Talking Wisely: The Wisedocs Podcast

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Connor Atchison, Founder and CEO of Wisedocs, and Jenna Earnshaw, Co-Founder and COO at Wisedocs, host industry experts across insurance, medical, legal, medicolegal, and independent medical evaluation firms to share about trends in the industry.

  1. 12/18/2025

    Les Shute, AIGP

    We’re continuing Season 3 of Talking Wisely, Wisedocs’ podcast where we explore the evolving intersection of AI, innovation, and transformation across the insurance, claims, workers’ compensation, and insurtech sectors.   Fresh off our joint AI Governance webinar, Les Shute, AIGP, President of Kairos Kinetics and one of the industry’s leading voices in ethical AI deployment joins host Connor Atchison, Founder and CEO of Wisedocs to dig deeper into how insurers and claims organizations can move beyond experimentation and begin building trustworthy, defensible AI systems that actually improve outcomes. With more than 30 years of experience, and recent leadership as Product Owner for Generative AI at Gallagher Bassett, Les brings a uniquely holistic perspective to how AI can be implemented responsibly, securely, and at scale.   In this episode, Connor and Les explore: How AI adoption is accelerating, and the biggest risks and opportunities emerging in claims and workers’ compWhy many organizations struggle to move AI SaaS solutions from proof-of-concept to productionWhat leaders can do right now to ensure their AI initiatives remain responsible, compliant, and scalableTune in for a candid and insightful discussion with one of the most knowledgeable voices in the industry on how to design AI systems that are not only innovative, but also ethical, resilient, and defensible in real-world claims environments.   About Les Shute Les Shute, AIGP is the President of Kairos Kinetics and a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience transforming the workers’ compensation and insurance industries through innovation and technology. Having served as Product Owner for Generative AI at Gallagher Bassett, Les led initiatives that aligned AI strategy with scalable business solutions and practical implementation. Passionate about leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive efficiency and better outcomes, he specializes in strategic initiatives that enhance claims management, operational performance, and digital transformation. A recognized thought leader, Les champions ethical AI governance, collaboration, and continuous learning to shape the future of claims management, risk mitigation, and patient care.

  2. 12/09/2025

    Finn Magee

    We’re continuing Season 3 of Talking Wisely, Wisedocs’ podcast where we explore the future of AI, innovation, and transformation across the insurance, claims, legal, and insurtech sectors with the leaders shaping what comes next.   In this episode, host Connor Atchison, Founder and CEO of Wisedocs, sits down with Finn Magee, CEO of Insurtech Canada and one of the rising voices in Canadian insurance innovation. With a background at Crawford & Company, Finn brings a unique blend of hands-on industry experience and visionary leadership to Canada’s insurtech ecosystem. Together, Connor and Finn unpack the momentum driving Canada’s insurance innovation landscape and the critical role ecosystem builders like Insurtech Canada play in connecting insurers, startups, and investors.   In this episode, they dive into: The biggest opportunities—and gaps—in the current Canadian insurance ecosystemThe evolving collaboration model between carriers and insurtechsResponsible AI adoption as insurers accelerate automation and generative AI initiativesPractical advice for startups and insurance leaders trying to stay competitive in a rapidly shifting marketTune in now for a forward-looking conversation on the future of Canada’s insurance innovation ecosystem, and what it will take for carriers and startups alike to thrive in the next wave of industry transformation.   About Finn Magee Finn Magee is the CEO of Insurtech Canada, leading national efforts to accelerate innovation across the insurance ecosystem. Finn brings with him experience from Crawford & Company, where he focused on claims operations, technology, and process improvement. Recognized as one of the industry’s rising leaders, he brings a strong blend of claims expertise and insurtech insight to bridging insurers, startups, and investors across Canada.

