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The Connected Podcast

Alan Demers and Stephen Applebaum

Co-curated by Alan Demers and Stephen Applebaum, The Connected Podcast is a daily scan of all the happenings in the world of Insurance & InsurTech News.

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10:47

Property insurance rates expected to fall further

The Connected Podcast ·

2025/10/08

The Connected Podcast | News & Events in the Insurance Ecosystem The Connected Podcast: Navigating the Pulse of the Insurance Ecosystem In our latest episode of The Connected Podcast, we dive into the dynamic world of insurance, focusing on significant developments that are reshaping the ecosystem, especially within the property insurance sector. At the recent Insurance Leadership Forum, industry leaders signaled a promising trend of declining rates, a reversal after...

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12:41

Race to the Bottom - Destructive Cycle in P&C...

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2025/10/07

In the latest episode of The Connected Podcast, the hosts tackle pressing issues within the Property & Casualty insurance ecosystem, focusing on what many describe as a "race to the bottom." This competitive environment drives companies to continuously lower prices to outpace rivals, a strategy complicated by globalization and economic policies. Although consumers might initially benefit from reduced prices, the industry faces severe consequences, including rate fluctuations and underwrit...

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10:22

THE GREAT AI DEBATE: REAL OR BUBBLE?

The Connected Podcast ·

2025/10/06

The Connected Podcast: Navigating the Insurance EcosystemIn this episode of The Connected Podcast, we dive into a series of pivotal developments reshaping the insurance industry. This segment explores the rapidly evolving role of AI in tech and finance, with a special spotlight on OpenAI's recent stock sale that potentially positions it as the world's most valuable startup at a valuation of $500 billion. Key investors like Thrive Capital and Dragoneer Investment Group reflect ongoing confiden...

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9:44

California Insurance Commissioner Lara under...

The Connected Podcast ·

2025/10/03

In this week's episode of The Connected Podcast, the spotlight is on significant news and events shaping the insurance ecosystem. The episode begins by highlighting ethical concerns around California's Insurance Commissioner, Ricardo Lara. Allegations have emerged that public funds were used for Lara's luxurious international trips, prompting a review by the state's ethics watchdog. This situation underscores critical questions of accountability and transparency within public office and could...

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11:33

Regulators split as NAIC group weighs AI rules for...

The Connected Podcast ·

2025/10/02

Welcome to The Connected Podcast, your go-to source for the latest news and events in the insurance ecosystem. Join us as we delve into the evolving landscape, bringing you insightful discussions on industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory updates shaping the future of insurance. In this episode, we focus on the rapidly changing scene of AI regulation within the insurance industry. Our discussion addresses the mixed reactions from regulators regarding the implementa...

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10:29

What a Government Shutdown Means for the NFIP

The Connected Podcast ·

2025/10/01

The Connected Podcast: Insurance Ecosystem News and Events The Connected Podcast: News and Events in the Insurance Ecosystem In this segment of The Connected Podcast, several key developments in the insurance ecosystem are discussed. The looming threat of a government shutdown presents serious challenges for the National Flood Insurance Program. Without a budget resolution by the end of September, the program will be unable to issue new policies, increase coverag...

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12:28

Climate Adaptation Gains Momentum, But Strategic...

The Connected Podcast ·

2025/09/30

The Connected Podcast | News and Events in the Insurance Ecosystem Welcome to The Connected Podcast: Navigating the Insurance Ecosystem In a recent episode of The Connected Podcast, we dive deep into the evolving dynamics of the insurance industry. This episode features discussions on key challenges and groundbreaking developments shaping the insurance landscape today. The episode begins with insights from a recent Marsh survey, hi...

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13:15

National Hurricane Center tracking Tropical Storm...

The Connected Podcast ·

2025/09/29

Welcome to the latest episode of The Connected Podcast, your go-to source for news and events happening in the insurance ecosystem. This week, we dive into two major developments reshaping the industry's landscape. Our first story takes us to Louisiana, where a potential crisis looms due to a possible lapse in the National Flood Insurance Program. This disruption threatens real estate sales and policy renewals across the state. Louisiana's Commissioner of Insurance, Tim Temple, is urg...

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12:08

US P&C insurers post record $89bn investment income...

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2025/09/26

The Connected Podcast - Insurance Ecosystem News Welcome to The Connected Podcast: Exploring the Latest in the Insurance Ecosystem In our latest episode, we dive into a landscape of dynamic changes and technological advancements shaping the insurance ecosystem. From the evident growth in investment incomes within the U.S. property and casualty insurance industry to the strategic shifts in underwriting processes, join us as we uncover the critical factors driving transformati...

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10:36

US jury trends underscore need for broader reforms

The Connected Podcast ·

2025/09/25

The Connected Podcast: Exploring the Pulse of the Insurance EcosystemIn this episode of The Connected Podcast, we delve into the latest developments within the insurance ecosystem, beginning with a pivotal discovery by Swiss Re in the liability market. Their recent study uncovers a shift in U.S. juror sentiment, now more favorable towards plaintiffs, significantly affecting verdicts and leading to a phenomenon termed "social inflation." This concept describes the disconnect between traditiona...

