FNO: InsureTech
Technology
About
A podcast that interviews leaders from insuretech and insurance to get up-to-date ideas and perspectives on how technology is disrupting and transforming the industry. We bring stories, trends, and useful insights to our audience from carriers, insuretechs, service providers, and various industry groups.New episodes feature people who are on the forefront of inventing, using, developing, or transforming the insurance world through applied technology.FNO: InsureTech is created and produced by Alacrity Solutions.
Episodes
- Ep 305: Andrew Yeoman, CEO & Co-Founder, Concirrus
In Episode 305 of the FNO: InsureTech Podcast, hosts Rob Beller and Lee Boyd welcome Andrew Yeoman, Co-founder and CEO of Concirrus, joining from the UK. Andrew shares how his company is transforming specialty insurance underwriting throug…
- Ep 304: Kyle Nakatsuji, CEO & Founder, Clearcover & Dearborn Labs
In Episode 304 of the FNO: InsureTech Podcast, hosts Rob Beller and Lee Boyd welcome back Kyle Nakatsuji for his third appearance on the show. Kyle is the CEO and Founder of Clearcover and the founder of Dearborn Labs, a new venture focuse…
- Ep 303: Phil McGriskin, Co-Founder & CEO, Vitesse
In Episode 303 of the FNO: InsureTech Podcast, host Lee Boyd welcomes Phil McGriskin, Co-Founder and CEO of Vitesse, for a deep and timely discussion on one of the most complex, and often invisible, challenges in insurance: financial infra…
- Ep 302: Eran Tirer, Founder & CEO, Ledgertech
In this episode of the FNO: InsureTech Podcast, Rob Beller sits down with a fascinating guest, Eran Tirer, to explore his entrepreneurial journey and the path that led him to found Ledgertech, a company focused on building technology that…
- Ep 301: Bobby Touran, CEO & Co-Founder, Rainbow
We kickstart our 300+ episodes era with Bobby Touran, Co-Founder and CEO of Rainbow, as Rob Beller and Lee Boyd sit down with him to unpack how he built Rainbow, a technology-enabled MGA laser-focused on modernizing coverage for restaurant…
- Ep 300: We did it. Our 300th Episode!
Episode 300 is a milestone we never imagined when we hit record for the first time in 2018 at 470 Claims, which was acquired by Alacrity Solutions. Seven years later, Rob and Lee sit down to reflect on how FNO: InsureTech began, how it evo…
- Ep 299: Heather Wilson, CEO, CLARA Analytics
In this episode of FNO: InsureTech, Rob Beller and Lee Boyd welcome Heather Wilson, CEO of CLARA Analytics, for an insightful conversation on how AI is transforming claims intelligence and reshaping the competitive landscape of insurance.…
- Ep 298: Stacey Brown, Founder & President, InsurTech America
In this episode of FNO: InsureTech, Rob Beller and Lee Boyd welcome Stacey Brown, Founder and President of InsurTech America , for a thoughtful conversation on how curiosity, timing, and community can quietly reshape an industry. Stacey sh…
- Ep 297: Tracie Thompson, Global Head of Strategic Clients, Cytora
In this episode, Tracie Thompson , Global Head of Strategic Clients at Cytora , joins FNO: InsureTech to discuss how technology is transforming underwriting while preserving the essential role of human judgment. Drawing on her experience w…
- Ep 296: Wesley Pergament, Co-Founder & CEO, Sola Insurance
In 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.…
- Ep 295: Terry McLean, CEO, SageSure
Terry McLean, co-founder and CEO of SageSure, joins FNO: InsureTech for a detailed look at SageSure's beginnings, the company's focus on coastal and catastrophe-exposed property, and their disciplined approach to underwriting. McLean outli…
- Ep 294: Tim Attia, CEO & Co-Founder, Slice Labs
In this episode of FNO: InsureTech, host Rob Beller speaks with Tim Attia, CEO and Co-Founder of Slice Labs, for a detailed discussion on the company's evolution and product strategy. Tim describes how Slice transitioned from on-demand and…
- Ep 293: Nic Sproul, Managing Partner, SP Partners
