Ep 310: Kat Gordienko, Co-founder & CEO, Builty
FNO: InsureTech
In Episode 310 of the FNO: InsureTech Podcast, co-host David Prejeant sits down with Kat Gordienko, Co-founder and CEO of Builty, to explore one of the most overlooked and underutilized data sources in insurance: building permits. What began as a personal home improvement project during the pandemic ultimately sparked the creation of a company focused on transforming fragmented permit records into actionable intelligence for insurers. Kat shares her journey from analyzing streaming data at Netflix to tackling the complex world of permit data, where information is scattered across more...
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Ep 309: Chris Touchton, Chief Insurance Officer, Nearmap
FNO: InsureTech
In Episode 309 of the FNO: InsureTech Podcast, hosts Rob Beller and David Prejeant welcome Chris Touchton, Chief Insurance Officer at Nearmap, for a deep dive into the evolving world of property intelligence, claims technology, and AI driven insurance innovation. Chris shares how Nearmap has transformed from an aerial imagery provider into a comprehensive property intelligence platform through strategic acquisitions and a relentless focus on data. The conversation explores Nearmap's journey from aerial imagery to AI powered property insights through the acquisition of Betterview, and later...
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Ep 308: Tim Welsh, President, CCC Intelligent Solutions
FNO: InsureTech
In Episode 308 of the FNO InsureTech Podcast, hosts Rob Beller and Lee Boyd welcome Tim Welsh, President of CCC Intelligent Solutions, for a powerful conversation on one of the most important and emotional moments in insurance: the accident experience and how it can be improved through better connectivity, data, and orchestration across the ecosystem. Tim shares his unique journey from consulting at McKinsey to banking and now leading a cornerstone InsureTech platform that connects insurers, repair facilities, OEMs, and service providers. He explains how CCC has been building toward this...
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Ep 307: Aman Gour, Co-Founder & CEO, Further AI
FNO: InsureTech
In Episode 307 of the FNO: InsureTech Podcast, hosts Rob Beller and Lee Boyd welcome Aman Gour, Co-founder and CEO of FurtherAI, joining from San Francisco, the epicenter of today’s AI revolution. Aman shares his journey from Microsoft to second time founder, and how he is now building one of the most ambitious AI driven companies in insurance. Aman discusses how FurtherAI is helping insurers automate real work across the entire policy lifecycle using AI agents that can process documents, make decisions, and execute workflows end to end. He explains why insurance, with its reliance on...
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Ep 306: Joshua Frossell, CEO & Founder, Senen
FNO: InsureTech
In Episode 306 of FNO: InsureTech, co-hosts Rob Beller and David Prejeant are joined by Joshua Frossell, Founder and CEO of Senen. With a background spanning underwriting, strategy, and consulting across organizations like Allianz, Lloyd’s, and Accenture, Joshua brings an operator’s perspective to the InsurTech space. Senen is a claims intelligence platform that applies AI across the full lifecycle, from FNOL through settlement, transforming unstructured data into actionable insights, reducing manual work, and helping insurers make faster, more informed decisions. Joshua and the Senen...
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Ep 305: Andrew Yeoman, CEO & Co-Founder, Concirrus
FNO: InsureTech
In Episode 305 of the FNO: InsureTech Podcast, hosts Rob Beller and Lee Boyd welcome Andrew Yeoman, Co-founder and CEO of Concirrus, joining from the UK. Andrew shares how his company is transforming specialty insurance underwriting through AI powered automation, domain specific intelligence, and a relentless focus on real business outcomes. Andrew explains how Concirrus helps insurers dramatically reduce manual work, accelerate quoting, and unlock underwriting capacity without increasing headcount. Drawing on years of experience across insurance and technology, he offers a unique perspective...
