Insurance Journal Podcast

As vehicles become more modern and integrated, the data in infotainment and telematics systems has become more prevalent—and useful to the claims process. We spoke with William Bortles, a senior accident reconstructionist in J.S. Held’s accident reconstruction practice, about how the data from technologies like Advanced Driver Assistance Systems is creating new possibilities fo

Join George and Patrick as they dive into key property insurance concepts, unravel complex terms like deductibles and indemnity, and preview upcoming expert-led webinars. This aftershow covers the recent Academy class: Property Insurance Concepts and Terms Part 2 Not yet a member of the academy? Join Today! The post IJA Aftershow: Patrick Wraight appeared first on Insurance Journal

Tariffs on raw materials and imported parts are driving up repair costs, adding over $250 to the average collision repair bill—discover what this means for the industry. -Material Cost Surge: Steel and aluminum tariffs are increasing the price of repair parts, with estimated added costs of $93 and $72 per vehicle, respectively. -Broader Import Tariffs: Potential reinstatement of

Join top innovators in wildfire risk technology for back to back live demos showcasing cutting-edge solutions that help insurers stay ahead of growing threats. Exclusive Live Demos – See wildfire risk tech in action from Ovrwatch, RedZone, Green Shield Risk Solutions, and Wildfire Defense Systems. Stay Ahead of Risk – Learn how insurers are enhancing their solution stacks to ta

Discover why today’s challenging insurance market is driving fleet businesses toward captives and alternative risk solutions for greater stability, control, and cost savings. Market Pressures Drive Change – Rising claims and unpredictable premiums are pushing fleet businesses to explore alternative risk management strategies. Captives Offer Stability & Control – Member-ow

Cowbell’s Founder and CEO, Jack Kudale, shares his inspiring journey from growing up on a small farm to leading a cybersecurity insurance revolution, transforming risk management for small businesses. This excerpt highlights the following: Bridging Cybersecurity & Insurance – How Cowbell is pioneering innovation on the “right of the boom” by combining cybersecurity with

Join Golfertainment George, Patrick Wraight, and Kevin Amrhein as they tee off on Florida Man insurance fraud, bizarre cold-weather lizard claims, and the potential return of 1920s golf fashion! Plus a look at some Oscar show fashion! Florida Man Strikes Again – A wild tale of insurance fraud, fake death certificates, and a $6M scheme gone wrong. Falling Iguanas & Insurance C

Here’s a chance to meet a driven, dynamic leader in Omari Aarons-Martin, who oversees the National African American Insurance Association. Omari outlines the history of NAAIA, founded by an independent agent 28 years ago. With 2,700 members and 24 chapters nationwide, NAAIA represents every industry sector and is dedicated to members’ professional development and empowerment. Y

It comes as no surprise that proposed U.S. tariffs on trade are raising eyebrows in the auto repair and auto insurance industries. Among the collision trends for the year ahead, the topic of tariffs is now by far the biggest and most worth watching. We spoke with Ryan Mandell, director of claims performance for Mitchell, briefly about collision claims trends to watch this year. Man

In this special 100th episode of the Insuring Cyber podcast, tune into an exclusive interview with the three cofounders of InsurTech Cowbell— CEO Jack Kudale, Chief Operating Officer Trent Cooksley , and Chief Product Officer Rajeev Gupta. Together, they share Cowbell’s startup origins and its mission to revolutionize cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises,