In this episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, Reid covers key post-event takeaways from Insurtech Boston ’24, captured live from House of Blues with Nick Lamparelli, managing partner of Insurance Nerds, and Charles “Chip” Bacciocco, CEO of TrustedChoice.com.

Get ready to be inspired as these three insurtech thought leaders reflect on the event topics, comparing insurance to hide-and-seek, sharing excitement about the “golden age of innovation,” and speculating on how factors like AI and telematics will impact the industry.  

Episode Highlights

·         The speedy pace of Generative AI (2:45)

·         The roller coaster of a startup (11:45)

·         Understanding the economics of this industry (19:20)

·         Three magic words to double success (36:15)

In this episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, co-host Christen Kelley puts Reid in the hot seat for the first time in a new format we will occasionally use. Reid shares his thoughts on current industry topics.

Tune in to hear Reid fly solo as the guest, sharing his point of view on the industry, from single sign-on solutions to connectivity challenges, transparency, fraud and more. 

Episode Highlights

·         Connectivity as the lifeblood of innovation (2:00)

·         The need for tech adoption (3:45)

·         Transparency of data is key (12:20)

·         Single sign-on as a real thing in the industry (14:40)

·         Coming together for the betterment of insurance (30:37)

In this episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, podcast co-host Christen Kelley picks some of the best insights from host Reid Holzworth as we celebrate the podcast’s third anniversary today!  With more than 70 episodes, Reid has interviewed a ton of industry greats, but he’s also shared a lot of his own passion and industry insights. 

Tune in to get a glimpse into his passion for entrepreneurship, technology and more. 

In this episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, Reid sits down with Ryan McMahon, Senior Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Development for Cambridge Mobile Telematics, to talk about how early aspirations to go into law enforcement eventually transitioned to a career in insurance telematics.

Catch a ride on Ryan’s journey, including an attempt at a fast and furious move that was pivotal in driving his passion for safer roads and reduced crash risk. 

Episode Highlights

• Reading actuarial review magazines as a kid (1:56)
• From park ranger to EMT to volunteer rescue squad (3:35)
• Entering the world of insurance (5:08)
• A fast and furious attempt gone wrong (11:51)
• Thinking outside of the box to make roads safer (34:54)

In this episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, Reid sits down with Joe Stephenson, Director of Digital Intelligence at INTERTEL, kicking things off on a light note with the amusing story behind Joe’s impressive title and moving onto heavier topics like Joe’s encounters with drunk drivers, law offenders and scammers during his time as a police officer and investigator.

Tune in to hear how Joe has brought his skills as a seasoned investigator into the world of insurance and technology.

Episode Highlights

• A rural Maine upbringing (1:50)
• Joe’s scariest story in policing (11:46)
• Career “ADD” (18:15)
• Uncovering insurance claims scams (20:01)
• Embracing life as a director of digital intelligence (47:53)

In this episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, Reid sits down with Deb Smallwood, founder and creator of SELFPOWERMENT (Deb M. Smallwood LLC), to discuss Deb’s deeply planted roots on the seacoast of New Hampshire and her impressive career – from starting out as a developer for Liberty Mutual to co-founding Strategy Meets Action (SMA), selling SMA, and embarking on a legacy to help women become empowered to manifest their own goals.

As we wrap up National Women’s History Month, tune in to hear how Deb’s admiration for women trailblazers like Amelia Earhart and her family of strong women shaped her own 'Why not me?' philosophy.

Episode Highlights

• A happy life on the New Hampshire seacoast (2:08)
• The root of Deb’s ‘Why not me’ philosophy (5:22)
• Pursuing entrepreneurship with Strategy Meets Acton (18:46)
• Focusing on women empowerment in semi-retirement  (26:22)

In this episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, Reid sits down with Taylor Rhodes, CEO of Applied Systems, to dive into Taylor’s career journey of building great teams in technology with humility and customer-centricity.

Plug in to listen to how Taylor left his 11-year tenure at Rackspace to pursue a new mission he could pour his heart into and eventually landed at Applied, reinvigorating a culture of innovation for the company’s family of brands.

Episode Highlights

• The last act of leading at Rackspace (1:12)
• Entering the SAAS space (2:08)
• Leading a customer-centric mission at Applied (14:17)
• Creating a safe harbor and making the industry better with tech (29:49)

In this episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, Reid sits down with Taylor Rhodes, CEO of Applied Systems, to chat about his fascinating journey from childhood to starting his career in technology.

Get ready for a ride down Taylor’s memory lane to hear about his early life experiences, from childhood summers on the ranch to serving in the Marines, and how these experiences have shaped who Taylor is today.

Episode Highlights

·       Summers on the cattle ranch (4:15)

·       The “team over self” Marine mentality (13:40)

·       Entering the tech space at Rackspace (22:21)

·       Being a good neighbor (35:41)

In this episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, Reid sits down with Luke Magnan, co-founder and CIO of Combined Ratio Solutions, for a thought-provoking conversation about Luke’s entrepreneurship journey.

Get ready to gain inspiration from Luke’s thoughts on the need for more industry collaboration, the importance of leading with a vision, a project that brings the strength of neurodivergent professionals to insurance, and more.

Episode Highlights

·         A hope for the industry to come together more (1:08)

·         What being a leader means to Luke  (3:54)

·         An ice fishing dream (10:30)

·         Building a socially responsible startup (11:25)

In this episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, Reid sits down with Luke Magnan, co-founder and CIO of Combined Ratio Solutions, to discuss Luke’s Connecticut upbringing, his passion for technology, and the conversation with a bus driver that led him from political science pursuits to his computer science roots.

Take a break from your New Year’s resolutions to hear Luke’s story of following his heart and combining his love for computers with insurance.

Episode Highlights

• Luke’s love for video games (3:13)
• Re-routing career paths (7:07)
• Starting out at a carrier in Hartford (8:08)
• Credibility, trust, and partnership (47:44)