Conversations on the Creek

Partner Podcast Series

Hosted By: Rob Savitsky

Join Rob Savitsky, Sr. Manager of Product Marketing at Duck Creek as he dives into the latest industry trends and the innovative solutions our partners are developing with insurers around the world who are rewriting the new standard of insurance. From telematics, new property data, AI and ML applications such as fraud detection, cyber risk scores and more – each episode will provide you with a unique perspective and the insights you need to transform your business.

Latest Episodes

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Accelerating Speed to Market for P&C Insurance Products with Martina Conlon of Aite-Novarica
December 13, 2022

Martina Conlon of Aite-Novarica unveils strategies for P&C insurers to fast-track product innovation and identifies essential features of a modern core system to support large-scale innovation.

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2022 Reflections and Insurtech Spotlight
November 8, 2022

In this episode, we reflect on the past year’s themes, spotlight our 2022 insurtech collaborations, and discuss how they enhance core systems with digital customer service, interactive videos, and CAT risk management tools.

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How Personalized Interactive Videos Enhance Customer Experiences
October 11, 2022

In this episode, we explore how personalized, interactive videos are revolutionizing customer experiences in the insurance sector, enhancing engagement, retention, and renewal rates.

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Distribution Channel Partnerships – Tales From a Broker
September 13, 2022

In this episode, Pete Tessier of BSI Insurance offers broker perspectives on insurance carrier partnerships, technology’s role in the industry, market understanding, consumer mindset, and the need for preventative guidance.