In this episode, FNO: InsureTech hosts Nic Sproul, managing partner at SP Partners, for a close look at bridging engineering with property claims innovation across the UK and Europe. Nic discusses his transition from a foundation in mechan…
- Ep 292: Michael Balarezo, Founder & CEO, Adjusto
In this episode, Rob Beller and Lee Boyd are joined by Michael Balarezo, Founder & CEO of Adjusto, for an in-depth discussion about the complexities and opportunities in contents claims. Michael recounts Adjusto's founding story, rooted in…
- Ep 291: Arvind Sontha, CEO & Founder, Kyber
Join us on this episode of FNO InsureTech as we welcome Arvind Sontha, the visionary founder and CEO of Kyber. Hear about his interesting journey from Google's cutting-edge technology to revolutionizing claims processing through AI-powered…
- Ep 290: Paige Roepers, CEO & Co-founder, Ocean Ledger
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, host Rob Beller interviews Paige Roepers, CEO and co-founder of Ocean Ledger. Roepers discusses how Ocean Ledger leverages satellite imagery, historic shoreline data, and environmental analysis to provid…
- Ep 289: Piers Dormeyer, CEO, Eagleview
In this episode, FNO: InsureTech hosts Rob and Lee sit down with Piers Dormeyer, CEO of Eagleview , to discuss the company's journey from its roots in aerial roof measurement to its current role as a leading data company in geospatial inte…
- Ep 288: Cameron MacArthur, Founder & CEO, AI Insurance
In episode 288 of FNO: InsureTech, Cameron MacArthur , Founder and CEO of AI Insurance , returns to share how his company, operating for over seven years, has navigated dramatic changes in insurance through the practical application of art…
- Ep 287: Kyle Geoghan, Co-Founder & CEO, Indemn
In this episode of the FNO: InsureTech Podcast, we welcome Kyle Geoghan, Co-Founder and CEO of Indemn, for a deep discussion on the real-world impact of generative AI in insurance. Kyle shares his trajectory from early days in a family ins…
- Ep 286: Spencer McInvaille, Envista Forensics
In this episode, FNO: InsureTech hosts a conversation with Spencer McInvaille, Director of Digital Forensics at Envista Forensics, to examine the expanding role of digital evidence in insurance investigations. The discussion explores pract…
- Ep 285: Amrish Singh, CEO & Co-founder, Liberate
Rob Beller and Lee Boyd are joined by Amrish Singh, CEO and Co-founder of Liberate, for a detailed look at how Liberate's AI-powered agent, Nicole, is redefining intake and service for insurance carriers and agencies. Nicole automates not…
- Ep 284: Charlie Wendland, Chief Claims Officer of Branch
Scaling claims operations while harnessing AI, automation, and real adjuster insights is not easy but Branch is doing just that. Returning for a second time to FNO: InsureTech, Chief Claims Officer Charlie Wendland provides an in-depth upd…
- Ep 283: Robin Roberson, President & Co-founder, Agentech
Ever wondered how AI is transforming the insurance industry? In this episode of the FNO: InsureTech podcast, hosts Rob Beller and Lee Boyd welcome back Robin Roberson for her second appearance—this time as President and Co-founder of Agent…
- Ep 282: Tony Triola, Head of Ecosystem & Partnerships, Verisk
In this latest episode of the FNO: InsureTech Podcast, we reconnect with Tony Triola, Head of Ecosystem & Partnerships at Verisk. Joining us for the fourth time, Tony shares pivotal insights on the growth of claims processes and ecosystem…
- Ep 281: Amy Cooper, CEO & Founder of RISE®
In this episode, we meet Amy Cooper, the dynamic CEO and Founder of RISE®, a professional organization championing the next generation of insurance leaders. As RISE celebrates its eighth anniversary, Amy shares the journey from inception t…
- Ep 280: Paul Vacquier, Founder & CEO of Beagle Services
