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The Re/Imagine Podcast Nassau Financial Group
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In February of 2019, Nassau Financial Group founded an incubator called Nassau Re/Imagine to accelerate Hartford’s Insurtech innovation. We foster startups and other companies that will attract a new generation of talent to the city and state. Today, we help speed Hartford’s transformation as an incubator for insurtech innovation. We foster startups and other companies that will attract a new generation of Insurtech talent to the city and state. We provide a free, convenient, and supportive environment for founders to develop strong business relationships with Nassau and other insurance carriers in the area. In this show, we will be interviewing those people driving change in Hartford and beyond. We will interview startups in our program, influencers in our community, and visitors from around the world.
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Medicarians - Improving Senior Health
We recently attended the first Medicarian conference in Las Vegas. Jay Weintraub took the top Medicare Supplement conference and broadened it to include innovation. Innovation across the entire senior healthcare space. We interviewed a number of leaders on the event floor and pulled the recordings into three podcasts.Today, in part 3 of 3, we’ll explore innovation in improving senior health care. With new technology “extra benefits” of plans are quickly morphing into digital health management platforms - and those platforms include items like devices, fitness programs, and even food.
FarmboxRX
https://www.farmboxrx.com
Ashley Tyrner
CEO
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-tyrner-129082a3/
Big idea: Food is a medicine that is good for plan members and health plans.
Gilad Shai
https://www.linkedin.com/in/giladshai/
Big idea: It’s time to create an innovation ecosystem in senior health and wellness. (And BTW, mobile phones continue to change our health for the better.)
Careington International
Mike Ramsey
Director of Sales
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-ramsey-b4445a58/
Big idea: Virtual dentistry, healthcare, and pet care is here to stay.
Healthee
Guy Benjamin
CEO
https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-benjamin-9904b844/
Big idea: Workers need advice at scale on how to use their employee benefits.
Ottalaus Health
Christopher Liechty
Head of Marketing at Ottalaus Health
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherliechty/
Big ideas: People need “Lego” blocks for personalized remote care monitoring of chronic conditions.
Learn more about Nassau Re/Imagine: imagine.nfg.com
Connect with us: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nassau-reimagine -
097 Medicarians - Customer Creation
We recently attended the first Medicarian conference in Las Vegas. Jay Weintraub took the top Medicare Supplement conference and broadened it to include innovation. Innovation across the entire senior healthcare space. We interviewed a number of leaders on the event floor and pulled the recordings into three podcasts. Today, in part 2 of 3, we’ll explore innovation in customer creation. Recent regulations released by the CMS, privacy changes on social media platforms, and iOS changes have radically reshaped how we find, engage, and connect with seniors.
CoverRight
Richard Chan
CEO at CoverRight
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rkfchan/
Big idea: Important to engage senior consumers at the start of their shopping experience, not just at point of purchase.
AcquireCrowd
Thomas Cutting
CEO
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-cutting/
Big idea: Effectively converting leads requires a deeper understanding of how to activate each opportunity based on individual demographic data.
Verisk Marketing Solutions - Jornaya
Jeff Piotrowski
Market Leader, Insurance
https://www.linkedin.com/in/piotrowskijeff/
Big idea: Not only do we need to be compliant, but we also need to understand who the lead actually is and what happens after they turn into a client.
EasyHealth
Greg Salwitz
Chief Product Officer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gsalwitz/
Big idea: It’s time to move from a transactional to a relationship-based, member-centric model in the Med Supp market for better retention and satisfaction.
BrokerCalls
Joe Marino
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-marino-281a1734/
Big idea: CMS compliance will dominate AEP lead generation this year. Seniors getting more tech-savvy.
Inspire Health Tech
Mark Seghers
CEO & Founder
https://www.linkedin.com/in/seghers/
Big idea: Seniors need a lot of help navigating a bewildering variety of health plans
eQuoto
Danny Greeson
Founder at eQuoto
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannygreeson/
Daryl Goldstein
VP, Sales And Business Development
https://www.linkedin.com/in/darylgoldstein/
Big idea: Don’t waste agent time working with or speaking with low-intent leads.
Regal Voice
Katie Aprile
Account Executive at Regal Voice
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katieaprile/
Big idea: Agents should consider using a voice platform designed for B-C during this AEP season.
RGI Solutions
Bob Donnellan
VP of Sales & Marketing at RGI Solutions
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-donnellan-78a6496/
Big idea: Take the risk out of AEP this year by working with a performance-based marketing agency.
