Best InsurTech Business Series Podcasts (2025)

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China, Funding Cuts, & Campus Controversy: Is U.S. Tech Leadership Falling Behind? 42:07

5d ago42:07

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MIT President Emeritus Dr. Rafael Reif joins host Michael Marks for a discussion about the state of U.S. competitiveness in technology, university research funding, current immigration policy, and more. Reif explains why universities remain the innovation engines of economies, educating top talent and generating the foundational research that power…

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S4 EP72: Knowing the Art of the Possible - Andy Moss, Co-Founder and CEO, Send 24:17

14d ago24:17

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On the "Insurance Coffee House" host, Nick Hoadley welcomes Andy Moss, the CEO and co-founder of Send. Andy provides an insight into his 25-year career, starting in technical his accidental fall into the insurance industry in 2003 after a previous role at BBC Radio Music New Media. He gained broad insurance experience through roles with Xchanging (…

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Inside Microsoft's Trillion Dollar Playbook with Chief Strategy Officer Bobby Yerramilli-Rao 47:32

18d ago47:32

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Bobby Yerramilli-Rao, Chief Strategy Officer at Microsoft, joins TechSurge host Sriram Viswanathan to offer a rare glimpse into the strategic playbook of one of the world’s most powerful tech companies. Bobby shares how the company navigates today’s biggest technology paradigm shifts, placing bets with trillion-dollar implications. Touching on Micr…

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Scaling the AI Era: Next-Gen Data Storage Solutions with Pure Storage CEO Charlie Giancarlo 59:05

27d ago59:05

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In this episode of TechSurge, host Sriram Viswanathan sits down with Charlie Giancarlo, Chairman and CEO of Pure Storage, to discuss the evolution and future of data storage in the digital age. Charlie shares insights from his career spanning his pivotal role in Cisco's success as a networking pioneer, to his leadership in transforming Pure Storage…

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Why AI Isn't Ready to Make Medicines 41:44

2M ago41:44

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Many in venture capital and biopharma are anointing artificial intelligence the savior of drug discovery—but what can AI actually do? In this eye-opening episode, Michael Marks sits down with Mike Nohaile, CEO of Prellis Biologics, to explore the hype versus reality in AI-enabled drug discovery. Mike details why, despite significant breakthroughs l…

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Special Episode: Connecting the value in Insurtech - Tony Lew, Co-Founder, InsurTech NY 24:13

2M ago24:13

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On this special episode of the podcast, we welcome InsurTech NY Co-Founder, Tony Lew. Tony gives an insight into his career background, from holding various roles across big corporations to having a burning desire to launch his own business. He shares what drew him to the insurance sector and why he believed it was a great industry to build his bus…

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S5 EP7: Seeking Opportunities with Purpose - Miranda Hunter, Head of Investor Relations, Fidelis Insurance Group 18:55

2M ago18:55

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On this episode of the Insurance Coffee House Podcast, we welcome Miranda Hunter, Head of Investor Relations at Fidelis Insurance Group. Miranda talks to Nick Hoadley about: her background and career journey, from being born and raised in Bermuda returning to Canada for university and joining KPMG moving back to Bermuda after her CPA exams, to join…

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Understanding the Elegant Math Behind Modern Machine Learning 1:14:43

2M ago1:14:43

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Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI. Ani…

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State of Insurance Innovation in Africa 2024 46:08

2M ago46:08

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Hello! Send us a quick text, comment or feedback. We would love to hear from you We’re continuing in the year with an insightful discussion featuring two leading voices in the #InsurTech space speaking on the State of Insurance & Innovation on the African Continent. Rahab Kariuki, Engagement Director at Busara, agronomist, and seasoned insurance pr…

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Quickfire: State of #InsurTechinAfrica 5:54

2M ago5:54

5:54

Hello! Send us a quick text, comment or feedback. We would love to hear from you Quickfire Questions for Rahab Kariuki & Dr. Ikpeme Neto AI, big data, blockchain, super apps—hype or reality? Let’s say you had a magic wand and could instantly fix one thing in Africa’s insurance industry—what would it be? Which African country will lead in insurance …

