Best David Carothers Podcasts (2025)

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David Carothers, Principal at Florida Risk Partners - PIR Ep. 688 58:18

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Tony chats with David Carothers, Principal at Florida Risk Partners about his agency and his many, many other projects in the world of insurance agencies and producers. This is a MUST NOT MISS episode for anyone in the agency and brokerage side of insurance! David Carothers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrcarothers/ Video Version: https://youtu.…

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Why David Carothers Avoids Industry Hires and How It Fuels His Agency’s Success 29:05

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Welcome to this episode of The Insurance Dudes, where hosts Jason and Craig sit down for a high-energy, no-holds-barred conversation with the dynamic David Carothers. David shares his unconventional journey from a college baseball player and retail worker living off macaroni and cheese to running a powerhouse commercial insurance agency in Tampa. I…

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Jes La Russa - Ep. 695 45:22

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Tony chats with Jes La Russa, Insurance Marketing Executive about her 20 year career in commercial insurance marketing, advice for the next generation, and her plans for what's next. A wonderful episode! Jes La Russa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeslarussa/ Video Version: https://youtu.be/dzCIBVaQEC0…

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Chrysa Jones, Co-Founder and COO at StreamSettle - PIR Ep. 696 32:27

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Tony chats with Chrysa Jones, Co-Founder and COO at StreamSettle, they are a triple blind deal detector. Currently being used between insurance adjusters and plaintiff attorneys to to help them reach settlements faster. Adjusters put in their true no BS top offer and the attorneys put in their true no BS bottom line. If there is a deal to be made t…

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Brendan Corr and Heather Blevins - Project 55 - PIR Ep. 691 38:15

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Two years ago at my first AppliedNet, in Las Vegas, I saw an amazing panel with Brenden Corr, Justin Goodman, Marissa Rutkowski, CIC, CRM, and Ryan Deeds (and I might be missing another panelist) had a very honest discussion about mental health. It was an amazing moment. People were crying both on the panel, and in the audience. Clearly this was a …

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Jenn Urso, Leadership Coach + Facilitator - PIR 689 37:51

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Tony chats with Jenn Urso, Leadership Coach + Facilitator. Jenn created the idea of Nourished Leadership with 3 pillars: 1. Self-Leadership. 2. Soft Power. 3. Self-Care. After coaching a few hundred people she looked at the data and figured out what is it that is helping them grow, be successful, and remain successful. A wonderful cannot miss episo…

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Michael Balarezo, Founder & CEO at Adjusto - PIR Ep. 685 44:45

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Tony chats with Michael Balarezo, Founder & CEO at Adjusto, they are focused on removing all friction in personal property claims. Their platform helps adjusters solve claims quickly while building policyholder trust while creating an empathetic experience for both sides, including the adjuster completely reimagining how the process works for conte…

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Jason Cass, Managing Partner at The Insurance Alliance - PIR Ep. 694 52:12

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Tony chats with Jason Cass, Managing Partner at The Insurance Alliance. If you're not familiar with Jason Cass you're just not paying attention! They just published an amazing manual on AI for insurance agents. This is the first step in a 3 step process: 1. Manual. 2. Book. 3. Audio Book (different content from the book). You simply can't afford to…

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Aman Gour, Co-Founder at CEO at FurtherAI - PIR Ep. 692 38:47

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Tony chats with Aman Gour, Co-Founder at CEO at FurtherAI, they are an AI platform focused solely on insurance. It's like ChatGPT for insurance and can help automate complex workflows in basically al areas of insurance and unlock things that were not possible before! An incredible conversation you cannot miss! Aman Gour: https://www.linkedin.com/in…

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From McDonald’s to Insurance Success: The Ben Bucher Agency Story 51:13

