In this episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, Reid chats with Leticia Trevino, COO at Heffernan Insurance Brokers, to discuss Leticia’s remarkable story, from growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area to a thriving 24-year career at Heffernan.

Tune in to dive into the intricacies of the insurance technology landscape, the challenges and triumphs of leading a major organization, and the importance of staying connected to one's culture and values amidst it all.

Episode Highlights

· Music, culture, and connection (2:30)

· Starting out as a claims adjuster (3:35)

· Targeting Latino markets (7:45)

· Finding satisfaction in team building (9:45)

· The “golden record” (20:47)

· Success equals having a body of work you’re proud of (42:40)

· Setting up the Poder in Action fund for Latina females (44:21)

In this episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, Reid chats with Adam Denninger, global industry lead for insurance at Capgemini, to discuss everything from musical interests and fighter jet dreams to an appreciation for history and a passion for insurtech.

Tune in to hear about Adam’s dream of going into flight as a fighter jet pilot in the US Air Force evolved into entering the world of insurtech – you won’t want to miss his insights and stories.

Episode Highlights

• From fighter jet dreams to insurance impact (1:43)
• A taste of modern family life and historical interests (2:20)
• Entering insurance at The Hartford, from intern to director (13:56)
• Being a newbie at Capgemini (24:34)
• The right place, the right time, the right data (28:19)
• Leading without fear and being ready to work (1:03:03)
• Doing the right thing (1:09:24)

In this episode of The Insurance Technology Podcast, Reid chats with Send Chief People Officer Pat Caldwell about his early lessons in leadership, work ethic, acceptance and culture that influenced his career trajectory.

Tune in to hear how Pat’s aspirations evolved, from wanting to become a paramedic to going to law school and eventually sending off his good startup culture vibes within the HR insurtech space for an underwriting platform.

Episode Highlights

• Documenting culture and leadership tips as an author (1:08)
• Venturing into insurtech HR at Send (1:11)
• Giving back, realizing work is not your identity (1:27)
• Reminiscing on first-job lessons and “vintage” video stores (12:56)
• Starting in HR at a large Australian mining company (24:09)
• Leaving for London and entrepreneurial dreams (33:27)