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21st Century Warfare: The Nexus of Technology, Economy, & National Security 45:22

2M ago45:22

45:22

With global economic alliances shifting and new threats emerging, will the U.S. maintain its dominance in an increasingly complex world? From chips to cyberterrorist threats to cryptocurrency, battles for global dominance are no longer only fought on the battlefield—they're playing out in markets, boardrooms, and cyberspace. In this episode, we sit…

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Special Episode: Entrepreneurial Aspirations and Personal Responsibility - Cullen Piske, President and Michael Pitre, COO, Gray Surety 19:33

3M ago19:33

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On this podcast episode, we’re joined by Cullen Piske, President and, Michael Pitre, COO at Gray Surety. Cullen shares how ‘love’ led him to joining the Gray Insurance Company and moving around their portfolio companies before 'finding' surety. Michael discusses his logistics and communications role in the US Marines, doing a Masters Business Degre…

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Adapting to AI & Geopolitical Disruption with Global Head of McKinsey Bob Sternfels 50:37

3M ago50:37

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The world is evolving faster than ever – how will we keep up? From AI breakthroughs to global supply chain disruptions, the forces shaping business and technology today are relentless. In this episode of the TechSurge Deep Tech VC Podcast, we sit down with Bob Sternfels, Global Managing Partner of McKinsey & Company, the global consulting firm who …

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S4 EP69: Making a company an even greater place to work - Allison Keavey Luther, Deputy Chief of Human Resources, Plymouth Rock Assurance 21:12

3M ago21:12

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On the Insurance Coffee House Podcast this week, we welcome Allison Keavey Luther, Deputy Chief of Human Resources at Boston-based Plymouth Rock Assurance Allison talks about her career journey from TV producer at CNBC to catching the start-up bug, working as General Manager for early-stage businesses. From there she rode a massive wave of growth a…

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The Future of Wireless, Academia, & Intel: A Conversation With Dr. Andrea Goldsmith 53:16

3M ago53:16

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The future of wireless technology is unfolding, are you ready for what's next? How can Intel regain market dominance? How will AI and IOT shape the next generation of wireless? What are the challenges in transitioning to 5G, NextG, and beyond? How will academia and the startup world intersect in the 21st century economy? We explore these questions …

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Breaking Barriers to Insurance Adoption in Nigeria 26:32

4M ago26:32

26:32

Hello! Send us a quick text, comment or feedback. We would love to hear from you On this episode Folumy had the pleasure of chatting with the new General Manager, aYo Nigeria Nkiruka Okere on her career and journey into insurance, her mission for aYo in Nigeria and the interesting dynamics of their strategic partnership with Sanlam and MTN Nigeria.…

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How AI Is Fueling the Transformation of Medical Imaging 46:20

5M ago46:20

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In this episode, host Michael Marks dives into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in healthcare. Michael is joined by Dr. Alex Sardiña of WhiteRabbit.ai and Kalyan Sivasilam of 5C Network, two early adopters bringing AI to medicine through sharply contrasting market models in the U.S. and India, respectively. The discussion unpacks …

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S5 EP6: Embrace The Opportunity - Nick Campbell, Global Head of Credit & CEO Bermuda, SiriusPoint 22:51

5M ago22:51

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On the podcast this week, we welcome Nick Campbell, Global Head of Credit & CEO Bermuda at SiriusPoint. Nick talks to Nick Hoadley about: being Bermudian but starting his career in the UK returning to Bermuda to be told he was the ‘wrong’ kind of actuary and wouldn’t get a job on island his journey to becoming Global Head of Credit and Bermuda CEO …

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Cube Cover: Expanding Insurance Access via Mobile Platforms 37:43

5M ago37:43

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Hello! Send us a quick text, comment or feedback. We would love to hear from you Cube Cover recently held its launch event and hosted a timely discussion on insurance accessibility, challenges, lessons, opportunities and what the future holds. In this episode, Deji Macaulay CoFounder/CEO of Cube Cover sat alongside A’isha Mumuni, Chief Digital Offi…

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S5 EP5: Building your Team in Bermuda - Andrew Couper, Chief Actuary, Conduit Re 17:11