In this episode of the FNO InsureTech Podcast, hosts Rob Beller and Lee Boyd interview Paul Vacquier, the founder and CEO of Beagle Services. Beagle Services is on a mission to tackle the pervasive problem of non-weather water damage claim…
- Ep 279: FireDome, feat. Gadi Benjamini (Cofounder and CEO) and Gabriel Gross (Member of the Board of Advisors)
In this episode, we traverse three continents to bring you insights from Gadi Benjamini, co-founder and CEO of FireDome, and Gabriel Gross, a member of FireDome's advisory board. As FireDome emerges from stealth mode, Gadi and Gabriel disc…
- Ep 278: Chaz Perera, CEO and Co-founder of Roots Automation
In this engaging episode, we sit down with Chaz Perera, CEO and Co-founder of Roots Automation, to uncover the transformative role of AI in the insurance industry. Chaz shares his journey from leading major initiatives at AIG to founding h…
- Ep 277: Orna Carni, FinTLV Ventures
In this episode, we have a great conversation with Orna Carni, Managing Partner at FinTLV Ventures, a prominent global VC firm focusing on InsureTech. We discuss FinTLV's role in supporting the Israeli InsureTech ecosystem and dive into th…
- Ep 276: Matheus Riolfi, CEO & Co-founder of Tint
In this kick-off episode of 2025, hosts Rob Beller and Lee Boyd welcome Matheus Riolfi, CEO and Co-founder of Tint. Matheus takes us into the world of embedded insurance, sharing insights about how Tint facilitates the integration of insur…
- Ep 275: Jenn Knight, Co-founder & CTO, AgentSync
In this conversation, Rob Beller and Lee interview Jenn Knight, the CTO and co-founder of Agentsync, a technology company focused on streamlining the insurance compliance process. They discuss the company's origins, the role of technology…
- Ep 274: Garret Gray on A.I., INTRConnect 2025, and CoreLogic's Path to Innovation
Garret Gray, President of CoreLogic Global Insurance Solutions, joins Rob and Lee on the FNO: InsureTech Podcast to share insights into his industry experience, INTRConnect 2025, and the growing role of A.I. in insurance. He highlights Cor…
- Ep 273: Data-Driven Service for Real Estate Buyers, PropertyLens, Bob Frady
In this episode of the FNO: InsureTech Podcast, we welcome back a favorite guest, Bob Frady, to discuss his latest venture in the real estate sector with PropertyLens. Bob shares his journey from the sale of Hazard Hub to Guidewire, his br…
- Ep 272: Driving Growth with Innovation: Great American's Sara Phillips on Federated Models, A.I., and Partnerships
On this episode, host Rob Beller welcomes Sara Phillips from Great American Insurance Group to discuss her pivotal role in new revenue, strategic acquisitions, and partnerships. Sara delves into how the organization maintains a federated m…
- Ep 271: Unleashing Workforce Superpowers with KnowHow's Leighton Healey
Join us on this episode as we speak with Leighton Healey, CEO and founder of KnowHow. Leighton introduces Knowhow's transformative app that revolutionizes employee onboarding and training through innovative A.I. technologies. He explores t…
- Ep 270: Wildfire Insurance Challenges & InsureTech Innovations: Insights with Caribou Honig
In this episode of the FNO: InsureTech Podcast, Rob Beller and Lee Boyd sit down with Caribou Honig, Chairman and Co-Founder of InsureTech Connect. Ever charming and insightful, Caribou shares insights from his experience building a home i…
- Ep 269: Inside ITC Vegas: Innovation, Networking, and the Future of InsureTech with Bill Harris
FNO Insuretech listeners: Use promo code ITCVFNO200 for $200 off your ITC Vegas registration. Join us for a fun chat with Bill Harris, the Chief Customer Officer and co-founder of InsureTech Connect, as we dive into the exciting world of t…
- Ep 268: Transforming Insurance: Carpe Data's Max Drucker on Data and AI Innovation
In this episode, Rob and Lee chat with Max Drucker, CEO and founder of Carpe Data, about the evolution of data usage in the insurance industry. Max shares insights into how Carpe Data harnesses innovative data products to automate decision…