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Innovating and Building New Ventures with Dan Gumpright of Tenney 110 @ American Family Insurance
August 9, 2022
Dan Gumpright of Tenney 110 shares insights on the balance of incremental and disruptive innovation in the insurance industry, emphasizing the importance of rapid learning from failure and discussing current trends.
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Breaking Down the Barriers Between Producers and Insurers with Mark Harrison of IVANS
July 12, 2022
Mark Harrison of Ivans delves into facilitating business between insurers and producers, leveraging data exchanges for system integration, and anticipating future data flow dynamics.
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Managing Content in a Mobile World with Charlie Hanna of Hyland
June 14, 2022
In this episode, Charlie Hanna discusses the transformative potential of mobile technology in claims processing and the significance of document management system integrations in delivering top-notch customer service in the insurance sector.
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Duck Creek’s Hatch-a-thon and the Importance of Innovation with Rajeshwar Jamwal of EY
April 26, 2022
Duck Creek’s Quinn Easterbrook and EY’s Rajeshwar Jamwal explore the transformative power of innovation in the P&C insurance industry, ignited by Duck Creek’s inaugural Hatch-a-thon.
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Digital Customer Service: Transforming Producer Experience on Their Screens with Rick DeLisi of Glia
April 12, 2022
Rick DeLisi from Glia discusses the impact of Digital Customer Service (DCS) technology in insurance. The focus is on improving agent-policyholder relations and strategies to boost producer loyalty and performance.
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Leveraging AI in Subrogation with Jeff To of CCC Intelligent Solutions
March 29, 2022
Featuring insights from Jeff To of CCC Intelligent Solutions, this episode sheds light on using AI in subrogation to efficiently identify opportunities and enhance recoverables.
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Medical Record Retrieval in Bodily Injury Claims with Lauren Brown of Compex
February 8, 2022
Lauren Brown of Compex joins us to unpack trends in bodily injury claims, explore collaboration strategies to cut litigation costs, and examine how automated medical record retrieval accelerates claim resolution.
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Happier Homes with George Hosfield of LexisNexis Risk Solutions
January 11, 2022
George Hosfield of LexisNexis discusses the impact of new data and IoT on home insurance, recent weather-related trends, and the potential for enhanced customer experiences through better data use at quote stage.
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Aerial Imagery and Geospatial Analytics with Busy Cummings of CAPE Analytics
December 14, 2021
This podcast episode explores the integration of aerial imagery and AI in insurance, enhancing property risk management through detailed attribute collection and advanced geospatial analytics.
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Reflections on the Creek
November 9, 2021
In this episode, Rob Savitsky and Zach May from Duck Creek reflect on key highlights from our initial episodes and discuss where the show is going in the future.
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Pay-As-You-Go Billing in Workers’ Comp
October 12, 2021
In this episode, Rob Savitsky and Peter Herz from Duck Creek chat with Patrick Kimble of Split Limit Studios about the rise of pay-as-you-go billing in the workers’ compensation space.
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Managing Wildfire Risk with Clark Woodward of RedZone
September 14, 2021
In this episode, Clark Woodward of RedZone joins Rob Savitsky and Robert Fletcher to explore the intersection of wildfire risk scoring and insurance underwriting, illuminating how accurate risk assessment is transforming the industry.
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Fighting Fraud with Jeroen Morrenhof of FRISS
August 10, 2021
In this episode, Rob Savitsky and Zach May from Duck Creek chat with Jeroen Morrenhof of Friss about how AI-powered fraud detection solutions are helping insurers prevent and fight fraud.
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Communicating About CAT Events with Tara Kelly of SPLICE Software
July 26, 2021
Join Rob Savitsky and Peter Herz from Duck Creek in their chat with Tara Kelley of SPLICE about communication strategies and programs insurers are utilizing for engaging with policyholders about catastrophic (CAT) events.
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Reflections on a Year WFH with Jim Bramblet of Accenture
June 17, 2021
In this episode, Rob Savitsky from Duck Creek and Jim Bramblet of Accenture explore the impact of the pandemic on remote work and SaaS core systems deployment.
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Underwriting Small Commercial Property with Tracey Waller of ISO (Part 2)
April 15, 2021
Rob Savitsky and Robert Fletcher from Duck Creek continue the discussion with Tracey Waller of ISO about underwriting small commercial property risk, and the impact of data informing better outcomes for carriers.
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AI-Powered Predictive Analytics’ Impact on Claims with Stan Smith of Gradient AI
May 26, 2021
In this episode, Rob Savitsky and Zach May from Duck Creek chat with Stan Smith of Gradient AI about how AI-powered predictive analytics are impacting claims.
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Underwriting Small Commercial Property with Tracey Waller of ISO (Part 1)
April 15, 2021
In this two-part podcast, Rob Savitsky and Robert Fletcher from Duck Creek talk with Tracey Waller of ISO about underwriting small commercial property risk, and the impact of data informing better outcomes for carriers.
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Conquering Cyber Risk with Samit Shah of BitSight
March 17, 2021
In this episode, Rob Savitsky and Peter Herz of Duck Creek discuss cyber insurance market trends and carriers’ response strategies with BitSight’s Samit Shah.
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Telematics in Personal Auto: Ryan McMahon of Cambridge Mobile Telematics – Part 2
February 18, 2021
This episode features Rob Savitsky and Zach May from Duck Creek engaging in further dialogue with Ryan McMahon from Cambridge Mobile Telematics. They delve deeper into the influence of telematics on personal auto insurance.
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Telematics in Personal Auto: Ryan McMahon of Cambridge Mobile Telematics – Part 1
February 18, 2021
In this two-part episode, Duck Creek’s Rob Savitsky and Zach May discuss the influence of telematics on personal auto insurance with Ryan McMahon from Cambridge Mobile Telematics.
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Welcome to the Conversations on the Creek Partner Podcast Series!
February 1, 2021
Engage with Conversations on the Creek podcasts for insights into the insurance industry, as we discuss trends and innovative solutions with our diverse range of partners.

Co-Hosts

Robert Fletcher
Alliance Lead, Solution Partners

Robert Fletcher

Zach May
Alliance Manager, Solution Partners

Zach May

Peter Herz
Alliance Manager, Solution Partners

Peter Herz

Explore the Duck Creek Technologies podcast collection about the latest transformations and developments in P&C insurance. Conversations on the Creek is a monthly show in which we interview insurance thought leaders about market trends, innovative technology solutions growing in use today, and where our industry may be headed in the future.