FNO: InsureTech

Canopy Weather applies an application-first approach to deliver powerful weather data products with specific, real-world business applications. By asking the right questions and factoring in essential, overlooked variables, Canopy's technology triangulates on valuable new insights into the most pressing questions in your business.

Before Canopy Weather, Matt Van Every and Don Giuliano were partners at Weather Fusion, a weather technology startup that serviced the storm restoration industry. After a period of rapid growth, they successfully sold Weather Fusion to CoreLogic (NYSE: CLGX) in 2014, and then spent several years working directly in the construction industry.

We had the opportunity to talk with Matt and learn more about Canopy Weather, Matt's experience and expertise, and how they're churning and turning weather data into industry insights and knowledge.

Learn more about Canopy Weather at https://www.canopyweather.com.

Obie is reinventing the insurance process for landlords and rental property investors. Whether a seasoned investor or just starting out, Obie makes requesting a quote and getting coverage simple, affordable, and transparent.

Servicing a unique niche of the insurance vertical, Rob and Lee wanted to learn more about Obie. Join Matt and FNO: InsureTech as they discuss the origins of Obie, a key acquisition, thoughts on insuretech past and present, and much more.

Learn more about Obie at https://www.obierisk.com.

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This passion to leverage technology in new and impactful ways led Concirrus to focus on supporting the insurance industry, and more specifically specialty marine and commercial automotive insurance. A potent blend of deep domain expertise and data science led to the creation of their big data and machine learning platform – Quest.

Join Andy, Rob, and Lee as they discuss what is Concirrus, assessing and leveraging data, effects of climate change, ethical A.I., and much more.

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On the latest episode of FNO: InsureTech, Rob and Lee talk with Julie Rochman, former CEO of the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS).

IBHS is an independent, nonprofit, scientific research and communications organization supported solely by property insurers and reinsurers. They deliver top-tier science and translate it into action so they can prevent risks, strengthen homes and businesses, inform the insurance industry, and support thriving communities.

Join Julie, Rob, and Lee as they discuss Julie's extensive experience in the insurance industry, her many seats on boards, her thoughts on insuretech, and much more.

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On the latest episode of FNO: InsureTech, Rob and Lee talk with Brian Fritton, CEO of Havoc Shield.

Startups face regulatory, financial, and reputational pressures, as well security pressures to protect themselves and customers. Havoc Shield is the security steward that brings information security and compliance requirement solutions to startups and small businesses.

Havoc Shield creates a custom cybersecurity plan, created by experts, to address and reduce security threats. One price, 12 tools, an all-in-one cybersecurity solution.

We had the opportunity to talk with Brian and learn about Havoc Shield, the origins of the company, Brian's experience being a serial entrepreneur, and much more. Don't miss this interesting and unique episode as we dive into cyber security and more.

Learn more about Havoc Shield at https://havocshield.com.

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Rob and Lee get "fired up" in their talk with American Association of Insurance Services (AAIS) Senior Risk Strategy Lead, Matt Hinds-Aldrich, on the latest episode of the FNO: InsureTech podcast.

AAIS has served the property and casualty insurance industry as the only national nonprofit advisory organization governed by its member companies, providing insurance forms, rules and loss costs to over 700 insurance carriers across the country.

We had the opportunity to talk with Matt and learn about his role and expertise at AAIS, the complexity of fire, and much more. Don't miss this interesting and unique episode!

Learn more about AAIS at https://aaisonline.com.

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On our 170th episode of FNO: InsureTech, we bring back an insuretech that continues to innovate the insurance industry, and has become the face of insuretech and insurance innovation. Rob and Lee talk with Hover Inc.'s Matt Lewis, COO and VP of Growth, and Ben Abbott, Staff Product Manager.

With the announcement in Febraury (2022) of the Hover and Verisk integration, FNO: InsureTech wanted to learn more about the exciting news from the team at Hover. Join Rob and Lee as they hear from Ben and Matt, and how this new relationship will continue to innovate the claims process and much more.

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On our 169th episode of FNO: InsureTech, Lee talks with Chris Bacon, COO at Openly, and Henriette Fleischmann, Co-Founder of Hosta A.I.

With the recent partnership between Openly and Hosta A.I., FNO: InsureTech's Lee talks with Chris and Henriette to explore the new relationship, the individual companies themselves, and how both are bringing innovation to the insurance industry.

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As the latest acquisition of Alacrity Solutions, THD is a nationwide service that coordinates the selection of short or long-term temporary housing choices for individuals displaced due to an insurance claim, corporate relocation or catastrophe teams and first responders.

Lee and Rob had the wonderful opportunity to talk with Teresa and learn the story behind THD, the services THD offers, their importance in the claims and insurance value chain; leveraging technology and innovation; and much more.

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On our 167th episode of FNO: InsureTech, Rob talks with Dave Wechsler, Principal at OMERS Ventures.

With over 30 years of professional experience, including five tech startups, tenure at Comcast Xfinity, and most recently Hippo Insurance, where he served as the VP of Growth, Dave is aware of the challenges faced by startups, especially those in large industries.

Rob had the wonderful opportunity to chat with Dave and explore his work experiences and journey, all leading up to his current role as Principal at OMERS Ventures. You don't want to miss this episode.

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