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Welcome back to The Insurance Dudes! In this episode, our hosts Craig Pretzinger and Jason Feltman sit down with Ben Bucher, owner of Bucher Family Insurance, for an engaging, honest, and often hilarious conversation about his journey from an aspiring actor and McDonald’s manager to leading a multimillion-dollar insurance agency. Ben opens up about…

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The Most Hated Podcast Episode Ever with Benjamin Dennehy 49:33

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In this episode of Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers is joined by Benjamin Dennehy famously known as the UK’s Most Hated Sales Trainer for a brutally honest and wildly entertaining conversation about what’s wrong with the modern sales game. From confronting imposter syndrome to challenging outdated sales scripts, Benjamin shares why most sal…

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Nicolas Christiaen, CEO & Co-Founder at Donna, and Jimmy Illiohan - PIR Ep. 693 39:16

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Nicolas Christiaen, CEO & Co-Founder at Donna, and Jimmy Illioham, GM at LINKITSYSTEMS. We chat about Donna, the perfect AI sales assistant for sales reps on the go. There are few episodes where I'm literally going "When can I have this?" and this was one of those episodes! Having trouble getting your sales people to fill in the CRM? This is the so…

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Ownership and Combinability with Kevin Ring 26:19

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In this Power Producers Podcast episode, David Carothers is joined again by Kevin Ring, lead analyst at the Institute of Work Comp Professionals. The two dive into a critical yet often overlooked aspect of workers' compensation—understanding common majority ownership and how it affects the experience modification factor (mod). This discussion is vi…

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From College Basketball Coach to $18 Million Insurance Agency: BJ Hill’s Playbook for Success 50:59

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On this episode of The Insurance Dudes, hosts Craig Pretzinger and Jason Feltman sit down with BJ Hill, owner of Summit Insurance in Loveland, Colorado. BJ shares his remarkable journey from college basketball coach to building one of the top insurance agencies in the country, now writing over $18 million in premium. From his early days as a “juco”…

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Putting the Human Touch on Human Services with Dylan Jordan 54:27

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In this Power Producers Podcast episode, David Carothers sits down with Dylan Jordan from Amwins to discuss specialized niches within the insurance world, particularly focusing on the human services, healthcare, and life sciences markets. With only two months until Producers in Paradise 2025, the conversation covers a variety of challenges and oppo…

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Marc Adee, CEO at Crum & Forster and Author of "The Once and Always C&F" - PIR Ep. 690 47:00

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Tony chats with Marc Adee, CEO at Crum & Forster and Author of "The Once and Always C&F". We discuss Marc's amazing book which tells the story of Crum & Forster and has wonderful lessons for everyone in insurance. If you are a current insurance leader, you should read this book. If you are a young insurance professional, you should read this book. …

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Why the Valuation Date is Important with Kevin Ring 32:41

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In this Power Producers Podcast episode, David Carothers is joined again by Kevin Ring, lead analyst at the Institute of Work Comp Professionals. In this Shop Talk session, they take a deep dive into the crucial topic of the valuation date and its significance in workers’ compensation policies. While last week’s discussion highlighted the importanc…

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Uncovering Referral Goldmines and Process Mastery with Peter Fournier 43:07

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Welcome back to The Insurance Dudes! In this episode, hosts Jason Feldman and Craig Pretzinger sit down with industry powerhouse Peter Fournier to uncover the secrets behind building a thriving, recession-proof insurance agency. Peter shares his journey from flipping Pokémon cards as a kid to carving out his niche in mortgage protection within the …

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David Kelly Wrote The Book On Incentive Comp Management 24:22

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On this episode of The Insurance Dudes, Jason and Craig sit down with David Kelly, the author who literally wrote the book on incentive compensation management and the founder of insuretech startup BobTrack. David shares his unconventional journey into the insurance industry—starting as a complete outsider who’s never sold a policy but knows how to…

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Make Leads Paid For Put Your Thimble On Front Of Funnel 23:08

