2021

083 Insurance Ecosystem Disruptors Q&A Discussion with Susan Winkler

What do you do when your plans are disrupted by the pandemic? You shift to plan B!

Join us in this throwback episode of Re/Imagine’s Innovation Hour featuring Susan Winkler, Vice President & Executive Director of Connecticut Insurance & Financial Services (CTIFS). In this episode, Susan dives into panel discussion questions that she planned to ask in London, with a slight twist! Paul and Laura tackle Susan’s questions and invite LinkedIn live listeners to join in on the discussion! Tune in to learn more about up-and-coming technologies and other insurance industry disruptors.

Learn more about CTIFS: https://www.connecticutifs.com/ 

Connect with Susan Winkler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-winkler-413a725/ 

Connect with Nassau Re/Imagine: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nassau-reimagine/

Nassau Re/Imagine Incubator Program: https://imagine.nfg.com

Re/Imagine Retiretech Map: https://imagine.nfg.com/innovation-in-retiretech/

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This information is provided by Nassau for informational purposes only and is not meant to provide any legal, tax, or investment advice. It is not intended to advertise, market or promote third party products or services. Nassau and our sponsors do not endorse and are not responsible or liable for any third party content, advertising, products, services or other materials from such third parties. Symetra® is a registered service mark of Symetra Life Insurance Company.

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082 Global Talent Sourcing and Growing Startups with Tom and Paul Sheridan of Eclaro

Join us for another throw-back episode featuring Tom and Paul Sheridan, Co-founders and Principles of Eclaro. In this episode, we learn about sourcing global talent during the pandemic as well as how Eclaro helps solve the needs of startups and what they’re doing in the community by sitting on their acorn and assisting other startups in climbing their trees.  Tune in to hear the passion that twins Tom and Paul have for helping startups grow, rooted in their entrepreneurial upbringing.

Learn more about Eclaro: https://eclaro.com/

Connect with Eclaro: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eclaro/

Connect with Tom: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-sheridan-bb9a6b/

Connect with Paul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-sheridan-485a97/

Connect with Nassau Re/Imagine: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nassau-reimagine/

Nassau Re/Imagine Incubator Program: https://imagine.nfg.com

Re/Imagine Retiretech Map: https://imagine.nfg.com/innovation-in-retiretech/

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This information is provided by Nassau for informational purposes only and is not meant to provide any legal, tax, or investment advice. It is not intended to advertise, market or promote third party products or services. Nassau and our sponsors do not endorse and are not responsible or liable for any third party content, advertising, products, services or other materials from such third parties. Symetra® is a registered service mark of Symetra Life Insurance Company.

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Ashley Saunders082 Global Talent Sourcing and Growing Startups with Tom and Paul Sheridan of Eclaro
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081 Examining the Importance of Mental and Physical Health of Entrepreneurs with Hannah Adeyema

In this throwback episode of Re/Imagine’s Innovation Hour, Laura and Paul talk with Hannah Adeyema about the importance of mental health and physical resilience for entrepreneurs.

Connect with Hannah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nofisat/ 

Connect with Nassau Re/Imagine: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nassau-reimagine/

Nassau Re/Imagine Incubator Program: https://imagine.nfg.com

Re/Imagine Retiretech Map: https://imagine.nfg.com/innovation-in-retiretech/

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This information is provided by Nassau for informational purposes only and is not meant to provide any legal, tax, or investment advice. It is not intended to advertise, market or promote third party products or services. Nassau and our sponsors do not endorse and are not responsible or liable for any third party content, advertising, products, services or other materials from such third parties. Symetra® is a registered service mark of Symetra Life Insurance Company.

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080 An Evening with InsurTech Israel – Networking, Startup Pitches + More

On November 15, 2021 Nassau Re/Imagine hosted InsurTech Israel and members of eight startups. The group traveled from Israel to meet with leaders in the insurance ecosystem in New York City, Stamford, CT, Des Moines, IA, and in our home of Hartford, CT – the insurance capital of the world.

At this event, we warmly welcomed our visitors and enjoyed hearing from each of them – every product and idea was interesting and carefully offered solutions for unique consumer challenges.

Throughout the night, we heard from:

  • RavinAI (Claims vehicle inspection)
  • Insurights (Health benefits intelligence)
  • Gamasec (Cyber prevention & detection)
  • Covary (Gig insurance)
  • Emnotion (Climate risk modeling)
  • Psyber (Cyber underwriting risk assessment)
  • Urbanico – (Underwriting & pricing data )
  • Five Sigma – (Claims platform as a Service)

A big thank you is in store for Susan Winkler at Connecticut Insurance and Financial Services for sponsoring the event and to Stacey Brown of InsurTech Hartford for helping to organize the event. We would also like to thank Mayor Luke Bronin, Peter Denious of AdvanceCT and Daniel Agranov, Deputy Consul General of the State of Israel to New England.

