Welcome to Insurance Town! Your host is the Mayor of Insurance Town, Heath Shearon. After many years in different parts of the insurance world, Heath wants to share his experience with you. Join in on conversations with Heath and many of the friends he's made along the way. Insurance Town is a production of Ready, Set, Podcast! Find more info at www.readysetpodcast.xyz Music: "Mornin, Noon, and Nite" by Daddy Long Legs
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Pete Tessier & Curt Wyatt host the leading podcast about Insurance. Whether it's home insurance, auto insurance, business, people, insurance companies or more the Insurance Podcast discusses the relevant issues within the P&C insurance sector. From CEOs, to insurance brokers, VPs, owners, innovators, the podcast will feature those within the insurance industry who lead change. This podcast also considers the future with social media, consumer facing, fin-tech or startups, or AI, we will shed ...
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New to the high-octane world of insurance agency ownership with The Insurance Dudes© ? Veteran who's looking to learn some new ideas? We started this journey in 2019, on the search for Hosted by industry veterans Jason Feltman and Craig Pretzinger, this podcast is your no-holds-barred guide to dominating the insurance game. With decades of combined experience and a track record of building some of the most successful agencies in the business, Jason and Craig are here to share their hard-won ...
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The Ultimate Insurance Agents podcast for the property and casualty insurance industry. Grow your agency, retain clients, compete in the modern world.
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Are you ready to shatter the status quo and unleash your full potential as a property and casualty insurance agent? Welcome to "P&C Maverick - Unconventional Wisdom For Quantum Gains," the podcast that dares to challenge the norms and deliver game-changing insights for ambitious agents like you. Each season, join host Craig Pretzinger as he explores a powerful motif and dives deep into the unconventional strategies and mindset shifts that separate the top performers from the rest of the pack ...
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This Is Your FBI is a radio crime drama broadcast in the United States on ABC from April 6, 1945, to January 30, 1953, for a total of 409 shows. FBI chief J. Edgar Hoover gave it his endorsement, calling it "the finest dramatic program on the air". Producer-director Jerry Devine was given access to FBI files by Hoover, and the resulting dramatizations of FBI cases were narrated by Frank Lovejoy (1945), Dean Carleton (1946–1947) and William Woodson (1948–1953). Stacy Harris played the lead ro ...
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That balance of Personal Touch and Technology. (LIVE from Memphis TN)
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25:41In this engaging live podcast episode from Memphis, Heath Sheeran and Riley Talbot discuss a variety of topics ranging from music and culture to the intricacies of the insurance industry. Riley shares his journey from a college athlete to a successful insurance professional, emphasizing the importance of technology and human interaction in the fiel…
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Are you paying a Tech Tariff with your insurance technology?
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26:32Legacy insurance technology is costly and debatably efficient but there is more and more talk about the hidden fees that come with accessing your data. Sherif Gemayel, founder of Trufla Technology shares some thoughts on what he calls "Tech Tariffs". In this episode: What the true cost of operation is for many brokers and agents Why you are paying …
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Want to grow your agency through Builders Risk? Here is the playbook...
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51:11In this conversation, Matt Waxman shares his journey from a marketing major to a successful figure in the insurance industry, discussing his experiences in hospitality, insurance claims, and marketing. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the property market, particularly in challenging areas like Florida and Texas, and offers valuable adv…
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Data preparedness for insurance entities- Mike Allee
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51:23Data is still the principal currency for insurance businesses but as more try to leverage the value of their data for modernization and AI adoption, what issues do they face? Mike Allee, President of Universal Conversion Technologies, shares what organizations need to consider for their future. In this episode: Why understanding your data before em…
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Are you growing out of service? Mayor Solo
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Improve notetaking and better the client journey!!
