The Insurance Technology Podcast

In this episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, Reid chats live with Curt Stevenson, Head of Operations at Next Insurance, in the vibrant city of Boston.

Join us for an exciting episode of the Insurance Technology Podcast, where we dive deep into the evolving insurance world. This episode is packed with unique insights and intriguing conversations that explore the trends shaping the industry today, and you’ll get to know m...

In this episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, co-host Christen Kelley puts Reid in the hot seat to explore the transformative trends shaping the Insurtech landscape in 2025.

Tune in to hear Reid fly solo as the guest for the first time in a while, sharing his point of view on everything from intelligent document processing to E&S, AI, the tech talent gap and much more!

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• What’s on the horizon with insur...

In this episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, Reid chats with Applied Pay President Chase Petrey about Chase’s journey from the snow-capped mountains of Salt Lake City to his success in insurtech.

Join them as they delve into the evolving payments industry and discuss innovative trends that are influencing its future. Chase also shares fascinating life stories, including his move to Washington, D.C., at just 16, his experienc...

In this episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, Reid chats with Michael Vega-Sanz, co-founder of Lula and co-founder & President of GAIL, to hear about his unique upbringing on a Miami farm and how early experiences fueled his entrepreneurial spirit. 

Tune in to hear Michael’s captivating stories of tinkering with lawnmowers, exploring his rural surroundings, growing up and collaborating with his twin, his dedication to fam...

In this episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, Reid chats with Niji Sabharwal, co-founder and CEO of AgentSync, in an engaging conversation that blends culture, creativity, and cutting-edge technology.

Need some inspiration to keep momentum with your New Year’s resolutions? Tune in to hear about Niji’s ambitious spirit, from selling candy in middle school to the journey that eventually led him to co-found AgentSync.

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Ready to reflect on a transformative year and gear up for even bigger tech leaps in 2025? Our latest podcast episode with Reid Holzworth and co-host Christen Kelley is your perfect year-end roundup. We'll dive into the standout moments from 2024, from groundbreaking technologies that shifted the industry to the invaluable insights shared by our amazing guests.

Join us for a forward-thinking conversation that sets the stage for ...

In this exciting episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, co-host Christen Kelley highlights some of the inspiring stories of giving back that we’ve gathered from our incredible guests this year.

Join us as we explore the heartwarming ways our guests are making a difference—from lending a helping hand to their neighbors to tackling hunger relief to championing under-represented founders to engaging in missionary work. We’re than...

In this episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, Reid chats with Bradley Flowers, founder of Portal Insurance and co-host of the Insurance Guys Podcast, to explore how family influences, personal struggles, and triumphs paved the way for a successful career.  

Grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and listen as they unravel the challenges of business ownership and the beauty of building meaningful relationships along the way. 

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In this episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, Reid chats with Jack Ramsey, the vice president of agent channels at NEXT Insurance, to dive into Jack’s life journey – from his humble beginnings as a shy kid in a small town to his pivotal role at NEXT Insurance. 

Tune in to hear how Jack broke through his shyness to create an impact in the insurance industry for a fully digital carrier and is giving back through mentorship and ...

In this episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, Reid chats with Leticia Trevino, COO at Heffernan Insurance Brokers,  to discuss Leticia’s remarkable story, from growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area to a thriving 24-year career at Heffernan.

Tune in to dive into the intricacies of the insurance technology landscape, the challenges and triumphs of leading a major organization, and the importance of staying connected to one&a...

 In this episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, Reid chats with Adam Denninger, global industry lead for insurance at Capgemini, to discuss everything from musical interests and fighter jet dreams to an appreciation for history and a passion for insurtech. 

Tune in to hear about Adam’s dream of going into flight as a fighter jet pilot in the US Air Force evolved into entering the world of insurtech – you won’t want to miss his...

In this episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, Reid chats with Send Chief People Officer Pat Caldwell about his early lessons in leadership, work ethic, acceptance and culture that influenced his career trajectory.

Tune in to hear how Pat’s aspirations evolved, from wanting to become a paramedic to going to law school and eventually sending off his good startup culture vibes within the HR insurtech space for an underwriting pl...

In this episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, co-host Christen Kelley puts Reid in the hot seat to look back at a summer packed with fun and zoom ahead to a season brimming with industry events.

Tune in to hear about Reid’s upcoming work travel adventures and learn about some of the latest trends and news, including the buzz around the Applied Systems/Planck acquisition.

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• Embracing the summer vibes (00:30)
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In this episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, Reid chats with Jason Cass, managing partner of the Insurance Alliance and founder of the Insurance Podcast Network, to share Jason’s story of entrepreneurship that started at an early age on a business venture to milk cows and has led to being a successful insurance entrepreneur.

Get ready for these two podcast hosts and insurance gurus to discuss the rewards of working in the in...

In this episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, Reid chats with Dr. Douglas Brackmann, author and psychologist, for a deep conversation about neurodivergence related to being what Dr. Doug calls “driven.”

Tune in to hear how Doug self-identified as neurodivergent and driven at a young age, and how seeing a psychologist drove him to inspire others to put their soul in the driver’s seat. 

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• Neurodivergence and ...

In this episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, Reid chats with Fenris CEO and Founder Jen Linton for another insightful interview live from House of Blues at Insurtech Boston ’24.

Tune in to get inspired to dream big as we explore Jen’s journey from growing up in a large family in the Salt Lake City suburbs, becoming a microbiologist, obtaining her MBA, and founding an insurtech startup.

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• Growing up with an...

In this episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, Reid chats with Surround Insurance CEO and Co-founder Kate Terry for an engaging conversation from Insurtech Boston ’24.  

Tune in to get to know Kate, from her Boston upbringing and work ethic that started at an early age to a new passion for tap dancing and how she’s always chasing a challenge.

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·       Boston roots (1:01)

·       Right place at the righ...

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 ...

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. 

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·         Connectivity as ...