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11:10

SPECIAL EDITION: AI in Insurance. Beyond Hype

The Connected Podcast ·

2025/09/24

The Connected Podcast: Transformative AI and Emerging Insurance Trends The Connected Podcast Welcome to another insightful episode of The Connected Podcast, where we delve into the latest news and events shaping the insurance ecosystem. In this segment, we focus on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence within the insurance industry, particularly in property and casualty insurance. AI is poised to redefine industry standards not in terms of "if" but "when" and ...

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14:45

US Commercial Auto Insurance Segment Stuck in Reverse...

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2025/09/23

The Connected Podcast: News and Events in the Insurance Ecosystem The Connected Podcast: News and Events in the Insurance Ecosystem In this segment of The Connected Podcast, we delve into the ongoing challenges facing the U.S. commercial auto insurance sector. Drawing insights from reports by AM Best and Conning, the discussion highlights significant losses exceeding $10 billion in underwriting over recent years. While some insurers are enhancing efficiency by cutting underw...

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14:57

AI Could Break the Garter Hype Cycle

The Connected Podcast ·

2025/09/22

In this episode of The Connected Podcast, we delve into the evolving landscape of the property and casualty insurance sector, with a particular focus on the pivotal impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the industry. As technology advances, the challenge arises in distinguishing between genuine innovations and passing trends. AI has become a major topic of discussion within the insurance ecosystem, offering the potential to revolutionize core practices such as underwriting, claims, and ri...

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11:16

AI Surpasses Inflation as Top Priority for Global...

The Connected Podcast ·

2025/09/19

The Connected Podcast: Navigating the Future of the Insurance EcosystemThe Connected PodcastNavigating the Future of the Insurance EcosystemIn the latest episode of The Connected Podcast, the hosts explore transformative developments reshaping the insurance landscape as we approach 2025. Diving into key insights from the International Insurance Society’s 2025 Global Priorities Survey, a standout revelation is the surge in focus on artificial intelligence (AI) across the insurance ...

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13:56

Cybercrime and misuse of AI among top risks for...

The Connected Podcast ·

2025/09/18

The Connected Podcast - Navigating the Insurance Ecosystem In the latest episode of The Connected Podcast, we delve into the pressing issues currently challenging the insurance industry, as highlighted by the recent PwC Insurance Banana Skins survey. For the first time, technology-related challenges top the list of global risks, with significant concerns about cybercrime, the misuse of artificial intelligence, and the struggle to keep pace with rapid technological a...

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13:10

Nationwide Decline in Vehicle Thefts Continues...

The Connected Podcast ·

2025/09/17

The Connected Podcast - Episode OverviewPodcast Description: The Connected Podcast - Episode on Insurance Ecosystem NewsIn this captivating episode of The Connected Podcast, we embark on an insightful journey through the current happenings in the insurance ecosystem. Join us as we uncover a series of pivotal stories, highlighting developments and innovations shaping the industry landscape. We begin by exploring a significant milestone: the dramatic 23% reduction in vehicle...

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15:47

US Personal Auto Insurance Segment Sustains...

The Connected Podcast ·

2025/09/16

Welcome to The Connected Podcast, your go-to source for the latest in news and events shaping the dynamic insurance ecosystem. In this episode, we delve deep into the rapidly evolving U.S. personal auto insurance market and the challenges presented by changing litigation trends. The discussion kicks off with a positive outlook for the personal auto insurance sector, driven by an AM Best report that charts a remarkable recovery from a $17 billion loss in 2023 to projected net underwrit...

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14:16

Subrogation’s Untapped Potential for Carriers: Celent...

The Connected Podcast ·

2025/09/15

The Connected Podcast The Connected Podcast News and Events in the Insurance Ecosystem Welcome to the latest episode of The Connected Podcast, where we explore the dynamic changes and pivotal advances shaping the insurance landscape. In our recent discussion, we highlighted significant developments within the North American property and casualty insurance sector. A recent study by Celent reveals the challenges arising from rising claims costs, seve...

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13:06

P&C $11.2B Underwriting Income Amidst Record Property...

The Connected Podcast ·

2025/09/12

The Connected Podcast: News and Events in the Insurance EcosystemThe Connected Podcast: Navigating the Evolving Insurance LandscapeWelcome to The Connected Podcast, where we dive deep into the latest trends and events transforming the U.S. insurance ecosystem. In this episode, we explore the opportunities and challenges shaping various sectors in 2025. Property and Casualty Insurance Trends Join us as we explore the remarkable upswing in the property and casualty sector, with net unde...

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14:55

24th Anniversary Commemoration of 9/11 /// Fitch sees...

The Connected Podcast ·

2025/09/11

The Connected Podcast - Insurance Ecosystem Insights The Connected Podcast: Navigating the Insurance Ecosystem Welcome to The Connected Podcast, your go-to source for the latest news and events shaping the insurance world. In this episode, we dive into the dynamic landscape of the U.S. property and casualty insurance sector, uncovering key insights from recent reports by Fitch Ratings. The first half of 2025 was marked by strong underwriting results, closing with a combined ...

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