  3. 11/25/2025

    Donald A. Abrams, PA

    We’re continuing Season 3 of Talking Wisely, Wisedocs’ podcast where we unpack the future of AI, innovation, and education in claims with leading experts, thought leaders, and industry innovators across the insurance, legal, medical, medicolegal, and insurtech sectors. In this episode, host Connor Atchison, Founder and CEO of Wisedocs, sits down with Donald A. Abrams, PA , Founder and CEO of Clinical Compensation Consultants and Executive Vice President of Business Development at Work Comp College. Together, they explore how education, upskilling, and emerging technologies like AI are shaping the next generation of workers’ compensation professionals. From addressing the loss of experienced adjusters to bridging the gap between claims, legal, and technology, Donald shares how the industry can adapt through continuous learning and human-centered innovation. In this episode, Donald and Connor discuss: Why education in workers’ compensation is more critical than ever amid AI adoption and talent shortagesHow upskilling claims professionals with AI tools impacts outcomes for injured workers and employersTrends in regulatory compliance and professional development shaping the future of claimsThe role of community-driven learning and “soft skills” in supporting whole-person recovery managementTune in now for a timely conversation on how education, technology, and empathy intersect to build a stronger, more agile and human-centric workers’ compensation ecosystem.   About Donald A. Abrams, PA  Donald A. Abrams, PA is a 1977 graduate of the Albany Medical College Physician Assistant program, specializing in and actively practicing orthopedic surgery for more than 15 years. Overseeing several exceptionally successful start-ups, Mr. Abrams has established himself as a leader in cost containment strategies for the workers compensation professional. Now celebrating his tenth year with Clinical Compensation Consultants, Mr. Abrams has participated and spoken at hundreds of local, regional and national educational conferences on a multipole of topics germane to the workers comp professional. Additionally, Mr. Abrams has presented a number of webinar-based lectures endorsed for continuing education credits by the Texas Department of Insurance. Described as an excellent and passionate speaker, Mr. Abrams continues to strive to deliver each of the workers’ compensation professional he is honored to provide services to the level of expertise that best serves all participants in the workers’ compensation system. You may visit Don’s corporate website at comp-consultants.com.

    Donald A. Abrams, PA

  4. 11/18/2025

    Denys Linkov

    We’re back with Season 3 of Talking Wisely, Wisedocs' podcast where we unpack the future of AI and innovation in claims with leading experts, thought leaders, and industry innovators across the insurance, legal, medical, medicolegal, and insurtech sectors.  To kick things off, host Connor Atchison, CEO and Co-Founder of Wisedocs sat down with Denys Linkov, Head of Machine Learning at Wisedocs, for a candid conversation about what’s real (and what’s hype) when it comes to AI in insurance. From the ethics of automation to the technical challenges of working with sensitive medical and legal data, Denys breaks down: Why explainability and transparency matter more than everHow to reduce bias and risks in enterprise claims AI systemsWhat the future looks like when humans and machines work side by sideAnd much moreTune in now for a tech-driven look at how real AI innovation happens in claims while remaining grounded in clinical expertise, ethics, and accuracy.   About Denys Linkov Denys Linkov is the Head of ML at Wisedocs and startup advisor. He's worked with 50+ enterprises in their AI journey, is a sessional lecturer at the University of Toronto and his Gen AI courses have helped 200,000+ learners build key skills through LinkedinLearning. He's worked across the AI product stack, being hands-on building key ML systems, managing product delivery teams, and working directly with customers on best practices.

    Denys Linkov

  5. 12/02/2024

    Laura Dinan Haber & Paul Tyler

    Welcome to the second season of Wisedocs' podcast Talking Wisely! Our hosts and Wisedocs' Co-Founders, Connor Atchison, CEO, and Jenna Earnshaw, COO, have engaging conversations every other Monday to hear from great leaders who encounter medical records across the insurance, legal, medical, medicolegal, and insurtech sectors.  In this episode, we spoke with hosts of the Re/Imagine Podcast, Laura Dinan Haber, Innovation Brand Director, and Paul Tyler, Former Chief Marketing Officer of the Nassau Financial Group. Laura and Paul discussed changes and trends they’ve noticed in the Insurtech industry, how to balance AI compliance and safety in organizations, the digital transformation taking place in the insurance sector and more. Tune in to also hear their advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals interested in entering the insurtech space. About Paul Tyler & Laura Dinan-Haber Paul Tyler: As the former CMO of Nassau, Paul led the marketing strategy, digital sales channel and innovation activity at Nassau Financial Group. Paul has vast experience driving branding of insurance companies and affiliated asset management companies. In addition, he launched Nassau Re/Imagine, an insurtech focused incubator based in Hartford, Connecticut. Prior to his role at Nassau Financial Group, he worked at Fidelity and Guaranty Life and MetLife in a variety of roles in strategy, marketing, operations, technology, sales, and compliance. Laura Dinan Haber: Laura serves as Innovation Brand Director for Nassau Financial Group’s insurtech incubator, Nassau Re/Imagine. She drives community and industry collaboration and sources innovative partnerships for the company. Prior to her role at Nassau Financial Group, she worked at the MetroHartford Alliance, the City of Hartford’s Chamber of Commerce and the region’s economic development leader, in a variety of investor relations and marketing roles. She also serves as co-organizer of TEDxHartford.    Socials:  Laura Dinan Haber's LinkedIn Paul Tyler’s LinkedIn The Re/Imagine Podcast Nassau Re/Imagine LinkedIn Nassau Re/Imagine Instagram Nassau Re/Imaging Twiter/X

