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Join Bow Wow (host of "BET’s 106 and Park") and cast as they discuss their new film "Allegiance." After being granted a questionable transfer that will keep him stateside as his National Guard unit deploys for Iraq, Lieutenant Danny Sefton (Seth Gabel) becomes embroiled in a last-minute AWOL attempt by one of his soldiers (Bow Wow), forcing him to choose between his loyalties to the fleeing soldier, his unit, and his fiancée.
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FNO: InsureTech

Alacrity Solutions

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A podcast that interviews leaders from insuretech and insurance to get up-to-date ideas and perspectives on how technology is disrupting and transforming the industry. We bring stories, trends, and useful insights to our audience from carriers, insuretechs, service providers, and various industry groups. New episodes feature people who are on the forefront of inventing, using, developing, or transforming the insurance world through applied technology. FNO: InsureTech is created and produced ...
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Welcome! Join us in Poking the Bear; we are a group of presenters that talk to middle and high schoolers about ...well... a lot of stuff! Here on this podcast we do not bow to popularity of social norms, but expose the lies that put you at a disadvantage for achieving success as adults. We fight to give young people the information they deserve to make the best choices possible when it comes the their sexuality, safety, and over all health. You deserve access to the truth about risks you fac ...
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Rob and Lee mix things up in this lighthearted, host-only episode! They chat about homeowners insurance, its exclusion from inflation calculations, and the importance of proper coverage. Lee also shares insights from a recent industry event, sparking a discussion on A.I.'s impact on insurance, including fraud risks and its transformative potential.…
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Join Lee as he talks with Adam Bowe, CEO and co-founder of Cake. Learn how Cake is revolutionizing the buying, selling, and valuation of insurance agencies. Adam shares the platform’s unique approach, using machine learning for precise valuations, and highlights tools for anonymous listings, secure transactions, and escrow services. Discover the ch…
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Co-hosts Rob and Lee chat with Scott Kannry, CEO and co-founder of Axio, exploring how Axio helps businesses manage cyber risk. Scott shares Axio's origin story, their unique approach to cyber insurance, and collaboration with Lloyd’s of London. Tune in to learn about the evolving field of cyber insurance and the importance of mitigating cyber risk…
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Listen as Jared Kaplan, CEO and co-founder of Indigo, discusses the challenges and innovations in medical malpractice insurance, sharing his journey from building tech startups to using transforming insurance with artificial intelligence and data analytics. Jared explores Indigo's approach to differentiating risk, offering lower premiums to deservi…
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In this episode, Rob catches up with Ty Harris, CEO and co-founder of Openly, for his second appearance on the show. Join Ty and Rob as they chat about Openly’s growth, remote work success, and strategies for navigating the current market. Harris shares insights on Openly’s tech-enabled approach to home insurance and targeting the mass affluent mar…
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In this episode, we have a lively discussion with leaders at Verisk — Aaron Brunko, President, and David Obert, Chief Product Officer. Our conversation covers the importance of embracing AI and innovation in the insurance sector, the evolution of property estimating solutions, and the future of work in an increasingly technological landscape. Aaron…
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Dan Forster VP and Chief Conservation Officer for the Archery Trade Association stops by to discuss a report "State-by-State Hunting Data, 3.7 Million Bowhunters in America" "The ATA worked to determine an accurate number of licensed bowhunting participants in America and is happy to report the nation had 3.7 million bowhunters in the 2021-22 seaso…
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This week, Rob and Lee welcome an esteemed panel including four of the founding members of the InsurTech Coalition: Austin Bailey from Branch, Scott Fischer from Lemonade, Jeremy Dietch from Boost and Rachael Dugan from Indigo. Together, they talk about the mission of the InsurTech Coalition and benefits of membership, the Coalition’s aim to shape …
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Wes Siler from outside Magazine comes on to chat about bowhunting Black Bear in the suburbs of Seattle, and meeting the weirdest guy in a bar who invited him to hunt archery. As it turns out there’s an archery only hunting land in the suburbs of Seattle. Wes tells us about hunting bear, how to hunt them, common sizes and how the best place to hunt …