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Welcome to another exciting episode of "The Insurance Dudes," where hosts Craig Pretzinger and Jason Feltman are on a mission to help you escape the constraints of your insurance agency with the secrets to creating a predictable and profitable sales machine. In this episode titled "Audio Make Leads Paid For Put Your Thimble On Front Of Funnel," we …

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Gleb Tsipursky Plays Decision Doctor Don't Dare Miss This Diamond 46:56

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Welcome to another exciting episode of "The Insurance Dudes," where hosts Craig Pretzinger and Jason Feltman are on a mission to help you escape the constraints of your insurance agency with the secrets to creating a predictable and profitable sales machine. In this episode titled "Audio Make Leads Paid For Put Your Thimble On Front Of Funnel," we …

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Mastering Recruitment: Insights from Dave Williams on Scaling Insurance Agencies 48:38

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Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Insurance Dudes! Today's guest is none other than Dave Williams, a dynamic entrepreneur with a fascinating journey from overcoming personal and professional challenges to building a multi-million dollar insurance agency. Dave shares his insights on the importance of mastering your craft from the groun…

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Learn from Brian A'Hearn To Earn, Know What I Mean Vern? 46:09

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Welcome to another exciting episode of The Insurance Dudes Podcast! Today, we have a special guest, Brian Ahearn. With his extensive experience in the insurance industry and expertise in the psychology of persuasion, Brian shares invaluable insights that can help transform your agency operations and enhance your sales skills. From the importance of…

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Wild Bill Rice Talkin Bout Leads | The Insurance Dudes 37:17

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In this episode of The Insurance Dudes, hosts Craig Pretzinger and Jason Feldman sit down with Wild Bill Rice to explore the ins and outs of lead generation within the insurance industry. As a seasoned professional in marketing and lead generation, Bill Rice offers valuable insights into understanding the unique challenges and opportunities tied to…

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Jas Takhar Crushes Content Curating Creative Craziness 50:53

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In this exciting episode of The Insurance Dudes, join hosts Craig and Jason as they bring in the dynamic Jas Takhar live from his own studio. Known for his high-energy approach, Jas promises to match and potentially exceed the enthusiastic vibes. Dive into a lively conversation filled with rapid-fire questions and insightful discussions on content …

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How to Master the Art of Insurance Sales with Rob Liano 56:26

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In this episode of The Insurance Dudes, join hosts Craig Pretzinger and Jason as they dive into an insightful conversation with Sales Coach and Speaker, Rob Liano. Growing up as the youngest of four boys with a father who transitioned from engineering to excelling in vacuum sales, Rob learned early on about the power of sales and determination. Fro…

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How to Thrive in Commercial Insurance: Lessons from Patrick Albrecht 36:54

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In this episode of The Insurance Dudes, hosts Craig and Jason sit down with Patrick Albrecht, President of Associated Insurance Administrators (AIA), to discuss the evolution of commercial insurance marketing and sales. Patrick shares his journey from Air Force engineer to insurance executive, offering valuable insights into the wholesale insurance…

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From Insurtech to Relationships with Brett Fulmer 41:13

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In this episode of the Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers welcomes Brett Fulmer, principal of Newport Beach Insurance Center, for a dynamic conversation packed with insights on insurance, career growth, and community building. Brett shares his unique journey in insurance, his passion for innovation, and how he balances multiple roles with ene…

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Nichole Myers, Chief Underwriter at Ethos Technologies - Ep. 687 42:31

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Tony chats with Nichole Myers, Chief Underwriter at Ethos Technologies. They are a digital distributor and a TPA for life insurance carriers. They are also an incredible marketing organization. They do all the front end magic that needs to be done to bring customers into the pipeline, then they run them through a wonderful waterfall that ends with …

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Amir Prodensky Co-Founder and CEO at Strada - PIR Ep. 686 31:19

