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The Insurance Dudes

The Insurance Dudes: Craig Pretzinger & Jason Feltman

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New to the high-octane world of insurance agency ownership with The Insurance Dudes© ? Looking for answers on how to make it happen? Hosted by industry veterans Jason Feltman and Craig Pretzinger, this podcast is your no-holds-barred guide to dominating the insurance game. With decades of combined experience and a track record of building some of the most successful agencies in the business, Jason and Craig are here to share their hard-won insights and proven strategies. You're here just in ...
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This podcast provides you the ability to listen to new regulatory guidance issued by the National Credit Union Administration, and occasionally the F D I C, the O C C, the F F I E C, or the C F P B. We will focus on new and material agency guidance, and historically important and still active guidance from past years that NCUA cites in examinations or conversations. This podcast is educational only and is not legal advice. We are sponsored by Credit Union Exam Solutions Incorporated. We also ...
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In the digital age, businesses run on data. Especially at a time when workers are distributed across the globe, it's more important than ever that teams have access to the data they need, when they need it, wherever they are. In this show, we explore the world of decentralized data and the issues it raises for doing business in the 21st century. Host Molly Presley talks with a fascinating lineup of guests, including scientists, business leaders, and thinkers at the cutting edge of data scien ...
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Shoot Us A Message! Welcome to another exciting episode of The Insurance Dudes! We're thrilled to delve into the transformative world of AI and automation with industry expert Justin Brock. Joining hosts Craig Pretzinger and Jason Feltman, Justin highlights how AI is revolutionizing business operations, scaling productivity to infinite heights, and…
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Uses, Opportunities, and Risks of Artificial Intelligence in the Financial Services Sector https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/Treasury-AI-RFI-financial-sector-2024.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=NCUAgovdelivery https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-treichel/By Credit Union Exam Solutions Inc.
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In this episode of the Asia InsurTech Podcast, we sat down with Yamini Bhat, co-founder and CEO of Vymo, to discuss the intricacies of global expansion and the strategic insights she has gained from growing Vymo. Yamini highlighted the critical importance of localizing business strategies to fit different markets, from Japan’s preference for small,…
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On this episode of Data Unchained, we arew broadcasting from the 2024 NAB Trade Show. Our guest this time is CEO of Axle AI, Sam Bogoch. Sam talks about how his company is helping solve challenges in the media production space, the movement of AI processing from cloud based back to in house, and how mobile phones will remain drivers for future AI t…
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Shoot Us A Message! In today's riveting episode of The Insurance Dudes, Craig Pretzinger and Jason Feltman dive deep into the often overlooked but crucial aspect of retention in the insurance business. Join us as Craig reminisces about his almost-cancelled 2019 Christmas trip to Kauai and how a key realization about lifetime value (LTV) of clients …
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Shoot Us A Message! Welcome to The Insurance Dudes! Today, host Craig Pretzinger brings you an essential guide to navigating the AI revolution in the insurance industry. If you're a P&C or life insurance agent, this episode is a must-listen. Craig dives deep into the art and science of crafting effective prompts for AI tools like ChatGPT, detailing…
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Hello, this is Samantha Shares. This episode covers N C U A Board Member Tanya Oatska’s statement on the agency’s Collection of Overdraft and Non-Sufficient Fund Data The following is an audio version of that statement. This podcast is educational and is not legal advice. We are sponsored by Credit Union Exam Solutions Incorporated, whose team has …
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Shoot Us A Message! Welcome back to another riveting episode of The Insurance Dudes! Today, it's just Craig Pretzinger flying solo while Jason Feldman is off on a top-secret mission. Craig dives deep into the ever-evolving world of Language Learning Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, emphasizing their critical role in staying competitive and relevant in t…
