The Re/Imagine Podcast: Recent Episodes
Nassau Financial Group
In February of 2019, Nassau Financial Group founded an incubator called Nassau Re/Imagine to accelerate Hartford’s Insurtech innovation. We foster startups and other companies that will attract a new generation of talent to the city and state. Today, we help speed Hartford’s transformation as an incubator for insurtech innovation. We foster startups and other companies that will attract a new generation of Insurtech talent to the city and state. We provide a free, convenient, and supportive environment for founders to develop strong business relationships with Nassau and other insurance carriers in the area. In this show, we will be interviewing those people driving change in Hartford and beyond. We will interview startups in our program, influencers in our community, and visitors from around the world.
In this episode, we explore the world of quantum technologies with experts from UConn and QuantumCT. Led by Mike DiDonato, UConn Tech Park Business Development Manager and QuantumCT Project Manager; Sanguthevar Rajasekaran, Department Head of Computer Science and Engineering and Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor; and Sara Mahoney, Assistant Vice President of Corporate & Foundation Relations, the conversation delves into quantum algorithms, their potential impact on industries like insurance, and the collaborative efforts between UConn, Yale, and various industries to drive innovation in quantum computing.
Listeners will gain a foundational understanding of quantum mechanics, the practical applications of quantum in real-world industries, and the exciting research initiatives shaping Connecticut into a hub for quantum advancement.
Key Takeaways: 1. Quantum Basics: Quantum computing focuses on the behavior of particles at the microscopic level, operating differently from classical mechanics, enabling superposition and parallelism. 2. Practical Applications: Industries like insurance can leverage quantum algorithms for improvements in risk assessment, fraud detection, and operational optimization. 3. Collaboration is Key: Quantum Connecticut brings together academic research and industry needs to drive use-inspired solutions, preparing companies for the upcoming quantum wave. 4. Opportunities for Involvement: UConn and Yale are actively engaging with industries through workshops, startup initiatives, and research projects to make quantum technology accessible and applicable to businesses. 5. Exponential Speed-Up: Quantum algorithms offer significant computational speed-ups compared to classical algorithms, making them game-changers in solving complex problems.
This episode was recorded as part of a live event during Hartford Innovation Week and is essential for anyone interested in how quantum technologies will shape the future of industries and innovation.
Dive into the heart of the action at the 2024 Medicarians & Retiretech event in Vegas! Explore exclusive insights from this year's conference, covering the future of health and wealth. Join us as we interview top industry leaders, delving into technology-driven advancements, human connections, and cutting-edge concepts.
Stay updated with our weekly releases at www.primelifepodcast.com and follow along on social media to share your thoughts!
Featuring interviews with:
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Bryan Allen, Twilight Wish Foundaton
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Dalton Miller, RetireFlo
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Joe Jordan, JoeJordan.com
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Nicole Hardy, Lyfeshare
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Rebecca Adleman, Guide Path LLC
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Scott Miller, Senior Benefit Group
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Stefan Ogden, Team Health Insurance
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Audrey Villeneuve, IFC National Marketing
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Cindy Jordan, Pyrx Health
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Patrick Casale, Multicare Benefits
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Stefano Selorio, Carevocacy
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Lew Lim, Vielight Inc.
That Annuity Show x Re/Imagine Podcast In this episode, we delve into the dynamic landscape of annuities and retirement markets, exploring the promising opportunities of 2024 amidst the evolving Retiretech scene.
Join moderator Doug Roth of CT Innovations and industry experts Ray Jang from Primetime Partners, Marie-Christine Razaire representing Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures, and Andrew Wegrzyn of SixThirty Ventures as they discuss strategies for making smart bets on the future of retirement.
Discover insights on navigating the shifting sands of valuation resets and uncover the untapped potential that lies within the annuity and broader retirement markets. Gain exclusive access to expert predictions on which opportunities are primed for success in 2024 and which ventures are poised to attract funding.
This episode was recorded live at Retiretech Vegas in April 2024. Click to watch the full panel: https://vimeo.com/936825322
Join us for an exclusive peek into the heart of retirement innovation at RetiretechTM Vegas 2024. Hosted by Laura Dinan Haber and Paul Tyler, this podcast episode takes you straight to the bustling streets of Las Vegas, where the retiretech community is thriving in its third year!
From thought-provoking discussions on the power of stories to the transformative role of technology, this episode delves into the vibrant world of retirement, sharing insights and reflections from over 60 speakers.
As the event wraps up, they ponder the big question: what's next? Tune in for engaging conversations, insightful reflections, and a glimpse into the future of retirement. 🎧
Learn more about RetiretechTM at https://imagine.nfg.com/retiretech-2024/ #retiretech #medicarians2024 #retirementInnovation #podcast #lasvegas
The latest Nassau Re/Imagine Podcast episode explores the crucial steps in integrating AI and machine learning into businesses: from pilot programs to seizing opportunities and fostering experimentation.
Join us in this insightful discussion recorded during Hartford Innovation Week, where we unpack the profound impact of AI, ML, and Quantum Computing on our society, businesses, and personal lives.
Dive into an engaging panel discussion hosted by Nassau Financial Group, featuring experts Francesco Ricigliano from AdvanceCT, Sanjeevnayak Nayak, and Mike DiDonato from the University of Connecticut. Their expertise provides a solid groundwork for the intriguing conversations that ensued.
If you're passionate about these transformative technologies and keen to be part of future discussions, drop your interest in the comments below. Let's continue this dialogue and drive innovation forward! #AI #MachineLearning #Innovation #BusinessStrategy
Welcome to this exciting podcast episode recapping the Building For Equity culminating pitch event hosted by Girls For Technology on August 3rd in Hartford, CT. Special edition host, Tisa Rabun-Marshall, will take you through the highlights of this unforgettable evening.
Picture this: a vibrant gathering filled with innovative ideas, inspiring presentations, and moments that left a lasting impression. The event showcased ten exceptional pitches that left us inspired, proving the undeniable power of innovative thinking and the potential to create a positive global impact.
Join us as we dive into exclusive interviews with the entrepreneurs behind these groundbreaking ideas. We'll hear from Rashia Schand of Flurish LLC, Alexsys Cooper representing Outlashed by Lexx, Nicqueva Harrison with Elsada by Nicqueva, and Mya Gray from Viewfindher Films, each sharing their journey and passion.
But that's not all – Yasmine Nahounou of Yian Company, Leslie Gomez of Imperfect by Pop, Clovia McIntosh from IRL Innovations LLC, and Dorothelia Barnett of Dottie's Sea Moss Wellness Bar will also captivate us with their stories of innovation and determination.
The podcast wouldn't be complete without shining a spotlight on the remarkable Kay Johnson of Push Classic Collections and Jodi-Ann Bryan, the driving force behind Jodi Cup of Health. Their dedication to their respective ventures is truly inspiring.
And of course, we have the privilege of speaking with the dynamic Sabrina Tucker-Barrett, the President & CEO of Girls For Technology. She'll provide us with insights into the organization's mission and the incredible impact they're making.
Join us in celebrating the culmination of this extraordinary pitch event that showcased not only brilliant ideas but also the limitless potential of human innovation. Stay tuned for an episode filled with creativity, determination, and the promise of a brighter future.
Learn about the program here: https://www.girlsfortechnology.org/building-for-equity
Building For Equity: Girls For Technology's culminating pitch event
August 3, 2023
Nassau Financial Group, Hartford, CT
Featured interviews:
Host: Tisa Rabun-Marshall
Entrepreneurs:
Rashia Schand, Flurish LLC.
Alexsys Cooper, Outlashed by Lexx
Nicqueva Harrison, Elsada by Nicqueva
Mya Gray, Viewfindher Films
Yasmine Nahounou, Yian Company
Leslie Gomez, Imperfect by Pop
Clovia McIntosh, IRL Innovations LLC.
Dorothelia Barnett, Dottie's Sea Moss Wellness Bar
Kay Johnson, Push Classic Collections
Jodi-Ann Bryan, Jodi Cup of Health
Sabrina Tucker-Barrett, President & CEO, Girls For Technology
In this episode we discuss Nassau Financial Group’s recent partnership with LifeYield, and how it will lead to innovative solutions in retiretech. Nassau will integrate LifeYield’s “Social Security+ with Income Layers” application into its retiretech toolbox for use by independent producers.
Jack Sharry, Chief Growth Officer of LifeYield, joins the conversation to discuss how this partnership will benefit Nassau, LifeYield, and how the collaboration is intended to help advance the ability of independent producers to create retirement income protection for more Americans through education, emerging retiretech technology, and annuities.
“Nassau’s collaboration with LifeYield demonstrates our long-term focus on providing leading digital capabilities to help insurance producers develop strong retirement income strategies for each client,” said Tom Buckingham, Chief Growth Officer at Nassau.
“We are excited about the future of technology in retirement planning, from setting goals through seeking to protect savings, deliver guaranteed income, and pay for health care costs,” Buckingham added. “By partnering with LifeYield, we align with a leader for technology designed to maximize retirement income, broadening our commitment to insurtech beyond our incubator, Nassau Re/Imagine.”
LifeYield is a technology company whose goal is to improve investor outcomes by minimizing investment taxes and maximizing retirement income. Major financial services firms integrate LifeYield APIs with their proprietary platforms to automate ongoing asset location, tax harvesting, transitions, withdrawals, multi-account rebalancing, and retirement income optimization. LifeYield’s goal is to increase advisor productivity and improve financial results for investors, advisors, and firms.
Learn more about the partnership:
https://news.nfg.com/nassau-financial-group-advances-digital-capabilities-and-retiretech-by-partnering-with-lifeyield/
Learn more about LifeYield and connect with Jack Sharry:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacksharry/
https://www.lifeyield.com
Engage with Nassau Re/Imagine:
https://imagine.nfg.com/podcasts/
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nassau-reimagine
https://www.instagram.com/nsre_imagine/
In this episode of The Re/Imagine Podcast, we discuss the role of AI in the insurance industry. Neeraja Rasmussen, Founder, Spyglaz, discusses the potential for AI to improve efficiencies in the value chain of insurance, from underwriting to claims to servicing to distribution. She focuses on the work that Spyglaz is doing with Nassau to optimize the relationships between carriers and agents. Our second guest, Prem Kumar, CEO and Co-Founder of Humanly, talks about how AI can help with hiring processes, from screening candidates to scheduling interviews to providing time savings and reducing time to hire. They discuss the importance of diversity and equity in hiring and the potential for AI to help with these issues. The conversation also touches on AI's potential positives and negatives, including the realistic nature of AI-generated voices and faces.
