Life Accelerated
By Equisoft + Insurance Innovation Reporter
Categories: Business
Life Accelerated is a show from Equisoft with one goal–to keep you from falling behind by equipping you with the practical tools to handle the rapidly changing environment. Each episode will feature thought-provoking conversations with experts in life insurance, facing the same challenges as you. You'll leave each episode feeling encouraged, excited, and motivated.
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Recent episodes
- Modernizing Life Insurance Workflows Through Agentic AI with Lars Boeing
New technology can speed up old processes. However, how can we innovate if the process is the problem? In this episode, Life Accelerated host, Olivier Lafontaine, speaks with Lars Boeing of Capgemini Invent to explore how life insurers are approaching the next phase of AI adoption. Lars argues…
- Building Enterprise Intelligence for the Future of Life Insurance with Abhishek Bakre
What will define the next generation of insurance leaders: better products and systems, or the ability to transform how the business makes decisions? In this episode, Life Accelerated host, Olivier Lafontaine, speaks with Abhishek Bakre, Lead Client Partner, Strategy and Transformation at IBM…
- Transforming Wealth Management Through Responsible AI Adoption with Robi Krempus
What separates organizations experimenting with AI from those successfully turning it into real business value? In this episode, Life Accelerated host, Olivier Lafontaine, speaks with Robi Krempus, Vice President and Head of AI for Global Wealth and Asset Management at Manulife Wealth and Asset…
- The Future of AI in Life Insurance Underwriting & Operations with Brian Poppe
What separates the carriers that are genuinely moving on AI from those still waiting for permission to start? In this episode, Equisoft's host, Olivier Lafontaine, speaks with Brian Poppe, Senior Vice President of Life Insurance Solutions at Mutual of Omaha, to explore how one of the industry's…
- Reshaping the Future of Insurance Operations in the AI Era
In this episode, host Olivier Lafontaine is joined by four industry leaders from the Life Accelerated Summit: Richard Wiedenbeck, Principal Consultant at Avatar Solutions LLC; John Brabazon, CFO at SBLI; Matthew Busbee, Chief Data Officer at Pan-American Life Insurance; and Sheriff Balogun Jr…
- The Future of Life Insurance and Continuous Digital Transformation
Welcome to Life Accelerated. Our show explores how life insurers are approaching continuous digital transformation, emphasizing that it's not a short-term project but an ongoing journey. Through this podcast, insurance leaders will gain insights on how to adapt to changing consumer expectations…
- Instant Decisions, Real Impact: Simplifying Life Insurance with TruStage
In this episode, host Olivier Lafontaine speaks with Kevin Cummer, Director, Life Products Management, and Nick Rohan, Director, Partner Management from TruStage, about how the company is rethinking life insurance for the middle market. TruStage has evolved from its roots in the credit union space…
- Navigating Vendor Selection and Innovation in Life Insurance with Luis Romero
What does it really take to lead a technology company through the complexities of life insurance transformation? In this episode, host Olivier Lafontaine speaks with Luis Romero, CEO of Equisoft, about his journey in modernizing life insurance systems and embracing AI. Luis reflects on how…
- What Scales & What Fails in Insurance Contact Centres with Emily LeMay
What does it really take to run insurance contact centres at scale without losing trust? In this episode, host Olivier Lafontaine speaks with Emily LeMay, Co-Head of Individual Markets at Global Atlantic, about what she has learned leading and supporting contact centre teams across the insurance…
- Rebuilding at Scale: Modern Insurance Technology with David Ditillo
In this episode, host Olivier Lafontaine chats with David Ditillo, CIO of Corebridge Financial, about the large-scale changes that followed Corebridge's separation from AIG. David explains how the company rebuilt its technology foundation while ensuring customers and partners continued to receive…
- Key Insights from 2025: Transforming Life Insurance with Technology and Data
In this episode, host Olivier Lafontaine reflects on the key themes and insights from the 2025 season of Life Accelerated. Throughout the year, the podcast covered the evolving role of technology in the life insurance industry, from the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) to the necessity of…
- AI in Insurance: Smart Strategies for Fraud Detection and Efficiency with Adrian Webb
In this episode, host Olivier Lafontaine speaks with Adrian Webb, Executive Chairman of OutcomePath, about the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and the insurance industry. Adrian breaks down how AI transforms insurance operations, from improving fraud detection to automating complex…
