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Agents Fight Through Personal Lines Stresses

Ashley Waldrop — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:00:56 +0000

Our guest on this lively episode is Pat Sullivan with Risk Information, a firm analyzing trends in auto and home insurance. He is bullish on the future of independent agents. Why? “In part because products have gotten better, lives have gotten more complex, and people need help.” Renters, too, have kids, cars and a small business, Pat says. “They need a package. The IA is great for servicing somebody in this sweet spot.” He raves about Progressive’s growth via independent agents. It has passed State Farm (the last big captive carrier left) in private-passenger auto market share. Progressive is “in the middle of one of the greatest runs in American business in the last 100 years,” Pat says. “They’re firing on all cylinders. They are incredibly focused. They are better at failure; they’re better at iteration.” Agents are struggling with bundling home and auto because each has its own issues, Pat says. Consumers are frustrated with premiums. Pat thinks carriers could gain goodwill by proactively sharing risk management and claims data—and speaking directly with policyholders and agents. “AI is the step change that’ll allow carriers to unlock and share that information securely and at scale to make the world a better place.”

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Data Center Construction Risks: Planning for Delays and Disruptions

Ashley Waldrop — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:00:33 +0000

Jon Tellekamp of AXA XL explains how insurers can assess tight construction timelines, supply chain and labor challenges, contingency plans, and community concerns as developers race to bring new data centers online. To watch the full Between the Lines episode on demand with host Elizabeth Blosfield, visit https://www.carriermanagement.com/research/research/how-the-data-center-boom-is-reshaping-insurance-risk/

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Why Data Centers Are Becoming a Specialized Insurance Risk

Ashley Waldrop — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:00:46 +0000

The rapid expansion of AI-powered data centers is creating complex exposures, from construction delays and equipment breakdowns to cyber incidents, climate threats and utility disruptions, requiring insurers to look beyond traditional commercial property coverage. Check out this sneak peek into the new Between the Lines episode hosted by Elizabeth Blosfield as she talks with Joe Macejak of Marsh. To watch the full episode, register for free here: https://www.carriermanagement.com/research/research/how-the-data-center-boom-is-reshaping-insurance-risk/

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The Hidden Insurance Risks of Renting Out What You Own | IJA Aftershow with Kevin Amrhein

Ashley Waldrop — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:52:49 +0000

Patrick Wraight talks with instructor Kevin Amrhein in this Aftershow about how homeowners are monetizing everything from spare rooms and event spaces to boats and personal property, creating unexpected coverage gaps and liability exposures. To watch the class, visit https://www.ijacademy.com/weird-personal-lines-exposures

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The Hidden Insurance Risks Behind the Data Center Boom

Ashley Waldrop — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:00:06 +0000

Coming up on Between the Lines, Elizabeth Blosfield talks with Jon Tellekamp about how soaring construction costs, concentrated development, aggressive timelines and massive power demands are reshaping data center risks for insurers. Check out this sneak peek of the upcoming Between the Lines episode – to watch the full interview register for free here: https://www.carriermanagement.com/research/research/how-the-data-center-boom-is-reshaping-insurance-risk/

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How Insurers Are Expanding Risk Management for AI

Ashley Waldrop — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:00:41 +0000

Insurers are exploring AI-specific loss prevention services, but the wide variety of AI applications makes it difficult to identify solutions that work consistently across businesses. Check out this clip from the Insuring Cyber Podcast with Carrier Management’s Elizabeth Blosfield and Jeff Kulikowski, Executive Vice President and Head of Cyber and E&O at Westfield Specialty Insurance. To view the entire interview, watch the latest episode at https://www.insurancejournal.tv/videos/26909/

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The Data Center Boom: How AI Growth Is Reshaping Insurance Risk