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Tony chats with Amir Prodensky Co-Founder and CEO at Strada, they are the phone AI platform for insurance. Primarily they work with carriers and MGAs helping their sales and marketing team grow their agency channel. They help them stand up AI agents that handle a lot of the phones calls they want to make and don't have time or people to do them. Fo…

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Why Agents Should Lead With Comp with Kevin Ring 24:29

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In this episode of Power Producers Shoptalk, David Carothers welcomes back Kevin Ring, lead analyst at the Institute of WorkComp Professionals and one of the nation’s foremost experts on workers’ compensation. Kevin shares valuable insights into why leading with workers’ comp is a smart strategy for insurance agents, offering practical tips that ag…

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Danish Yusuf, CEO and Founder at Zensurance - PIR Ep. 684 42:01

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Tony chats with Danish Yusuf, CEO and Founder at Zensurance, a Toronto based company who for 9 years has been serving small business owners as a broker and an MGA. They provide an honest, simple, and transparent experience for small business owners to directly get insurance, understand their coverage, manage the policy, and handle their claims the …

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Resilience Should Be the Foundation of Every Insurance Conversation with Aris Papadopoulos 49:14

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In this episode of the Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers sits down with Aris Papadopoulos, Chairman of the Resilience Action Fund and author of Resilientomics. Aris shares his unique perspective on resilience, from his experience as a 9/11 World Trade Center survivor to his passion for building stronger, more resilient homes and communities.…

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Paul Drake, Founder at Adventus AI - PIR Ep. 683 41:45

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Paul Drake, Founder at Adventus AI, they help commercial and personal lines brokers who write a lot of property risks put together the most complete submission that wins with an underwriter. The primary means by which they do this is by using AI to bring in all available data, extract the correct property information about a particular property or …

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Listening to Calls & Role Play 22:00

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In this final episode of Power Producers Shoptalk’s remote team series, David Carothers wraps up with the Insurance Futures team by focusing on a critical skill for producers and sales leaders alike: listening to calls and role-playing. Effective sales and leadership aren’t just about numbers, they’re about developing skills, refining approaches, a…

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Francisco Lopes, Co-Founder and CEO at Sonant AI - PIR Ep. 682 18:56

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Tony chats with Francisco Lopes, Co-Founder and CEO at Sonant AI, they build AI receptionists for P&C insurance agencies. They create AIs that really sound human, with no lag, and is able to take the requests, recognize the phone number that is calling, create a personal touch, and act as needed. After the call you get the summary of your interacti…

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Doug Ver Mulm, CEO and Co-Founder at Turris - PIR Ep. 681 38:20

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Doug Ver Mulm, CEO and Co-Founder at Turris, they are focused on solving the problems of the MGA space. They have built everything from the ground up from the perspective of people who actually ran an MGA. They are working on automating anything on the back office related to agency relationships for MGAs or Carriers. Doug Ver Mulm: https://www.link…

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Bridging the Insurance Talent Gap with Tony Canas 51:13

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In this episode of the Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers sitsdown with Tony Canas,Chief Motivational Officer at InsuranceNerds. The conversation takes some unexpected and fun turns, includingTony’s unique background, passion for insurance, and his journey into magic.It’s a lively and engaging discussion that blends business, culture, andpers…

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Maggie Buchanan and Martin Calhoun at Residence - Ep. 680 38:16

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Tony chats with Maggie Buchanan and Martin Calhoun at Residence, an insurtech that partially exists because of this show, AND is trying to go after a crucial problem with an innovative solution. Residence insurance prevents people from getting evicted in case of a qualifying economic hit like getting fired or an unexpected illness. This is an amazi…

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Nick Reed, Managing Director and Toby Harvey-Sholes, Head of Consulting at Ninety - PIR Ep. 679 29:34

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Tony chats with Nick Reed, Managing Director and Harvey Sholes, Head of Consulting at Ninety Innovation. They are the insurance innovation experts. They launched 12 years ago and have done 400 different projects for 60 carriers across all lines, all classes, and all geographies. They help insurance companies launch new ideas to market, build the ca…

