The USA as an (Insurance) Startup by Peter Crowe of Team Focus Insurance Group & 🇺🇸 Nick Lamparelli of Insurance Nerds On July 4th, 1776, a remarkable startup was born. Dubbed the United States of America, this fledgling entity struggled in a world dominated by established powers. Much like any new business venture, the USA had to fight—quite literally—to establish its place. Once it found its footing, the next challenge was determining how to survive and thrive amidst formidable competitors. The parallels between the early USA and a modern startup insurer or managing general agency (MGA) are striking. As soon as you gain some traction, you face an immediate exposure management problem. For the USA, the exposure was not just financial but existential. Surrounded to the North by the British Empire (which they just fought against for several years), to the West by the French Empire, and to the South and Southwest by the Spanish Empire, the USA had to navigate an unstable geopolitical READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE: https://lnkd.in/eeYFvEqP
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Insurance Nerds is the go-to source for transformational talent development and career management serving the global insurance ecosystem.
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http://www.insnerds.com
External link for Insurance Nerds
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- Insurance
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- 2-10 employees
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- Naples, Florida
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- Privately Held
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- 2014
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Employees at Insurance Nerds
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Tony Steuer, CLU, LA, CPFFE
Changing the way we think about money | Best Selling Author | Podcaster | International Financial Preparedness Advocate | FinTech Advisor
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Tony Cañas, CPCU, MBA, AU, ARM, ARe, AIC, AIS
Insurance and Insurtech Talent Matchmaker | P&C Insurance Nerd | Best Selling Author | Speaker | 27k
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🇺🇸 Nick Lamparelli
I am a translator - I help risk management professionals and their clients understand the consequences of highly unlikely but massively devastating…
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Carly Burnham, MBA, CPCU
Passionate About Improving Knowledge Transfer and Culture of Insurance Organizations.
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Changing the way we think about money | Best Selling Author | Podcaster | International Financial Preparedness Advocate | FinTech Advisor
It's easy to compare ourselves to others when it comes to money. How much do we make, what kind of car do we drive, where do we go on vacation. However we don't have the full picture of someone else's financial life. They may be deep in debt or have minimal savings to finance their lifestyle. When I was playing basketball, it was important to focus on my game and not someone else's game. Doing so allowed me to achieve optimal results. Gifting Sense and Karen Holland remind us in this post to focus on ourselves and to have this conversation with our kids. Are you staying focused on your own financial life? Please share in the comments. #financialliteracy #financialliteracyforkids #stayfocused #focus
This is a message that really lands with 10-15-year-olds! (Encouragement to avoid comparing their naturally messy and unpredictable real lives to the "blue-ribbon-days" they see on social media and in advertising.) Karen: "If you had a really frustrating day, didn't do well on a math test and spilled hot sauce on a brand new pair of sneakers, would you post that image on Instagram?" Learners: No... Karen: "Right! And no one else does either!" Relief washes over the entire class. 🔥 Teaching our kids to think before they buy: ✅ Gives them first-hand experience getting & using basic financial information to make their lives better. (Because asking & answering simple questions about typical childhood purchases lets children quickly avoid disappointment, buyer's regret and FOMO.) ✅ It also helps them save time and money...which improves family harmony. ✅ And it helps them protect the planet...which improves everyone's future. ✅ It helps teachers engage students with personal finance content, by illustrating exactly why money-smarts are worth pursuing, even before you are an adult income-earner. ✅ And it helps parents raise children who will never complain "no one ever taught them about money." ⚡ All of which works together to raise young adults who are both interested in, and capable of, gathering and using the more sophisticated financial information they'll need later in life when it is relevant and can be helpful. Such as how to avoid typical financial pitfalls like excessive lifestyle debt. Here's to early financial education and all that it can accomplish. And Thank You Tobi Oluwole for this FANTASTIC image! #GiveMoneySmartz
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In the latest episode of the "Insurance Town" podcast, host Heath Shearon welcomes Pat West for a nostalgic and insightful discussion on the evolution of the insurance industry from their 90s kids' perspective. The conversation highlights the intersection of technology and traditional practices in insurance, as both speakers reflect on their experiences growing up during the advent of the internet and social media. They reminisce about their early interactions online, such as participating in AOL chat rooms and the impact of these experiences on their professional journeys. With a shared understanding of how they navigated the transition into the insurance sector, they discuss their experiences launching businesses, networking, and leveraging technology to optimize agency operations. Pat West shares his career trajectory, from founding an agency in 2016 to working with innovative insurtech companies like B Atomic and GloveBox. He emphasizes the importance of connectivity and data-driven decisions in the modern insurance landscape, showcasing how newer technologies can improve Agency workflows. The conversation underscores a broader theme of community-building within the insurance industry, highlighting how relationships forged through social media have shaped their careers and the industry's evolution. Overall, the podcast serves as a reminder of the lessons from the past and the exciting future possibilities in the insurance sector.