5M ago17:11

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On the podcast this week, we welcome Andrew Couper, Chief Actuary at Conduit Re. Andrew talks to Nick Hoadley about: qualifying as an actuary in 1995 and working in the London Market joining Conduit Re in November 2021 and his experience of working in Bermuda and London Conduit Re’s growth from launching in 2020 to writing $2.6bn of premium by Q2 2…

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The Tech CEO Playbook: Strategies for Success 45:11

5M ago45:11

45:11

Host Sriram Viswanathan sits down with Qualcomm Chairman Mark McLaughlin, the former CEO of Palo Alto Networks and Verisign and a trailblazer in technology and cybersecurity. Mark shares his remarkable transition from West Point to the heights of the tech industry, drawing on the many powerful leadership lessons developed throughout his career. Mar…

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S5 EP4: Throw yourself in - Laura Pepper, Head of Claims, RenaissanceRe Bermuda 14:18

5M ago14:18

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On the podcast this week, we welcome Laura Pepper, Head of Claims at RenaissanceRe Laura talks to Nick Hoadley about: her career journey from law graduate in to insurance and joining RenaissanceRe 10 years ago moving to Bermuda in 2019 for a one-year secondment and what’s kept her on island business growth and acquiring Validus Re in 2023 the chara…

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Vince Tizzio on resilience and responsible leadership 11:08

5M ago11:08

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Vince Tizzio, president and CEO of AXIS Capital, shares how he has helped the company evolve while keeping customers, employees, and stakeholders in mind. As one of the oldest industries, insurance has evolved significantly since its inception and grown to include new, niche offerings. Throughout Vince Tizzio’s long career in insurance, he has deve…

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A discussion on the future of Insurance 26:34

5M ago26:34

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See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy informationBy McKinsey Insurance

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S5 EP3: Just go for it - Andrew Howie, Head of Advisory, Grant Thornton Bermuda 16:48

5M ago16:48

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On the podcast this week, we welcome Andrew Thornton, Head of Advisory at Grant Thornton Bermuda. Andrew shares: an overview of his career journey from trainee accountant with Ernst & Young to joining Grant Thornton 20 years ago moving to Bermuda 2 years ago to run the advisory side of the business the outcomes of acquiring and merging with local f…

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Customer Experience x AI: Industries at the Intersection Series 45:11

6M ago45:11

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Host Sriram Viswanathan speaks with Andy Lee and Anand Chandrasekaran from Crescendo AI about the transformative impact of AI on the customer service and call center industry. The conversation covers Crescendo's unique approach to integrating AI in business process outsourcing, the dynamics of the sector, and the potential future of human-AI collab…

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S5 EP2: An international career in a small-town environment - Jesse DeCouto and Tonia Morgan, Canopius Re 19:18

6M ago19:18

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On the podcast this week, we continue our Bermuda series by interviewing Jesse DeCouto and Tonia Morgan at Canopius Re. Chief Underwriting Officer, Jesse and Chief Financial Officer, Tonia talk about: their respective career journeys to joining Canopius Re where the business is now and plans for the future the culture and characteristics that make …

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S5 EP1: Taking the opportunity - with Katie Partington-Howarth, Chief Capital Officer, Ariel Re 18:27

6M ago18:27

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On the podcast this week, we’re delighted to launch our new Bermuda Series by interviewing Katie Partington-Howarth, Chief Capital Officer at Ariel Re Katie talks to Nick Hoadley about: Her career background and joining Ariel Re in 2005 The culture and characteristics that make it a great place to work How she engages in wider aspects of Bermuda li…

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Construction Technology: Industries at the Intersection Series 45:08

6M ago45:08

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Join host Michael Marks as he discusses the transformative potential of technology in the construction industry with leaders from three innovative companies: Ash Bhardwaj, CEO and co-founder of Onx Homes; Trevor Schick, CEO of Slate.ai; and Camilo Restrepo, CEO of Biomason. The conversation delves into the challenges of disrupting the construction …

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S4 EP68: A Passion for Making a Difference - Tara Foley, CEO, AXA UK & Ireland 30:13