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Keys to Effective Communication 18:10

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In this Power Producers Shoptalk episode, David Carothers returnsfor session five with the InsuranceFutures team to tackle one of the most critical elements in managing asuccessful remote workforce: communication. Following four weeks of deep divesinto building remote teams, this episode zeroes in on how effectivecommunication can make or break you…

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Andrew Townsend and Ryan Muir - PIR Ep. 678 24:40

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Tony chats with Andrew Townsend, Marketing Operations Manager at Smarty and Ryan Muir, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Smarty. They are an address location intelligence company. They do geocoding helping you find the exact coordinates of any address. Their autocomplete helps forms get completed faster when it comes to addresses. They can help y…

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Cortney Helfrich, Chair of the RISE Education Committee - PIR Ep. 677 23:16

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Tony chats with Cortney Helfrich, Chair of the RISE Education Committee, they have been doing AWESOME work that you should not miss. They are starting to create an Introductory Certificate Program for Insurance which will cover Auto, Property, and Subrogation with much more to come. Cortney Helfrich: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cortney-helfrich-scl…

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Unlocking the Power of Group Captives with Jason Duby 38:33

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In this Power Producers Podcast episode, David Carothers isjoined by JasonDuby, Captive Manager at GarnetCaptive, to dive deep into the concept of captives and how they can providevaluable opportunities for businesses, particularly as the market continues toharden. Jason breaks down the intricacies of captive insurance, explaining howthey work, who…

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David Schraub - Ep. 673 27:47

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Tony chats with David Schraub, a credentialed actuary in both the US and Europe, who now runs a consulting firm specializing in AI ethics. A fascinating episode that is embarrassingly late in being released. David Schraub: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidschraub/ David Schraub Actuarial Consultancy: https://www.davidschraubactuary.com/ Video Versi…

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Luis Diaz, Founder & CEO at ClaimMentor - PIR Ep. 676 39:59

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Tony chats with Luis Diaz, Founder & CEO at ClaimMentor, they are a reimagined solution for claims recoreded statements handling everything from scheduling to an intelligent summary of the meeting. Your average adjuster spends 2 to 2/12 hours per day just on scheduling calls. That gets automated with ClaimMentor. They then guide the adjuster on wha…

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Yandy Plasencia, Founder & CEO at DataHaven Software - PIR Ep. 675 34:27

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Tony chats with Yandy Plasencia, Founder & CEO at DataHaven Software, they are a core infrastructure company solving the foundational data problem. They live in the intersection of carriers and TPAs. Core focus on making sure the foundational data they make sure there are no data silo. If there is no fully automated data lakehouse yet, they can bui…

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Job Descriptions - Headaches Now or Headaches Later 17:37

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In this Power Producers Shoptalk episode, David Carotherscontinues his series with the team from Insurance Futures, diving into theimportance of job descriptions for building a strong culture in remote teams.As remote work becomes more common, having clear job descriptions helps setexpectations, boost accountability, and ensure employees understand…

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Paul Richardson, Founder & CEO at Tumbleweed - PIR Ep. 672 35:30

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Tony chats with Paul Richardson, Founder & CEO at Tumbleweed, they are a digital solution to help support comprehensive legacy planning under the tagline that a life well planned is a life well lived. Paul Richardson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulhrichardsonjr/ Tumbleweed: https://tumbleweedplan.com/ Video version: https://youtu.be/An6YYyTBH8M…

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Rick Pannu, Co-Founder and CEO at Trajan AI - PIR Ep. 670 32:21

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Tony chats with Rick Pannu, Co-Founder and CEO at Trajan AI, they profile risks specially construction risks for WC, GL, Builder's Risk, Wraps, and more. They build AI Agents for underwriting and auditing of construction risk. Currently construction risks are underwritten mostly from historical losses with very little being used from the applicatio…