Awkward Insurance

The Awkward Intersection of Tech and Insurance: LIVE from Insurtech Insights

Episode Summary

In the latest episode of "Awkward Insurance," host Dustyne Bryant dives back into insurtech from the ever-informative hub of Insurtech Insights, USA. This episode features insightful conversations with six industry leaders who are driving change and innovation in insurance. Tune in to this episode to hear these leaders discuss their innovative ideas and the future of the insurance industry and check out the previous LIVE stage recording to listen to an exclusive conversation about bridging the knowledge gaps and communication gaps between Insurtech and the insurance industry with Rick McCathron, CEO of HIPPO Insurance, and Jelani Fenton, President of E.G. Bowman.

Episode Notes

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Our guests (in order) are:

• Kristopher Lundberg, CEO of Insurance Tech Insights, discusses the value of independent agents engaging with tech start-ups. 
• Jacob Galecki, Managing Principal of Galecki Search Associates, highlights the disconnect between Insurtech developers and the insurance industry. 
• Valkyrie Holmes, founder of Faura, explores the future of risk management through data utilization. 
• Scott Harrison, Co-founder of the American Insurtech Council, addresses regulatory challenges as technology evolves. 
• Joseph Zaarour, co-founder of iSolvRisk, envisions a gamified approach to risk management education, making professional development more engaging.
• Laurissa Berk from the University of Connecticut shares how UCON is preparing students to shape the future of insurance technology.