Ashley Waldrop — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:31 +0000

As AI fuels rapid data center expansion, insurers are facing a growing web of interconnected risks. Carrier Management’s Between the Lines explores how extreme weather, grid constraints, and concentrated exposures are creating new challenges for underwriters, and what insurers should be watching as demand continues to accelerate. Hosted by Carrier Management’s Elizabeth Blosfield – watch on demand here: https://www.carriermanagement.com/research/research/how-the-data-center-boom-is-reshaping-insurance-risk/

Featuring:

-Joe Macejak, US Property Digital Infrastructure Practice Leader, Marsh
-Jon Tellekamp, Chief Underwriting Officer, Construction and Energy, AXA XL

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Allstate Bets Big on AI With New Large Language Model, ALLIE

Ashley Waldrop — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:00:13 +0000

Allstate is building ALLIE as part of a broader strategy to put artificial intelligence at the center of its business. The insurer says AI could help reduce costs, improve pricing and claims accuracy, and streamline agent operations. Check out the full story by Chad Hemenway here: https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2026/08/07/880719.htm

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EP. 117: When AI Agents Go Beyond the Guardrails

Ashley Waldrop — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:42 +0000

AI is rapidly changing the way businesses operate, but as companies embrace increasingly autonomous AI systems, they’re also confronting a new and evolving set of risks. This episode of The Insuring Cyber Podcast looks at what happens when an AI agent doesn’t just generate information, but takes action on its own. Jeff Kulikowski, executive vice president and head of Cyber and E&O at Westfield Specialty Insurance, discusses the recent OpenAI incident in which AI models reportedly broke out of an isolated testing environment and accessed another AI platform. He shares what the event can teach insurers about the risks of agentic AI, how these incidents differ from traditional cyber attacks, and whether companies are moving fast enough on AI governance and guardrails. He also shares how underwriters are adapting the questions they ask about AI use, and the role insurers can play in helping clients manage these emerging risks. Check it out!

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Alabama Courthouse Workers Smelled a Rat. Court Must Decide if Insurer Defends Suit

Ashley Waldrop — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:04:51 +0000

Rats, leaks, faulty A/C… and now an insurance coverage fight before Alabama’s highest court.

Thirty-two courthouse workers in Greene County, Alabama, sued county commissioners, alleging years of unsafe conditions left them sick or injured.
Now, the Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that a lower court must determine whether the county’s liability insurance fund has a duty to defend the commission, without waiting for the underlying lawsuit to be resolved.

The decision highlights an important distinction in insurance litigation: the duty to defend can be decided separately from whether an insurer ultimately has a duty to pay damages.

Read the full story by William Rabb: https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/southeast/2026/08/10/880785.htm

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Why Certificates of Insurance Aren’t Enough | Aftershow with Michael DeFelice

Ashley Waldrop — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:07:16 +0000

Michael DeFelice explains why certificates of insurance only provide a surface-level view of coverage and why reviewing the actual policy is critical for understanding exclusions, endorsements, and potential gaps in this episode of the Aftershow with George Jack. He also discusses how proper insurance verification can help businesses manage subcontractor risk and avoid costly exposures.

Click here to watch the class: https://www.ijacademy.com/certificates-of-insurance-we-need-more

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AI Tools for Agents

Ashley Waldrop — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:39 +0000

Earlier this year, Vertafore rolled out a series of AI-supported tools for agents, MGAs and carriers that automate manual work and allow them to focus on customers, says James Thom, the chief product officer at the insurance tech provider. On this podcast, James walks through the tools as well as broader observations on where the industry is headed. The AI tools allow users to “focus on more high-value work and take them out of the drudgery of data entry.” The tools focus on email management, commission reconciliation, commercial lines submission, and more. With all the “bright shiny objects out there right now,” tech leaders should “respect the workflow,” James says. “Insurance buyers don’t buy technology because it’s clever. They buy because it fits into their workflow. Don’t think about solving clever problems; think about solving actual problems.” He adds that AI offers “massive tailwinds for growth,” but people shouldn’t focus on the problems of the past. “Help people shift into the new roles you need. The personalized advice, human in the loop, the care our clients give to customers doesn’t go away.” James outlines an ideal vision for insurance: “The key feeling—if you put yourself in the customers’ shoes—working with insurance feels like a more proactive business. It feels very reactive today. In the future we take noise and friction out of the process and we shift our time. It’ll feel more connected, understandable and proactive. Things are faster. Less adversarial. As an industry, it’s less about manual work, and more on advice and service.”