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Hello, this is Samantha Shares. This episode covers N C U A Vice Chairman and Board Member Kyle S. Hauptman statement on the agency’s Collection of Overdraft and Non-Sufficient Fund Data The following is an audio version of that statement. This podcast is educational and is not legal advice. We are sponsored by Credit Union Exam Solutions Incorpora…
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On this podcast episode of Data Unchained, Shiraz Ritwik, Head of Growth at LatentView Analytics, joins us to discuss how he and his company are help get clean data for marketing campaigns, using data analytics to launch AI initiatives, and merging data sets to get insights on all platforms. www.latentview.com #data #podcast #ai #artificialintellig…
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Shoot Us A Message! Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Insurance Dudes! Today, we're diving into a critical conversation on the AI takeover and what this means for your insurance agency. Are you going to be a Blockbuster or a Netflix in the evolving landscape of AI? Join your host, Craig Pretzinger, as he shares a compelling story of a…
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Welcome back to another podcast episode of Data Unchained! This is the first episode of our in person recordings at the NAB 2024 trade show in Las Vegas. Kicking off this series is, Partner Solution Architect at HP, Stephen Moore. Stephen talks with us about how remote access solutions, working on data at the edge, and future trends he would like t…
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Shoot Us A Message! Welcome back to another thrilling episode of The Insurance Dudes! Today we're joined by Craig, the word of mouth wizard Pretzinger, and Jason, the referral renegade Feltman. Buckle up as we dive deep into the dynamic world of referral marketing—a gold mine for boosting your agency’s growth that too many overlook. Referrals don't…
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This episode of Samantha Shares presents an audio version of NCUA Chairman Todd Harper's written testimony before the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. The testimony covers the performance and challenges of the credit union system in 2023, including mixed outcomes due to market competition and rising interest rates, financial st…
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“I feel like there’s a convergence going on. And that’s, that’s with InsurTech and FinTech. And what’s being left behind in the world of InsurTech is increasingly, in my view, core systems, a new generation of core systems. But everything else, like when you talk about embedded insurance, it’s becoming part of embedded finance. And it’s this whole …
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Welcome to another episode of the Data Unchained podcast! On this episode, Collin Graves, Founder and CEO of North Labs, joins us to talk about his journey in the data industry, how he and his company are using AI to unlock valuable data that was previously stored away in massive amounts, and his perspective on the cloud. https://www.northlabs.io/ …
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Shoot Us A Message! Welcome back to another insightful episode of "The Insurance Dudes"! In This episode "Insure Tech Specs to Avoid Wrecks," we dive deep into the transformative world of technology in the insurance agency sphere. Jason Feltman, also known as "the Tech Titan," and Craig Pretzinger, the "Efficiency Emperor," discuss the crucial role…
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Shoot Us A Message! Welcome to another illuminating episode of "The Insurance Dudes" podcast, where your hosts, Craig Pretzinger, the conversion king, and Jason Feltman, the prospecting pro, dive deep into the critical topic of crafting a unique value proposition (UVP) for your insurance agency. In this episode, we explore why a well-defined UVP is…
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Hello, this is Samantha Shares. This episode covers N C U A’s Board Member Tanya Oatska’s Remarks at Treasury’s Roundtable for Providing Financial Access to Justice-Impacted Individuals The following is an audio version of those remarks. This podcast is educational and is not legal advice. We are sponsored by Credit Union Exam Solutions Incorporate…
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“So we’re getting great conversion rates on eligible items. And we’re just in that period. Now. We’re moving to convert those customers to paid customers. So I’ll keep you posted on what that looks like. But really, I mean, honestly, you know, when you launch something, you go, this is going to be crickets. I am prepared for silence. I agree. We’re…
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Peter Schroeder, Founder of Telzio, joins us on this latest podcast episode of Data Unchained to talk about the pain points in tech his company Telzio is trying to solve for, why security is the first thinks of whenever making changes to his platform, and the importance of meeting the customer wherever and whenever they are using AI. #data #decentr…