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38:31In this conversation, Daniel Yoo discusses the inception of Finmate AI, a tool designed to enhance the efficiency of financial advisors by automating note-taking and data entry. He shares his journey from being a financial advisor to creating a solution that addresses common pain points in the industry. The discussion also touches on the role of AI…
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In this engaging conversation, Ben Morrow shares his journey from a nomadic childhood to his current role in the insurance industry. He discusses the challenges of balancing family life with a demanding career, the impact of personal loss on his wellness journey, and the unique bond he shares with his identical twin. Ben emphasizes the importance o…
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Did he just say he has solved cold calling forever? you gotta hear this ....
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32:55In this episode of Insurance Town, Mayor sits down with Paul Neuberger, Best Selling Author of the book: Secrets to Cold Call Success and the founder of C-Suite for Christ, an incredible community that brings together executives with a shared Christian faith. Paul discusses a variety of important topics, including the often-overlooked challenges fa…
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in this weeks episode of Insurance Town, the Mayor himself brings you insights and strategies to help grow your agency! In this special Town Hall episode, we are joined by Bradley Flowers of Portal Insurance. Bradley is a master at building referral relationships with lenders and realtors, and today he’s sharing his game-changing strategies with ou…
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Insurance brokers and agents are always looking for efficiencies and QuickFacts might be the one insuretech startup that delivers right away. The founders, Jeff and Christy Barsalou share their story and lessons as a startup, how to grow and how stepping away from the broker world was key to being better for their target market. In this episode: Ho…
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Re-Air: Can You Rebuild After Losing Everything? Marques Ogden Did—Here’s How
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44:04In this re-aired episode of Insurance Town, the Mayor sits down with former NFL player turned inspirational speaker and business coach, Marcus Ogden. This is one of our most powerful and motivating conversations, and we wanted to bring it back for those who missed it—or need to hear it again. Marcus shares his incredible journey from playing in the…
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Is High-Net-Worth Insurance Really That Different?
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57:21In this episode of Insurance Town, host Heath Shearon sits down with Kevin Koone, a well-respected insurance professional with a fascinating career journey. Kevin shares how he transitioned from aspiring to work in the medical field to making his way through GIS mapping, janitorial work, and eventually finding his place in the independent insurance…
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The Secrets to Making the Most of Industry Events
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25:28In this exciting episode of Insurance Town, The Mayor, sits down with Ricky Brito of Agent Brokers United (ABU) to talk all things networking, trade shows, and building relationships in the insurance industry. Ricky shares his journey from manual labor to becoming a key player in the insurance event space and how ABU is changing the game for agents…
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Angela Sethi wants you to sell insurance with a modern experience
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56:38Selling insurance easily is a challenge that is slowly being solved but not easily. Angela Sethi, CEO and co-founder of Mangopolicy, believes the solution is not that far off: In this episode: How existing technology can power insurance sales without headaches Why brokers and agents need to look at insurance sales differently for future success The…
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Turning Challenges into Strength: do NOt let anyone or anything else define you
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48:17In this episode of Insurance Town, Heath Shearon sits down with Kimiko Donahue, an insurance pro who has done it all—captive agent, independent agency owner, carrier rep, and now a coach helping business owners find their path. What You'll Learn in This Episode: 🚀 Kimiko’s Journey – From selling car washes to running a successful independent agency…
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How Insurance is preparing for the next CAT event at CAT IQ Connect
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35:29CAT event and losses are never a good story but the insurance industry is coming together to look at the future and how to address the problems CAT losses cause. In this episode: Why parametric insurance solutions align with CAT events How building codes need to consider variations in climate across regions The technology and people driving efficie…
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How PayPal leveraged AI and technology to transform digital payments.
