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Ep. 79: VC Musings for ’25
In this episode of Insurtech Rap, host Dave Wechsler brings together venture capital leaders Martha Notoras (Brewer Lane Ventures), Andy Lerner (IA Capital Group), and Ramneek Gupta (Proven Capital) to discuss their insights into the future of insurtech, trends for 2025, and advice for entrepreneurs. Key themes included the pivotal… Listen ⇢
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Ep. 78: All things employee benefits
The latest episode of Insurtech Rap focused on employer benefits, showcasing perspectives from Colin Tobias of Sempervirens and Darren Wood of Recoup Disaster Insurance. Colin discussed trends like employee demand for personalized, flexible benefits and employer interest in ROI-driven solutions that streamline offerings while boosting engagement. He highlighted innovations like… Listen ⇢
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Ep. 77: Tokenization of reinsurance
In this episode of Insurtech Rap, Dan Roberts, CEO of NAYMS, discussed the company’s innovative approach to bridging digital asset capital with reinsurance, enabling a liquid and transparent market for insurance as an asset class. NAYMS operates by tokenizing reinsurance risks, allowing capital markets to invest in insurance via smart… Listen ⇢
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Ep. 76: Multi-time insurtech founder insights
In this episode of Insurtech Rap, host Dave Wechler speaks with Robin Roberson, a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of multiple insurtech ventures. Robin shares her journey, starting with her pioneering work at WeGoLook, an on-demand inspection service leveraging the gig economy, which later evolved into a key partner for major… Listen ⇢
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Ep. 75: Spooky “open mic” day
Halloween pitch extravaganza – Come hear fellow Insurtech entrepreneurs share their ideas in a open mic, community setting. Listen ⇢
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Ep. 74: IoT OG talks helps insurers avoid loss
In this episode of Insurtech Rap, guest Bob Marshall, co-founder of Whisker Labs, discusses the company’s groundbreaking product, Ting, which prevents electrical fires using advanced IoT and AI technology. Bob shares the journey of developing Ting, from solving technical challenges to scaling the business through partnerships with major insurance carriers… Listen ⇢
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Episode 73: New perspectives on parametric insurance
In this episode of Insurtech Rap, host Dave Wechsler welcomes Mike Gulla, CEO and co-founder of Adaptive Insurance, to discuss parametric insurance and its role in building financial resilience for businesses affected by climate change. Mike shares his extensive insurance background, from working at traditional insurers to helping launch Hippo,… Listen ⇢
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Ep. 72: Preview of the big show, ITC ’25
In this episode of Insurtech Rap, host Dave Wechsler welcomes Bill Harris and Rocio Sarriegul Zulueta, key leaders of the ITC (Insurtech Connect) conference, to discuss the upcoming 2024 ITC Vegas event. They highlight ITC’s growth into a global platform with regional events in Asia, Europe, and beyond while emphasizing… Listen ⇢
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Ep. 71: Insurtech Rap favorite drops in to discuss legal trends
This session features Michael Halsband of McDermott Will & Emery, who provides an in-depth overview of the MGA (Managing General Agent) ecosystem and key considerations for Insurtech entrepreneurs. Michael highlights the importance of disciplined business models, understanding the nuances of underwriting, and cultivating transparent partnerships with carriers, fronting companies, and… Listen ⇢