6M ago30:13

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This week, we are joined by Tara Foley who shares with us her journey to becoming the CEO of AXA, UK & Ireland and her passion for making a difference. The Insurance Coffee House Podcast is brought to you by Insurance Search. An international Insurance Executive Search Consultancy, supporting Insurance and Insurtech businesses in the UK, Bermuda an…

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Driving Change with Pay-As-You-Use Motor Insurance 44:19

6M ago44:19

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Hello! Send us a quick text, comment or feedback. We would love to hear from you In this episode, we sit down with Temitope Adeyemi, co-founder and CEO of Pay-U, a Nigerian startup revolutionizing the auto insurance industry through a flexible, pay-as-you-use model. Described as the Uber of Comprehensive Motor Insurance, Temitope shares his persona…

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S4 EP67: Building High Performance Teams - Pepe Velasquez, EVP Human Resources, MAPFRE USA 17:52

6M ago17:52

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On this episode we interview Jose Luis (Pepe) Velasquez and find out how he has used his experience working at blue chip companies like Heineken to drive a high-performance culture at Mapfre USA. Connect with Pepe on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jose-luis-velasquez-906560/on LinkedIn or find out more about Mapfre USA https://www.linkedin.com…

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FinTech & InsurTech: Industries at the Intersection Series 35:10

6M ago35:10

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In this episode of TechSurge: The Deep Tech Podcast, host Nicholas Brathwaite of Celesta Capital speaks with Christian Mitchell, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Northwestern Mutual, about the profound digital transformation happening in the financial services and insurance sectors. The discussion covers how legacy systems are being moderni…

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S4 EP66: Commercial curiosity, business bifurcation and culture co-creators - Warrick Beaver, Group Chief People Officer, Fidelis Insurance Group 33:25

7M ago33:25

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Zimbabwe born and South Africa educated, Warrick Beaver started his working life as an HR professional in the fashion retail industry. “If you're talking about journeys to insurance, fashion and retail is probably as far away as you can imagine. I was taught that you were a retailer first and an HR professional second”, says Warrick. “The lesson le…

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Zoox CEO Aicha Evans: AI Robotaxis & the Future of Autonomous Driving 55:48

7M ago55:48

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In this episode, we explore the future of mobility and AI with Aicha Evans, CEO of Zoox, a leading developer of autonomous robotaxis and an Amazon company. Joining Celesta Capital’s founding partner Sriram Viswanathan, Aicha shares her journey from Senegal to Silicon Valley, where she led groundbreaking innovations at Intel before taking the helm a…

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Busting Technology Myths: AI, Jobs, Politics, & Privacy 52:00

7M ago52:00

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Will AI will take away all of our jobs? Is technology eroding privacy? Is the pace of technology advancement too fast? We address these questions and more topics around global science and technology policy with Rob Atkinson, founder and president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation. Speaking with Celesta Capital founding partner…

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S4 EP65: Going one level deeper to challenge the givens - Steve Dukes, CEO, Confused.com 27:26

7M ago27:26

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“Many people you'll work with and meet in business will be happy to accept information and explanations in the way it's being presented to them. Some people you work with will have a real appetite to go one level deeper because they'll want to know the drivers of the things they are seeing. They'll want to have a proper understanding about how that…

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Embedded Insurance: Solving for the African Market 26:42

8M ago26:42

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Hello! Send us a quick text, comment or feedback. We would love to hear from you Welcome to Season Two! On the first episode of this new season we host a conversation with Jeremy Leach who is the Founder & Executive Director of Inclusivity Solutions; a leading #InsurTechinAfrica focused on micro and embedded insurance offerings to African customers…

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IBS Podcast Season Two Trailer 1:57

8M ago1:57

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Hello! Send us a quick text, comment or feedback. We would love to hear from you We are gearing up for fresh conversations in season two of InsurTech Business Series Podcast. Subscribe now and join our community Read the latest article on IBS Features here with Bryan Falchuk Check out our free resources on InsurTech ecosystem and innovation in the …

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MARA CEO Fred Thiel: The Future of Blockchain & Crypto 1:01:25

