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  • Ep 24 | Building Tomorrow’s Insurer | Redefining Insurance with Authenticity, AI, and Storytelling with Jeff Shi
    2025/01/14

    What does it take to revolutionize the insurance industry while staying grounded in authenticity and purpose? In this episode of Building Tomorrow’s Insurer, host and Kanopi CEO Nigel Fellowes-Freeman sits down with Jeff Shi, founder of Insurtechs.io and a top 50 InsurTech influencer.

    Jeff shares his inspiring journey from building a car performance shop in his early days to founding J&J Insurance, where he grew a scratch agency to $27 million in premiums. He brings a wealth of insights on innovation, customer-centric strategies, and the critical role of storytelling in creating trust and brand value in the insurance sector.

    Tune in to explore:

    • The power of grit and entrepreneurial spirit in building a successful insurance agency
    • How storytelling and authenticity are shaping the future of insurance
    • The role of AI and technology in redefining customer experience and distribution channels
    • Lessons from industry challenges, including managing risks in a rapidly changing environment

    This episode is packed with actionable insights and forward-thinking perspectives for anyone navigating the evolving insurance landscape.

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    45 分
  • Ep. 18 | Building Tomorrow's Insurer | Disrupting the Status Quo of Risk Advice with Lisa Carter
    2024/10/08

    Featured in Feedspot's Top 10 Insurance Podcasts, Kanopi's latest podcast series 'Building Tomorrow's Insurer' explores the cutting edge of insurtech and digital innovation in the insurance industry. Join host and CEO of Kanopi, Nigel Fellowes-Freeman as he interviews industry leaders and unpacks the latest trends shaping the future of insurance.

    In this inspiring episode of Building Tomorrow's Insurer, host Nigel Fellowes-Freeman is joined by Lisa Carter, the highly acclaimed CEO and Managing Director of Clear Insurance. With numerous industry accolades and a passion for transforming the insurance broking landscape, Lisa provides a unique perspective on client-focused risk advice and the future of insurance.

    Key themes covered in this episode include:

    • The evolution from traditional insurance broking to risk advisory
    • Implementing a transparent fee-for-service model in insurance
    • The importance of leadership and mentorship in the insurance industry
    • Navigating the changing landscape of risk and insurance advice
    • The role of technology in simplifying insurance processes
    • The vision for a more transparent and client-focused insurance industry

    Whether you're an insurance professional, a business owner seeking to understand risk management, or interested in the future of financial services, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in for Lisa Carter's expert insights on revolutionising risk advice and shaping tomorrow's insurer.

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    46 分
  • Ep. 11 | Building Tomorrow's Insurer | Creating a culture of innovation with Shirin Danesh, Head of Enterprise Agility Bendigo & Adelaide Bank
    2024/03/27

    Featured in ⁠⁠Feedspot's ⁠⁠⁠Top 10 Insurance Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Kanopi's latest podcast series 'Building tomorrow's insurer' explores the intersection of InsurTech and digital disruption in the insurance industry. Join host and CEO of Kanopi, Nigel Fellowes-Freeman as he interviews industry leaders and unpacks the latest trends shaping the future of insurance.

    In this insightful episode, Nigel sits down with Shirin Danesh - Head of Enterprise Agility at Bendigo Bank and Amazon bestselling author of "Level Up: From Unseen to Sought-After." Shirin brings her extensive experience in driving agile transformation across sectors like banking, insurance, and technology.

    The conversation delves deep into cultivating the right corporate culture for fostering innovation within large enterprises. Shirin shares her perspectives on the evolution of customer-centric and employee-first mindsets that are shaping modern organizations.

    With real-world examples and thought-provoking anecdotes, Shirin unpacks the key pillars for successful culture transformation - from empowering decision-making to effective communication across diverse teams. She also offers insights into overcoming resistance to change and creating environments that support continuous learning.

    If you're keen to gain valuable lessons on building community-driven, future-focused organizations primed for sustainable growth, this engaging discussion with the insightful Shirin Danesh is not to be missed.

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    36 分
  • BTI Special Series: AI revolutionising insurance workflows with Indigo Orton, Founder of oslo.ai
    2024/03/05

    Featured in ⁠Feedspot’s Top 10 Insurance Podcasts⁠, Kanopi's "Building Tomorrow's Insurer" embarks on a special series exploring the transformative impact of Large Language Models (LLMs) across the insurance value chain. Join host and CEO of Kanopi, Nigel Fellowes-Freeman, as he engages with thought leaders in a deep dive into the future of insurtech.


    In this exciting episode, we're joined by Cambridge Computer Science PhD and Co-founder of oslo.ai, Indigo Orton as we deep dive into how insurers can turn unstructured data into strategic business advantages.


    Together, Nigel and Indigo address the challenges of adopting AI or any LLMs from theory to practice, highlighting the importance of quality, cost, and sustainability in tech implementation.


    Things you'll learn:

    - How new technologies are streamlining insurance processes, creating rapid innovation cycles.

    - The transformative impact of automating policy creation and its profound time-saving implications.

    - The balance of data security, model ownership, and sustainability in the AI-driven evolution of the insurance sector.

    - Success stories where AI has tangibly reduced latency and costs in insurance operations.


    Whether you're an AI aficionado or an insurance expert - or both, this episode offers actionable knowledge for those looking to revolutionise the insurance industry.

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    53 分
  • Ep 8 | Building tomorrow's insurer | Investing in the future of insurtech with Nick Proud, VC Investor at Insurtech Gateway Australia
    2023/09/04

    Featured in ⁠⁠Feedspot's Top 10 Insurance Podcasts⁠⁠, Kanopi's latest podcast series 'Building tomorrow's insurer' explores the intersection of InsurTech and digital disruption in the insurance industry. Join host and CEO of Kanopi, Nigel Fellowes-Freeman as he interviews industry leaders and unpacks the latest trends shaping the future of insurance.

    In this compelling episode, we'll be hearing from Nick Proud, VC Investor at Insurtech Gateway Australia. With over 15 years of experience in financial services, spanning corporate finance, M&A, and strategy, Nick is a seasoned strategist and innovative thinker. He's also the man behind sourcing and incubating the most promising startups for Insurtech Gateway Australia.


    Here are some key themes covered in this episode:

    • Passion for Progress: Find out what fuels Nick's enthusiasm for the insurance industry, and how that drives his investment choices.
    • VC Incubator Insights: Get an inside look into the VC Incubator programs run by Insurtech Gateway Australia. Are there emerging trends or interesting M&A predictions you should be watching?
    • Broker Evolution: As embedded insurance 2.0 becomes more prevalent, how will the role of brokers evolve?
    • Investment Outlook for 2023: Nick provides his forecasts for investing trends in the insurtech sector for the coming year.
    • UK Market Learnings: What can we glean from Insurtech Gateway's UK unit? Are there any takeaways that can be applied to other markets?
    • Vision 2050: Nick offers his long-term vision for the future of insurtech. Where will this market head by 2050?

    Whether you're an industry professional, a startup founder, or simply interested in the future of insurance, this episode is packed with invaluable insights.

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    38 分