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51:49In this captivating episode of the Insurance Town Podcast, Mayor Heath Shearon welcomes the tech-savvy and insightful Mike Todasco. Known for his rich background in innovation and technology, Mike shares his journey from working at PayPal to becoming an expert in generative AI. Together, they dive deep into how AI is transforming industries, includ…
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In this episode I just want to say thank you and to make an announcement or two !! Please take a few minutes to subscribe and download this little episode for future listen if ya want but make sure you do. We have some big things coming up here in Insurance town! Love you all! thank you all !! See you soon ! Sponsors: A big thank you to our sponsor…
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AI Agents are the future broker assistants with Flow Specialty
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52:34AI is all the rage but now we have an insurance wholesaler, Flow Specialty, deploying AI Agents into the workflow and broker experience. CEO and Co-founder Sivan Iram explains how the value of using AI powered agents will help brokers and agents accelerate their customer journey in the SME segment. In this episode: Why the specialty market is incre…
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What Happens When We Stop Hiding and start having real conversation?
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47:48In this episode of Insurance Town, host Heath Shearon sits down with Brenden Corr to catch up on life, career changes, and the powerful work he's doing with Project 55—a mental health initiative focused on supporting employees in the insurance industry. Brenden shares insights into his transition from Lost Run Pro, the importance of prioritizing fa…
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What Do Ministry and Sales Have in Common?
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32:08In this episode of Insurance Town, host Heath Shearon sits down with Kyle Kuest, a dynamic sales professional at Vertafore, to talk about his unique journey from ministry work to the world of insurance technology sales. Kyle shares how his background in the church, his passion for history, and his experience in teaching shaped his approach to sales…
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Aligning data, technology and the future: Perspectives from NICC
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26:20In part 2 of our interviews at NICC 2024 we look at thoughts from leaders who shared perspectives on what will affect insurance when it comes to global positioning, data, technology, and joint purpose. This collection of thoughts taps into a statement around geopolitical issues to start and then moves to how so many across insurance are looking to …
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Rudy Surovick’s Advice for Insurance Agents Facing Tough Times
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38:12Shoot Us A Message!Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Insurance Dudes! Today, we're thrilled to have a candid conversation with Rudy Surovick, an accomplished insurance professional with a fascinating journey from the independent agency world to becoming a pivotal player in the captive insurance landscape.In this episode, Rudy shares e…
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Navigating Challenges & Driving Change in Insurance
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31:19In this episode of Insurance Town, Mayor Heath Shearon sits down with his good friend and insurance powerhouse, Ariel Rivera, the newly appointed President of PIA National. Ariel shares his journey, the responsibilities of his new role, and how he’s embracing the challenges of leadership in the independent insurance world. Episode Highlights: ✅ Ari…
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Connecting CAT: Perspectives from leaders at NICC
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21:51CAT losses are more than a tragedy, they are a real event that the insurance industry has to address but there are many layers to the challenge. During our interviews at NICC we heard from Peter Routledge, Ceyleste Power, Paddy Jago, Paul Kovacs, Matt Godsoe, and Bob Fitzgerald on many subjects but the complexity of CAT losses was front of mind. In…
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I finally understand it! and so will you....