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This week, Rob and Lee welcome Ali Azhar, Chief Business Development Officer at HOVER to discuss the company's growth and innovations. Ali talks about leading the charge to work on the current verticals in construction, insurance and moving into new verticals. He discusses HOVER's journey from 2018 and all the changes that have occurred since then.…
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"Jack Wallace - Repeating the Meaningful Shot" Professional archery and dedicated hunter, Jack Wallace stops by to chat about hunting, shooting events and balancing it all. Timestamps: 1:30 Introduction to Jack, how he got into archery and how he met fellow professional archery Sharon Wallace. 9:30 favorite tournaments 11:00 Hunting vs Tournament A…
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Rob and Lee start with some T-shirt talk before welcoming guest Gustavo Doria Filho, Founder of CQCS. What began as an online network for insurance professionals in Brazil has flourished into a global community of over 100,000 subscribers. In the episode, Gustavo shares the journey of founding CQCS and highlights the vibrant landscape of insurance …
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"Malcom Jones - Tips for event prep" Malcom Jones, professional archer stops by to give us the low down on the steps he takes to get ready for these high intensity shoots. Timestamps: 2:00 how Malcom got started hunting and his first bow. 4:30 10 rings dad! 6:15 interest in shooting professionally and a rude awakening in hid first open money class,…
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Rob and Lee chat about their recent trip to London and then welcome Danny Chatziprodromou, CEO and Co-Founder of REOR20. Danny talks about how REOR20 is applying AI to revolutionize flood risk assessment and underwriting, and how the innovative technology could transform the flood insurance industry. He details more about how their physics-based AI…
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"Joe Deu-Ngoc - Bowdometer" While perusing the Archery Wire, I came across a press release for this cool device that counted arrows and data that would help you become a better archer. I thought an interview on a show dedicated to the New School Archer would be perfect. Timestamps: 1:30 what is a Bowdometer? 2:30 how the device mounts to a bow 3:45…
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Rob and Lee welcome Bill Loesch, Founder and CEO of LeakSentinel, to discuss tackling the challenging problem of home water leak detection. As a serial entrepreneur with decades of experience in Silicon Valley, Bill saw an opportunity to innovate in this space and develop a lower-cost solution compared to existing cut-the-pipe technologies. In the …
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"Justin Ma - The Way of Archery and Traditional Chinese Archery" Justin Ma, author of The Way of Archery, and Chinese archery historian stops by to talk about this ancient art form, he shares his experiences, tips for traditional shooting and a bit of interesting history. Timestamps: 1:00 Introduction 4:00 The difference between Chinese bows and re…
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Rob and Lee take it internationally this week as they welcome Matthew Grant, CEO of InsTech. Matthew talks about InsTech’s ability to help insurance companies understand real trends related to technology and innovation while looking for technology companies that can provide solutions to make a real difference for insurers. He discusses how the even…
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"Danny Hinton Talks Peep Clarifiers, string changes, waxing your strings and single pin sights." We keep going! This is Part 2 of our interview, if you haven't listened to Part 1, I encourage you to do so. Pt 2 1:30 how to know when you need to swap out your string and why Danny doesn’t wax his strings. 3:00 why you should change your cable and str…
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Rob and Lee welcome in Bob Marshall, Co-Founder and CEO of Whisker Labs. Bob talks about their flagship solution, Ting, which draws on decades of electromagnetic and atmospheric sensor technology to protect communities and prevent electrical fires, while also monitoring the resiliency and safety of the U.S. electrical grid. Bob shares more about th…
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"Danny Hinton Talks Bow Maintenance, Tuning and Draw Stops" My original plan for this episode was talking about home bow maintenance. It turned into so much more... Pt 1 2:30 How proshops are a disappearing breed and how the youtubers are making it look more complex than it needs to be. 4:30 Per Danny, if your bow is set up properly, bow maintenanc…
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This episode features Chin Ma, Co-Founder and President at Chrp Technologies, a fascinating technology that allows underwriters insight into the home of the insured and to reduce losses. Chin talks about how Chrp was created and explains how the technology helps to underwrite accurately and get the insured involved in the process, providing help wh…
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"Talking Competitive Archery Organizations and the National Field Archery Association with Chuck Cooley" Archery Pro Chuck Cooley sits with us and explains what the NFAA is, what they do, and why you should join. If you're interested in joining a professional archery association, you should listen to this episode! 1:00 Who is Chuck Cooley 4:30 what…
