🎙️ #insurtechtalk  by #InsurTechLAEpisode 104In this episode, Emilio Figueroa, CEO of Indemnity Labs, and Dario Luna, Managing Partner of Akua Capital, join Gilad Shai to discuss the latest development (August 8, 2023) in the Vesttoo unfolding drama - a drama around a fake letter of credit (LOC) involving China Construction Bank and the impact it had on the ILS marketplace and exposure on the Corinthian Group and others.⚠️ The facts are not clear! The information that we have is based on information published by newspapers.There are audits in place and an FBI investigation.Between the recording of this episode and its publishing, Vesttoo's board named Ami Barlev, a board member, as interim CEO.Chapters:0:15 Malta, Gibraltar, and Bermuda2:56 Vesttoo part two9:20 Due Diligence 13:30 Crisis response15:13 Control and Anti-fraud measures 20:00 Board of Directors - Proactive instead of Reactive24:02 Being optimistic - rebuild29:12 Web3 and trust32:00 Rating agenciesSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapital #InsurTechLA

🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by #InsurTechLAEpisode 103In this episode, Will Chambers, the Director of Digital Partnerships & Marketing at Appalachian Underwriters, an Acrisure company, and Gilad Shai talk about the role of the insurance wholesaler broker, partnerships and the potential of the Digital Insurance Wholesale Broker.Chapters:03:12 Introduction05:30 Joining Acrisure07:34 The insurance wholesaler broker16:06 The digital wholesaler27:19 Gilad is trying a metaphor32:30 Growth trends - M&As and consolidation 37:12 AdviseSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapital #InsurTechLA

🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by InsurTechLA Episode 102In this "Breaking News" episode, Emilio Figueroa, CEO of Indemnity Lab, joins Gilad Shai to talk about #Vesttoo, the ILS market, Fronting companies, and The Corinthian Group.  Meir Orbach from Calcalist.co.il published first the news on July 17, followed by Fiona Robertson and Farhin Lilywala from the insurance industry-focused publication--Insurance Insider.Chapters:00:10 Indemnity Lab05:40 What's the story?07:08 Who are the players?09:45 The reinsurer structure10:27 There are two sides to an ILS Market12:07 Fronting companies 16:55 Due Diligence 22:30 What would be in the next chapter?27:37 Join the Indemnity Lab team at ITC-Vegas for whiskey tastingSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapital #InsurTechLA

🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by #InsurTechLAEpisode 101This episode is part of a series of interviews with speakers at the ITC DIA EU conference in Barcelona in 2023.Louw Hopley and Gilad Shai talk about launching insurance products, Saturn Rocket (the Lego model), South Africa, and APIsChapters:0:09 Demo at DIA/ITC Barcelona2:15 Saturn Rocket5:00 Introduction to Root8:36 South Africa15:20 APIs - building blocks23:10 Rent vs. Buy28:00 Root, the platform29:28 Advicehttps://rootplatform.com/Signup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapital #InsurTechLA

🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by #InsurTechLAEpisode 100This episode is part of a series of interviews with speakers at the ITC DIA EU conference in Barcelona in 2023.Tiffine Wang and Gilad Shai talk about MS&AD Ventures, the state of venture investments in the #InsurTech sector. Chapters:0:36 Warm-up1:18 Introduction7:28 MS&AD Ventures12:38 InsurTech15:06 Changes and trends20:07 Partnerships23:05 Raising Capital26:32 Get to positive cash flow31:50 AdviceSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapital #InsurTechLA

🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 98In this talk, Rilwan Lawal joins Gilad Shai to talk about gigEasy, a Benefits Platform for the Gig-economy workers.https://www.gigeasy.com/Chapters:0:14 Intro4:30 gigEasy6:49 Distribution13:06 Partnerships19:43 Commercial InsuranceOff camera, we talked about Huston, football, and the world cup.Signup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapital #InsurTechLA

🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 97In this episode, the InsurTech Rapper, Dave Wechsler, is in the house  🙌 Dave, principal at OMERS Ventures and the host of InsurTech RAP, a weekly live and lively conversation among insurTech investors and other members of the industry, joined Gilad Shai to talk about investments and conversations.Chapters:00:14 Small talk01:18 AI and Compliance 12:10 InsurTech RAP22:10 OMERS Ventures29:10 TL;DR (he is bullish)36:15 Bridge financingSignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapital #InsurTechLA

🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 96In this episode, Jason D Cass, the Managing Partner of The Insurance Alliance, joined Gilad Shai to talk about the future of the independent insurance agency and Jason's new venture - IndieTech. IndieTech is a conference, AUGUST 29th-31st in Indiana Convention Center Indianapolis,  dedicated to technology that empowers insurance agents.Conference https://www.indietech2023.com/Jason D Casshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jasondcass/Jason's previous participation at InsurTechLAhttps://www.insurtech.me/blog/2017/10/6/the-future-of-the-agencySignup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapital #InsurTechLA

🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 95In this episode, Will Shaw and Gilad Shai talk about Better Agency and BrokerTech. They touch on Will's journey from the NFL to insurance and allow Gilad to show his ignorance about America's favorite sport. Signup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapital #InsurTechLA

🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLAEpisode 94In this episode, Stacey Brown, CEO of InsurTech Hartford, joins Gilad Shai to talk about the upcoming InsurTech Hartford Symposium on May 2-3 in Mohegan Sun, CT. https://insurtechhartfordsymposium.com/Stacey and Gilad also ramble on the various InsurTech conferences and Stacey's expansion to other regional InsurTech communities - Atlanta and Chicago.Signup for our angel syndication:https://www.insurtech.me/Don't forget to subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw#insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapital #InsurTechLA