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48:32In this episode the Mayor, interviews his new friend Caleb Burkey, and experiences a light bulb moment! We really hope you do as well. This one is a game changer on so many levels. If you want to actually understand Parametric Insurance AND get to eaves drop on a great conversation, press play now. This one is a good one. Sponsors: Smart Choice Ins…
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Escaping the Handcuffs: Gensler's Journey from Captive to Independent Insurance Success
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22:12Shoot Us A Message!Welcome to another episode of The Insurance Dudes podcast! In today's exciting episode, we sit down with Travis Gensler, a seasoned insurance professional who shares his incredible journey from a marketing franchise debacle to becoming a successful independent insurance agent.Travis dives deep into the benefits and challenges of …
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Growing your P&C Insurance agency - Welcome to 2025
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22:372025 is going to be a great year. Sure, 2024 was not the most fun year in property and casualty insurance for most people, but in 2025, you can move forward and take advantage of the many great opportunities that you have. If you a a personal liens agent thinking about getting more into commercial insurance, now is your time. I'll discuss some of t…
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Could you be getting bindable commercual Insurance quotes in less than 2 minutes
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1:00:49Replay Episode !! This week In Insurance Town the Mayor sits down with his good friend Becky Monfre, VP of Digital Accounts at Coterie Insurance. Becky Monfre, joins us in Insurance via the Vertafore Insurance Podcast. to talk about how Coterie is making small commercial Insurance easier. She has been in the industry her entire career and understan…
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From Law to Insurtech: Chris Cheatham's Journey
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25:31Shoot Us A Message!Welcome to another exciting episode of The Insurance Dudes! Today, Craig Pretzinger and Jason are joined by Chris Cheatham, an entrepreneurial dynamo deeply rooted in the insurtech world. Chris, a former lawyer and the co-founder of Risk Genius, shares his journey from legal frustrations to pioneering insurance AI technologies. W…
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From Law to Insurtech: Chris Cheatham's Journey | Teaser
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0:49Shoot Us A Message!Join us as we navigate Chris’s unique career trajectory, from handling complex legal documents with machine learning to enhancing insurance processes with AI.Expect lots of laughs, engaging anecdotes, and even some nostalgic discussions about video games and childhood concerts! So buckle up and get ready for a dynamic ride throug…
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Recent fires and a record breaking summer of CAT losses has the insurance industry nearing turmoil when it comes to understanding when CAT losses will occur, where, and how impactful they will be. Laura Twidle CEO and Caroline Floyd of CAT IQ sat down to talk about the summer of CAT losses and what to expect at the upcoming CAT IQ Connect conferenc…
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In this weeks episode, the mayor sits down with his good friend Tinsley English to discuss her latest book titled Grit, Growth & Gumption. But this episode is way beyond that we discuss being a leader in this service industry. We discuss the challenges, the customer service, reps face, the challenges that managers face. We also discuss accepting Go…
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Mastering Traits and Systems: Ryan Schaffer's Insights on Efficiency and Growth
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37:37Shoot Us A Message!Welcome back to another episode of The Insurance Dudes! Today, we're thrilled to have Ryan Schaffer from the mortgage and real estate finance industry join us. Ryan, who once aspired to be a firefighter, transitioned to the mortgage world in the early 2000s and has since navigated through various market cycles, including the 2008…
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Mastering Traits and Systems: Ryan Schaffer's Insights on Efficiency and Growth | Teaser
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0:49Shoot Us A Message!Whether you're in insurance, mortgage, or any sales-driven industry, this episode is packed with valuable advice on scaling your operations, building referral partnerships, and maintaining a competitive edge through perseverance and personalized communication. So tune in tomorrow and get ready to gain some actionable insights fro…
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Guidewire Connections- the strategy creating insurance for the future
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1:02:46Guidewire Connections is not just an average conference, it's a showcase for insurers, partners, and anyone else who wants to understand what one of the largest insurance software platforms/ecosystems is building for the future of insurance. The theme was Agility in Action and the message was clear, agile and responsive entities within the insuranc…
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How Do You Lead Through Life’s Toughest Moments?
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55:06In this episode of The Insurance Town Podcast, host Heath Shearon sits down with Teresa Kitchens, a dynamic agency owner and podcaster, to explore her remarkable journey of resilience, leadership, and transformation both personally and professionally. Key Highlights: Facing and Overcoming Adversity: Teresa shares deeply personal experiences, includ…
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Chad Spaide on Automation, Burnout, and Effective Client Engagement in Insurance
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32:35Shoot Us A Message!Welcome to another episode of The Insurance Dudes! Today, we're excited to dive deep into the world of insurance with our special guest, Chad Spaide. Pronounced "Spade," Chad brings a wealth of experience and insights to our conversation. From tackling burnout and maintaining competitiveness in the industry to leveraging automati…
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Chad Spaide on Automation, Burnout, and Effective Client Engagement in Insurance | Teaser
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0:36Shoot Us A Message!Join hosts Jason and Craig as they discuss the value of mutual respect and support among colleagues, the significance of listening in sales, and the adaptability required in a constantly changing market.Chad also shares invaluable tips on using technology to enhance efficiency without losing the personal touch, managing leads, an…
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2024 was once again a transformative year for The Insurance Podcast. We were at more events than ever, we met more people than we can remember and produced more content including videos from some of our events and interviews. In this episode: A review of the year by the hosts Favorite people we met and talked to Interview quotes that all seem to al…
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How are you improving the customer experience?