Connect with Kobi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kobi-bendelak-a7011230/ 

Connect with InsurTech Israel: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insurtechisrael/ 

Information on InsurTech Hartford: https://www.insurtechhartford.com/ 

More about CT IFS: https://www.connecticutifs.com/ 

Connect with Nassau Re/Imagine: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nassau-reimagine/

Nassau Re/Imagine Incubator Program: https://imagine.nfg.com

Re/Imagine Retiretech Map: https://imagine.nfg.com/innovation-in-retiretech/

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This information is provided by Nassau for informational purposes only and is not meant to provide any legal, tax, or investment advice. It is not intended to advertise, market or promote third party products or services. Nassau and our sponsors do not endorse and are not responsible or liable for any third party content, advertising, products, services or other materials from such third parties. Symetra® is a registered service mark of Symetra Life Insurance Company.

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079 Finding Your Path Forward with Ellen Last and Maura Rucker, Slalom

In this episode, Laura Dinan Haber and Paul Tyler are joined by Ellen Last, Principal, Design Experience, and Maura Rucker, Senior Director, Experience, Slalom. 

As design technicians, Ellen and Maura curate awesome experiences that help solve human problems while helping companies tackle their most ambitious projects and build new capabilities. Willingness to design better for the customer is at the heart of the work they do. 

After the past 18+ months, no company does not need to transform. Companies at the forefront of the hybrid evolution are focused on people – being employee and customer-obsessed. To help companies navigate these changes, Slalom has created Ethos, ‘a compass to guide you forward’. 

After listening to this episode, you will walk away with tips on navigating forward with a hybrid mindset, digital collaboration tools, and transformative workplace culture. 

Connect with Ellen Last: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellen-last-3865945/
Connect with Maura Rucker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauraparente/ 

Slalom’s ETHOS for hybrid work: https://www.slalom.com/insight/your-ethos-hybrid-work 

Connect with Nassau Re/Imagine: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nassau-reimagine/

Nassau Re/Imagine Incubator Program: https://imagine.nfg.com

Re/Imagine Retiretech Map: https://imagine.nfg.com/innovation-in-retiretech/

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This information is provided by Nassau for informational purposes only and is not meant to provide any legal, tax, or investment advice. It is not intended to advertise, market or promote third party products or services. Nassau and our sponsors do not endorse and are not responsible or liable for any third party content, advertising, products, services or other materials from such third parties. Symetra® is a registered service mark of Symetra Life Insurance Company.

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078 The World Needs More Aliens: Design Thinking with Shamir Joseph

In this episode, Laura and Paul are joined by Shamir Joseph, a consultant to people and organizations who want to bring the Design Thinking mindset to cultures and organizations across the globe.

For those who are new to the mindset, we dive into the basics and where understanding begins. For those who are well versed, we explore different exercises and cross-industry examples.

By the time you’ve listed to the episode, you’ll be able to identify why the words value, trust, culture, and aliens are all related.

(Bonus: you won’t view a tape measure or dry erase marker the same way again)

Connect with Shamir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamir-joseph/

Connect with Nassau Re/Imagine: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nassau-reimagine/
Nassau Re/Imagine Incubator Program: https://imagine.nfg.com
Re/Imagine Retiretech Map: https://imagine.nfg.com/innovation-in-retiretech/

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This information is provided by Nassau for informational purposes only and is not meant to provide any legal, tax, or investment advice. It is not intended to advertise, market or promote third party products or services. Nassau and our sponsors do not endorse and are not responsible or liable for any third party content, advertising, products, services or other materials from such third parties. Symetra® is a registered service mark of Symetra Life Insurance Company.

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077 The Nexus Between Financial Stability and Health with Marci Lobel-Esrig

Marci Lobel-Esrig, Founder, CEO & General Counsel, SilverBills joins the podcast to share insight into the financial exploitation and theft that many older adults face. Much of the time from family members or trusted individuals. SilverBills harnesses the power of technology to benefit clients, helping clients age with dignity and security.

SilverBills harnesses the power of technology to benefit clients. Instead of being inundated by bills, having to remember deadlines, and write checks, clients are enjoying life without these stressors. SilverBills receives, scrutinizes, stores, and ensures that clients’ bills are paid correctly. Clients don’t have to open envelopes, write checks, or remember due dates.