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How Bill Wilson Turned Engineering Into an Insurance Career | IJA Aftershow

Ashley Waldrop — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:14:33 +0000

Insurance expert Bill Wilson shares how a background in fire protection engineering sparked a lifelong passion for insurance coverage, leading to a decades-long career educating the industry on complex policy language and claims. Check out this Academy Aftershow with host George Jack and Bill Wilson. To view the full academy class visit https://www.ijacademy.com/unclear-and-inconspicuous-dealing-with-a-homeowners-exclusion-you-didn-t-know-existed

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Why Restricting Public Adjusters Could Send More Claims to Attorneys

Ashley Waldrop — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:57 +0000

Steven Badger explains how limiting the role of public adjusters could drive more policyholders to hire attorneys, increasing costs and making insurance claims more difficult to resolve. Check out this excerpt from the latest Claims Journal Podcast with host Don Jergler as he talks with Steven Badger of Zelle Law. To watch the full interview visit https://www.insurancejournal.tv/videos/26805/

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Celebrating 35 Years of CIWA

Ashley Waldrop — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:55:39 +0000

Thirty-five years. Countless connections. One incredible community.

As the California Insurance Wholesalers Association (CIWA) celebrates its 35th Anniversary, the milestone serves as an opportunity to reflect on the people, partnerships, and achievements that have shaped the organization’s legacy. What began as a shared vision has grown into a thriving community dedicated to supporting the wholesale insurance industry through education, collaboration, advocacy, and meaningful relationships.

The anniversary celebrates the members, volunteers, sponsors, speakers, partners, and industry leaders whose passion, commitment, and support have helped CIWA grow over the past three and a half decades. Their contributions have played a vital role in building a strong and connected wholesale insurance community.

As CIWA marks this important milestone, the organization looks ahead to continuing its mission, strengthening industry relationships, and creating new opportunities for future generations. Happy 35th Anniversary, CIWA!

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No MFA? A Cyber Attack Could Leave Your Business Uninsured

Ashley Waldrop — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:40 +0000

Learn how failing to meet multi-factor authentication (MFA) requirements can jeopardize cyber insurance claims and why many small businesses remain financially vulnerable to costly cyber breaches. To view more from this interview with host Elizabeth Blosfield, watch the full episode with Alvito Vaz, executive director of ID Federation here https://www.insurancejournal.tv/videos/26818/

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Why Public Adjusters Are Facing Growing Scrutiny Across the Insurance Industry

Ashley Waldrop — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:07 +0000

Industry experts discuss how misconduct by a small number of public adjusters is fueling insurer pushback, restrictive policy changes, and legislative efforts that could reshape the future of the profession. Watch this clip from the latest Claims Journal Podcast as host Don Jergler talks with Steven Badger of Zelle Law. To view the entire interview, visit https://www.insurancejournal.tv/videos/26805/

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EP. 116: Protecting the Protectors: Cyber Risk for Agents and Carriers

Ashley Waldrop — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:39 +0000

In a fast-changing cyber landscape, agents and carriers have a lot on their plates navigating how cyber risk is affecting their clients, but on this episode of The Insuring Cyber Podcast, the tables are turning as Alvito Vaz – executive director of ID Federation – discusses the impact of cyber risk and changing regulatory standards on agents and carriers themselves. He shares how his company seeks to provide standardized tools to implement better cybersecurity measures like multifactor authentication into an agency’s business. Check it out!

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How to Build Underwriter Trust in AI

Ashley Waldrop — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:22 +0000

Trust in AI grows when underwriters stay in control, reviewing and refining AI-generated work within their existing workflows until confidence is built through consistent, measurable results.

