The Power of AI in Risk: How AI is Transforming Small Business Insurance with David Embry of Mylo
February 19, 2025
In this new, limited series of Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl sits down with David Embry, CEO of Mylo, for Episode 2 of ‘The Power of AI in Risk.’ From his early days in finance to leading an Insurtech company, David shares the challenges and opportunities of bringing scalable, tech-driven insurance solutions to underserved markets.
In this new, limited series of Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl sits down with David Embry, CEO of Mylo, for Episode 2 of ‘The Power of AI in Risk.’ From his early days in finance to leading an Insurtech company, David shares the challenges and opportunities of bringing scalable, tech-driven insurance solutions to underserved markets.
Discover how Mylo leverages AI-driven underwriting, real-time data insights, and automated workflows to simplify insurance for small businesses. Learn why traditional brokerage models struggle with smaller premiums and how technology is filling the gap, making insurance more accessible, efficient, and transparent.
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Podcast Host: Jason Reichl
Executive Producer: Don Halliwell
Episode Highlights:
- 00:00 - Introduction and Guest Background
- 01:00 - The Journey from Finance to Insurtech
- 02:00 - Founding Mylo: Bridging the Insurance Gap
- 03:30 - AI and Automation in Small Business Insurance
- 05:10 - Challenges in Traditional Brokerage Models
- 07:30 - The Evolution of AI-Driven Risk Assessment
- 10:00 - Demystifying Insurance for Small Business Owners
- 12:40 - Future of Insurtech and Digital Transformation
- 16:00 - Scaling Insurance with AI-Powered Decision Making
- 19:30 - Entrepreneurship and Lessons Learned
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Previous guests include: Seth Hausman of Kraus-Anderson Insurance, Matthew Meyer of The Horton Group, Diana Rich of Foundation Building Materials, Christy McHenry of Suffolk Construction, Mark Rieder of NFP, and Cory Mangum of Primoris Services Corporation.
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Previous guests include: Seth Hausman of Kraus-Anderson Insurance, Matthew Meyer of The Horton Group, Diana Rich of Foundation Building Materials, Christy McHenry of Suffolk Construction, Mark Rieder of NFP, and Cory Mangum of Primoris Services Corporation.
Check out the three most downloaded episodes:
- Managing Your Risk Portfolio with Seth Hausman
- Focusing on Specialization with Matthew Meyer
- Risk Management is Everywhere with Diana Rich
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