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Shoot Us A Message! Welcome back to The Insurance Dudes for another episode! The hosts of today's episode, "Scaling Your Agency with Intention and Purpose," Jason Feltman and Craig Pretzinger, will walk you through the crucial tactics for effectively expanding your insurance agency without compromising your basic principles or overworking your staf…
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Hello, this is Samantha Shares. This episode covers America’s Credit Union’s Letter to the National Credit Union Administration’s Board on Permitting Childcare Expenses as Reimbursable The following is an audio version of that letter and the press release. This podcast is educational and is not legal advice. We are sponsored by Credit Union Exam So…
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America's Credit Unions Appeal Against Disclosure of Fee Data This episode of Samantha Shares presents an audio version of a letter from Carrie Hunt, Chief Advocacy Officer for America's Credit Unions, to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board of Directors, dated April 19, 2024. The letter requests the NCUA not to publicly disclose o…
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This episode of Samantha Shares focuses on the NCUA's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding updates to its Records Preservation Program regulations and Catastrophic Act Preparedness Guidelines, aiming to solicit comments for improvement. It highlights the need for feedback on the outdated Part 749 regulations, detailing the current stand…
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“Health is not a sprint. Health is a marathon. We spent seven years only creating the health score. 400 million man years of clinical data. So it was an enormous undertaking to create that health score.” – Peter Ohnemus In this episode of the Asia InsurTech Podcast, Peter Ohnemus, President & CEO of dacadoo, discusses the development of its Health …
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Thierry Tremblay, CEO at Kohezion, joins us on this episode to talk about the advantages of having multiple data sets, how people can collaborate on data sets in a secure and meaningful way, and how you can understand if you are ready for a data breach. Find the article referenced in the show here: https://www.kohezion.com/data-disaster #databreach…
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Shoot Us A Message! Welcome to another episode of "The Insurance Dudes," where today we'll be diving into the art of effective problem-solving within insurance agencies. Our guest, Jason Feltman, brings a wealth of experience to unpack strategies that not only streamline agency operations but also empower teams to tackle challenges head-on. Jason e…
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Shoot Us A Message! Discover the delicate balance of nurturing a thriving work environment while making the tough calls in our latest episode, where we venture into the art of firing with a heart. Uncomfortable as it may be, saying goodbye to a team member can be a necessary step towards preserving a robust agency culture. We walk you through the i…
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NCUA April 2024 Board Meeting In this episode of Samantha Shares, the focus is on the April 2024 Board Meeting of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). Notably, this meeting addressed a sole agenda item: the Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Part 749, concerning the Records Preservation Program and its appendices. The discussion…
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“When you talk to customers, I would say both we have to make sure that insurers are willing to embark on the journey with us and that it addresses their needs. But ultimately, the end user is super important, if solutions are not compelling for the end users, you know, it doesn’t work.” – Sebastien Gaudin The Asia InsurTech Podcast welcomed back S…
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I am excited to welcome Harry Carr, CEO of Vicinity, to the podcast on this week's episode. Vicnity is a software company that is accelerating the time it takes to access remote data sources from anywhere. Harry talks about why hybrid cloud exists, examples of accelerated data access from the edge, and what the future of data architecturtes looks l…
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Shoot Us A Message! Are you truly listening or just hearing?👂 Welcome back to another episode with the listening guru Craig Pretzinger! On today's episode Craig talks teaches the techniques to master the powerful art of listening actively. Did you know that people usually retain only around 25% of what they hear? The other 75% of the information ju…
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Shoot Us A Message! The Insurance Dudes Weekly 5-Min Read Tips, Tricks, and Wizardry for Everything Your Agency Touches Subscribe for a treasure trove of knowledge, and never miss out on a golden nugget again! Our newsletter is the map to the hidden gems of insurance mastery. Subscribe Here Ready to Unearth the Goldmine of Internet Leads? Unlock th…