Neeraja Rasmussen founded Spyglaz, an AI growth platform that can help increase distribution partner and customer value. Their solution is built from the ground up for the insurance industry, focusing on Life and Annuity companies. Spyglaz uses machine learning and generative AI to optimize wholesaler/agent relationships and enable higher-value servicing conversations.
Prem Kumar is currently CEO and co-founder of Humanly.io, a venture-backed generative AI platform that empowers hiring teams to be more effective and equitable in the job candidate conversations that should remain Human-driven while automating the ones that shouldn't.
Connect with:
Neeraja Rasmussen, www.Spyglaz.com
Prem Kumar, www.Humanly.io
Engage with Nassau Re/Imagine:
https://imagine.nfg.com/podcasts/
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nassau-reimagine
https://www.instagram.com/nsre_imagine/ *Description produced using generative AI
We are excited to announce the release of episode four of the TalentBridge23 limited series!
Mentorship is valuable at all levels and can be sought from a wide range of individuals, not just those with impressive titles. Listen to gain insights from business leaders as they discuss how to seek out and identify mentors. Additionally, they share tips about identifying mentors who may have ulterior motives. Tune in to hear their stories and gain insight into the innovative world of Insurtech.
Episode Four: The Mentorship Mix, featuring:
Bobbie Shrivastav, Co-Founder, COO Benekiva Amit Unde, Vice President and CTO Insurance at LTI Mindtree Xingyu Chen, Insurtech Fellow Want to learn more? Engage with Nassau Re/Imagine: https://imagine.nfg.com/podcasts/ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nassau-reimagine https://www.instagram.com/nsre_imagine/
In the latest episode of the Nassau Re/Imagine Podcast, we sit down with Bobbie Collies, Chief Growth Officer at Coterie Insurance, to explore the topic of innovation and how it can impact the way we approach business. During the episode, Collies shares her insights on how to help people change their mindset and embrace new ideas, as well as her experience leading a company through a period of transformation. The conversation delves into the importance of understanding the customer's needs and preferences, and how to use that knowledge to create products and services that meet their expectations. Collies also discusses the role of technology in driving innovation, and how it can be used to streamline processes and enhance the customer experience.
Learn more about Coterie Insurance and connect with Bobbie Collies: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbiecollies/ https://coterieinsurance.com
Engage with Nassau Re/Imagine: https://imagine.nfg.com/podcasts/ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nassau-reimagine https://www.instagram.com/nsre_imagine/
Yaacov Goldenhersh, co-founder & CEO of LiST joined us to discuss redefining longevity intelligence. LiST's AI platform for medical underwriting combined with its risk-modeling software provides its partners with opportunities to achieve better outcomes in the longevity-linked product market.
Listen as we explore how big data be used for people to live better lives.
Learn more about LiST and connect with Yaacov Goldenhersh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaacov-goldenhersh-10376556/ https://listfunding.com
Engage with Nassau Re/Imagine: https://imagine.nfg.com/podcasts/ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nassau-reimagine https://www.instagram.com/nsre_imagine/
In many cases, the advice we receive early in our careers influences every stage of our professional journey. Listen to learn why you should be picking up marbles, regularly updating your resume, and setting your bar higher than others set for you.
Tune in to hear their stories and gain insight into the innovative world of Insurtech.
Episode Three: Celebrating Spectacular Failures, featuring:
Ruoqi Song, InsurtechFellow, UConn Student Sri Ramaswamy, Founder & CEO, Charlee.ai
Domenic Luppino, VP Consulting Services, CGI
Want to learn more? Engage with Nassau Re/Imagine:
https://imagine.nfg.com/podcasts/
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nassau-reimagine
https://www.instagram.com/nsre_imagine/
We are excited to announce the release of episode two of the TalentBridge23 limited series! Our guests shared their insights and experiences on the challenges and opportunities presented by the rapid pace of technology, and offered advice on how to make the most of the opportunities available. Tune in to hear their stories and gain insight into the innovative world of Insurtech.
Episode Two: Components for Success, featuring:
Yue Yin, Research and Teaching Assistant, University of Connecticut
John Thomson, Principal, Operational and Risk Solutions, LLC
Sergio Garcia, Senior Financial Analyst, Nassau Financial Group
Want to learn more? Engage with Nassau Re/Imagine:
https://imagine.nfg.com/podcasts/
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nassau-reimagine
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We’re proud to announce the launch of TalentBridge23, a six-month incubator program focused on supporting a select group of innovative startups, cultivating CT talent, and building deep relationships with leading insurance carriers.
In this limited series, we will speak with the university professors, participating startups, corporate mentors, and Insurtech Fellows who comprise the TalentBridge23 Cohort. Follow along as we dive into what it means to engage in Hartford's collaborative ecosystem.
Episode One: Building The Foundation, featuring:
Michaela Hartl, Program Assistant, UConn Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Dustin Yoder, CEO, Sureify Jessica Fayle, Community Engagement and Internal Communications, Nassau Financial Group Want to learn more? Engage with Nassau Re/Imagine: https://imagine.nfg.com/podcasts/ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nassau-reimagine https://www.instagram.com/nsre_imagine/
Uncertainty drives innovation, but it can also be challenging to navigate.
Nathan Furr, a professor of strategy and innovation, and author of the bestselling book, The Upside of Uncertainty, joins us to discuss how we can learn to embrace uncertainty and use it to our advantage. He earned his Ph.D. from Stanford University where he studied how innovators commercialize their ideas and are a recognized expert in the fields of innovation and tech strategy. Listen to learn about the difference between uncertainty and risk - and how to build capabilities for harnessing both.
Engage with Nathan: The Upside of Uncertainty: A Guide to Finding Possibility in the Unknown - https://www.amazon.com/Upside-Uncertainty-Guide-Finding-Possibility/dp/1647823013 https://www.theupsideofuncertainty.com/about https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-furr-044852/
Engage with Nassau Re/Imagine: https://imagine.nfg.com/podcasts/ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nassau-reimagine https://www.instagram.com/nsre_imagine/
The competition to be the first chair in the orchestra is a lot like pitching to raise VC funding. Competition is fierce, and perfectionism runs deep. So how do you break free of a fixed mindset to create future success?
Astrid Baumgardner, Author, Yale Professor, Coach, and Trainer, joins us to share stories and discuss the skillsets of success specific to creatives and entrepreneurs.
Engage with Astrid: Creative Success Now: https://www.astridbaumgardner.com/book/ https://www.astridbaumgardner.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/astridbaumgardner/
Engage with Nassau Re/Imagine: https://imagine.nfg.com/podcasts/ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nassau-reimagine
Two claims experts join us to connect the dots and explore opportunities within this space. Connor Atchison, CEO of Wisedocs, and Bobbie Shrivastav, Co-Founder and COO Benekiva, recognize claims as a force multiplier and avenue of innovation. Do you?
There is a whole new generation of digitally native individuals entering the workforce. Legacy environments full of green screens and F4 commands will not be what attract and retains future claims professionals. In this episode, we dive into questions about how to create environments that are easily trainable; while exploring personal journeys and the passion it takes to solve thorny claims problems.
Listen for entrepreneurial tips and insight into the claims journey and to discover why the claims space is ripe for innovation.
Links mentioned in the show: https://benekiva.com https://www.wisedocs.ai
Learn more about Nassau Re/Imagine: imagine.nfg.com Connect with us: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nassau-reimagine
James Benham returns as the newly minted author of Be Your Own VC.
James is the CEO of JBKnowledge, TerraClaim, and Smart Compliance. He comes from a family of entrepreneurs who taught him firsthand how to create success. He has done the hard work and wants to share the lessons that matter most. Listen to learn his ’10 Bootstrapping Principals to Generate Cash and Keep Control’.
Links mentioned in the show:
Be Your Own VC by James Benham
www.jbknowledge.com
www.terraclaim.com
www.smartcompliance.co
www.insuretechgeek.com
Learn more about Nassau Re/Imagine: imagine.nfg.com
Connect with us: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nassau-reimagine
The world is facing catastrophic consequences as a direct result of climate change. Charlie Sidoti, Executive Director, and Stephanie Simon, Head of Partnerships at InnSure, join us to discuss how InnSure is incentivizing bold and decisive action by the industry to help combat this threat.
We exchange information and ideas about specific opportunities to support innovation at the nexus of insurance and climate risk. The world is changing. What part will you play?
Learn more about InnSure:
- InnSure: https://innsure.org/
- InnSure's Climate Initiative (ICI): https://innsure.org/climate-landing
- ICI Individual Memberships: https://innsure.org/climatememberships
Learn more about Nassau Re/Imagine:
- Insurtech and Retiretech Incubator: www.imagine.nfg.com
Serial entrepreneur and venture builder, Hadi Radian, shares his advice for entrepreneurs who are just starting out and for those looking to take their business to the next level. Listen and learn how he and the team at Asteya are working to make income insurance accessible to everyone irrespective of their age, gender, or income.
💡: It’s a privilege to make mistakes.
Connect with Hadi:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hadiradwan/
https://www.asteya.world
Learn more about Nassau Re/Imagine: imagine.nfg.com
Sheryl O'Connor and Steve Kellar join us to discuss how IncomeConductor – a proprietary, time-segmented, online tool empowers advisors, firms, and individuals internationally to plan for retirement more simply, more accurately, and more reliably. We discuss how to change client focus from investment returns to income reliability and much more.
Connect with Sheryl O'Connor, CEO & Founder, IncomeConductor:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheryl-o-connor-72170837/
https://incomeconductor.com
Connect with Steve Kellar, Retirement Income Services, IHT Wealth Management
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevekellar1/
Learn more about Nassau Re/Imagine: imagine.nfg.com
Transformation. Acceleration. Solutions.
The next wave of technology is here - helping transform and enable the insurance industry. Vinod Kachroo, CEO at Innoveo, joins us to talk state of the industry, insurtechs, and why no code is the best code. Listen and learn how the work Innoveo is helping to make building enterprise applications cool again - by transforming digital experiences and achieving business growth.