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Ep 304: Kyle Nakatsuji, CEO & Founder, Clearcover & Dearborn Labs
FNO: InsureTech
In Episode 304 of the FNO: InsureTech Podcast, hosts Rob Beller and Lee Boyd welcome back Kyle Nakatsuji for his third appearance on the show. Kyle is the CEO and Founder of Clearcover and the founder of Dearborn Labs, a new venture focused on helping insurance organizations turn AI from strategy into execution. Kyle explains how Dearborn Labs helps carriers, MGAs, and agencies cut through AI noise, identify high impact use cases, and implement solutions that deliver real business results. Drawing on nearly a decade of deploying production AI, he shares practical insights from claims and...
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Ep 303: Phil McGriskin, Co-Founder & CEO, Vitesse
FNO: InsureTech
In Episode 303 of the FNO: InsureTech Podcast, host Lee Boyd welcomes Phil McGriskin, Co-Founder and CEO of Vitesse, for a deep and timely discussion on one of the most complex, and often invisible, challenges in insurance: financial infrastructure behind claims payments. Phil shares his journey from Australia to the heart of the Lloyd’s insurance market, tracing a career that spans underwriting, brokerage, fintech entrepreneurship, and large scale payments innovation. With multiple successful ventures behind him, Phil brings a rare perspective to insurance, approaching long standing...
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Ep 302: Eran Tirer, Founder & CEO, Ledgertech
FNO: InsureTech
In this episode of the FNO: InsureTech Podcast, Rob Beller sits down with a fascinating guest, Eran Tirer, to explore his entrepreneurial journey and the path that led him to found Ledgertech, a company focused on building technology that helps insurers launch and scale embedded insurance solutions within the global insurance ecosystem. Eran shares lessons from decades of building enterprise software companies, including the story behind EasySource and its eventual acquisition by IBM. The conversation explores the realities of building technology for large enterprises, navigating legacy...
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Ep 301: Bobby Touran, CEO & Co-Founder, Rainbow
FNO: InsureTech
We kickstart our 300+ episodes era with Bobby Touran, Co-Founder and CEO of Rainbow, as Rob Beller and Lee Boyd sit down with him to unpack how he built Rainbow, a technology-enabled MGA laser-focused on modernizing coverage for restaurants and other specialty commercial risks. Bobby walks through Rainbow's "inch-wide, mile-deep" philosophy, explaining why going all-in on a single vertical and owning the underwriting systems, technology, and distribution that support it creates a durable competitive advantage that generalist carriers simply can't replicate. Key Highlights (07:35) How an...
info_outlineEver wondered how AI is transforming the insurance industry? In this episode of the FNO: InsureTech podcast, hosts Rob Beller and Lee Boyd welcome back Robin Roberson for her second appearance—this time as President and Co-founder of Agentech. Robin shares her entrepreneurial journey and dives into how Agentech’s cutting-edge AI is shaking up insurance claims. Get ready for insights, surprises, and a jaw-dropping stat about AI’s impact that’ll make you hit play!
Key Highlights
• Robin’s entrepreneurial spark: Yarn belts to WeGoLook to Agentech, a trailblazing journey.
• Agentech’s Oklahoma roots: $3 million seed round fueling an AI-driven claims revolution.
• Agentech AI’s edge: Digital coworkers outsmarting traditional AI in claims workflows.
• Automation breakthroughs: Damage reports and file reviews streamlined by AI tools.
• Snapsheet partnership: Agentech’s tech supercharging adjuster productivity by 4X.
• Insurance’s future: Agentech’s potential to reshape carriers, TPAs, and beyond.
Notable Quotes
• “Agentech's AI isn’t prompt-based; it’s like digital coworkers achieving goals autonomously, making adjusters’ lives easier.” — Robin Roberson
• “We’re not replacing adjusters; we’re giving them a team to handle mundane tasks so they can focus on complex decisions.” — Robin Roberson
• “Stealth mode let us refine our tech with design partners, ensuring it was market-ready before we announced it.” — Robin Roberson
• “Our tech has cut claims costs by 67% and boosted productivity 4X—it’s a game-changer for insurance.” — Robin Roberson