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38:13In this episode of The Insurance Town Podcast, host Heath Shearon welcomes back a beloved guest, Tolga Tezel, CEO of Canopy Connect. Together, they dive deep into how Canopy Connect is transforming the insurance industry with its innovative "one-stop intake platform." From simplifying customer interactions to delivering enriched data, Canopy Connec…
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Secrets to Success in Insurance Sales with Ramis Hakim
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30:41Shoot Us A Message!Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Insurance Dudes! Today, we're diving deep into the world of entrepreneurship and the insurance industry with our special guest, Ramis Hakim. Ramis, an industry veteran, shares his journey from aspiring minister to becoming a powerhouse in final expense life insurance sales. We'll ex…
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2024 Recap of the P&C Insurance Agency Business
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14:06The property and casualty insurance business continues to evolve and agents are going to need to evolve and grow with the changes. Rolling with the punches is not always easy, but let's take a moment to look back at 2024 and what's going on in personal lines and what I think the future holds for the independent insurance agency channel. Join the ne…
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Cayman Captive Forum 2024- How captive insurance is solving industry problems
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55:48Captive insurance used to live in a secret place under mysterious conditions but that's changing. As regions such as Cayman offer unique expertise and financial opportunities, a solution to many of hte P&C industry's challenges could be on the horizon. In this episode: The role CIMA (Cayman Islands Monetary Authority) provides for consumer and insu…
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Episode Title: Unlocking Hidden Value in Life Insurance Policies with Rob Haynie In this episode of the Insurance Town Podcast, host Heath Shearon sits down with Rob Haynie, Managing Director and co-owner of Life Insurance Settlements, Inc. Rob shares his fascinating journey into the life settlements industry, starting in the early 1990s, and offer…
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Adam Pisani's Journey in the Insurance Industry
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47:58Shoot Us A Message!Welcome back to another insightful episode of The Insurance Dudes! Today, we are thrilled to have Adam Pisani join us, an experienced insurance agent with nearly 19 years in the industry. Adam dives deep into the essential aspects of running a successful insurance business, from the necessity of having that "fire in the belly" mo…
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In this weeks episode the Mayor sits down with his good friend, David Vercillo. David Vercillo works as an agent at The Fedeli Group, a large family owned insurance agency in Cleveland Ohio. The Fedeli Group specializes in providing quality insurance products and high-level risk management services. As a former sales coach with the Pacesetter progr…
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Becky Isbell's Story of Growth, Family, and Network Support
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25:27Shoot Us A Message!Welcome back to another enriching episode of The Insurance Dudes! Today, we're thrilled to have Becky Isbell join us for an engaging conversation packed with personal anecdotes, career insights, and inspiring reflections.Becky, who entered the insurance world in 2000, shares her unconventional journey of meeting her husband, star…
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Becky Isbell's Story of Growth, Family, and Network Support | Teaser
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1:09Shoot Us A Message!Join us as Becky reflects on her fond memories, including her love for New Kids on the Block and the unexpected twists that led her to the Testicle Festival for her first concert. Plus, hear her heartfelt advice on cultivating a positive mindset amidst life's hurdles and finding joy in every day. Don't miss out on this heartwarmi…
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Do you want learn more about Parametric Insurance?
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56:16In this weeks episode of Insurance Town I had the honor and privilege of interviewing my good friend and Brother from another mother Brian Thompson of Descartes Underwriters. We talk about all things Parametric Insurance. I have to admit I've been in this industry a long time and I've also had the privilege of interviewing a lot of insurance profes…
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