Independent Voices

Independent Voices

JLJ Media's James Lott Jr sits down with Insurance Industry Leaders of various fields from California. This podcast spotlights the Independent Agent and Broker.

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thank you and see you around

January 16, 2026 • 5 mins
Its 2 and a half years later since the last episode. Host James Lott Jr gives this show a proper goodbye. 
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Neuro Talent Works' Diversity in Insurance w/Jessica Lee and Monica Mitrani

July 21, 2023 • 41 mins
James chats with Co Founder Jessica Lee and Director of Business Development Monica Mitrani from Neuro Talent Works about their new CA Insurance Training Program.NeuroTalent Works (NTW) is a non-profit dedicated to advancing neurodiversity inclusion and employment in the workplace (a diversity of minds). NTW partners with both companies and talent (neurodistinct job-seeking individuals with cognitive and developmental distinctions,...
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Diversity & Inclusion w/ Executive VP Linde Hotchkiss Of Newfront

June 22, 2023 • 23 mins
James Lott Jr (host) chats with EVP and Regional Managing Director Southwest of Newfront, Linde Hotchkiss.They discuss diversity, inclusion and equity being important for Insurance Company success. And we get to know how she got into the business and why IIABCAL is good for you! newfront.com
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Flood Insurance with The Hartford's Charna Loughran & Phil Rager

March 29, 2023 • 33 mins
30 Million Californians are under Flood watch due to recent weather conditions. Having Flood insurance is piece of mind. Find out what is ONLY covered with Flood Insurance,what is considered a basement, commercial vs residential coverage, and for agents, WHY they should offer it to their clients. The Hartfords Sales Directors for Hartford Flood, Charna Loughran and Phil Rager explain all of that and more with Host James Lott Jr .
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Independent Voices: With IIABCAL President Jonathan Schreter

February 21, 2023 • 20 mins
For nearly 20 years, Jonathan Schreter has served commercial property & casualty risks, primarily for charter and independent schools (K-12), as well as middle-market businesses in the hospitality, wholesale/manufacturing and technologies industries.

With a diverse career that began in marketing and advertising for the Coca-Cola Company, Jonathan combines creative thinking and analytics to offer a consultative approach to risk...
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Independent Voices: Live Entertainment Insurance with SNAPP's Brent Walla

December 7, 2022 • 24 mins
Brent Walla, Snapp Entertainment is focused on ensuring that clients are covered and classified correctly. As a former professional in the live entertainment space, Walla understands his clients’ operations and their risks, translating insurance policy language into an operational language that clients actually speak and understand. snappinsurance.com James Lott Jr is the host.
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IIABCAL Voices: Kinetic CEO Haytham Elhawary

November 1, 2022 • 16 mins
James chats with Kinetic Insurance CEO Haytham ElhawaryKinetic Insurance is an MGU, pioneering change in Workers Compensation with the first product-led Insurtech offering in the market. Our smart wearable technology is included with all our policies which has been proven to reduce the incidence of workplace injuries. By automatically detecting unsafe postures, Kinetic wearables provide workers with feedback whenever a high-risk mo...
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Happy Two Year Anniversary!

August 23, 2022 • 4 mins
Creator, CO Producer, Showrunner, Host James Lott Jr celebrates 2 years of this show being on the air! iiabcal.org
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IIABCAL Voices: BBSI's Dan Ventura

August 9, 2022 • 26 mins
From Human Resources to Workers Comp, BBSI offers hightouch services to fill the needs of the Independent Agent running their business. Dan Ventura, Area Manager for BBSI, talks with Host James Lott jr or how they are unique in the business by being knowledgable, compassionate and there to assist you! BBSI.com or dan.ventura@bbsi.com
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IIABCAL Voices: Ted Datanagan

July 26, 2022 • 28 mins
Ted Datanagan is a Mid 20s, Filipino American from Northern California, who credits hsi Catholic School Education and Working at a Pumpkin patch for his enterance to the Insurance industry and his success too. HE is the Business Development Manager of Pac West Alliance Insurance. iiabcal.org
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IIABCAL Voices: AN Insurance Education Resource!

July 21, 2022 • 6 mins
Goto iiabcal.org
If you are a member,sign in and take some great classes. If you arent a member, join and then take adavantage of the education arm of the Big I of California! James Lott Jr explains!
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The Audio Version of the Show

July 19, 2022 • 4 mins
The spotlight is on the audio version of the podcast! host/Producer James Lott Jr breaks it all down for you! iiabcal.org
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IIABCAL Voices: Spotlighting IIABCAL org

July 12, 2022 • 5 mins
James spotlights the website for the Big I of California, iiabcal.org
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IIABCAL Voices: A New CEO!

July 5, 2022 • 2 mins
James Lott jr sends a welcome to IIABCAL's new CEO Jill Epstein!
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IIABCAL Voices Joshua Morey

June 28, 2022 • 16 mins
Host James Lott Jr catches up with J Morey Ins. and ori-gen's Joshua Morey. He's started the Asians In Insurance podcast with begat the Asian American Insurance Association. He( and J Morey Ins) received a Certification of Recognition from LA Mayor Eric Garcetti. James and Joshua talk about the importance of uplifting your community and carrying on legacy! Both his podcast and the AAIN are on LinkedIn. For information on the Big I...
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IIABCAL Voices: Sara Hutter

June 21, 2022 • 18 mins
Sara Hutter is The J Morey Company's Community Relations Coordinator. She is vital to the mission and future of ori-gen. Sara is a Graduate of USC (BA in Communications). She also just won the Japanese American National Museum's "30 changemakers under 30." She and Host James Lott Jr talk about the importance of community outreach as an Insurance Company and shares how its enhanced her personal journey as a Half Japanese American...
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IIABCAL Voices: Saluting Dads!

June 14, 2022 • 4 mins
June 19th is Father's Day so IIABCAL Voices Producer and Host James Lott Jr spotlights the Dads that are a part of IIABCAL and have been on the show. There have been many fathers like Derek Ross, Todd Jackson and Mike Scott, plus Dad and Son Combos like the Armitages and the Moreys! Fathers are a common thread through MOST of the episodes! Check them out on audio or video! goto iiabcal.org
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IIABCAL Voices: LGBTQIA Pride Month

June 7, 2022 • 5 mins
Host James Lott Jr (who identifies in the LGBTQIA+ community) talks about the diversity and inclusion in IIABCAL and some of that reflection on certain episodes of the show! iiabcal.org
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IIABCAL Voices: Episode 50- We Have An Audio Podcast!(Audio Only)

May 31, 2022 • 6 mins
Host James Lott Jr talks about the Audio version of this Video Show! goto iiabcal.org for further details or information!
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IIABCAL Voices: Celebrating Generations

May 19, 2022 • 3 mins
The insurance industry has been and will always be around.
On this podcast we have featured multi generational agents and brokers. Families that have produced 2nd, 3rd and even 4th generations of people working the industry.
Not surprising. This business aligns with the concept of family.
We have the Morey’s and Armitages. Melissa Philip Himes dad was in the biz and we talk to her about that.
And recent Liberty Mutual Insurance 202...
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