Learn more about Nassau Re/Imagine: imagine.nfg.com
Connect with us: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nassau-reimagine -
096 Medicarians - Future of Distribution
We recently attended the first Medicarian conference in Las Vegas. Jay Weintraub took the top Medicare Supplement conference and broadened it to include innovation. Innovation across the entire senior healthcare space. We interviewed a number of leaders on the event floor and pulled the recordings into three podcasts. Today, in part 1 of 3, we’ll explore innovation in distribution. People want people to help them navigate this complex topic. However, the tools, the processes, and the outcomes are changing quickly.
HealthIQ
Guava Suri
President & Chief Business Officer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gsuri/
Big idea: Consumers need very sophisticated help navigating all the plans to find that one is best for them.
ABM Insurance
Mike Alexander
Principal, ABM Insurance
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-alexander-sr-84a84a1/
https://www.getagreatquote.com
Big idea: Digital helps you touch your customer more frequently, but you need to see them in person to connect.
Viewpoint Ventures
Drew Aldrich
Managing Partners
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewaldrich/
Big idea: Humans will remain central to insurance sales, but wholesaling will go digital.
Joe Jordan
JosephJordan.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephjordan2/
Big idea: Biggest problem humans face is the aging of the population - paying for healthcare is a critical issue for this group.
Insurance Toolkits
Joe Wahl
Co-Founder
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-wahl-430812165/
Big idea: Software should help agents present Medicare products confidently and not rely on calling their upline for guidance.
CSG Actuarial
Brien Welch
Sales Director at CSG Actuarial, LLC
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brien-welch-b7a87958/
Big idea: Take all development direction from the agent users and you will build a business.
Learn more about Nassau Re/Imagine: imagine.nfg.com
Connect with us: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nassau-reimagine -
095 Better Serving Families in Need With Justin O'Keefe
In this episode, we welcome Justin O’Keefe, CEO & Founder, MAPP - The Memorial Asset Protection Plan. Through hands-on and intentional planning, Memorial Asset Protection Plan helps transition assets from one generation to the next after the loss of a loved one. Money lives and it will go somewhere. Where it’s going to go is the big question. MAPP helps answer that question and more. Listen to gain insights into building meaningful relationships, the importance of a trusted network, and the power of sharing a home-cooked meal.
Learn more about MAPP: https://www.mappnetwork.com
Connect with Justin O’Keefe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-o-keefe-clu-chfc-cap-lfd-88560177/
Learn more about Nassau Re/Imagine: imagine.nfg.com
Connect with us:
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094 Leading Corporate Innovation Post Pandemic with Paul Bailo
Innovation is key to the survival of humankind. The ability to adapt and change. So why is it that most humans fear change? In this episode, we welcome Paul Bailo, Chief Executive Officer of PIP Consulting Group by day, professor by night, author, and social entrepreneur.
Join us as we discuss creativity, innovation, corporate culture, and navigating the importance of the creators, maintainers, and why the world needs everyone.
Learn more about PIP Consulting Group: https://pipconsultinggroup.com
Connect with Paul Bailo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulbailo/
Learn more about Nassau Re/Imagine: imagine.nfg.com
Connect with us: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nassau-reimagine
It takes significant energy to turn ideas into action - are you ready? -
093 Innovation, ESG, & Urban Farming in Hartford
This week we welcome Christian Heiden, founder of Levo International, which is an international social impact organization that leverages innovations in the food security space to create a more sustainable and equitable food system. Our conversation is rooted in innovation through the lens of ESG and urban farming. Levo combines hydroponic farming, community-supported agriculture, and family-based growing to make a local impact. Locally, Levo has partnered with 150 residents in the North End of Hartford to educate them on how to micro-farm using their hydroponic garden systems. The farmers will work with Levo to grow their crops and sell them through CSA subscriptions. Levo also has over 300 systems operating in Haiti.
Listen and gain insights into navigating a family business, tips for future founders, and being willing to plant seeds, till ideas, and harvest impact through action.
Connect with Christian Heiden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-heiden/
Learn more about Levo International: https://levointernational.org/founding-story
Learn more about Nassau Re/Imagine: imagine.nfg.com
Connect with us: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nassau-reimagine
https://www.tiktok.com/@nassaureimagine
https://www.instagram.com/nsre_imagine
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Interesting Guests and Topics
Nassau RE/Imagine is doing a fantastic job of socializing Life Insurance technology concepts and talking about the future of where life insurance industry is headed. Paul and Kate feature experienced guests and relevant topics. Great podcast!
Dynamic duo and terrific guests
Paul and Kate are a terrific tandem that being energy, fun and knowledge to this podcast focused on insurtech and the future of insurance. Definitely worth subscribing if you are looking to gain expertise on innovation and where the industry is headed!
Fun and educational
Great to hear about all the new exciting innovation going on! Great hosts. Love this podcast!