Check out this clip from the InsurTech Summit as host and Carrier Management Deputy Editor Elizabeth Blosfield talks with William Steenbergen, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Federato. To watch the entire session, visit https://theinsurtechsummit.com/

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Why AI Governance Matters More Than Ever in Insurance Agencies | Tom Wetzel

Ashley Waldrop — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:47:57 +0000

In this Aftershow, George and Patrick talk with Tom Wetzel about how AI can improve agency productivity; but without strong cybersecurity, governance, and employee training, it can also create serious risks to client data and business operations.

Watch the full Academy of Insurance class that’s discussed in the aftershow: https://www.ijacademy.com/your-supply-chain-the-cybercriminal-s-playground

Not yet a member of the academy? Join today at https://www.ijacademy.com/members/memberships

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EP. 08: Pressure on Public Adjusters Mounts as Bad PAs Get All the Attention

Ashley Waldrop — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:00:17 +0000

The majority of public adjusters are doing good, and most agree there’s a need for the profession. But there are those frequent reports of bad PAs and they are getting all the attention — that attention has the ire prompted of the insurance industry, regulators and politicians. Changes are underway, and like everything else, some sound good and some sound bad. We spoke with Steven Badger with Zelle Law about proposed changes and laws popping up.

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The Biggest Decision-Making Mistake Insurers Make Under Pressure

Ashley Waldrop — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:37 +0000

Nicole Farley, Chief Insurance Officer of Bold Penguin explains that when facing pressure, insurers often make the mistake of collecting more data instead of first defining a clear decision-making framework, leading to slower, less effective decisions.

Check out this clip from the InsurTech Summit where host and Carrier Management Deputy Editor Elizabeth Blosfield talks with Nicole Farley of Bold Penguin. To view the entire session visit https://theinsurtechsummit.com/

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‘Old Soul’ Young Agent Loves Contracts

Ashley Waldrop — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:00:21 +0000

A mentor suggested insurance to emerging talent Patience Noah — and lucky us, she went for it! You’ll sense the energy from this agency owner as she outlines a career starting in phone sales and then service and production roles. As a carrier field rep, she became curious about owning an agency. The principals “were mostly older, white and male and there were fewer women in the industry,” Patience says. “I thought, ‘Maybe there’s an opportunity for me to start an agency. I’m in my early 30s. I have no kids, no bills, no mortgage. What’s the worst thing that could happen?’” Soon thereafter, the pandemic arrived. Turned out to be a good thing for Patience, as the world slowed and she figured out how to run the firm. “Once things settled down I focused on the producing side of the business.” With her prior experience, she says, “I understood what carriers are looking at when they come into an agency.” Patience specializes in commercial lines, particularly nonprofits and healthcare-related clients. She realizes she faces stereotypes about her age. But she immerses herself into the policies. “I took an interest in really learning insurance contracts,” she says. “People mostly look at the price tag. Insurance is an art…a dying art. For me as an old soul, I thought, ‘How can I tap into the older generations with longevity in the business for 30, 40, 50 years where they are passing on to the next generation the value of learning about the policy?’ It’s not about the price.”

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Business Auto Pollution Coverage: Debunking Common Insurance Myths | Casey Roberts

Ashley Waldrop — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:14:24 +0000

Casey Roberts explains the biggest misconceptions surrounding business auto pollution coverage, breaking down complex policy language and showing why understanding definitions is essential for determining coverage in this Aftershow episode with hosts George Jack and Patrick Wraight!

Watch the full Academy of Insurance class that’s discussed in the aftershow: https://www.ijacademy.com/business-auto-pollution-myths

Not yet a member of the academy? Join today at https://www.ijacademy.com/members/memberships

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How AI Is Transforming Claims Adjuster Training

Ashley Waldrop — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:43 +0000

Modern claims training is shifting from manuals and classroom learning to AI-powered, real-time guidance that helps adjusters access knowledge, build confidence, and make better decisions directly within their workflow.