Listen to learn more about Marci’s journey from the kitchen table to exploring the nexus between financial stability and health.

Follow Marci and SilverBills, @SilverBills, and https://www.linkedin.com/in/marci-lobel-esrig-73a19b1b/ and visit https://silverbills.com to learn more!

Engage with Nassau Re/Imagine: @NReimagine, https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nassau-reimagine/

Top 100+ Retiretech Companies 2021 https://imagine.nfg.com/innovation-in-retiretech/

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This information is provided by Nassau for informational purposes only and is not meant to provide any legal, tax, or investment advice. It is not intended to advertise, market or promote third party products or services. Nassau and our sponsors do not endorse and are not responsible or liable for any third party content, advertising, products, services or other materials from such third parties. Symetra® is a registered service mark of Symetra Life Insurance Company.

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076 Financial Planning the Modern Way with Spencer Barclay, Founder and CEO, Savology

Spencer Barclay, Founder, and CEO, Savology, joins the podcast to share insight into planning your money, the modern way.

Savology opens the door for millions of new people to access the proven benefits of creating a financial plan for their future. In just 5 minutes, users can build free financial plans and get personalized recommendations to improve their personal finances.

It is cited that 58% of employees report that financial stress impacts their productivity at work. On average, that stress makes them miss 3.5 more days per year. Listen to learn how Savology helps reduce stress psychologically while improving the financial side of the equation as well.

Follow Spencer and Savology, @SavologyApp, and https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerbarclay/ and visit https://savology.com to learn more!

Engage with Nassau Re/Imagine: @NReimagine, https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nassau-reimagine/

Top 100+ Retiretech Companies 2021 https://imagine.nfg.com/innovation-in-retiretech/

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This information is provided by Nassau for informational purposes only and is not meant to provide any legal, tax, or investment advice. It is not intended to advertise, market or promote third party products or services. Nassau and our sponsors do not endorse and are not responsible or liable for any third party content, advertising, products, services or other materials from such third parties. Symetra® is a registered service mark of Symetra Life Insurance Company.

‘Symetra® is a registered service mark of Symetra Life Insurance Company.’

Ashley Saunders076 Financial Planning the Modern Way with Spencer Barclay, Founder and CEO, Savology
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075 Building Engaging and Accessible Investing with William Littlefield, Wizest

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William Littlefield, President & Chief Technology Officer at Wizest, joins the show to talk about his role in helping to build a next-generation investment trading platform that democratizes access to financial expertise. Wizest was recently featured in Forbes as a better solution to the problems posed by Robinhood. We also cover synergies between Olympic training and what it takes to be an entrepreneur.

Follow William and Wizest, @WJLittlefield2 and https://www.linkedin.com/company/wizestapp/and visit https://www.wizest.com to learn more!

Engage with Nassau Re/Imagine: @NReimagine, https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nassau-reimagine/

Top 100+ Retiretech Companies 2021 https://imagine.nfg.com/innovation-in-retiretech/

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This information is provided by Nassau for informational purposes only and is not meant to provide any legal, tax, or investment advice. It is not intended to advertise, market or promote third party products or services. Nassau and our sponsors do not endorse and are not responsible or liable for any third party content, advertising, products, services or other materials from such third parties. Symetra® is a registered service mark of Symetra Life Insurance Company.

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074 Transform Your Everyday Spending into Retirement Savings with EvoShare

Enabling people to save today for their future self is more important than ever.

In this episode, we are joined by Eugeny Prudchyenko, CEO and Co-Founder of EvoShare, a FinTech startup that is revolutionizing the savings landscape by unlocking the power of everyday spending to fuel savings.

EvoShare enables you to accumulate cash back while going about your daily spending. It can be used to earn up to 30% cash-back toward your IRA, Student Loan, College Fund, HSA, Emergency Savings, Brokerage Account or Bitcoin. Too good to be true? Listen to the episode to learn more!

Connect with Eugeny Prudchyenko:
Website: https://start.evoshare.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugeny-yevgen-prudchyenko-71ba56b7/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/evoshareusa

 Connect with Nassau Re/Imagine:
Imagine.nfg.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/nassau-reimagine
Instagram: Follow Us
Twitter: @NReimagine

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This information is provided by Nassau for informational purposes only and is not meant to provide any legal, tax, or investment advice. It is not intended to advertise, market or promote third party products or services. Nassau and our sponsors do not endorse and are not responsible or liable for any third party content, advertising, products, services or other materials from such third parties. Symetra® is a registered service mark of Symetra Life Insurance Company.

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