Connect with Vinod:
https://innoveo.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinod-kachroo-4a0b4/
Learn more about Nassau Re/Imagine: imagine.nfg.com
In a sea of thousands of insurtechs, how can you discover those who can help create new experiences and solutions?
From a front-row seat to the evolution in insurance technology to the recent acquisition of his company, industry veteran, Mark Stender, CEO of Intellagents, a Fatbrain AI Company, joins us to share insights on how you can dramatically accelerate profitable innovation in one simple, complete insurance ecosystem.
Connect with Mark Stender
https://www.intellagents.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-stender-digital-transformer/
Learn more about Nassau Re/Imagine: imagine.nfg.com
Connect with us: https://www.instagram.com/nsre_imagine/
https://imagine.nfg.com
Events are more important than ever. People are coming back together, seeking meaningful, shared experiences. In this episode, we spoke with Allie Greene, Co-Founder & VP; of Throwing Star Collective, and Chip McCabe, Director of Placemaking & Events, Hartford Business Improvement District.
Listen to our discussion about trends in the events industry, creative ideas to engage attendees, and why it is imperative to share your message in creative and impactful ways.
Connect with Allie Greene, Co-Founder & VP, of Throwing Star Collective, http://throwingstarcollective.com
Connect with Chip McCabe, Director of Placemaking & Events, Hartford Business Improvement District, https://hartford.com
Learn more about Nassau Re/Imagine: imagine.nfg.com
Connect with us: https://www.instagram.com/nsre_imagine/ https://imagine.nfg.com
Over the course of three days, over 9,000 people in the insurance and insurtech industry convened in Las Vegas to showcase new innovations, learn how to increase productivity and reduce costs, and ultimately enrich the lives of policyholders.
For us, #ITC2022 was about reconnecting in person with the community that helped build us. Special thanks to Connecticut Insurance & Financial Services (CT IFS) for providing us the opportunity to set up shop and record 22 microcasts in their living tradeshow booth.
You don't want to miss the stories and updates! 🎙🎧
COVR - CTO Ryan Allan - 02:12
“Successful Series B round added fuel to feed growth ”
UConn - John Wilson - 05:51
“Creating the best MS/FinTech program in the world.”
Tech Mohindra - Rohit Puranik - 08:14
“Betting on insurance through efficiency and partnerships.”
LIMRA - Kartik Sakthivel - 10:50
“Mutualizing the problem solving within the insurance industry”
Pattern Insurance - CEO - Meitav Harpaz - 16:05
“Creating amazing embedded insurance experiences”
Insurance Scout - Manjit Rana - 18:31
“Dreaming up crazy ideas for next-gen insurance companies”
Benekiva - Bobbie Shrivastav - 22:12
“You can have one single claims platform”
AXA - Edmund Falcigno - 30:54
“Future-proofing the company for what comes next.”
Healthome - Darren Rowe and Tom Wamberg - 36:44
“Closing the gap between the lab and the bedside”
Sureify - Bryan Padgette and Ben Bradley CTO - 41:42
“Building a community to create a better industry.”
Forestview Insights - Rob Galbraith - 47:32
“Projecting the future from current broad trends”
Konsileo - John Warburton - 56:08
“Tech-enabled broker building a bridge to the U.S. from the U.K.”
SPOKK - Alexandra Gladyshevskaya - 01:02:38
“Making insurance as easy and simple as possible for young people.. built in the Ukraine
Diameter Health - Eric Rosow, Paolo Pinho, and Reed Perry - 01:08:26
“Enriching clinical data for better healthcare”
Healthee - Nina Stanley - 01:15:44
“Helping employees navigate a healthcare maze”
EOX Vantage - Neil Singh - 01:21:10
“Making insurance workflows work.”
Covr - Mike Kalen - 01:26:10
Helping institutional partners meet their clients’ insurance needs
HSB - Gordon Hui - 01:33;34
“Pioneering iOT”
UConn Hillside Venture Program - Kyle Hathiramani - 01:39:28
“Creating opportunities for students to enter VC”
Infosys - Manu Ararwal and Vilas Shah - 01:43:14
“Bringing new thinking to clients through partnership with startups.”
Innsure - Christopher Lowell - 01:51:16
“Driving innovation at the intersection of climate risk and insurance.”
Sonr - Matt Connolly - 01:56:08
“Helping insurers scout for new opportunities to advance their business”
Clearspeed - Alex Martin - 02:01:02
“Helping detect fraud and reduce claim costs”
Learn more about Nassau Re/Imagine: imagine.nfg.com
Connect with us: https://www.instagram.com/nsre_imagine/
In this episode, Paul Kalbfleisch and Jackie Mandyck discuss how cities foster innovation and what that means to advance innovation in the insurance ecosystem and our community. Innovators and creatives benefit from the ability to collaborate and mash together. Listen to learn how the design and activation of public places can facilitate play, create joy and help advance a more collaborative tomorrow.
Connect with Paul Kalbfleisch, Principal Consultant, PAUL Consulting, and Author, The Joy Experiments: https://thejoyexperiments.com
Connect with Jackie Mandyck, Executive Director, iQuilt Partnership, https://www.theiquiltplan.org
Learn more about Nassau Re/Imagine: imagine.nfg.com
Connect with us: https://www.instagram.com/nsre_imagine/
The Anthropology of Innovation with Byron Reese
This week we spoke with futurist, entrepreneur, and author Byron Reese about the anthropology of innovation and the transformative effect of technology on the workplace and on society at large.
Plug in and learn about, Stories, Dice, and Rocks That Think: How Humans Learned to See the Future — and Shape it. What makes the human mind so unique? And how did we get this way?
Connect with Byron Reese: https://byronreese.com
Learn more about Nassau Re/Imagine: imagine.nfg.com
Connect with us: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nassau-reimagine
Mark Seghers, CEO, and Co-Founder of Inspire Health Tech join Paul Tyler, CMO, Nassau Financial Group, and Laura Dinan Haber, Innovation Program Manager, Nassau Re/Imagine to discuss the use of artificial intelligence as a tool to provide unbias information in order to gain valuable insight into making purchasing decisions.
'As Artificial Intelligence and predictive analytics take hold in the Medicare market, carriers are often faced with a new type of Medicare shopper. Today's Medicare shopper is tech-savvy and well-informed.
Inspire Health Tech can help you understand these market dynamics - and help you position and target market to address what you learn - and what your prospects are learning on a daily basis.'
Connect with Mark Seghers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seghers/
Learn more about Inspire Health Tech: https://www.inspireht.com/
Learn more about Nassau Re/Imagine: imagine.nfg.com
Connect with us: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nassau-reimagine
Session 6: Core Advisor Software
“Reshaping the Retirement Conversation with Better Advisor Software”
Developing a thoughtful, thorough retirement plan today requires increasingly specialized expertise in needs analysis, risk assessment, product selection, Social Security optimization, health care planning, performance management, and psychology. In an increasingly litigious environment, providing this service becomes increasingly difficult for practitioners. Can consistent advances in software platforms lead to more productive discussions with clients, better outcomes, and less risk for all parties?
Connect with the panelists:
| Alison Susko, Director of Partnerships, Asset-Map | | Jeff Quigley, Vice President, Enterprise Sales & Relationships, LifeYield | | Sheryl O’Connor, Chief Executive Officer, WealthConductor LLC |
Learn more about Nassau Re/Imagine: imagine.nfg.com
Connect with us: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nassau-reimagine
Explore the Retiretech Forum Recordings: https://imagine.nfg.com/retiretech-forum-2022/
Climate change promises to impact more than the property & casualty sector. The Department of Labor recently released a “Request for Information on Possible Agency Actions to Protect Life Savings and Pensions from Threats of Climate-Related Financial Risk.”
Home equity comprises a major part of retirement savings, but many homes lay in regions under threat of flooding from climate change. Should this change our key retirement planning assumptions? Have we created retirement products with enough asset diversity to buffer critical sources of income from rising seas and hotter, more arid seasons? Finally, can annuities provide retirement stability for sectors of our community adversely affected by necessary changes in our economy? Listen to learn more.
Connect with the panelists:
Charlie Sidoti, Executive Director, InnSure
Stephanie Simon, Strategy & Partnerships, InnSure
Evan Greenfield, ESG & Climate Investor
Learn more about Nassau Re/Imagine: imagine.nfg.com
Connect with us: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nassau-reimagine
Explore the Retiretech Forum Recordings: https://imagine.nfg.com/retiretech-forum-2022/
Session 4: Risk Management
“Keeping More Connected Seniors Safe”
Prior to the pandemic, seniors proved to be the highest growing user segment for Facebook. As a result of the pandemic, they now know how to use a variety of video conference tools like Zoom and FaceTime. They search the Internet aggressively to learn more about our products than sometimes we do. How will this allow carriers to cultivate customers, agents, and advisors to serve more clients?
Connect with the panelists:
John Thomson, Principal, Operational and Risk Solutions LLC
Raj Patel, Sales Engineer, WithSecure
Learn more about Nassau Re/Imagine: imagine.nfg.com
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Nassau Re/Imagine Retiretech Forum Session 3: Product Innovation
“How Will Key Product Categories Evolve over the Next Five Years?”
Product innovation has only accelerated over the last five years. FIAs and RILAs have stormed to the center of most individual carrier’s product agendas. The SECURE Act has opened the doors for intense focus of companies hoping to redefine the role of annuities and 401(k). The pension risk transfer market has exploded as administrators seek efficient solutions for longstanding obligations. New software platforms open the door for synthetic solutions that don’t require traditional carriers. Finally, will the government change the rules of Social Security and provision of financial advice in ways that will shake the bedrock of millions of plan assumptions? Where will this all lead us in the next five years?
Connect with the Panelists:
| Michelle Richter, Principal, Fiduciary Insurance Services, Moderator | | Ewelina (Evie) Mroczek, AVP, Product & Market Research, Lincoln Financial Group | | Richard Fullmer, CEO, Nuovalo | | David Duley, Founder & CEO, PlanGap | | Laurence Black, Founder, The Index Standard | | Robin Lenna, SVP, Vitech Systems Group | | Bruno Caron, Associate Director, AM Best |
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Retiretech Forum Session 2: Service & Operations
“Moving Service Functions from the Call Center to the App Store”We still primarily serve our customers in a business model defined by answering inbound phone calls, managing forms, and opening lock boxes. However, the entire world, including seniors, is rapidly shifting to an app economy. The AARP found that individuals over 50 dramatically increased their adoption of smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices during the pandemic. Today, 97% of individuals over the age of 50 report owning at least one primary digital device. How will expectations change for modes and hours of communications? Will payment expectations shift from ACH to Venmo? What opportunities does this present for better meeting the needs of retirees?
