#74 - Alex Bond: FinPro & Insurtech Talent
Get an inside look at the future of insurance talent! This week Jerad is joined by Alex Bond as they dive into the exciting world of insurtech and discuss how new technologies are transforming the industry. Learn from Alex's many years of recruiting expertise as he shares insights on attracting top talent, managing founder expectations, the pros and cons of hiring big industry names, and more. You'll get tactical advice for making the transition from a large insurance company to an innovative startup. Jerad and Alex also explore remote work trends, using AI thoughtfully, and why the insurtech space still offers huge opportunities. EPISODE LINKS: Alex's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexbondfinpro/details/experience/ FinPro: https://www.wearefinpro.com/ CONNECT WITH US: Website: https://www.supercede.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq Twitter: https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss Say Hello: producer@thereinsurancepodcast.com OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Intro (01:30) - Talent in the Industry (02:25) - Alex's Background (03:38) - Transition to InsureTech (04:28) - Advice for Listeners Interested in InsureTech (10:46) - Setting Expectations (14:06) - Equity and Cash Compensation (16:58) - Founder Expectations (18:31) - Hiring Big Names (21:36) - The Role of Advisory Boards (22:55) - Insurance vs Software Sales (25:28) - Hiring Salespeople (26:21) - Remote Work (29:02) - Returning to the Office (30:43) - Flexibility Benefitting Women (32:54) - Women in Leadership (35:21) - Black Box AI Concerns (37:26) - Developing Talent Remotely (41:32) - Busy Seasons in Reinsurance (42:53) - AI Eliminating Repetitive Tasks (44:07) - AI in Regulated Markets (46:48) - InsureTech Bubble (49:59) - Exits Fueling InsureTech Investing (51:46) - Learning from Others' Failures (52:28) - The Future is Bright