Check out this clip from the InsurTech Summit where host and Carrier Management Deputy Editor Elizabeth Blosfield talks with Melissa Hill, North American Head of Claims at Allianz about these trends. To view the full session visit https://theinsurtechsummit.com/

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AI adoption isn’t just a technology challenge—organizations that invest in young professionals with AI-native skills will be better positioned to accelerate innovation and future growth.

Check out this clip from the latest Insuring Cyber Podcast with host Elizabeth Blosfield as she talks with Will Ross, CEO and co-founder of Federato. To view the entire interview visit https://www.insurancejournal.tv/videos/26761/

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How to Tell if an Insurance Carrier Is Truly Ready to Scale AI

Ashley Waldrop — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:35 +0000

A carrier is genuinely ready to scale AI when it focuses on business outcomes, process transformation, and operational impact rather than just discussing technology, models, or AI theory. Check out this clip from the InsurTech Summit with host Elizabeth Blosfield and James Thom of Vertafore. To watch all of the panels from the summit, visit https://theinsurtechsummit.com/

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AI is Changing Who Gets Hired | Special Report

Ashley Waldrop — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:44:17 +0000

In this special report, Elizabeth Blosfield, Deputy Editor of Carrier Management, explores one of the defining business questions of our time: How is artificial intelligence reshaping hiring—and who will be prepared for the future of work? Through employment data, expert interviews, and emerging workforce trends, she examines how AI is transforming the way businesses hire, the skills employers value, and the legal and ethical questions that come with it.

From Florida to the Thomasville region of Georgia, this in-depth look brings a global business transformation close to home, revealing how workforce development, advanced manufacturing, AI investment, and evolving public policy are shaping the next generation of jobs. As businesses rethink how they hire and workers prepare for what’s next, it offers a timely look at one of the most important workforce stories of our time.

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Why Parametric Insurance Is Surging After Years of Catastrophic Storms

Ashley Waldrop — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:00:16 +0000

After years of devastating hurricanes and rising uninsured losses, parametric insurance is gaining momentum by giving businesses and public entities fast, flexible payouts that traditional property coverage often can’t provide. Carrier Management Deputy Editor Elizabeth Blosfield talks with Megan Linkin of Swiss Re Corporate Solutions about this evolving approach to risk management and why interest in parametric coverage is accelerating.

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Your Next Career Move Could Be Decided in Seconds

Ashley Waldrop — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:31 +0000

This episode of Between the Lines explores how technology is reshaping hiring, examining the growing tension between automated recruiting tools and the need for authentic human connections in an increasingly algorithm-driven job market. Check out this excerpt from the latest Between the Lines episode hosted by Carrier Management’s Elizabeth Blosfield and Madeline Mann, HR Leader and Founder of Self Made Millennial. To view the full episode visit https://www.carriermanagement.com/research/research/ai-hire-future-workforce-risks/

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Building cross-functional teams, establishing clear decision guardrails, and providing enterprise-wide context enables insurers to make faster, more informed decisions while minimizing risk and avoiding operational blind spots. Check out this clip from the InsurTech Summit as host Elizabeth Blosfield talks with Chetan Kandhari of Nationwide. To watch all of the panels from the summit, visit https://theinsurtechsummit.com/

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Why Insurance Agents Must Move Beyond the Order-Taker Mindset | Fred Fisher

Ashley Waldrop — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:28:08 +0000

Insurance agents who focus solely on taking orders risk failing their clients, while those who provide proactive coverage guidance, risk management insights, and policy education build stronger relationships and better long-term outcomes.

Watch the full Academy of Insurance class that’s discussed in the aftershow: https://www.ijacademy.com/agency-best-practices-revisited-why-the-order-taker-standard-does-not-work-to-your-detriment

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Reinsurance Went Digital Fast. Can the Rest of Insurance Catch Up?

