On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Dhruv Garg, Co-Founder & President of Kangaroo.

Kangaroo believes everyone should have access to home security. Every product they build starts with three questions: is it simple, can it be produced at a price that everyone can afford, and is it secure.

As a second-time guest on our show, we are glad to have another co-founder of Kangaroo share more about the company, what they are doing now, and what to expect.

Join Dhruv, Rob, and Lee as they discuss: the start and journey of Kangaroo; Kangaroo’s Doorbell Camera + Chime, and how it’s shaking up the IoT space; the importance of privacy in security; the connected home; Dhruv’s participation in breaking a Guinness world record, and more.

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A FNO: InsureTech & Quesnay Collaboration

Welcome to the second of our three-part miniseries, Navigating the Next Normal.

Join hosts Jenn Byrne (President & CEO of Quesnay), Rob, and Lee as they talk with Claudia Rodriguez, Vice President of Insurance Claims at Auto Club Enterprises; & Kate Terry, Co-Founder & COO of Surround Insurance, and discuss how carriers are dealing with COVID-19 and its current and long-term effects on insurance.

Missed Part One, featuring insuretechs? Listen here: https://lnkd.in/dH24-Fm

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On this special episode of FNO: News, we talk with insurance and insuretech industry experts who weigh in on the recent Lemonade IPO.

Hosts Rob and Lee talked with 8 experts/influencers from across the insurance and insuretech industries and asked: What does the Lemonade IPO mean for the insurance/insuretech ecosystem? Listen to this special FNO: News segment, Experts weigh in on the Lemonade IPO.

Time stamps and guests:

• 4:06 – Dan Reed, Managing Director, American Family Ventures
• 10:34 – Assaf Wand, CEO & Co-Founder, Hippo Insurance
• 17:06 – Mark Breading, Partner, Strategy Meets Action
• 24:10 – Tim Attia, CEO & Co-Founder, Slice Labs
• 26:00 – Dan Moore, COO, QBE North America
• 35:12 – Caribou Honig, Chairman & Co-Founder, InsureTech Connect
• 44:45 – Jenn Byrne, President & CEO, Quesnay
• 52:54 – Rob Galbraith, Author & Insuretech Thought Leader

#insuretech #insurtech #insurance #technology #innovation #inthenews #LemonadeIPO

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On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Cole Winans, CEO & Founder of Flyreel.

Flyreel’s advanced AI solution empowers carriers with total property understanding, for better insurance outcomes. In this, they have created a comprehensive baseline record for underwriting, risk management and claims.

Their AI Assistant guides policyholders through effortless self-service inspections and claims workflows to produce solid, reliable results. Rob and Lee had the opportunity to talk with Cole and learn more about his personal story and the story of Flyreel.

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On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Ryan Kottenstette, CEO & Co-Founder of Cape Analytics.

Founded in 2014, Cape Analytics uses deep learning and geospatial imagery to provide instant property intelligence for properties across the United States.

Cape Analytics enables users to access valuable property attributes at time of underwriting—with the accuracy and detail that traditionally required an on-site inspection, but with the speed and coverage of property record pre-fill.

Join Ryan, Rob, and Lee as they discuss: the inspiration and insight that led to the founding of Cape Analytics; the importance of trust in the insurance vertical; the definition and application of deep learning; disruption in insurance, and more.

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The FNO: InsureTech Podcast had the wonderful opportunity to talk with several insuretechs attending the Elevate 2020 Conference on February 11 & 12 in Salt Lake City.
Guests (In Order of Appearance): Scott Beaty, Director of Product – Claims Workflow, at Xactware; Andy Greff, CEO of PLNAR; Tomer Poran, Director of Business Development at Matterport; Jennifer Hevelone, Vice President of Customer Success at Next Gear Solutions; & Phil Klotzbach, Research Scientist at Colorado State University.

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On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Caribou Honig, Chairman & Co-Founder; and Jay Weintraub, CEO & Co-Founder, of InsureTech Connect.

The mission of InsureTech Connect (ITC) is to help catalyze the insurance industry. We do it by connecting the best people and the best ideas under one roof. But, what if there is no physical roof?

With the current pandemic situation in the world, adaptations to a new normal has brought ITC to innovate their ability to connect and network the insurance industry.

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On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Jamie Yoder, President of Snapsheet.

Snapsheet exists to make the claims process simple for everyone.

Through leveraging virtual estimating, as well as a focus on digitization and intelligent automation, Snapsheet has created a streamlined, end-to-end, cloud-native claims management platform. Hosts Rob and Lee had the pleasure of having Jamie share his story and share Snapsheet’s endeavors.

Join Jamie, Rob, and Lee as they discuss: Jamie’s past experience and how it led to his current role; how COVID-19 has accelerated and moved technology and innovation; the digital transformation and shift to virtual services; the concept of “Digital Darwinism”, and more.

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On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Lorianne “LA” Feltz, Executive VP of Claims & Customer Service, at Erie Insurance.

After hearing LA Feltz speak at a conference earlier this year, co-host Rob had to get her on the show. Since 1925, Erie Insurance has been providing the protection insureds need and the service they expect. Their auto, home, business and life insurance services are rooted in the principles of honest, decency, service and of course, affordability.

With over 30 years of experience with Erie Insurance, LA shares her perspective and insights from an executive perspective on claims and customer service.

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