- How Reliance Standard Life Has Transformed Policy Administration to Better Serve Advisors and Customers
In this episode, host Olivier Lafontaine speaks with David Whitehead, Senior Vice President of Retirement Services Sales and Marketing, and Kyle Ryan, Vice President of Retirement Services Operations from Reliance Standard Life. Together, they reflect on leading multi-year transformations that…
- Modernizing Core Systems and Portals in Life Insurance with Ann Mengelson-Clark
In this episode, host Olivier Lafontaine speaks with Ann Mengelson-Clark, Vice President of Technology at Kuvare, and Chief Technology Officer at Guaranty Income Life, United Life, and Lincoln Benefit Life on Kuvare's journey of growth and digital transformation. Ann explains that Kuvare evolved…
- Balancing Innovation and Risk in Insurance AI with Darwin Larrison and Amanda Turcotte
In this episode, host Olivier Lafontaine speaks with Amanda Turcotte, SVP and Chief Actuary at Amalgamated Life Insurance Company, and Darwin Larrison, VP and Chief Information Security Officer at Modern Woodmen of America, about how their teams are navigating the changing landscape of artificial…
- Standardizing Life Insurance for the Digital Age with Yolanda Austin
In this episode, host Olivier Lafontaine sits down with Yolanda Austin, Senior Director of the Life & Annuity Program at ACORD, to talk about the organization's role in building smarter, standardized systems for life insurance. Yolanda breaks down how ACORD is addressing inefficiencies in medical…
- Inside MetLife's New Strategy for Tech and Operations with Bill Pappas
In this episode, host Olivier Lafontaine speaks with Bill Pappas, EVP and Head of Global Technology and Operations at MetLife, about how MetLife is operationalizing transformation at scale, and what that means for the future of the life insurance sector. Bill outlines the pillars of MetLife's new…
- Modernizing Annuity Distribution with Joe Maringer, MassMutual Ascend
In this episode of Life Accelerated, host Olivier LaFontaine welcomes Joe Maringer, SVP and National Sales Manager at MassMutual Ascend to explore how annuity distribution is being reshaped by digital transformation and shifting market dynamics. Joe discusses how MassMutual Ascend is adapting to…
- Leading Change in Underwriting with Andrew Kramer, M Financial Group
In this episode of Life Accelerated, host Olivier LaFontaine sits down with Andrew Kramer, VP and Head of Underwriting Risk & Innovation of M Financial Group, to discuss how innovation is reshaping underwriting and risk management in life insurance. Andrew breaks down the innovative steps M…
- Building a Future-Ready Insurer with Michael New, ClearView
In this episode of Life Accelerated, host Olivier LaFontaine sits down with Michael New, Chief Technology Officer at ClearView, to explore the realities of large-scale digital transformation in life insurance. Michael shares his experiences leading ClearView's migration to a modern policy admin…
- Meet the New Host of Life Accelerated, Olivier Lafontaine
In this episode of Life Accelerated, host Anthony O'Donnell introduces Olivier Lafontaine, Equisoft's Chief Product Officer, as the new host of the podcast. Olivier shares his perspective on the unique challenges facing life insurance carriers, from navigating 20-year transformation timelines to…
- AI, CX, and the Insurance Revolution: Insights from Industry Leaders with Anthony O'Donnell
In this special episode of Life Accelerated, host Anthony O'Donnell revisits thought-provoking conversations with some of the most influential leaders in the life insurance industry during 2024. These discussions delve into the accelerating pace of technological change and its profound impact on…
- Revolutionizing Insurance Operations with AI with Karen Leggett, Manulife
In this episode of Life Accelerated, host Anthony O'Donnell sits down with Karen Leggett, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Manulife, for an insightful look into how AI and digital transformation are reshaping the insurance landscape. With a rich background spanning top leadership roles in banking…
- Unlocking the Potential of AI for Life Insurance Leaders with Richard Wiedenbeck, Ameritas
In this episode of Life Accelerated, host Anthony O'Donnell brings you an illuminating conversation with Richard Wiedenbeck, Chief AI Officer at Ameritas. With a wealth of experience in the life insurance and technology sectors, Richard has seamlessly transitioned from his role as CIO to his…
- Promoting Long, Healthy Lives Through Digital Transformation with Jean Olive, John Hancock
Host Anthony O'Donnell sits down with Jean Olive, CIO of John Hancock, to discuss the company's impressive journey towards digital transformation and its focus on enhancing customer experience. Jean shares her engineering background and diverse industry experience, discussing John Hancock's…
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