- Ep 267: Creating Seamless Insurance Solutions with Sivan Iram of Flow
In the latest episode of FNO: InsureTech, we sit down with Sivan Iram, Founder & CEO of Flow, to explore Flow's role in the wholesale insurance brokerage industry. Sivan shares his unique insights into blending advanced technology with hum…
- Ep 266: The Future of AI and Insurance with Marc Fredman of CCC Intelligent Solutions
FNO: InsureTech welcomes back Marc Fredman, Chief Strategy Officer at CCC Intelligent Solutions, for his third appearance on the show. As one of the largest and experienced drivers of data in the insurance industry, we're excited to dive b…
- Ep 265: Beyond the Finish Line: Olympic Passion and Insurance Parallels with Rob and Lee
With the 2024 Summer Olympics having come and gone, Rob and Lee discuss their enthusiasm for the Olympics and its events they enjoy in their latest short. They share their national pride and support for international athletes while drawing…
- Ep 264: Breaking Barriers in Pet Insurance: Insights from Odie's Founders
Join hosts Rob Beller and Lee Boyd as they chat with Miles and Zabrina Thorson, the founders of Odie Pet Insurance. Miles and Zabrina share their inspiring journey of transforming pet insurance with customizable coverage options and innova…
- Ep 263: Redefining Restoration: Albi's Approach to Efficient Claims Management (feat. Alex Duta, Albi)
In this episode of FNO: InsureTech Podcast, we welcome Alex Duta, founder and CEO of Albi, a groundbreaking workflow management tool for damage restoration contractors. Alex dives deep into the inefficiencies plaguing the restoration indus…
- Ep 262: Client-Centric Innovation: Transforming Insurance Solutions at Alacrity (feat. Jonathan Miko, Alacrity Solutions)
Jonathan Miko, the CSIO and President of Managed Repair at Alacrity Solutions, is all about connecting with clients on their level. He highlights how their flexibility — thanks to both cutting-edge technology and the human touch — allows t…
- Ep 261: A.I., inflation, and IoT in Insurance
Rob and Lee mix things up in this lighthearted, host-only episode! They chat about homeowners insurance, its exclusion from inflation calculations, and the importance of proper coverage. Lee also shares insights from a recent industry even…
- Ep 260: Cake's Recipe for Success in Insurance (feat. Adam Bowe, Cake)
Join Lee as he talks with Adam Bowe, CEO and co-founder of Cake . Learn how Cake is revolutionizing the buying, selling, and valuation of insurance agencies. Adam shares the platform's unique approach, using machine learning for precise va…
- Ep 259: The Future of Cyber Insurance (feat. Scott Kannry, Axio)
Co-hosts Rob and Lee chat with Scott Kannry, CEO and co-founder of Axio, exploring how Axio helps businesses manage cyber risk. Scott shares Axio's origin story, their unique approach to cyber insurance, and collaboration with Lloyd's of L…
- Ep 258: Disrupting the Medical Malpractice Industry (feat. Jared Kaplan, Indigo)
Listen as Jared Kaplan, CEO and co-founder of Indigo , discusses the challenges and innovations in medical malpractice insurance, sharing his journey from building tech startups to using transforming insurance with artificial intelligence…
- Ep 257: Redefining Home Insurance with Data and Technology (feat. Ty Harris, Openly)
In this episode, Rob catches up with Ty Harris, CEO and co-founder of Openly , for his second appearance on the show. Join Ty and Rob as they chat about Openly's growth, remote work success, and strategies for navigating the current market…
- Ep 256: Verisk Visionaries: Unlocking AI Insights with Brunko & Obert
In this episode, we have a lively discussion with leaders at Verisk — Aaron Brunko, President, and David Obert, Chief Product Officer. Our conversation covers the importance of embracing AI and innovation in the insurance sector, the evolu…