization, a move that will streamline the company's structure and potentially enhance capital efficiency. It outlines the regulatory rationale, noting the state's focus on...
The episode examines the evolving cyber‑threat landscape of 2026 and its implications for insurance carriers, focusing on rising ransomware, supply‑chain attacks, and AI‑driven exploits. It highlights how insurers must adapt underwriting criteria, pricing models, and claims handling to address more...
In this episode, Steve Bowen of Gallagher Re explains why climate risk is non‑linear and why relying on historical loss data can be misleading for pricing and capital decisions. He highlights key findings from Gallagher’s 2025 Natural Catastrophe and Climate...
In this episode, Visualping co‑founder and CEO Serge Salager explains how his company is turning real‑time web monitoring into a "Google Alerts for insurance," delivering instant risk insights to underwriters. He outlines emerging data sources—such as property changes, environmental alerts, and...
The episode explores the rise of microinsurance, focusing on how large carriers are tapping into the market for low‑value, high‑volume policies. It highlights the Microinsurance Network’s Genazzini platform as a case study, detailing its technology‑driven approach to underwriting and distribution....
In this episode, Vinod Poomalai of TomTom explains how insurers are moving from static territory models to live location, map, and traffic intelligence to sharpen risk pricing, claims validation, and telematics programs. He details how mobility patterns and traffic data...
In the brief AM Best 3Q25 Snapshot, the host highlights the continued momentum in personal lines, which is driving improvements in property and casualty underwriting results. The episode notes that stronger pricing discipline, higher retention rates, and favorable loss trends...
In this episode, Nikhil Kansal, Co‑Founder & CTO of Cara, explains how AI can move beyond chatbots to act as a reliable Customer Service Representative (CSR) that completes end‑to‑end insurance service tasks. He highlights Cara’s role as a coordinating layer...
In this episode, AM Best’s Toomey discusses how the growing cyber interconnectedness among businesses is forcing insurers to enhance their detection and response capabilities. He highlights the rising frequency and complexity of cyber incidents, the need for real‑time monitoring, and...
The episode discusses the National Flood Insurance Program's (NFIP) repeated failure to meet its congressional deadline for a new flood map update, highlighting how ongoing funding battles within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are stalling progress. It explains the...
