Now in podcast format, Target Topics is an informational series supporting the burgeoning Program Business landscape, hosted by John Willemsen of Willemsen Advisors. The collection features industry leaders sharing insights on emerging issues and offering multi-functional solutions to a myriad of business challenges.
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Target Topics: AI and clean data with Ravi Morjaria
In this episode, host John Willemsen sits down with Ravi Morjaria to explore why clean, well-governed data is the foundation of successful AI initiatives. They…
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BONUS EPISODE: The next generation of talent with Marianne Villanueva and Tandeka Nomvete
Join John Willemsen for a special bonus conversation with Marianne Villanueva and Tandeka Nomvete, exploring the new reality of recruiting, retaining, and reimagining the next…
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Target Topics: Commercial Auto Trends with John Ehinger
Commercial auto remains the most pressured insurance line. Continuing, poor industry underwriting results pose significant challenges for MGAs and program carriers in their effort to…
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Target Topics: AI workflows with Aman Gour
You’ve probably heard a lot of noise about AI transforming the industry, but FurtherAI is one of the companies actually doing it in production. They’re…
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Target Topics: The MGA marketspace with Dennis DiCapua
This episode focuses on why the program market remains one of the most attractive segments in insurance and what it will take to win over…
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Target Topics: Delegated Underwriting Authority Enterprise with Greg Williams
Greg Willaims from AM Best explores the dynamic developments within the Managing General Agent (MGA) / Delegated Underwriting Authority Enterprise (DUAE) segment. Greg and John…
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Digital Evolution: How MGAs and MGUs are Embracing Innovation
In this insightful interview, subject matter expert Raja Raman delves into the evolving landscape of Program Administrators (MGAs/MGUs), highlighting key trends and innovations driving…
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The Claims Process
Join us for an informative conversation with Martha Dreiling of TPA, Reserv, covering the ins and outs of claims. Fast, empathetic, accurate, and fair…
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Mergers and Acquisitions
In this discussion, Chris Hughes of M&A Services explores the complexities of buying or selling an MGA. Topics include transaction timelines, sourcing potential buyers,…
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Reading Minds and Reading Submissions
In this discussion, we explore the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Program insurance industry, with a focus on its impact in underwriting,…
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Exploring the Talent Gap: Insight and Solutions
This discussion covers the talent gap in the insurance industry, exploring its origins and current state, as well as the industry’s efforts to address it,…
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Evolution of Program Insurance
This discussion explores the evolution of Managing General Agents (MGAs) in the Program space, with a focus on market changes and competitive dynamics. The conversation…
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PA & Carrier Relationships
Guest Speaker: Dave Sefcik, AXIS Our latest interview with AXIS’s Dave Sefcik explores the importance of Program Administrator and Carrier relationships. The conversation addresses what Program…
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AI in Action for Program Administrators
This interview explores the impact of generative AI (GenAI) on underwriting for Program Administrators, focusing on how AI assistants and digital co-workers are streamlining workflows…
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Embedded Insurance: What is it and how can it impact your Program?
Guest Speaker: Paul Prendergast, Kayna Paul is a serial entrepreneur and former winner of the Deloitte Fast 50 for the fastest growing technology company in Ireland.…
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Robotic Process Automation: How it has transformed the P&C insurance industry
Guest Speaker: Ravendra Singh, Key Management Group (KMG) Ravendra Singh is the President of KMG, an IT professional services Insurtech provider dedicated in the P&C insurance…
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InsureTech: What MGAs Should Know
Guest Speaker: Tim Hardcastle, INSTANDA Tim Hardcastle is the CEO and Co-Founder of INSTANDA, a no-code digital insurance platform that delivers unprecedented flexibility to design, distribute…
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Using Technology to Gain a Competitive Advantage and Secure Capacity
Guest Speakers: Kelly Maheu Kelly is Vice President of Industry Solutions for Vertafore where she leads partnerships, industry relations, and strategic alliances with a focus…