Connect with the Panelists:
| Zainab Noorali, Infosys, Moderator | | Bobbie Shrivastav, Benekiva | | Peter Sanderson, Socotra | | Manisha Bhargava, Innoveo | | Galya Appell, AmeriLife |
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Nassau Re/Imagine Retiretech Forum
Panel 1: Sales & Marketing
“Starting Retirement Planning Discussions in an Increasingly Distracted World”
Retirement planning is a critical need for millions of Americans. However, it’s never been harder than it is today to start that important conversation. Call screening technology grows more sophisticated. Digital ad prices increase. Email open rates decline. Conflicting messages in the mainstream media cause doubt about the value of our core products. In addition, a growing stream of television ads threaten to create health care planning fatigue. How should the industry adapt and find more effective ways to create more individual retirement plans? What platforms will advisors and distributors need to make finding clients as efficiently as possible?
Connect with the Panelists:
| Denny Southern, President of Annuities & Retirement Planning, AmeriLife, Moderator | | Bryan Padgette, Senior VP, Sureify | | Barbara Ingraham, Managing Director, Excess & Surplus, Verisk | | Jeff Piotrowski, Market Leader, Insurance, Jornaya |
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CX and the art of storytelling have the power to motivate internal and external stakeholders. Done well, you can create value. Done poorly, and you may become the next meme. So how do you effectively harness that power to make external sales, build brand value, or sell innovative ideas inside a formal company?
Join us as we discuss Innovation & CX with Scott Campbell, Senior VP & Chief Client Officer at American National.
[Bonus]: Listen until the end to discover the common thread between cargo shorts, Debbie Gibson, and corporate innovation.
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We're here today to talk about Roger's latest book, A New Way To Think, and explore how to drive innovation inside corporations. Roger L. Martin is a professor of Strategic Management, Emeritus at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management, where he also served as Dean. In 2017 Thinkers 50 named him the world's number one management thinker. He has published 12 books.
Join us for our 100th conversation and follow Roger at https://rogerlmartin.com. Learn more about Nassau Re/Imagine: imagine.nfg.com
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Today we are continuing the conversation about innovation in senior health. From CMO at Bally Fitness to serial entrepreneur; Martin Pazzani joins us to share his focus on reinventing the fitness business as upstream preventive healthcare. The question has now become: are you going to die too soon or live too long? Could it be a key to threats facing the insurance industry?
Listen to gain insights into reducing stress and gaining better mindfulness. Hint: Get Outside!
Learn more about Healthy Recharging: https://www.amazon.com/SECRETS-AGING-WELL-Healthier-Recharge-ebook/dp/B08B8YC99R
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We recently attended the first Medicarian conference in Las Vegas. Jay Weintraub took the top Medicare Supplement conference and broadened it to include innovation. Innovation across the entire senior healthcare space. We interviewed a number of leaders on the event floor and pulled the recordings into three podcasts.Today, in part 3 of 3, we’ll explore innovation in improving senior health care. With new technology “extra benefits” of plans are quickly morphing into digital health management platforms - and those platforms include items like devices, fitness programs, and even food.
FarmboxRX https://www.farmboxrx.com Ashley Tyrner CEO https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-tyrner-129082a3/ Big idea: Food is a medicine that is good for plan members and health plans. Gilad Shai https://www.linkedin.com/in/giladshai/ Big idea: It’s time to create an innovation ecosystem in senior health and wellness. (And BTW, mobile phones continue to change our health for the better.) Careington International Mike Ramsey Director of Sales https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-ramsey-b4445a58/ Big idea: Virtual dentistry, healthcare, and pet care is here to stay. Healthee Guy Benjamin CEO https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-benjamin-9904b844/ Big idea: Workers need advice at scale on how to use their employee benefits. Ottalaus Health Christopher Liechty Head of Marketing at Ottalaus Health https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherliechty/ Big ideas: People need “Lego” blocks for personalized remote care monitoring of chronic conditions.
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We recently attended the first Medicarian conference in Las Vegas. Jay Weintraub took the top Medicare Supplement conference and broadened it to include innovation. Innovation across the entire senior healthcare space. We interviewed a number of leaders on the event floor and pulled the recordings into three podcasts. Today, in part 2 of 3, we’ll explore innovation in customer creation. Recent regulations released by the CMS, privacy changes on social media platforms, and iOS changes have radically reshaped how we find, engage, and connect with seniors.
CoverRight Richard Chan CEO at CoverRight https://www.linkedin.com/in/rkfchan/ Big idea: Important to engage senior consumers at the start of their shopping experience, not just at point of purchase. AcquireCrowd Thomas Cutting CEO https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-cutting/ Big idea: Effectively converting leads requires a deeper understanding of how to activate each opportunity based on individual demographic data. Verisk Marketing Solutions - Jornaya Jeff Piotrowski Market Leader, Insurance https://www.linkedin.com/in/piotrowskijeff/ Big idea: Not only do we need to be compliant, but we also need to understand who the lead actually is and what happens after they turn into a client. EasyHealth Greg Salwitz Chief Product Officer https://www.linkedin.com/in/gsalwitz/ Big idea: It’s time to move from a transactional to a relationship-based, member-centric model in the Med Supp market for better retention and satisfaction. BrokerCalls Joe Marino https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-marino-281a1734/
Big idea: CMS compliance will dominate AEP lead generation this year. Seniors getting more tech-savvy. Inspire Health Tech Mark Seghers CEO & Founder https://www.linkedin.com/in/seghers/ Big idea: Seniors need a lot of help navigating a bewildering variety of health plans eQuoto Danny Greeson Founder at eQuoto https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannygreeson/ Daryl Goldstein VP, Sales And Business Development https://www.linkedin.com/in/darylgoldstein/ Big idea: Don’t waste agent time working with or speaking with low-intent leads. Regal Voice Katie Aprile Account Executive at Regal Voice https://www.linkedin.com/in/katieaprile/ Big idea: Agents should consider using a voice platform designed for B-C during this AEP season. RGI Solutions Bob Donnellan VP of Sales & Marketing at RGI Solutions https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-donnellan-78a6496/ Big idea: Take the risk out of AEP this year by working with a performance-based marketing agency. Learn more about Nassau Re/Imagine: imagine.nfg.com
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We recently attended the first Medicarian conference in Las Vegas. Jay Weintraub took the top Medicare Supplement conference and broadened it to include innovation. Innovation across the entire senior healthcare space. We interviewed a number of leaders on the event floor and pulled the recordings into three podcasts. Today, in part 1 of 3, we’ll explore innovation in distribution. People want people to help them navigate this complex topic. However, the tools, the processes, and the outcomes are changing quickly.
HealthIQ Guava Suri President & Chief Business Officer https://www.linkedin.com/in/gsuri/ Big idea: Consumers need very sophisticated help navigating all the plans to find that one is best for them. ABM Insurance Mike Alexander Principal, ABM Insurance https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-alexander-sr-84a84a1/ https://www.getagreatquote.com Big idea: Digital helps you touch your customer more frequently, but you need to see them in person to connect. Viewpoint Ventures Drew Aldrich Managing Partners https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewaldrich/ Big idea: Humans will remain central to insurance sales, but wholesaling will go digital. Joe Jordan JosephJordan.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephjordan2/ Big idea: Biggest problem humans face is the aging of the population - paying for healthcare is a critical issue for this group. Insurance Toolkits Joe Wahl Co-Founder https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-wahl-430812165/ Big idea: Software should help agents present Medicare products confidently and not rely on calling their upline for guidance. CSG Actuarial Brien Welch Sales Director at CSG Actuarial, LLC Omaha, Nebraska, United States https://www.linkedin.com/in/brien-welch-b7a87958/ Big idea: Take all development direction from the agent users and you will build a business. Learn more about Nassau Re/Imagine: imagine.nfg.com
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In this episode, we welcome Justin O’Keefe, CEO & Founder, MAPP - The Memorial Asset Protection Plan. Through hands-on and intentional planning, Memorial Asset Protection Plan helps transition assets from one generation to the next after the loss of a loved one. Money lives and it will go somewhere. Where it’s going to go is the big question. MAPP helps answer that question and more.
Listen to gain insights into building meaningful relationships, the importance of a trusted network, and the power of sharing a home-cooked meal.
Learn more about MAPP: https://www.mappnetwork.com
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Innovation is key to the survival of humankind. The ability to adapt and change. So why is it that most humans fear change?
In this episode, we welcome Paul Bailo, Chief Executive Officer of PIP Consulting Group by day, professor by night, author, and social entrepreneur.
Join us as we discuss creativity, innovation, corporate culture, and navigating the importance of the creators, maintainers, and why the world needs everyone.
Learn more about PIP Consulting Group: https://pipconsultinggroup.com
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It takes significant energy to turn ideas into action - are you ready?
This week we welcome Christian Heiden, founder of Levo International, which is an international social impact organization that leverages innovations in the food security space to create a more sustainable and equitable food system. Our conversation is rooted in innovation through the lens of ESG and urban farming. Levo combines hydroponic farming, community-supported agriculture, and family-based growing to make a local impact. Locally, Levo has partnered with 150 residents in the North End of Hartford to educate them on how to micro-farm using their hydroponic garden systems. The farmers will work with Levo to grow their crops and sell them through CSA subscriptions. Levo also has over 300 systems operating in Haiti.
Listen and gain insights into navigating a family business, tips for future founders, and being willing to plant seeds, till ideas, and harvest impact through action.
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Join the Re/Imagine team, Barney’s faculty, graduate students, and leading thinkers in the sector to explore how technology, science, and entrepreneurship will shape risk management in the future.
In the fourth episode in the Risk & Innovation Series, we conceptualize the insurance industry in the year 2030. How seamless will the consumer purchasing process be? Are there such things as non-embedded insurances? How will regulators govern a future that does not yet exist? Will the industry apply an even weight to technological advances as it does to human capital? We explore these and many more!