In this weeks episode, the Mayor had the opportunity to visit with his good buddy, Pat West of GloveBox. We have some fun with some nostaligic conversation around where all of this started... IN THE 90'S!! Pat & Heath talk about the future of the insurance industry, including emerging trends, potential challenges, and opportunities. He enjoys speculating on how the industry will evolve and what it will look like in the coming years. He is so passionate about empowering insurance agents with the right tools and technology. Pat talks about how providing agents with innovative solutions can help them serve their clients better and grow their businesses. Make sure you download this one, or bookmark it for later. It's a really solid episode. Thanks again guys for all of your feedback and for continuing to send in the letters, emails, dm's!! That's Mayors favorite thing, You guys know he loves these relationships. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode with Pat West. Episode Sponsors- Smart Choice® Canopy Connect Olde School Marketing
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Tony Steuer, talks with Mark Yegge, Managing Director of Wealth Investors Club. They discussed the importance of time as a valuable asset, emphasized financial education, and advocated for starting investments early for financial independence. The 5 big learning takeaways from this episode are: 1. Time is the most valuable asset when it comes to investing, as starting early and compounding over time can lead to exponential growth. 2. Diversification may not always be the best strategy, as concentrating on certain investments can yield better results than spreading out too thin. 3. Passive income is crucial for financial independence, allowing individuals to enjoy the fruits of their labor without actively working. 4. Managing expenses and avoiding lifestyle creep can significantly impact saving and investing efforts. 5. The Cash Flow Machine system introduced by Mark Yegge aims to generate passive income through stock buying and income investing strategies, similar to owning a rental property for generating income.
Changing the way we think about money | Best Selling Author | Podcaster | International Financial Preparedness Advocate | FinTech Advisor
🙌 On the latest episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Mark Yegge, author, podcaster and Director and CEO at Destiny Creation & Cash Flow Machine about changing the way we think about money and building wealth. 🧐 In this episode we discussed: 👉 Why financial education is more important than anything else in the world of money. 👉 Why time is our most valuable asset. 👉 Embracing abundance. 👉 Be positive with your money. 👉 The importance of having your money work for you with passive income. 🎙️Watch or listen to the podcast here (also available on YouTube and your favorite podcast app) https://lnkd.in/gQiJKfRt #abundancemindset #time #financialpreparedness #financialliteracy
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Best named Fire of the Week? Anyone who knows me knows my deep love of all things coffee; so I take this week’s fire name winner “Coffeepot” fire in OR very seriously—lost an entire pot of coffee and a fire? That is a total tragedy! Honorable mention to, the “Muders Tank” fire in AZ. The three stooges fan in me has to ask if there will be a "pappa tank" fire and "kiddos tank" fires next. It was a crazy week this week. Strong earthquakes in Texas, Arizona’s dust storms (haboob) with severe thunderstorms and flash flooding…but a dishonorable mention has to go to the “Park” fire cause: flaming ghost rider car into a canyon to start the current mega fire? I did not have that on my 2024 bingo card. Enjoy the weekend, and be careful out there!
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Part Two of Fractional Executives by 🇨🇦 Ben Baker🎙️and 🇺🇸 Nick Lamparelli
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Culture first, Technology second (Part Two) https://lnkd.in/eXMYp32p
YOUR 👏🏼 DIGITAL 👏🏼 TRANSFORMATION 👏🏼IS 👏🏼 ABOUT 👏🏼 PEOPLE 👏🏼 NOT 👏🏼 TECHNOLOGY 👏🏼 And when you forget that you make me feel like I got stood up in rain 😂 Theatrics aside, you will be far more successful with your efforts when you realize that technology is just a tool that enables. You will work twice as hard for a suboptimal rollout if you don't address the people side of change first. I get it... Technology is straightforward. People are nuanced and... well... hard. But avoiding a challenge doesn't make it go away. If anything it makes it worse. Here are my three "bare bones" change management tips to get you headed in the right direction: 🧍🏻🧍🏼♀️🧍🏽♂️People First: Your team is the heart and soul of your organization. Make sure you understand their view on your solution and other potential options, what functionality they need, and where their current skill sets lie. Encourage innovation, open communication, and a learning environment. Help them build digital literacy and make sure that they have a strong why to motivate them to support a change. 🔄 Process Optimization: Streamlining workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and promoting efficiency are essential while you implement new technology. ✨Magic starts to happen when you couple a good process with top-notch functionality. ✨ 👩🏻💻 Technology as an ENABLER: Once your people are empowered and processes are optimized, it's time to Choose the right tools. 📦 If you want more of me on my soap box, stick around and give me a follow!
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Changing the way we think about money | Best Selling Author | Podcaster | International Financial Preparedness Advocate | FinTech Advisor
🤨 Are you curious about how to choose the right insurance? 🗣️ Join Charlene H. Cong, CFA and I as we guide you through choosing the right insurance to ensure you're protected against unexpected financial setbacks. 🧐 Key questions to be answered: 1. What is insurance and why should you care? 2. The top 5 insurance types every beginner must know! 3. Key insurance terms demystified: premiums, policies, and more! 4. Is insurance really necessary? Find out why you can't afford to skip it! 5. How insurance can save you from financial disaster! 6. How to choose the perfect insurance coverage for your needs! 7. Insider tips: How to slash your insurance premiums! 8. The ultimate guide to finding a trustworthy insurance provider! 9. Avoid these common insurance mistakes that could cost you big! 10. Life insurance 101: What you need to know to protect your loved ones! 11. Term vs. whole life: Which life insurance policy is right for you? 12. Crucial factors to consider before buying life insurance! 13. How much life insurance do you really need? Find out now! 14. Shocking ways your health and lifestyle impact your life insurance premiums! 📅 Please join the YouTube livestream on July 30 at 7am PT (here). #insurance #lifeinsurance #financialpreparedness #financialliteracy https://lnkd.in/gYpXWm-Z
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If your culture is wrong, technology can scale the troublesome issues, worsening your problems. Culture first, technology second.
Think new technology alone will solve your problems? Think again. One common misconception is that simply implementing new technology will magically resolve all issues. In reality, it could actually make things worse if not handled carefully. It's not about the latest gadgets or software—it's about the people who use them. Putting people first leads to a more resilient and adaptable organization. When employees are genuinely engaged and feel part of the process, they are more likely to embrace new technologies and drive meaningful change. How are you prioritizing employee engagement in your technology adoption strategies? #chngemanagement #leadership #insurtech