8M ago1:01:25

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Fred Thiel, Chairman and CEO of MARA Holdings, dives us into the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency mining. Fred discusses the technological advancements in Bitcoin mining, including significant improvements in energy efficiency, and provides insights into the future of Bitcoin, predicting substantial growth in its value and its linkages with A…

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Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra: The AI Data Center Transformation 37:59

8M ago37:59

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Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra discusses his journey in the semiconductor industry and the growing strategic importance of the memory industry in the age of AI. He highlights innovation in high bandwidth memory (HBM), which enables faster data access and lower power consumption. Sanjay also discusses Micron’s plans to build new U.S. semiconductor facto…

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Reimagining insurance with a comprehensive approach to gen AI 17:56

8M ago17:56

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Insurance companies are at an inflection point with their generative AI use cases. Three McKinsey partners discuss the value of combining generative AI with other technologies. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy informationBy McKinsey Insurance

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Shiny objects: Insurance productivity in the era of AI and automation 12:23

9M ago12:23

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While AI and generative AI may enable a new age of productivity, redesigning end-to-end processes and using traditional optimization methods can lay the foundation for transformation. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy informationBy McKinsey Insurance

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Indra Nooyi's CEO Secrets: Tackling Tech, Tariffs, & How to Walk Away on Top 39:22

9M ago39:22

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Former CEO of PepsiCo and New York Times bestselling author Indra Nooyi joins host Michael Marks for a wide-ranging conversation to share her insights on the growth of big tech companies, the impact of AI, CEO-board relationships, and much more. Indra currently serves on the boards of Amazon, Phillips, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the Na…

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The Bio-Intelligence Revolution: Exploring the Intersection of High Tech & Biotech 50:03

9M ago50:03

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Driven both by surging demand and rapid technology advancements, an emerging area of health innovation called “bioconvergence” is driving improvements in human health and sustained interest from investors. This episode will explore these new applications merging engineered technologies with scientific disciplines, including in diagnostics, therapeu…

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S4 EP64: Driven to help high-performing insurance people succeed - Nick Hoadley, CEO, Insurance Search 32:41

9M ago32:41

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“DE&I is one of the biggest challenges for the industry. For a lot of our clients in the US, it's one of their biggest priorities”, says Nick "Before we engage with a client, we really want to make sure they're set up for diverse candidates. It's so important for us as an insurance executive search firm, that if we move someone who's very successfu…

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S4 EP63: Achieving business imperatives and being in good company - Daniel Fisher, Group Head of HR, Communications & Culture, Hamilton Insurance Group 25:31

10M ago25:31

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“The strength of our culture was something we used in the presentations to analysts and investors”, says Daniel. “We did some work around our employee value proposition and we asked our colleagues, ‘Why do you work at Hamilton?’ The common theme was collaboration and that's how we came up with the phrase ‘In good company’. As part of the IPO, we us…

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Vinod Khosla: What's Ahead in the Age of AI 37:47

10M ago37:47

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Legendary technology founder and venture capital investor Vinod Khosla joins host Michael Marks for a wide-ranging discussion on the future of Artificial Intelligence, major tech cycles, and much more. Vinod shares his predictions for the next 25 years of technology advancement and how we should be assessing the risks and benefits as the adoption o…

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S4 EP62: Having a myopic focus on solving a real reinsurance problem – Ben Rose and Jerad Leigh, Co-Founders, Supercede – the Reinsurance Platform 36:49

10M ago36:49

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“In our experience, a reinsurance deal was being profiled in a physical binder full of paper. I thought, ‘How good would it be if we could take risk or bundles of risk and make a profile for it’", says Ben. "Think of all the information that you could attach to that profile. That was a very early concept. For a long time we debated, how this would …

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S4 EP61: Seeking industry agnostic skills and setting diverse talent up for success - Nicola Grant, Chief People Officer, Hiscox 27:15

10M ago27:15

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“When you hire for specific experience, then you're always going to have to hire for somebody within the industry”, says Nicola. “When you break it down to what are the specific jobs to be done, what are the skills that are required to do those jobs, often those skills are industry agnostic. There are clearly some examples where that's not the case…

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