Engage with us as we talk trends and theories: John Thomson, Assistant Dean, Barney School of Business, Girik Nagpal, Graduate Student, University of Hartford, Joseph McDonald, South Carolina Department of Insurance, and Nassau Re/Imagine.
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In the comments below, tell us what you think the industry will look like in 2030!
In this limited series, we will explore the frontiers of risk and innovation. Join the Re/Imagine team, Barney’s faculty, graduate students, and leading thinkers in the sector to explore how technology, science, and entrepreneurship will shape risk management in the future.
The new emerging risk management environment introduces many new business practices such as “smart contracts”; the use of alternative currencies, and expedited claim processes. Blockchain, examined on its own, is emerging as an “operating system” which can facilitate many “businesses-to-business” transactions. Yet it has been almost exclusively associated with cyber currency transactions.
When properly structured and controlled, blockchain transactions offer significant enhancements to risk financing transactions which can be secure, timely, accurate, and reconcilable. So why aren’t we seeing it utilized predictably within the insurance ecosystem?
We dive into these concepts and explore associations between blockchain and the Wild West.
John Thomson, Assistant Dean, Barney School of Business, Alec Boyd, Student, University of Hartford, and Simon Kolkmann, Co-Founder & CTO, RYSKEX Inc., join us to discuss evolving trends and opportunities.
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In this limited series, we will explore the frontiers of risk and innovation. Join the Re/Imagine team, Barney’s faculty, graduate students, and leading thinkers in the sector to explore how technology, science, and entrepreneurship will shape risk management in the future.
Today, many emerging and systemic risks are becoming uninsurable. Examples include climate change, cyber security, and supply chain disruptions.
The evolving trends are now leading to the use of traditional insurance to its maximum viability and supplementing risk management and risk financing with alternative capital.
John Thomson, Assistant Dean, Barney School of Business, Girik Nagpal Graduate Student, University of Hartford, and Marcus Schmalbach, CEO, RYSKEX Inc., join us to discuss evolving trends and opportunities.
Join the Re/Imagine team, Barney’s faculty, graduate students, and leading thinkers in the sector to explore how technology, science, and entrepreneurship will shape risk management in the future.
In this week’s episode, we explore and discuss the emergence of ESG (environment, social, and governance) investment and operating strategies. ESG has evolved into a cultural context for management, demonstrating value in the short term and adding value in terms of organizational sustainability and operational agility, and flexibility.
Adoption of ESG criteria is becoming evident in many organizations; - both for-profit and non-profit entities as the paradigms of the past – sacrificing short-term gains for long-term returns has been disproven through academic research.
While ESG has emerged as a powerful foundation for a resilient culture for organizations, we have to ask, who is the driving force behind ESG? Is it the company or the consumer? Listen to learn more.
John Thomson, Assistant Dean, Barney School of Business, Anthony Senseman, Student, University of Hartford, Robert Smith, President, and Chief Investment Officer, Emma Harper, Vice President, Senior ESG Research Analyst, and Andrew Poreda, ESG Investing Expert, Sage Advisory Services, join us to discuss evolving ESG trends and opportunities.
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In this episode, Wendy Hipsky, Head of Sales, Healthee, Jackie Bamman, Chief People Officer, and Gillian Maccarone, Human Resources Administrative Manager, Nassau Financial Group, discuss how AI aids in solving the health insurance and wellness puzzle for employers and employees. Seeking information regarding your health coverage can be difficult. Healthee empowers employees by providing a seamless experience that enables participants to access, understand, and maximize their health and wellness benefits. All without waiting on hold. Connect with Wendy Hipsky: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-hipsky/
Connect with Jackie Bamman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinemerlbamman/
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James Benham joins us to discuss his rules for success. In case you don't James, we would describe as serial entrepreneur, CEO of JBKnowledge, TerraClaim and Smart Compliance. You may also know him as the host of the ConTech Crew or The Insuretech Geek Podcast with our friend Rob Galbraith. Today he shares with us his rules for successfully bootstrapping an Insurtech startup without taking VC money. He also lays out 5 principles for successfully introducing innovation into the corporate environment. Links mentioned in the show:
https://jbknowledge.com/
https://terraclaim.com/
https://smartcompliance.co/
https://insuretechgeek.com/
Some people say that life insurance one of the noblest gifts for others. A person who purchases a policy usually won’t benefit it from it – but their surviving spouse and children will. Everyone in the insurance industry wants the policy to be in force when it’s really necessary. Unfortunately, the person who purchased the policy may let the policy lapse – sometimes intentionally and other times not. Today, Neeraja Rasmussen, CEO of Spyglaz and Sue Zophy, Chief Service Officer for Nassau Financial talk about a project underway to use machine learning to better predict who will lapse. And with that information, the company hopes to make certain that customers continue to understand the protection the policy provides for their loved ones. The discussion also offers a lens into the challenging process of finding and keep new customers as a startup.
Listen along as we discuss the three things a startup has to do in order to become a valued tool and accepted partner. 👂full episode: https://imagine.nfg.com/podcasts/ #retiretech #competitiveadvantage #innovation #connectingdots #serviceinnovation #customerretention Neeraja Rasmussen is the Founder of Spyglaz, a machine learning platform for customer retention and growth, serving the Life/Annuity Insurance and Asset Management industries. Spyglaz uses machine learning to predict the next best action for better customer conversations, which distribution partners are most likely to grow over time and early asset retention opportunities. They do this through a rapid adoption process that does not require backend integration, does not touch legacy systems, and starts delivering value within 4 weeks.
Before founding Spyglaz, Neeraja spent 20+ years managing customer retention/acquisition programs for financial services and technology companies. She has 10+ years of experience building global teams from the ground up, with hands-on experience developing customer-first programs for both Fortune 500 and SMB companies. She’s an advocate/speaker on building racially diverse ecosystems that recognize the value delivered by women and minority entrepreneurs.
Connect with Neeraja Rasmussen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neerajarasmussen/
Learn more about Spyglaz: https://spyglaz.com
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Quickly licensing and appointing agents remains a pain point for the insurance industry. Remaining compliant with all state requirements presents agencies and carriers with significant risk. Robby Allen, VP of Sales at AgentSync explains how AgentSync solves both problems. Learn about the history of the company and get an inside look at how the company successfully navigated our company’s procurement process.
Bonus: Discover how one successful 'failure' led to the creation of insurtech's newest unicorn. 🦄
👂full episode: https://imagine.nfg.com/podcasts/
🗺 Nassau Re/Imagine's Retiretech Map mentioned in episode: https://imagine.nfg.com/innovation-in-retiretech/
#retiretech #agentsync #innovation
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Trevor Gary, Founder & CEO, Micruity joined hosts Paul Tyler and Laura Dinan Haber in this week's episode of Nassau Re/Imagine's Innovation Hour. The episode is chocked full of insight into pensionizing the 401k plan and what might be the one tip that could save founders from shutting off the lights early. 👂full episode: https://imagine.nfg.com/podcasts/ #retiretech #competitiveadvantage #innovation #financialsecurity “The decline of defined benefit pension plans has left a retirement savings gap that will grow to $137 Trillion by 2050,” said Trevor Gary, Co-Founder, and CEO of Micruity.
https://venturebeat.com/2022/02/10/micruity-raises-5-1m-to-pensionize-401k-plans/
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What do you do when your plans are disrupted by the pandemic? You shift to plan B!
Join us in this throwback episode of Re/Imagine's Innovation Hour featuring Susan Winkler, Vice President & Executive Director of Connecticut Insurance & Financial Services (CTIFS). In this episode, Susan dives into panel discussion questions that she planned to ask in London, with a slight twist! Paul and Laura tackle Susan's questions and invite LinkedIn live listeners to join in on the discussion! Tune in to learn more about up-and-coming technologies and other insurance industry disruptors.
Learn more about CTIFS: https://www.connecticutifs.com/
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Join us for another throw-back episode featuring Tom and Paul Sheridan, Co-founders and Principles of Eclaro. In this episode, we learn about sourcing global talent during the pandemic as well as how Eclaro helps solve the needs of startups and what they're doing in the community by sitting on their acorn and assisting other startups in climbing their trees. Tune in to hear the passion that twins Tom and Paul have for helping startups grow, rooted in their entrepreneurial upbringing.
Learn more about Eclaro: https://eclaroit.com/
Connect with Eclaro: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eclaro/
Connect with Tom: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-sheridan-bb9a6b/
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In this throwback episode of Re/Imagine's Innovation Hour, Laura and Paul talk with Hannah Adeyema about the importance of the mental health and physical resilience of entrepreneurs.
Connect with Hannah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nofisat/
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On November 15, 2021 Nassau Re/Imagine hosted InsurTech Israel and members of eight startups. The group traveled from Israel to meet with leaders in the insurance ecosystem in New York City, Stamford, CT, Des Moines, IA, and in our home of Hartford, CT - the insurance capital of the world.
At this event, we warmly welcomed our visitors and enjoyed hearing from each of them - every product and idea was interesting and carefully offered solutions for unique consumer challenges.
Throughout the night, we heard from:
- RavinAI (Claims vehicle inspection)
- Insurights (Health benefits intelligence)
- Gamasec (Cyber prevention & detection)
- Covary (Gig insurance)
- Emnotion (Climate risk modeling)
- Psyber (Cyber underwriting risk assessment)
- Urbanico – (Underwriting & pricing data )
- Five Sigma – (Claims platform as a Service)
A big thank you is in store for Susan Winkler at Connecticut Insurance and Financial Services for sponsoring the event and to Stacey Brown of InsurTech Hartford for helping to organize the event. We would also like to thank Mayor Luke Bronin, Peter Denious of AdvanceCT and Daniel Agranov, Deputy Consul General of the State of Israel to New England.
Connect with Kobi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kobi-bendelak-a7011230/
Connect with InsurTech Israel: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insurtechisrael/
Information on InsurTech Hartford: https://www.insurtechhartford.com/
More about CT IFS: https://www.connecticutifs.com/
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In this episode, Laura Dinan Haber and Paul Tyler are joined by Ellen Last, Principal, Design Experience, and Maura Rucker, Senior Director, Experience, Slalom.