Ashley Waldrop — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:07 +0000

Mark Bennett, Chief Growth Officer of ACORD Solutions Group, talks with Carrier Management’s Elizabeth Blosfield at RIMS RISKWORLD 2026. He talks about the technology to automate data exchange across insurance already exists, but cultural resistance and fear of operational change remain the biggest barriers preventing broader adoption in the North American P&C market. To view more RIMS RISKWORLD conference videos, visit insurancejournal.tv

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Hiring Is Changing. What Does That Mean for People?

Ashley Waldrop — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000

This episode explores how technology is reshaping hiring, examining the opportunities, risks, and accountability challenges that arise as candidates and employers increasingly rely on automated tools to make career-defining decisions. Check out this excerpt from the latest Between the Lines episode hosted by Carrier Management’s Elizabeth Blosfield and Ekine Akuiyibo, COO of Socotra. To view the full episode visit, https://www.carriermanagement.com/research/research/ai-hire-future-workforce-risks/

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AI’s Biggest Customer Experience Win? Eliminating Friction, Not Replacing People

Ashley Waldrop — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:57 +0000

Insurance leaders who use AI strategically to reduce administrative burdens, streamline workflows, and surface better insights can empower employees to deliver faster, smarter, and more empathetic customer experiences. Check out this clip from the InsurTech Summit as host Elizabeth Blosfield talks with Lauren Ribando-Peters of Zurich. To watch the full session, visit https://theinsurtechsummit.com/

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Bootstrapping to Success

Ashley Waldrop — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:14 +0000

James Benham operates in a lot of areas: insurance thought leader, entrepreneur, technologist, TEDx speaker, author, podcaster and pilot. Naturally, he’s also a chatty fella—an engaging guest you’ll enjoy as he unpacks how he learned early to bootstrap, mowing lawns at age 12 to earn money because dad wasn’t opening up the wallet. That led him to an entrepreneurial world first in construction-related technology, and later in insuretech. Listen as he talks about leadership and core values. “Leadership is motivating ordinary people to do extraordinary things. The sum is greater than the individual parts. Management is managing individual people, tasks and projects to conclusion. The #1 rule of leadership is to feed your people’s emotional needs. Do you understand the vision of what we have, and the direction we’re headed? And do you understand the why?” James founded JBK, a global tech firm powering major carriers, and Terra, a cloud-native platform reimagining work comp. Insurance “is a harder business than people think. It doesn’t always make money!” he observes. He also points to “a self-reinforced internal myth,” that insurance is slow to adopt new technology. On the contrary, the industry was an early adopter of mainframes, software and databases.

This episode is supported by TomTom — AI‑ready location intelligence that insurers can trust, with validated map and traffic insights for sharper pricing, smarter claims and agentic workflows. Learn more at https://www.tomtom.com/insurtech

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Embedding AI Into Insurance Workflows: Where the Real Transformation Happens

Ashley Waldrop — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:28 +0000

Insurance organizations unlock the greatest value from AI not by improving algorithms alone, but by embedding AI into customer education, data intake and analysis, and workflow guardrails that enable safer, smarter, and more efficient decision-making. Check out this clip from the latest Insuring Cyber Podcast with host Elizabeth Blosfield of Carrier Management and Daniel Herrington of The Zebra.

To watch the full interview visit https://www.insurancejournal.tv/videos/26659/

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Emerging E&O Risks Every Insurance Agent Needs to Know in 2026 | Chris Burand

Ashley Waldrop — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:13:20 +0000

Insurance expert Chris Burand highlights the growing E&O exposures facing agents in 2026, from licensing issues and excluded drivers to unregulated associations and expanding legal standards of care, while sharing practical strategies to reduce risk and avoid costly claims, in this Academy Aftershow with host George Jack!

