The Evolving Role of Strategic Partnerships in Insurance Distribution with Jeff Pireu

In this episode of Industry Voice, host Jeff Shi sits down with Jeff Pireu, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at First Choice, a MarshBerry company. With over 30 years in the insurance industry—spanning claims, sales, and executive leadership roles at Nationwide—Jeff shares his journey from carrier-side leadership to the forefront of agency distribution. The conversation dives into the complexities of building scalable strategic partnerships, filtering insurtech solutions for real agency ROI, and creating tech councils that help vet emerging tools for First Choice members. Jeff also discusses how First Choice distinguishes itself in the competitive aggregator and franchise ecosystem, the shift from legacy carriers to insurtech MGAs, and how innovation is shaping the E&S market. This episode offers a wealth of insight for insurance professionals navigating a rapidly evolving tech and distribution landscape.

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