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Rob and Lee are joined by Cody Eddings, CEO and Co-Founder of SnapRefund. Cody first shares the story of founding SnapRefund in Philadelphia and taking the company through accelerators like TechStars. Cody also reflects on the validation of winning the State Farm pitch competition at ITC, and details how SnapRefund’s technology works to streamline …
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"Turkey Hunting and Surviving in The Hunting Industry with Michael Lee" Michael Lee Vice President of Marketing and Outdoors at Lethal Products, and Co-host/Co-owner at Backwoods Life, stops by to chat about turkey hunting and how he's survived in one of the hardest industries. What he attributes to his success and longevity in the outdoor industry…
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It’s all about AI this week as Rob and Lee welcome Sri Ramaswamy, Founder and CEO of Charlee.AI. Sri talks about her journey into artificial intelligence, and how it’s evolved over the course of a decade and growing interest in AI within the industry. She shares more about the capabilities of Charlee, a trained model for insurance, and highlights t…
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"Tips for Choosing and Purchasing a New Bow with Will Brantley" Will Brantley, Hunting Editor of Field and Stream Magazine stops by to chat about trying out some new bows, to allow yourself the opportunity to test out and choose the right bow for you. He walks through the steps he and his team performs to test out a new bow. Links Field & Stream We…
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The cat is out of the bag! Nearmap acquired Betterview, and Rob and Lee have brought Co-Founder and CEO David Lyman on to tell us all about the big news. David talks about the critical pivot that led Betterview to where they are today, and the lessons learned about falling in love with the problem instead of the solution. David shares more behind t…
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Brendan, Gabi, and producer Dan reunite for a retrospective look at the complete run of Succession by attempting to rank every episode of the series. Discussion also covers the cast and crew's final tour of the awards circuit, the publication of the full shooting scripts, and unreconciled feelings about the series finale. ~~~RoyCast is a passion pr…
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"3 Tips for Setting Your Trailcam with Trent Marsh" Trent Marsh of Spypoint Cameras talks to us about the company, Project Spypoint the company’s own content stream, the Spypoint podcast, why he recommends Spypoint trail cameras in relation to value and performance, how cellular options are more cost effective than ever before and the price points …
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Rob and Lee welcome the luminary InsurTech legend, Jim Loveland, CEO and Founder of Loveland Innovations. In this episode, Jim takes us on a journey through the genesis of Loveland, sharing the evolution of both their software and cloud-based technology, and how they have evolved over the years in their solar, roofing and insurance verticals. Jim t…
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"Backyard Archery Tips for Staying Sharp with Dave Cousins" The REAL Dave Cousins stops by to chat about how to stay sharp at home. During the pandemic, everyone was searching for ways to keep in shape when not being able to visit their local archery shops or ranges. He shares lots of great tips for improving your archery game. "The more you shoot,…
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Rob and Lee are joined by the insightful Martha Notaras, General Partner at Brewer Lane Ventures. Martha goes into detail about her eight predictions for InsurTech in 2024. She talks about leveraging technology to enhance efficiency within the insurance industry and how we can best explore the benefits and challenges posed by AI. Martha discusses c…
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Tim Endsley and Carrie Zylka sit down to chat about how the Bowcast podcast was a pioneer back in the day. They share stories of how the forums and episodes helped make them better archers and bowhunters. They walk through how the show started, the slew of hosts, how Tim ended up purchasing the show and how Carrie Zylka became the final show host. …
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We wish our listeners a wonderful and prosperous new year! As Rob and Lee continue their holiday break, we bring you another episode from the FNO: InsureTech audio vault. Hosts Rob and Lee had the pleasure of speaking with AM Best TV's Lee McDonald earlier this year, discussing the founding, growth and development of the FNO: InsureTech podcast. Wi…
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The FNO: InsureTech team is enjoying a well-deserved holiday break. Before taking off to spend time with their families, Rob and Lee select some great episodes from the FNO: InsureTech Vault to share with you over the next few weeks. VOOM is a pioneering insuretech company developing advanced insurance products for emerging mobility segments. They …