  6. 11/18/2024

    Aaron Wenner

    Welcome to the second season of Wisedocs' podcast Talking Wisely! Our hosts and Wisedocs' Co-Founders, Connor Atchison, CEO, and Jenna Earnshaw, COO, have engaging conversations every other Monday to hear from great leaders who encounter medical records across the insurance, legal, medical, medicolegal, and insurtech sectors.  In this episode, we spoke with Aaron Wenner, co-founder of CiteRight and Chief Strategy Officer of Jurisage, about their merger with Jurisage AI and using large language models (LLMs) for streamlining legal research and case law. Aaron, a lawyer turned tech founder, shares his excitement about automating litigation work while keeping lawyers in control. We discuss how this partnership is revolutionizing their company, their success as semi-finalists at the 2023 ABA Techshow, and the impact of Canadian LegalTech in the market. Learn about the rapid development of AI, its promising use cases in the legal sector, and how AI will enhance efficiency without taking over jobs. Aaron also shares with us his journey into tech and valuable lessons learned as a founder.  About Aaron Wenner  Aaron Wenner is the co-founder of CiteRight and the Chief Strategy Officer of Jurisage. A lawyer and self-taught coder, he holds a Bachelor of Arts from McGill University, a Master of Arts from Harvard University, and a Bachelor of Civil Law and Common Law from McGill University. Currently an Entrepreneur in Residence at Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs, Aaron was also a Senior Editor of the McGill Law Journal and an Associate Editor of the Canadian Guide to Uniform Legal Citations. Aaron is a frequent speaker on technology in the justice system.  Socials:  CiteRight Twitter/X CiteRight LinkedIn CiteRight Instagram CiteRight Website

  7. 11/04/2024

    Seth Lefberg

    Welcome to the second season of Wisedocs' podcast Talking Wisely! Our hosts and Wisedocs' Co-Founders, Connor Atchison, CEO, and Jenna Earnshaw, COO, have engaging conversations every other Monday to hear from great leaders who encounter medical records across the insurance, legal, medical, medicolegal, and insurtech sectors.  In today’s episode, we explore how attorneys can find and work with medical experts to build stronger cases. Our guest, Seth Lefberg, Founder & CEO of Homestead Medical Experts, discusses the importance of effective communication and coordination in this process. We delve into the challenges attorneys face, the crucial role of expert witnesses, and how technology is making it easier to find credible experts. Tune in to learn how expert witnesses can shape medical malpractice cases and provide essential insights for both sides. About Seth Lefberg:  Seth Lefberg is the Founder and CEO of Homestead Medical Experts.  During the 10 years as a business administrator for medical practices, Seth successfully helped multiple individual doctors with the foundation and infrastructure to perform medical legal services.  After 8 years of being in business, He and his team have worked on thousands of cases while also recruiting twice as many trusted experts to their database.  As a former medical administrator, his understanding of the day-to-day events of a medical professional helped structure Homestead’s support services.   Homestead Medical Experts: HME connects experienced, quality medical expert witnesses with attorneys in need of their knowledge. With every referral, a dedicated case manager is assigned to facilitate communication and work diligently with the experts to ensure all case work is completed and deadlines are met. HME offers support across the entire process from finding medical experts to fighting medical malpractice cases. They offer expert witnesses, IMEs, nurse services, and background checks. Socials:  Homestead Medical Experts LinkedInHomestead Medical Experts Facebook

  8. 10/21/2024

    Lorie Graham

    Welcome to the second season of Wisedocs' podcast Talking Wisely! Our hosts and Wisedocs' Co-Founders, Connor Atchison, CEO, and Jenna Earnshaw, COO, have engaging conversations every other Monday to hear from great leaders who encounter medical records across the insurance, legal, medical, medicolegal, and insurtech sectors.  In this episode, we spoke with Lorie Graham, the Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer for American Agricultural Insurance Company and the Chair of RIMS Strategic & Enterprise Risk Management Council about Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and its significance for businesses today. We explore how ERM impacts workers' compensation and its evolution over time. Learn about the importance of understanding the evolving world and addressing these changes with ERM, promoting a risk-aware culture, and what will shape the future of risk management. We also discuss how AI can be leveraged for risk management, with insights on AI security and its tremendous opportunities for the industry.   About Lorie Graham  Lorie Graham is the Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer for American Agricultural Insurance Company (AmericanAg™) and the Chair of RIMS Strategic & Enterprise Risk Management Council. Lorie has over 30 years of experience in underwriting, risk management, and research. She is a frequent presenter at insurance industry events on ERM and emerging trends. She currently serves as Chair of the RIMS Strategic Enterprise Risk Management Council and serves as Chair for the IASA Program Planning Committee.    Socials:   Lorie Graham’s LinkedIn RIMS The Risk Management Society RIMS ERM Conference

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Connor Atchison, Founder and CEO of Wisedocs, and Jenna Earnshaw, Co-Founder and COO at Wisedocs, host industry experts across insurance, medical, legal, medicolegal, and independent medical evaluation firms to share about trends in the industry.

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