IA Advantage Podcast
Latest Episodes
Writing Their Own Script: Coterie’s Unique Vision of the Future of Small Commercial Insurance
Chip sits down in person with friend and "intrapreneur", Bobbie Collies, VP of Distribution at Coterie, about the company's very innovative approach to small commercial insurance in support of indepen
A Tale of Two Careers: Big Changes, Big Adventures
Two friends of the show have made big career-changing moves recently. Chip brings them both together to share the exciting stories behind each of their moves, the what-if moments, and to exchange care
Semsee: Making the Case that Nothing is Impossible for the IA Channel
Chip sits down with Philip Charles-Pierre, CEO of Semsee, to talk about the past, present and future SEMCI technology platforms and what it all means for independent agents and IA companies. Plus a si
A Birthday Story: The Big "I" Turns 125
In 1896 the insurance industry was changed forever. It’s the oldest, largest insurance and most influential insurance industry trade association in the world. Chip talks with the current and future ch
IVANS and Ask Kodiak Joining Forces: Creating the Marvel Universe of Insurance Integration
It's a Beercast! With big news and multiple things to celebrate, Chip sits down over beers with Reid Holzworth, CEO of IVANS, and co-founders of Ask Kodiak, Allan Egbert and Mike Albert to discuss th
Wunderite: Putting the Wonder in Underwriting
Agents have more technology at their disposal than ever before. So why are so many still resorting to pen and paper? Find out in this episode when Chip speaks with startup insurtech founders, Peter Ma
Lions & Tigers & Motorhomes: The Unvarnished Backstory Behind the Trusted Choice Brand. Part 2
Why was the Trusted Choice national co-brand for independent agents created in the first place? In part 2 of this podcast mini-series, Chip talks candidly with current and past chairs of Trusted Choic
Central Beliefs: A New CEO Builds on Rich Tradition
This podcast was almost a year in the making. It’s not often that an historic mutual insurer like Central Insurance welcomes a new leader, especially one that isn’t yet 40 years old. On May 13, 2020
New Research: Digital Adopters Outperform The Rest
The latest Agent For The Future study reveals that high digital adopters grew 60% faster than low digital adopters. Chip sits down with Tyler Asher, President of Independent Agent Distribution at Libe
A New Chapter: Catching Up With Ryan Hanley
In this bonus episode, Chip checks in with digital marketing expert, former employee, and new agency owner, Ryan Hanley. As the world was coming to grips with an unprecedented pandemic last March, Rya