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  • Ep. 82: Nicole Perrault, Vantage Risk

    In this episode of Insurtech Rap, host Dave Wechsler welcomes Nicole Perrault, an expert in the insurance industry with two decades of experience. They discuss the impact of recent wildfires on insurance markets, regulatory challenges, and the dynamics of the insurance market post-disaster. The conversation also explores innovations in insurance… Listen ⇢

    Ep. 82: Nicole Perrault, Vantage Risk
  • Ep 81: California Wildfires

    In this episode, Dave talks to Isaac Espinosa, Curtis Goldsborough and Ivan O’Neil about the challenges faced by the insurance sector in light of recent wildfires, emphasizing the need for better risk management, prevention strategies, and consumer involvement. They highlight the significant financial impact of these events, the under-insurance crisis,… Listen ⇢

    Ep 81: California Wildfires
  • Ep. 80: QBE CFO Chris Castaldo

    In this episode of Insurtech Rap, Dave Wechsler from OMERS Ventures speaks with Christopher Castaldo, CFO of QBE North America, to discuss the evolving role of insurance carrier CFOs, strategies for sustainable growth, and the adoption of technology in the insurance sector. Chris provides insights into QBE’s global operations, emphasizing… Listen ⇢

    Ep. 80: QBE CFO Chris Castaldo
  • 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 ⇢

    Ep. 79: VC Musings for ’25
  • 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 ⇢

    Ep. 78: All things employee benefits
  • 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 ⇢

    Ep. 77: Tokenization of reinsurance
  • 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 ⇢

    Ep. 76: Multi-time insurtech founder insights
  • Ep. 75: Spooky “open mic” day

    Halloween pitch extravaganza – Come hear fellow Insurtech entrepreneurs share their ideas in a open mic, community setting. Listen ⇢

    Ep. 75: Spooky “open mic” day
  • 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 ⇢

    Ep. 74: IoT OG talks helps insurers avoid loss