As design technicians, Ellen and Maura curate awesome experiences that help solve human problems while helping companies tackle their most ambitious projects and build new capabilities. Willingness to design better for the customer is at the heart of the work they do.
After the past 18+ months, no company does not need to transform. Companies at the forefront of the hybrid evolution are focused on people - being employee and customer-obsessed. To help companies navigate these changes, Slalom has created Ethos, ‘a compass to guide you forward’.
After listening to this episode, you will walk away with tips on navigating forward with a hybrid mindset, digital collaboration tools, and transformative workplace culture.
Connect with Ellen Last: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellen-last-3865945/
Connect with Maura Rucker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauraparente/
Slalom’s ETHOS for hybrid work: https://www.slalom.com/insight/your-ethos-hybrid-work
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In this episode, Laura and Paul are joined by Shamir Joseph, a consultant to people and organizations who want to bring the Design Thinking mindset to cultures and organizations across the globe.
For those who are new to the mindset, we dive into the basics and where understanding begins. For those who are well versed, we explore different exercises and cross-industry examples.
By the time you've listed to the episode, you'll be able to identify why the words value, trust, culture, and aliens are all related.
(Bonus: you won't view a tape measure or dry erase marker the same way again)
Connect with Shamir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamir-joseph/
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Marci Lobel-Esrig,Founder, CEO & General Counsel, SilverBills joins the podcast to share insight into the financial exploitation and theft that many older adults face. Much of the time from family members or trusted individuals. SilverBills harnesses the power of technology to benefit clients, helping clients age with dignity and security.
Instead of being inundated by bills, having to remember deadlines, and write checks, clients are enjoying life without these stressors. SilverBills receives, scrutinizes, stores, and ensures that clients’ bills are paid correctly. Clients don’t have to open envelopes, write checks, or remember due dates.
Listen to learn more about Marci’s journey from the kitchen table to exploring the nexus between financial stability and health.
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Guest podcast spotlight: "The Insurtech Leadership Podcast"
In this episode, Paul Tyler, Chief Marketing Officer, Nassau Financial Group, a 5-year old company driving innovation and new partnerships in the heart of the Insurance capital Hartford.
Nassau Re/Imagine (Nassau's incubator) was designed to bring insurtech to Hartford and create a positive economic impact. Nassau is focused on reshaping retirement advice and services. Re/Imagine recently released a map of the 100-companies driving innovation and change in the space: https://imagine.nfg.com/innovation-in-retiretech/
Paul sees room for more innovative products, for example focusing more on how long people live that returns, or managing their decumulation of assets. The lines between the traditional life stages have blurred as people prioritize the quality of life over the goal of retirement.
The Insurtech Leadership Podcast provides up-close insights from the leaders of America’s fastest-growing Insurtechs, hosted by Josh Hollander, CEO Horton International N.A.
Spencer Barclay, Founder, and CEO, Savology, joins the podcast to share insight into planning your money, the modern way.
Savology opens the door for millions of new people to access the proven benefits of creating a financial plan for their future. In just 5 minutes, users can build free financial plans and get personalized recommendations to improve their personal finances.
It is cited that 58% of employees report that financial stress impacts their productivity at work. On average, that stress makes them miss 3.5 more days per year. Listen to learn how Savology helps reduce stress psychologically while improving the financial side of the equation as well.
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William Littlefield, President & Chief Technology Officer at Wizest, joins the show to talk about his role in helping to build a next-generation investment trading platform that democratizes access to financial expertise. Wizest was recently featured in Forbes as a better solution to the problems posed by Robinhood. We also cover synergies between Olympic training and what it takes to be an entrepreneur.
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Enabling people to save today for their future selves is more important than ever.
In this episode, we are joined by Eugeny Prudchyenko, CEO and Co-Founder of EvoShare, a FinTech startup that is revolutionizing the savings landscape by unlocking the power of everyday spending to fuel savings.
EvoShare enables clients to accumulate cashback while going about their daily spending. It can be used to earn up to 30% cashback toward your IRA, Student Loan, College Fund, HSA, Emergency Savings, Brokerage Account, or Bitcoin.
Too good to be true? Listen to the episode to learn more!
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To effectively communicate, you need to connect with people where they're at, in a way that's going to move them emotionally to simply want to pay attention to you. And that's where the story comes into play.
Patrick McGloin, Vice President, Gaffney Bennett Public Relations, and Rory McGloin, Founder & President, RPM Communication Consulting join Laura Dinan Haber and Paul Tyler to talk about how to tell a compelling story and where pitfalls commonly occur.
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Alternative data is an industry that is growing about 40% year over year. A landscape consisting of multiple data sets. Imagine the power one can yield when one embraces and harnesses the use of alternative data.
Justin Zhen Co-Founder, Thinknum, joins Paul and Laura to explore how to outsmart competitors using available information on the web.
The use cases are endless from hedge funds to venture capitalists and insurance companies, these industries lean on data to help make business decisions and better price products.
Listen to this episode to learn more about how data reveals strategic movements, actionable insights, and many other indicators.
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In the next few years, we will see an exponential increase in the number of Baby Boomers retiring from the workforce. One question on the mind of millions is whether or not they will have enough money to retire, and retire in the way they've always imagined. And how do you know what the magic amount is?
Rhian Horgan, Founder & CEO joins Laura Dinan Haber and Paul Tyler to discuss how Silvur (owned by Kindur) is dedicated to giving you more confidence in your retirement plan.
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In this episode, Tim Bonacci, CEO of Luma Financial Technologies joins us to discuss the use of technology in the acceleration of the advisory journey.
Listen to learn how Tim and his team are working to improve and change the industry.
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In this episode, we discuss promoting Hartford's talent across the globe. Paul Tyler and Laura Dinan Haber are joined by:
Chereace Marcellin, Program Specialist, CCEI
Leland Holcomb, Lead Instructor, CCEI
Alok Bhatt, InsurTech Fellow
Andrew Tran, InsurTech Fellow
The InsurTech Initiative was designed to grow the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators in the insurance industry and the InsurTech space. Students learn the needs of a rapidly changing insurance industry, and emerging technologies disrupting it. Students will have the opportunity to assist both startups and established companies test and implement new technologies that will fuel growth through innovation.
The InsurTech Initiative is provided through a grant from CTNext and coordinated by the Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at University of Connecticut and the Barney School of Business at the University of Hartford.
Listen to learn more about how to engage in Hartford's thriving insurtech ecosystem.
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What does it mean to foster social impact in the local community? Learn how Hartford's first accelerator program continues to support and educate business owners who are bringing the triple bottomline into their work and their neighborhoods.
Sarah Bodley, Executive Director, reSET is joined by current accelerator member, Khamani Harrison, CEO of Key Bookstore, and program alumnus, Ali Lazowski, Founder and CEO, Bare Life, to discuss challenges, successes and upcoming opportunities to engage with this thriving community of entrepreneurs.
Opportunity Alert: Register to attend 2021 reSET Impact Accelerator Virtual Venture Showcase on April 29 to hear from the current cohort of 14 startups and local business leaders.
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RW Ventures and Mass Economics recently prepared a report for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation on corporate business engagement in community and economic development.
In this episode Erin Kenney, Senior Associate, Mass Economics and Bob Weissbourd, President, RW Ventures, join us as we explore the impetus for this work and the richness of Hartford's innovation assets. #HartfordHasIt
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Reinventing The Market for MYGAs. Must annuities be sold not bought? Deirdre Woodruff, SVP and Megan Duty, VP of Puritan Life talk about the launch of Canvas Annuity and direct marketing of fixed annuities. So far, their effort shows that this old rule may be broken. In this week’s episode, we talk about simplifying products, reinventing way to connect with consumers, and, of course, building trust in a digital age.
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In the episode we explore why is tech for older adults is more important now than it ever was.
With the changes that the pandemic brought on and the speed in which they occurred, we've advanced the industry by nearly 10 years.
Yet in this current reality we have big challenges to tackle. Listen to hear our thoughts on how we think about tackling finances in retirement using #retiretech.
Listen to learn more from our guest expert, Keren Etkin, Founder of The Gerontechnologist
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In this episode Paul and Laura speak with Neeraja Rasmussen, Spyglaz and Harry Monti, Symetra about their unique startup and industry exec mentor/mentee relationship.
We talk about what it means to have a successful exchange of value for both individuals, how to identify a strong match and how to craft an effective journey.
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The difference between telling a story and telling it well puts millions on the line everyday.
When a founder tells the story of their product/service/solution, they need to connect in a way that they are heard, information is exchanged and understanding takes place.
Industry veteran, Lee Launer, joins Laura and Paul on this episode of Nassau Re/Imagine's Innovation Hour to share insight into storytelling for founders.
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The art of storytelling goes back to the dawn of time. It Is no mistake that the combination of visuals and the spoken word are able to captivate and inspire action.
The pandemic has changed the way founders and businesses need to tell their stories in order to remain relevant and capture new opportunities. Have you adapted your methods?
In this episode, Paul Tyler and Laura Dinan Haber sit down with Debra Jasper, CEO & Founder of Mindset Digital, to discuss the art of storytelling, on a small screen.
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What happens when an intellectual-engineer receives a really cool, open-ended challenge to come up with a new type of #annuity - all digital, D2C, financially accessible to everybody and suited towards a mass market problem for everyday folks?
This episode explores an interesting narrative as we learn about a product that protects against longevity, AgeUp.
Blair Baldwin, thanks for joining this week's #InnovationLive with Paul Tylerand Laura Dinan Haber!
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Since March 2020, seniors have quickly grown comfortable shopping online. They have learned how to connect with family, church, and community via web calls. And they now research retirement products like never before.
However, how to keep their confidence on the web? Yes, we need to be vigilant to protect their accounts through cyber security.
How can we help seniors become even more digitally- savvy and protect their accounts from cyber criminals?
**Edward Chang**, Assistant United States Attorney
Paul Mackay, Chief Technology Officer, Nassau Financial Group
Paresh Nana, Google
Timothy Zeilman, VP, Global Product Owner – Cyber, Hartford Steam Boiler
Ken Goldstein, Clinical Instructor of Risk Management and Insurance, University of Hartford, Moderator
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On this episode we catch up with Jon Cooper, Co-Founder and CEO, to discuss how Life.io delivers a world-class digital customer experience.