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Understanding NCUA's Guidance on Credit Unions and Distributed Ledger Technologies This episode, hosted by Samantha Shares, delves into the NCUA's letter to credit unions (22-07) regarding the use of Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT). Aimed at federally insured credit unions, the letter highlights how the NCUA supports the adoption of financial…
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Welcome back to another podcast episode of Data Unchained! Adam Marko recently joined the Hammerspace team as the Field CTO of Life Sciences to talk about data storage and infrastructure in the biology and life sciences space as well as what he is hoping to accomplish in his new Hammerspace role. #data #podcast #ai #artificialintelligence #datascie…
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Shoot Us A Message! Welcome back wizards, to an episode of psychological tips and tricks for insurance sales mastery with the two best insurance wizards in the game! 🪄 Grasp the importance of understanding prospects' thoughts, emotions, and communication styles to build rapport and trust beyond traditional sales scripts. Learn the best techniques l…
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“Asia, of course, is a construct of many, many geographies. And each geography is very different…I see a real opportunity to leapfrog and not go through all the stages… Here in Asia, you can make markets, you can create markets.” – Bernhard Kotanko In this second episode of the Asia InsurTech Podcast featuring Bernhard Kotanko, a Senior Partner at …
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I am excited to share this latest episode of the Data Unchained podcast where I interviewed Eric Herzog. Eric is the Chief Marketing Officer at Infinidat and joins us to talk about what the data workloads look like at fortune 1000 companies, his insights on the future of data storage, and why Infinidat partnered with Hammerspace #data #marketing #C…
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Shoot Us A Message! Insurance sales principles backed by science?! That’s right! In today’s episode, our insurance gurus talk about 5 sales principles that are powered by psychology and can help you build rapport, credibility, and trust with prospects, ultimately leading to more successful sales outcomes. The duo emphasizes the importance of unders…
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Shoot Us A Message! What are the right marketing strategies for your agency?? Jason and Craig break it down in a really fun and lively episode of the Insurance podcast today! The duo discusses various marketing strategies focusing on real-time internet leads as the most effective approach. They compare live transfers and direct mail, highlighting t…
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Shoot Us A Message! It's Insurance marketing 101 day and we are going to learn about the tactics that are a no-go for new P&C agents!!! Jason and Craig break it down, quite literally with a funny and catchy jingle, how cold calling, generic email marketing, and relying on social media marketing and advertisements is not a fruitful strategy. 📢 Tune …
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NCUA Chairman Harper's 2023 Annual Report Highlights This episode of Samantha Shares delivers an audio version of NCUA Chairman Todd Harper's statement from the 2023 agency annual report. It discusses the National Credit Union Administration's (NCUA) achievements, including receiving clean audit opinions for its funds, and its commitment to protect…
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Shoot Us A Message! What is the biggest mistake agency owners might be making when it comes to hiring? Waiting for a vacancy to open up! Welcome back to another candid and funny episode of the playbook, today our hosts get #VeryReal and #VeryHonest with their hiring strategies. Jason and Craig evaluate an article by Amy C and give their insights on…
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Shoot Us A Message! Fasten your seatbelts, as the Insurance dudes take you for a fun and exciting ride through the world of quantum physics today. That’s right! Jason and Craig sit together to discuss and deconstruct Richard Feynman’s infamous theory and create the ultimate Insurance Simplification Framework to help break down intensely complex ins…
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Connect with us on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-treichel/ Understanding NCUA's Capitalization of Unpaid Interest Regulation This episode of Samantha Shares delves into the NCUA's letter to credit unions (23CU07), detailing the Capitalization of Unpaid Interest. It explains the unanimous vote by the NCUA Board on June 24, 2021, to allo…
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Amidst a backdrop of slowed growth rates in Life Insurance, both developed and developing markets in Asia are facing critical junctures. In an insightful episode of the Asia InsurTech Podcast, Bernhard Kotanko, a Senior Partner and Asia-Pacific Insurance Practice leader at McKinsey & Company delves into the transformative shifts within Asia’s Life …
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