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This week, Rob and Lee welcome back Kyle Nakatsuji, the insightful CEO and Co-founder of Clearcover Insurance. Kicking off with some football banter, Kyle shares some great life lessons drawn from his playing days. Exploring more of the “why” behind Clearcover's approach, Kyle discusses the notable changes the company has undergone in recent years.…
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This week, Rob welcomes on Scott Ham, the visionary CEO of Pinpoint Predictive, a groundbreaking AI-driven deep learning product. Scott provides insights into his career journey and the pivotal moments that led him to spearhead Pinpoint. He sheds light on the remarkable capabilities of Pinpoint's AI-powered platform, showcasing its prowess in solvi…
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Rob welcomes back Andy Lerner, Managing Director at IA Capital Group, one of the longest running VCs in the InsurTech space. Andy talks about IA Capital Group’s structure, and what positive things he sees in the future state of the Insurtech industry. Andy and Rob also discuss AI in Insurtech, including both its potential impact for good and the li…
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This week, we have the pleasure of being joined by Alex Martin, the CEO and Co-Founder of Clearspeed. Alex shares a glimpse into the interesting founding story of Clearspeed and its journey, transitioning from delivering outstanding results in the military sector to expanding into the realm of insurance. Alex explains the intricacies of how Clearsp…
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Caribou Honig, our most frequent guest and honorary chairman, returns to get us excited about ITC Vegas and the state of InsureTech in general. In our chat, we go down memory lane about how the conference started and how it’s grown throughout the years to now be the Super Bowl of events in the insurance space. Caribou talks about the importance of …
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In this episode, we're diving into the world of technology and innovation with special guest Paul Donald, co-founder and CEO of Encircle. Paul shares his journey from riding the wave at Research In Motion during the Blackberry era to co-founding Encircle, a company with a vision to bring top technology companies together and create a holistic solut…
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In this episode, we welcome Benjamin Lantos, the CEO and co-founder of Rhino, joining us from sunny Santa Monica to discuss how they're revolutionizing the world of property management, renting, and deposits. Rhino’s innovative approach challenges the status quo, exploring how to modernize the entire renting experience for all parties involved. The…
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We sit down with the insurance powerhouse, Bobbie Collies, the Chief Growth Officer at Coterie Insurance where the grasp of her role, her business, and her clients shines through. Bobbie takes us on a journey through Coterie's model, offering insurance agents lightning-fast quotes through automated self-service capabilities, a technology that's con…
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Get ready to address the YES this week with guest Will Bazeley, the Founder and CEO of Roof Marketplace, a technology company that’s changing the way insurance is done when it comes to roofing and roof estimates. In the conversation, Will talks about the ways carriers are using Roof Marketplace, and how they are working to solve a big problem to br…
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In the latest episode of FNO: InsureTech, host Lee sits down with Doug Schaedler, CEO and Co-Founder of Homee. As a leader in the industry, Doug Schaedler brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise that is sure to benefit all listeners. Tune in to learn more about Homee's unique approach to insurance, their services and network; and how they're sha…
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This week, Lee welcomes Michael Nadel, Senior Director at Simon Kucher and Partners, where he works on the insurance vertical and guides carriers of all sizes through the intricate landscape of insurance. In this episode, Michael talks about some of the hot topics in the insurance world now, including the evolving role of AI in sales and how we can…
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Join us as Rob and Lee sit down with Adam Menszer, the newly promoted CIO of Alacrity Solutions. Adam brings his expertise to the table, shedding light on his multifaceted role and delving into the exciting realm of InsureTech. With a keen eye for innovation, he offers insights into his journey, spanning back to his Alacrity days from 2005. Adam sh…
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Dive into the world of insurance innovation with Dan Reed, Managing Director of American Family Ventures, as he returns as our guest. Dan shares a big announcement: the closing of AFVs fourth fund, showcasing their growth, their approach to raising capital, how it’s different from previous funds, and how they're expanding their team and network. Da…
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