Watch the full Academy of Insurance class that’s discussed in the aftershow: https://www.ijacademy.com/emerging-e-o-risks-for-2026

Not yet a member of the academy? Join today at https://www.ijacademy.com/members/memberships

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AI Insurance Risks Could Become the Next Silent Cyber Crisis

Ashley Waldrop — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:06 +0000

At RIMS RISKWORLD 2026, Jeff Kulikowski of Westfield Specialty explains why insurers must avoid repeating the “silent cyber” mistakes of the past as AI risks rapidly reshape E&O coverage, underwriting, and professional liability exposure with Carrier Management’s Elizabeth Blosfield.

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The Most Important Career Decision May Never Involve a Conversation

Ashley Waldrop — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:57 +0000

This episode of Between the Lines explores how technology is reshaping hiring, examining everything from resume screening and AI-generated applications to ghost job postings, bias, accountability, and the growing question of who, or what, is really making hiring decisions. Check out this sneak peek of the latest Between the Lines episode hosted by Carrier Management’s Elizabeth Blosfield and Madeline Mann, HR Leader and Founder of Self Made Millennial. To watch the full episode, visit https://www.carriermanagement.com/research/research/ai-hire-future-workforce-risks/

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From Reactive to Predictive: How Continuous Monitoring Transforms Cyber Risk Management

Ashley Waldrop — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:18 +0000

Cyber insurers can move from reactive decision-making to proactive risk management by continuously monitoring security posture in real time, enabling early threat detection, dynamic underwriting, faster response to emerging risks, and more effective collaboration to reduce cyber exposure across portfolios. Check out this clip from the InsurTech Summit 2026 as Carrier Management’s Elizabeth Blosfield talks with Judson Dressler of Resilience.

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Commercial Property Coverage Traps Every Insurance Agent Should Know | Kevin Amrhein

Ashley Waldrop — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:32:28 +0000

In this episode of the Academy Aftershow, George Jack talks with insurance educator Kevin Amrhein as he breaks down some of the most overlooked commercial property coverage pitfalls, from vacancy clauses and debris removal limits to hidden policy conditions that can leave insureds facing costly surprises.

Watch the full Academy of Insurance class that’s discussed in the aftershow: https://www.ijacademy.com/saving-commercial-property-insureds-from-an-epic-coverage-fail

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AI, Biometrics & Data Privacy: The Emerging Claims Risks Insurers Can’t Ignore

Ashley Waldrop — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:00:31 +0000

At RIMS RISKWORLD 2026 Philadelphia, Tim Nunziata of Nationwide talks about how rising litigation, biometric data collection, AI-powered cyber threats, and evolving privacy regulations are reshaping claims risk and forcing insurers to strengthen both customer transparency and cyber defenses. Check out this interview with Tim Nunziata and Carrier Management Deputy Editor Elizabeth Blosfield.

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Why Hail Is Becoming One of Insurance’s Most Unexpected Catastrophe Risks

Ashley Waldrop — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:00:05 +0000

Andrew Higgins of Allianz Risk Consulting explains how increasingly severe hailstorms are causing catastrophic property and business interruption losses that would have been nearly unimaginable a few decades ago, transforming hail from a minor concern into a major industrial risk. To watch the full video of Don Jergler’s interview with Andrew Higgins, visit https://www.insurancejournal.tv/videos/26650/

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How AI Is Quietly Transforming Insurance Claims Workflows

Ashley Waldrop — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:37 +0000

Elizabeth Blosfield speaks with Sean Eldridge about how embedded AI is helping claims teams automate manual tasks, surface critical insights faster, and free adjusters to focus on higher-value decision-making, in this excerpt from the 2025 InsurTech Summit! To view the whole panel and other sessions from the summit visit https://theinsurtechsummit.com/

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How AI Is Transforming Workers’ Comp Claims Handling

Ashley Waldrop — Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:08 +0000

At RIMS RISKWORLD 2026, Neil DeBlock of Zurich North America reflects on the dramatic evolution from paper files and road adjusters to AI-powered claims technology shaping the future of insurance with Carrier Management’s Elizabeth Blosfield.

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