Listen to learn how their products exceed customer expectations with Life.io’s end-to-end digital customer experience.
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New retirement product development opportunities will clearly emerge as we emerge from the pandemic. We expect that all products will need to factor in an extended periods of very low interest rates and still deliver value.
Demand should, however, increase. Consumers will clearly understand and appreciate the importance of guarantees more than they did prior to February 2020.
Will the SECURE Act combined with deployment of new technology and services finally cause greater demand for annuities in the workplace?
Panelists:
Blair Baldwin, Founder of Age-Up
Jan Buchsbaum, Head of New Product Development at Nassau Financial Group
Tyler End, CEO of Retirable
Abby Levy, Managing Partner and Founder of Primetime Partners
Scott Moody, Co-founder and CEO of K4Connect
Aaron Shapiro, Founder and CEO of Dayforward
Ramsey Smith, Founder and CEO, ALEX.fyi (Moderator)
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Manish Malhotra, CEO of Income Discovery joined Nassau Re/Imagine's Innovation Hour to discuss retirement decumulation. They explore how the platform helps amplify an advisor’s value and productivity - by making the complex simple.
Enabling people to live a full and rich retirement
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Prior to the pandemic, seniors proved to be the highest growing user segment for Facebook. As a result of the pandemic, they now know how to use a variety of video conference tools like Zoom and FaceTime. They search the Internet aggressively to learn more about our products than sometimes we do.
How will this allow carriers to cultivate customers and agents and advisors to serve more clients?
Panelists:
Farron Blanc, Founder and CEO, Gerry
Cathy DeWitt-Dunn, President, DeWitt & Dunn
Rhian Horgan, Founder& CEO, Silvur
Manish Malhotra, Founder & CEO, Income Discovery
Seth Rachlin, Chief Innovation Officer, Capgemini (Moderator)
Anil Sanwal, Vice President Business Initiatives Lead, RGAX
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In what can be a difficult time for many, Gerry's use of data and expertly guided relationships are helping to transform people's lives and help put families at ease.
Farron Blanc, CEO of Gerry joins Nassau Re/Imagine's Innovation Hour to share how they are helping their clients thrive.
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We know from the study of behavioral finance that if we help individuals create a positive vision of their future selves, they will be more likely to start saving today.
In a post-COVID world, what changes? Traveling on a cruise ship every year sounded like a great second chapter in life. Spending your last 20 years in an active senior community with common facilities and great care may have been a dream.
Creating new positive visions for retirement proves challenging in a social distant environment using conventional approaches. Can digital engagement bridge that divide?
Forum Panelists:
Jaqueline Bamman, Nassau Financial Group
Jon Cooper, Founder and CEO, Life.io
Debra Jasper, Mindset Digital
Matthew Thomas, Infosys Retirement Center of Excellence
Victor Ricciardi, Washington & Lee University
Rohit Puranik, Infosys (Moderator)
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This week we spoke with Abby Levy, Managing Partner & Co-Founder of Primetime Partners.
Tune in to learn about the disappointment that led her to founding the early-stage capital fund, and why society should be designing for an additional 30 or 40 years.
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Where will investors place their bets on the retirement industry over the next three years? We asked a distinguished panel of venture capitalists their perspective at a virtual forum we co-hosted with That Annuity Show host Ramsey Smith. This is the first of five special edition episodes, cut from Nassau Re/Imagine's 'Reimagining Retirement Forums'. Forum Panelists: Andrew Lerner, IA Capital Cole Riccardi, Aquiline Doug Roth, CT Innovations Harry Monti, Symetra Kathy Fuertes, Technology for Vanguard, Infosys Richard LaVoice, Symetra Startup Pitch: Farron Blanc, Gerry Connect with Nassau Re/Imagine:
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The Tale of Two Carriers: Symetra x Nassau Re/Imagine
In July 2020, Symetra and Nassau Re/Imagine entered into a strategic partnership. Listen this episode to learn more about what brought them together, some surprising shared benefits and just how they plan to measure the impact of innovation across the company.
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We dive deeper into the conversation around investing in the future of our industry.
This episode pairs well with Nov. 27th's special edition - listen for inside look at where investors place their bets on the retirement industry over the next three years.
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Hartford’s innovation ecosystem has taken root and is thriving. University of Hartford's Partnership Council hosted a discussion highlighting how accelerators and start-ups are making their marks in the capital city and beyond. Watch to learn more about how you can be a part of this new wave of creativity and entrepreneurship.
Moderator:
Milena Erwin, Program Manager, University of Hartford Women’s Business Center
Panelists:
Laura Dinan Haber,'07, Innovation Program Manager, Nassau Re/Imagine
Marty Guay, Vice President, Business Development, Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
Gordon Hui, Vice President, Marketing & Customer Experience, Applied Technology Solutions, HSB - Hartford Steam Boiler
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In this episode we speak with Eric Wells, CEO of Hibernate about how their product can help protect your mental health, physical health, quality of life, and safety - all by getting enough quality sleep at the right times.
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Bestow, Covr, Haven Life join us to discuss the current and future state of digital life insurance. Is 2020 the year that has made consumers more aware of the need for life insurance? Is it a silver lining of the coronavirus pandemic and will it persist?
We share insights on how digital insurance companies are driving change in the industry and speculate on what will be the biggest change in the space in the next five years.
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Saya Life is the only one sub-metering AI platform that detects anomalies to prevent loss before they become catastrophic events.
From connecting to air quality and energy monitoring sensors to achieving green building Impact metrics - Saya uses data to mitigate risks using the knowledge of water.
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Insurance fraud and cyber crime is real. In this episode, we speak with John, Tim and Rama of infinilytics about how Charlee Search helps put companies on the offense instead of the defense.
Using modern tools to help solve age-old problems. #reimagineinsurance
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Whether you're thinking of creating a Hartford presence, looking to hire top talent, connect with regulators, or become more involved - we invite you to view this informative dialogue for the opportunity to hear from Nassau Re/Imagine and Hartford area partners who provide a picture of what's happening around Hartford's insurtech scene.
Thanks to Launc[H]artford, Connecticut Innovations, Upward, Covr Technologies, Connecticut Insurance and Financial Services, Connecticut Insurance Department and InsurTech Hartford for joining the conversation.
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Adeel Malik, CEO, Clearstep joins us to discuss how they're revolutionizing the healthcare user experience, and helping stakeholders meet the demands of the modern consumer.
#reimagineinsurance
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Ashish Mudgal, Founder and CEO, and Jill Eelkeme, Director of Business Development at Hey Herbie! join us to discuss creating a video product that connects seniors in facilities with their loved ones on the outside.
Today, there missions grows only more important. Hey Herbie! currently participates in the Upward Labs agetech accelerator in Hartford, CT.
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Website: https://www.heyherbie.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mudgalashish/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerbieCommunity
Email: ashish@heyherbie.com
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-eelkema-agingspecialist/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HerbieCommunity
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Like so many industries, 2020 has been a year of remarkable change for life insurance. What’s different now in the life insurance space and are these changes likely to persist? And what role does insurtech play?
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Special guests Bill Sheng, US-China Insurance Promotion Association (USCIPA) and Audrey Yu, Taiping Life Insurance Co., LTD, joined us to discuss digital transformation in China.
We share Direct to Consumer learnings and talk about what it takes to service over half a million agents.
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Avishai Ben-Tovim CEO & Co-Founder of MDI Health joins us to discuss how his company predicts adverse prescription drug reactions. This prevents unnecessary medical expenses and creates better outcomes. We catch up with Avishai and learn about the progress in building his business since graduating in the first cohort of the Digital Health Accelerator in Hartford.
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Scott Filer, CEO and Kim Anderson, EVP for Insurance Services and Business Development, of Force Diagnostics join us today to talk about the opportunity reinvent the medical exam process required to effectively underwrite life insurance. The timing couldn't be better with the new realities of the market.
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Dr. Renu Joseph, Founder and CEO of Luminant Analytics, joins us today from Basel, Switzerland. We look back at her accomplishments in Hartford over the past year. We also talk about the even more important need to use non-traditional data to price insurance risk in a completely new environment.
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Website: https://luminantanalytics.com/
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"Catching" up takes on an entirely different meaning these days. And COVID-19 certainly plays a lead role in our conversation. Benekiva's value proposition for carriers looking to pay claims effectively took a giant step forward over the past two months. Learn more about recent wins for Benekiva and what the future holds for them and other innovative companies.
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Agents and advisors need to predict and plan for major life events of their client when creating financial plans. Robert Kirk, CEO and founder of InterGen Data joins us today about the models his company has constructed to solve this problem.
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Join Ravit Ram Bar-Dea, CEO and Co-Founder of Well-Beat, an Israeli based agetech firm talk about encouraging patient adherence to treatment programs. We talk about their experience in Hartford as part of Upward Labs, participating in a virtual demo day, and rapidly responding to the COVID-19 crisis in Israel.
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Dr. Emily Splichal, CEO and Founder of Naboso talks about a new design of insoles and how they can prevent falls for seniors. Falls from seniors cost the country an estimated $50 billion dollars a year in medical care cost. Could a $50 insole help reduce this problem?
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On February 25th, Re/Imagine HQ was abuzz with activity as hosted our "Insurtech Investment Trends 2020" VC event. Who attended? 20+ investment firms with over $3 Billion in investment capital and 35 startups. Put these two in the room and you organized over 190 1:1 meetings. If you weren’t there, listen to the recording of our panel discussion.
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Where is the industry headed in 2020? Hear Jeffrey Williams' perspective this week. Jeffery is a senior analyst at Forrester Research. Today, he looks back over the last three months of travel and gives us a sneak preview of the emerging trends he has spotted.
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Does the industry need a USB connector to Insurtechs to speed innovation? Mark Stender, President and founder of Intellagents joins us today to talk about his company’s vision to play this role. Mark discusses the challenges of both chief innovation officers and startup teams and how his company speeds the integration process. To read more, visit their site at: https://www.intellagents.com/.
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Today we discuss how to prevent a fall before it happens with machine learning, computer vision, and specialized devices. Sylvie De Smet, Founder and CEO of FamilyEye from Belgium talks about solving this important problem and launching a POC in Hartford.
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Kartik Sakthivel, CIO of LIMRA discusses change, innovation, and reinvention on our show this week.
