Consumer Permissioned Data: The Future of Insurance Verification | Connected Conversations

In this episode of Connected Conversations in Insurance, host Ray Huang interviews Tolga Tezel, CEO of Canopy Connect. They explore the origins and evolution of Canopy Connect, a platform that uses consumer permission data to streamline insurance verification. Learn about the company's journey, the impact of accurate data, and how their solutions are transforming industries like insurance, automotive, and mortgage lending. Tolga shares insights on building a company focused on positive societal impact and discusses the importance of integrating high-quality data with AI and other tools to improve customer service and operational efficiency.

00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome

00:36 Tolga Tezel's Journey to Canopy Connect

02:12 The Birth of Consumer Permission Data0

3:43 Challenges in the Insurance Industry

05:04 Building Canopy Connect07:11 Expanding Canopy Connect's Reach

12:54 Use Cases Beyond Insurance

20:46 Mortgage and Lending Solutions

30:29 ITC Conference Insights

39:00 Conclusion and Season Finale