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The Insurance Technology PodcastAuthor: The Insurance Technology Podcast
The Insurance Technology Podcast brings together interesting people from across the insurance ecosystem to discuss and debate technologys impact on insurance products, businesses, and the industry. While InsurTech seems like the buzzword of choice these days, insurance technology has been around for decades. As a true believer that the past informs the future, podcast host Reid Holzworth speaks to both insurance industry godfathers the original innovators who paved the way for tech at a time when bell-bottoms were still in fashion and todays trailblazers, who are busy disrupting one of the worlds most traditional industries. Join Reid as he distills wisdom from these radically different vantage points in his continued quest to create innovative insurance technology that brings simplicity and value to the entire insurance ecosystem. As Chief Executive Officer of IVANS, Reid leads the companys strategic direction. He is a prominent insurance industry leader with extensive insurance experience in both broker and insurer distribution environments. Reid was the founder and CEO of TechCanary.TechCanary built an innovative set of insurance solutions on the Salesforce platform to create choice and flexibility for agencies who prefer Salesforce.com, which has since been incorporated in Applieds portfolio under the name Applied Epic for Salesforce. Reids extensive industry experience, innovation-first mindset and commitment to simple, valuable customer experiences will be hallmarks of his leadership of IVANS and the expansion of its compelling innovation strategy. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Marketing, Technology Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Riding the Waves of Change
Episode 95
Friday, 31 October, 2025
In this final podcast episode, Reid reflects on his journey, including his early years, a career in insurtech, the connections he has forged, his roles as a podcast host, CEO, and entrepreneur, and the lessons he has learned along the way.As Reid steps into a new chapter – mastering music and inspiring passion – he leaves behind a legacy that challenges us all to think bigger, connect deeper, and embrace innovation. Tune in to hear Reid in the hot seat with Jim Hackbarth, a retired industry expert and former CEO of Assurex Global (and a well-known guest on the podcast).Episode HighlightsLaguna Beach skateboarding roots and forest ranger ambitions (1:00)Construction, landscaping and the value with your hands (8:06)Solving insurance issues with technology (9:30)Reid’s evolving understanding of leadership (21:18)How does Reid define success (36:11)Fun: cars, dirt bikes, boats, freediving, spearfishing, camping, and more (38:55)Reminiscing on what will be missed about Ivans and Applied (46:00)