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In this episode, we talk about with the two founders of Aureus Analytics - Anurag Shah and Nitin Purohit - about the future of machine learning in insurance and their success in Hartford.
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Shiva Balasubramaniyan of Capgemini joins us to discuss his firm's recently released World InsurTech Report 2019. Along the way, we discuss building ecosystems, changing how companies approach innovation, and the rapid changes in the Hartford innovation sector.
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The co-founders of Insurelife.io, John Cammarata & Geoff Tetrault recently visited our incubator in Hartford. We discuss the challenge and opportunity to create a new digital experience that solves important problems both for consumers and traditional agents
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We explore the ideas behind the recent rebranding of Innovation Places as Launc[H]artford with Pete Sena, founder of Digital Surgeons. We discuss the strengths of Connecticut and how to own our story
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Upward Hartford created an entirely new category of shared workspace and collaborative community just two years ago. That would be a major accomplishment for most teams who might stop there. But that wasn't the case for Shana Schlossberg and her team in the city. Earlier this year, they launched Upward Labs, an accelerator currently focused on smart building technology and aged care. Today, Lanaya Nelson, program manager, joins us and talks about launching a new program, attracting a great set of startups to Hartford and what lies ahead for her team.
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Matt Fleury, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Connecticut Science Center, joins us today. He is a member of the Association of Science Technology Centers’ board and the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education, and has driven major fundraising campaigns to effectively engage education, business, and government leaders. We talk about his 10-year journey literally starting his institution from a parking lot and growing it into a respected center of innovation, learning and inspiration for Connecticut.
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Description: How do you allow elderly individuals to live a longer, independent life in their homes and still receive the appropriate level of care? Gary German, founded Nonnatech to tackle this problem. Based in Westchester County, NY, Gary's company recently joined the Upward Labs program in Hartford. Join us for an interesting discussion that covers eldercare, machine learnings, and lessons from Arnold Schwarzenegger. To watch the commencement address mentioned in the podcast, follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ll4LObGqrs
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Kate Gorman, Founder of Brain hAPPY shares her story leveraging many years of experience as a therapist to bring a quality program at scale through a smartphone app to individuals and employees at an affordable cost.
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Today, we catch up with Jamie Brätt, economic developer extraordinaire. As head of economic development and planning in Trumbull (2012-16) and in Hartford (2016-18), Jamie Brätt was instrumental in facilitating commercial real estate developments and driving grand list growth. As the Hartford Business Journal said, "despite complex obstructions, Brätt consistently inspired her teams to get to yes." For these achievements, Jamie was named to the paper's 40 under 40 list. In this episode, we look back on her achievements and what future development could look like in Hartford and Connecticut in general.
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Today we speak with Hugo VanDijk of Wizecare. Wizecare came to Hartford through the Upward Labs program launched early this year. The company enables healthcare providers to deliver intelligent, accessible and exciting physical therapy sessions directly to their patients’ homes, allowing healthcare organizations and insurers to provide measurable, affordable and standardized quality of care. In this episode, we explore the challenges of providing quality physical therapy at scale to seniors around the world
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Brent Williams and Bobbie Shrivastav, founder and co-founder of Benekiva join us today and discuss their journey building their startup. They want to help insurance carriers get better delivering on the promise - paying the benefits to beneficiaries in a timely, modern manner. Brent and Bobbie give us an audio tour of the solution they have built.
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Description: In a special live broadcast from the Insuretech Connect Conference in Las Vegas, we are joined by Rob Galbraith, Director of Innovation for AF-Group, otherwise known as the Most Interesting Man in Insurance. Rob talks about the changes he has seen between this conference and last. He offers valuable advice for innovation teams at carriers charged with creating change. And best of all, he brought a little bit of magic from last night's Aerosmith conference
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In a special live broadcast from the Insuretech Connect Conference in Las Vegas, we are joined by Mike Kalen, CEO of Covr Financial Technologies. Mike has served in major leadership roles for insurance carriers and has played a major role in building the innovation ecosystem in Hartford. He talks about this year's major accomplishments at Covr and offers valuable advice for startups looking to raise venture capital.
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In a special live broadcast from the Insuretech Connect Conference in Las Vegas, we are joined by Mayor Luke Bronin, Ojala Naeem, Director of Innovation at Travelers, and Matt Elan Smith, co-founder of Pineapple. We talk about innovation in Hartford and how we have collectively worked together to bring the best of all insurance innovation to our city.
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Sam Yang, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Xandar Kardian visited our incubator and discussed new applications of radar and machine learning for building management, senior care, and medical diagnosis. Sam joined the Upward Aged Care Lab this spring and is building his startup in Hartford, CT.
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Carey Anne Nadeau, Founder and CEO of ODN joins us today. ODN predicts where car crashes are likely and gives carriers the ability to better price personal and commercial lines insurance. Our conversation ranges across a number of actually related topics: Urban planning, red-lining, the social impact of machine learning, and ways to increase the adoption of new technologies by insurance carriers.
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Euan King came to our studio today and discussed the future of Insurtech in Hartford and beyond. Euan has played an exceptionally valuable role in the Hartford community as an entrepreneur and as a mentor to a number of vibrant startups. Several of the startups in our program came to Hartford solely as a result of Euan’s leadership.
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Website: https://instanda.com/
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In today’s episode, Frank Sentner takes us on his journey as a developer, start-up founder, industry leader, mentor, consultant, and leading advocate for innovation in Hartford. We talk about what has gone right for Hartford as an innovation hub and where the future can take us.
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This summer, Nick visited Hartford and gave our startups a generous amount of time and insight. During his day at our incubator, we sat down and chatted about his journey through the industry, building a supportive community through Insurance Nerds, and finally the future of innovation within a legacy environment.
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Website: https://www.rethoughtinsurance.com/
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What do you do when you have led a tremendously successful career as an investment banker in the insurance and annuity industry, but still passionately that people need better solutions for meeting their retirement needs? Why, of course, you launch a startup to challenge the status quo. That is the exact path that Ramsey Smith, founder of ALEX.fyi chose. Ramsey visited us during the July events at our Insurtech incubator in Hartford and discussed the future of annuities and the opportunities that lay ahead.
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Aurora Voss, co-founder of ClaimSpace joins us today to discuss how a fire at a family home led her to create an exceptional experience for people who file claims with insurance carriers. Her co-founders launched their careers in the claims management process and always believed they could “deliver the promise” in a more collaborative and satisfying manner using new technology. Aurora takes us on her journey from serial entrepreneur, to investor, to Insurtech pioneer.
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The recent emergence of Hartford as an Insurtech hub happened by plan, not accident. Susan Winkler, Vice President & Executive Director at Connecticut IFS played the role of one of the original architects. Her annual Insurance Market Summit put innovation squarely in the center of the insurance community in Connecticut. Susan joins us today to reflect on our recent success and where our Insurtech community may head in the future.
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Website: http://www.connecticutifs.com/
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"Think big, act small" could easily be the mantra for the team at Sureify. Today, we speak with Dustin Yoder, founder and CEO and Bryan Padgette, Senior Vice President to learn what has made the company so successful so quickly. Sureify joined the Nassau Re/Imagine insurtech incubator earlier this year. In this episode, the two senior leaders talk about the need to change culture, act quickly, and engage the end consumer. And, of course, they tell us what they like about Hartford innovation.
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People say that information is the lifeblood of insurance. Many companies invest millions of dollars to launch data projects, then fail to use the analysis to actually solve the identified problem. Dr. Renu Ann Joseph, CEO and Founder of Luminant Analytics has launched a solution that allows insurance carriers to 'close the last mile' of analysis. In this episode, we discuss Luminant's insurtech solution and how to navigate change and spark innovation in the insurance industry and Hartford.
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How did a broken leg in the Ukraine lead to the founding of an insurtech company that would find its way to the U.S.? Listen to Alexandra Gladevshevkaya, founder and CEO of SPOKK explain how her experiences led her to found a mobile-focused insurance company. Who is she targeting? Millennials. And probably as no, surprise, millennials in the US are much different than the same generation on the other side of the globe. SPOKK is part of the Re/Imagine insurtech incubator program in Hartford. We sat down with Alexandra and had a chance to explore her story in detail.
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What happens when you merge medicine, law, insurance, and machine learning? You get a company that could change how attorneys manage malpractice litigation and possibly change how carriers underwrite life insurance. That company is Intrellit. We had the pleasure of spending time with the two co-founders of the firm, Victor Bornstein and Serge Zenin. They are part of our program at Nassau Re/Imagine.
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Remember Tom Cruise in Minority Report? He swoops in before a known crime is about to happen and arrests the would-be perpetrators. What if Tom Cruise could call on your important customers and intervene successfully before they left you for another carrier or company? That’s what Spyglaz intends to do for insurance companies. We recently met with Neeraja Rasmussen, founder of the company, to learn more about her future plans. By the way, she is now part of our Nassau Re/Imagine insurtech incubator program in Hartford, CT.
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Website: https://spyglaz.com/
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What do pineapples have to do with insurance? The answer may surprise you. Today, we'll talk with Matt Smith, co-founder of Pineapple, an insurtech company that launched in South Africa. Matt and his co-founder Marnus are now building their U.S. operations from the Nassau Re/Imagine insurtech incubator in Hartford. Listen and learn what their novel platform will bring to our market. And find out a surprising fact about a fruit you thought you understood.
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How do you sell ideas or products into communities that don't realize they need them? Sri Ramaswamy, CEO and founder of Infinilytics has experience solving just that problem on three continents. And now she's bringing those skills to insurance. Her company specializes in better understanding claims submitted by policyholders and creating new value for all parties. Listen how lessons she earned selling microwaves in India can teach us how to drive adoption of innovative technologies in insurance.
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In February of 2019, Nassau Re founded an incubator called Nassau Re/Imagine to accelerate Hartford’s insurtech innovation. We foster startups and other companies that will attract a new generation of talent to the city and state. Today, we help speed Hartford’s transformation as an incubator for insurtech innovation. We foster startups and other companies that will attract a new generation of talent to the city and state. We provide a free, convenient, and supportive environment for founders to develop strong business relationships with Nassau Re and other insurance carriers in the area. In this show, we will be interviewing those people driving change in Hartford. We will interview startups in our program, influencers in our community, and visitors from around the world.
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