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The Insura-Preneur Podcast

Michael Jans
Artificial Intelligence
Insurance Industry
Insurance
Marketing Strategies
Insurance Agencies
Insurance Agency Growth
Customer Lifetime Value
Agency Valuation
Growth Strategies
Agency Management Systems
Insurtech
Independent Insurance Agencies
Niche Marketing
Insurance Market
Homeowners Insurance
Customer Acquisition
Customer Retention
Valuation Strategies
Agency Profitability
Economic Trends

For agency owners serious about the Insurance Trifecta—Faster Growth, Higher Margins, and Peak Valuation. Hosted by Michael Jans—founder of Agency Revolution and architect of the longest-running mastermind in the industry —The Insura-Preneur Podcast delivers the real-world systems, strategies, and shortcuts used by the most successful independent agencies and insurtechs across North America. Each ... more

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Latest Episodes

Most agencies think growth problems start with lead generation.

But what if the real bottleneck is hidden inside renewal servicing?

In this episode, Michael Jans sits down with Colby Tunick of Refocus AI to explore how AI is beginning to compress r... more

Most agencies are using AI the wrong way.

Not as execution… but as assistance.

In this episode, Michael speaks with Isaiah Hall, co-founder of Circle, about a new approach:

AI that can complete insurance workflows end-to-end.

From a single client... more

This quarter changed everything.

In this solo episode, Michael Jans breaks down the most important AI developments from Q1 2026—and what they mean for independent insurance agencies right now.

This is not theory. This is signal.

A recent report fr... more

AI is no longer a tool in the insurance industry—it’s becoming the operating system.

In this episode, Michael sits down with Samuel Belanger-Lamoureux, Co-Founder of Cemiar, one of Canada’s fastest-growing insurtech firms, to explore what’s really h... more

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Recent Guests

Colby Turick
Founder of Refocus AI (refocusai.com)
Refocus AI
Episode: The Hidden Crisis Inside Insurance Renewals — And How AI May Change the Economics of the Independent Agency
Isaiah Hall
Co-founder and CEO of Circle
Circle
Episode: How AI Is Saving Agencies 4+ Hours a Day (Without Hiring)
Sam Belanger
Co-founder/Executive at Cemiar, InsurTech engineer focused on automation
Cemiar
Episode: The Great Divide in Insurance: Cut Your Workload in Half—or Fall Behind
Mehdi Lhadj
CEO and co-founder of Floapi
Floapi
Episode: From 15 Minutes to 30 Seconds: How AI Is Rewiring Insurance Agency Operations Right Now
Daniel Yoo
CEO of FinMate AI
FinMate AI
Episode: The AI Mistake Almost Every Agency Is Making Right Now
Steve Pieroway
Principal of Benevolent Marketing and author of the 2026 InsureTech Trust Index
Benevolent Marketing
Episode: 67% Say InsurTech ROI Is Overstated — Here’s What’s Really Going On
Anthony Blatner
LinkedIn marketing agency owner focused on B2B strategies
Speedy? (SpeedWorks Social)
Episode: LinkedIn for Commercial Agencies: From Random Posting to Strategic Authority
Tom Reid
Consultant in the Canadian Property and Casualty Insurance sector with over 30 years of experience.
Insurance Brokers Association of Canada
Episode: 44 Out of 45: How AI Is Rewiring the Insurance Brokerage
Chris Tamm
AI expert and seasoned entrepreneur with a background in insurance.
Cast Services
Episode: Agency 2030: How AI Will Reshape Everything

Host

Michael Jans
Host of The Insura-Preneur Podcast; focuses on growth, margins, and valuation strategies for independent agencies and insurtechs.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Insightful Industry Podcast

    Having listened to a few episodes, this podcast has provided me a lot of valueable information working in the insurance industry.

    I'd recommend this podcast to anyone looking to learn a thing or two about how and why insurance.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pmo1238
    United States5 years ago
  • Great Show

    Michael knows his stuff and brings it in this podcast. Valuable listen for anyone that has a vested interest in this industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jay Mueller
    United States5 years ago
  • Great Industry Podcast

    This helps me learn outside of my backyard. Great content, great interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brett Young 092784
    United States6 years ago
  • Love this podcast!

    I look forward to every Wednesday for this podcast. Michael does a great job and always provides valuable information with some of the industry’s best guests.

    Nate Jackson

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nate J13
    United States6 years ago
  • Great topics and guests!

    I have been listening to this podcast for a while and always find their topics and guests very relevant and helpful to my practice as a high net worth insurance specialists. Thanks AR!

    Kurt Thoennessen, CAPI

    Private Client Risk and Resilience

    CEO of RiskRevu

    VP at Ericson Insurance

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kurt Thoennessen, CAPI
    United States6 years ago

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Valuable industry insights and practical growth tactics.
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The Hidden Crisis Inside Insurance Renewals — And How AI May Change the Economics of the Independent Agency
Q: How long has your business been alive?
Refocus AI started around 2020, initially concentrating on machine learning to identify renewal servicing needs, and has since evolved into a broader AI-enabled platform.
The Hidden Crisis Inside Insurance Renewals — And How AI May Change the Economics of the Independent Agency
Q: So yeah, your background, how did you get into this?
Colby explains a transition from defense consulting to insurance in California, leading to joining the California Earthquake Authority and eventually focusing on AI-driven renewal improvements with Refocus AI.
From 15 Minutes to 30 Seconds: How AI Is Rewiring Insurance Agency Operations Right Now
Q: How much time or cost savings can agencies expect from the automation?
For the commercial line setup, the process drops from about 15 minutes per line to around 30 seconds, and renewal shopping can reduce costs by roughly 75%, making operations substantially more efficient.
From 15 Minutes to 30 Seconds: How AI Is Rewiring Insurance Agency Operations Right Now
Q: What exactly does Floapi automate for commercial billing in agencies?
Floapi automates the entire commercial billing workflow by creating transactions in the agency's BMS, generating invoices, preparing correspondence, and pulling information from insurer documents to ensure accurate billing.
The Great Divide in Insurance: Cut Your Workload in Half—or Fall Behind
Q: You do both. Can you describe for us your ideal customer?
The ideal customer is a standard agency handling both personal and commercial lines, especially those with a large volume of SMBs, where automation can meaningfully reduce manual work.

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What is The Insura-Preneur Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, growth-focused show featuring conversations with insurance tech leaders, agency operators, and insurtech executives. Episodes concentrate on AI-driven automation, workflow optimization, and strategies to increase margins and valuation for independent agencies. Notable threads include practical AI implementations, governance and risk considerations, and how to source tangible productivity gains without compromising client service. The format tends to pair data-driven insights with concrete steps, vendor frameworks, and sponsor-supported growth programs, making it a go-to for agency principals seeking measurable improvements and scalable growth. A standout aspect is the consistent emphasis on balancing innovation with responsible... more

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