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InsurTech Geek Podcast

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Insurance Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Workers' Compensation
Insurtech
Technology In Insurance
Risk Management
Insurance Industry
Claims Management
Generative AI
Luna Insurance
Customer Experience
Claims Processing
Robotic Process Automation
Conferences
Affordable Insurance
Digital Transformation
Insurance Market
Unum
Health Care Insurance
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A bi-weekly interview series highlighting the technology that is shaping the future of insurance and exploring how industry leaders are leveraging technology to grow their businesses.

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Amir Kabir, Founding & Managing Partner at Overlook Ventures, joins hosts James Benham and Rob Galbraith to reimagine risk in the age of AI β€” what the last decade of insurtech got wrong, where the next wave of opportunity actually lives, and why "lia... more

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Vineet Bansal, Chief Information and Technology Officer at The Mutual Group, joins hosts James Benham and Rob Galbraith to explore how technology leadership, disciplined AI adoption, and a shared operating model are shaping the future of mutual insur... more

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Holly O'Dell, President & CEO of Montana State Fund, joins host James Benham to discuss how systems thinking, people-first leadership, and strategic clarity are transforming workers' compensation β€” from inside a mission-driven organization that compe... more

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Dan Bratshpis, CEO and Co-founder of INSHUR, joins host Rob Galbraith to discuss how commercial auto insurance is being reimagined for the platform economy β€” and why traditional products are failing the drivers powering the gig economy.

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Vineet Bansal
Chief Information and Technology Officer at The Mutual Group
The Mutual Group
Episode: Technology Leadership, AI Adoption and the Future of Mutual Insurance
Holly O'Dell
President and CEO of Montana State Fund
Montana State Fund
Episode: Leading Transformation Through Systems, Strategy, and People
Dan Bratshpis
Co-founder and CEO of Insure (Inshur)
Insure (Inshur)
Episode: Adapting Commercial Auto Insurance to Platform-Based Work
Reghan Brandt
Chief Digital Operations Officer at K2 Insurance Services, founder of Loss Run Pro and Columbia Pacific Finance
K2 Insurance Services
Episode: Modernizing Insurance Operations from the Inside Out
Dominique Roudaut
Senior Executive Vice President and Head of the Innovation Lab
Daiichi Life Holdings
Episode: The Role of Insurance in a Climate-Uncertain Future
Andrew Bate
Founder and former CEO of Safely, current co-founder and CEO of Velaris
Velaris
Episode: How Insurance is Transforming the Hospitality Industry with Andrew Bate from VelarisRe
David Bell
President and CEO of ALPS, with extensive background in legal malpractice insurance.
ALPS
Episode: Driving Innovation at the Nation’s Largest Lawyers’ Malpractice Insurer ALPS with David Bell form ALPS
Steve Kappel
Chief Information Officer of Safety National
Safety National
Episode: Inside the CIO Lens on Data, AI, and Industry Change with Steve Kappel from Safety National
Matt Crum
President at Frank Winston Crum Insurance
Frank Winston Crum Insurance
Episode: Leading with Purpose in Insurance: Culture, Tech, and the Future of Work with Matt Crum from Frank Winston Crum Insurance

Hosts

James Benham
Host of the InsureTech Geek Podcast
Rob Galbraith
Co-host of the InsureTech Geek Podcast

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Gave up

    I gave up listening to an hour long podcast on the evolution of insurance after 20 minutes of small talk between the hosts. I want to listen to learn about the topic not to hear about how they worked at xyz and whether or not they deliver alcohol in some American town.

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    JD.131
    Australia5 years ago
  • Great show

    Entertaining, well structured, and informative πŸ‘πŸ½

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Just want stars
    United States6 years ago

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Informative and structured, with a focus on practical insights from industry experts.
Some listeners criticize lengthy introductions and prefer more direct discussions about the topics.

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#212
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#212
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#43
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Technology Leadership, AI Adoption and the Future of Mutual Insurance
Q: Where can listeners reach Vineet or learn more about The Mutual Group?
Listeners can visit themutualgroup.com for information and contact Vineet on LinkedIn at VinBen1 (Vin-Ban-1); he is responsive and willing to discuss technology topics or broader discussions in insurtech.
Leading Transformation Through Systems, Strategy, and People
Q: What prompted the move from SAIF to Montana State Fund, and how did Holly describe that transition?
Holly explained it as a new opportunity to apply her diverse background in law, nursing, and business to a mission-driven, public-sector environment, emphasizing the chance to drive innovation while keeping people and community outcomes at the center.
Adapting Commercial Auto Insurance to Platform-Based Work
Q: What's the status and outlook for autonomous vehicles in your plans?
Autonomous vehicles present a major opportunity; the products must cover maintenance, cleaning, and ongoing operations. Insurance will need to adapt with data-led, flexible solutions as these vehicles become more prevalent, with embedded, usage-based models well-positioned for this shift.
Adapting Commercial Auto Insurance to Platform-Based Work
Q: Why focus on platform partnerships and embedded insurance, and how has that shaped your product design?
Partnering with platforms like Uber and others allows Insure to embed coverage into onboarding and daily workflows, making insurance more accessible and affordable for drivers and fleets. We designed usage-based products that price by exposure (minutes, deliveries, rides) and created in-house claims to improve efficiency and trust.
Adapting Commercial Auto Insurance to Platform-Based Work
Q: Tell us about the origin of Insure and how your early ideas evolved into the MGA model you use today.
The initial Expedia/Kayak-style aggregator idea proved untenable due to difficulty partnering with traditional insurers and pricing under disparities, so we pivoted to become an MGA. This shift taught us about underwriting, capacity partnerships, and distribution through platforms, ultimately enabling more flexible, embedded products.

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1. Vineet Bansal
2. Holly O'Dell
3. Dan Bratshpis
4. Reghan Brandt
5. Dominique Roudaut
6. Andrew Bate
7. David Bell
8. Steve Kappel

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