Michael Konialian's guest appearances

Michael Konialian

The Connected Insurance Podcast

Spot On Insurance

FNO: InsureTech

Power Your Advice

Michael Jans

Dan Faggella

John Prichard

Troy Korsgaden

Mike Furlong

Laura Adams

Ryan Hanley

Jennifer Morrison

Jerry Jones

Bryan Falchuk

Eric Allen

Kate Erickson

Kevin Callahan

Jeffrey Brown

Rick Fox

OwlTail

Michael Konialian is the CEO and Co-Founder of Modern Life, a life insurance company working to transform the life insurance industry and help everyone protect what matters most. Modern Life is aiming to innovate and streamline the life insurance process--from client, to advisor, to underwriter--faster, more confident, and more streamlined than ever before. Join Michael, Rob, and Lee as they discuss what Modern Life is, accelerated underwriting processes, brokerage innovation, building trust with clients, and more. To learn more about Modern Life, visit https://www.modernlife.com. Like what you hear on FNO: InsureTech? Know someone who would be a great guest for the podcast? Let us know: Email us at almoss@alacritysolutions.com.

Michael Konialian is the CEO and Co-Founder of Modern Life, a life insurance company working to transform the life insurance industry and help everyone protect what matters most. Modern Life is aiming to innovate and streamline the life insurance process--from client, to advisor, to underwriter--faster, more confident, and more streamlined than ever before. Join Michael, Rob, and Lee as they discuss what Modern Life is, accelerated underwriting processes, brokerage innovation, building trust with clients, and more. To learn more about Modern Life, visit <a href="https://www.modernlife.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.modernlife.com</a>. Like what you hear on FNO: InsureTech? Know someone who would be a great guest for the podcast? Let us know: Email us at almoss@alacritysolutions.com.

Ep 211 – Modern Life CEO & Co-Founder, Michael Konialian

Apple Podcasts Rate and Review for SpotOn Michael Konialian is the Vice President and General Manager at CoverWallet For Agents,  a platform that allows agents to easily and efficiently quote, bind, and provide service to their customers. Some of his responsibilities include defining the product offering, managing sales and operations, and planning the strategic direction for the business unit. Before joining the insurance industry, Michael was a Foreign Affairs Officer for the US Department of State.  In today’s episode, Michael shares what CoverWallet For Agents does and how the design is meant to be as user-friendly as possible. He describes his experience working as a researcher for NASA, his career in Foreign Affairs, and when he joined the insurance industry. He explains the benefits of using CoverWallet For Agents and how it streamlines policy recommendations and pricing. Michael also discusses the future of insurtech and the new technology he looks forward to seeing enter the insurance industry. "The economic crisis encouraged my peers to think differently." - Michael Konialian Today on Spot On Insurance:  What Michael's childhood was like and his dreams and aspirations. Why Michael wanted to be an astronaut and when he realized he couldn't be one. Michael’s experience in NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and as a Foreign Affairs Officer. How the last economic crisis shaped Michael’s career trajectory. What CoverWallet For Agents does and how their platform works. The tools CoverWallet For Agents that can help with pricing computations. Why their platform helps reduce the complexity of traditional insurance systems. How Michael optimized his learning curve when he entered the industry without an insurance background. The new tech Michael looks forward to in the future. How CoverWallet For Agents fared throughout the pandemic.  Key Takeaways:  Technologies in the future will be all about optimizing the user interface and a system’s ease of use. The pandemic has brought about new ideas and innovations that will be pandemic-proof.  Connect with Michael Konianlian:  CoverWallet For Agents LinkedIn Email: agents@coverwallet.com  This episode was brought to you by….. Insurance Licensing Services of America (ILSA), America’s Premier Insurance Compliance and Licensing experts. To learn more about ILSA and their services, visit ILSAinc.com. Connect, Learn, Share Thank you for joining us on this week’s episode of Spot On Insurance. For more resources and episodes, visit SpotOnInsurance.com. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Love what you’re learning, Spot Light your review on Apple Podcasts Rate and Review For SpotOn and share your favorite episodes with friends and colleagues!

<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1257907697?ls=1&amp;mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts Rate and Review for SpotOn</a> Michael Konialian is the Vice President and General Manager at <a href="https://agents.coverwallet.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CoverWallet For Agents</a>,  a platform that allows agents to easily and efficiently quote, bind, and provide service to their customers. Some of his responsibilities include defining the product offering, managing sales and operations, and planning the strategic direction for the business unit. Before joining the insurance industry, Michael was a Foreign Affairs Officer for the US Department of State.  In today’s episode, Michael shares what CoverWallet For Agents does and how the design is meant to be as user-friendly as possible. He describes his experience working as a researcher for NASA, his career in Foreign Affairs, and when he joined the insurance industry. He explains the benefits of using CoverWallet For Agents and how it streamlines policy recommendations and pricing. Michael also discusses the future of insurtech and the new technology he looks forward to seeing enter the insurance industry. "The economic crisis encouraged my peers to think differently." - Michael Konialian Today on Spot On Insurance: <ul> <li>What Michael's childhood was like and his dreams and aspirations.</li> <li>Why Michael wanted to be an astronaut and when he realized he couldn't be one.</li> <li>Michael’s experience in NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and as a Foreign Affairs Officer.</li> <li>How the last economic crisis shaped Michael’s career trajectory.</li> <li>What CoverWallet For Agents does and how their platform works.</li> <li>The tools CoverWallet For Agents that can help with pricing computations.</li> <li>Why their platform helps reduce the complexity of traditional insurance systems.</li> <li>How Michael optimized his learning curve when he entered the industry without an insurance background.</li> <li>The new tech Michael looks forward to in the future.</li> <li>How CoverWallet For Agents fared throughout the pandemic.</li> </ul> Key Takeaways: <ul> <li>Technologies in the future will be all about optimizing the user interface and a system’s ease of use.</li> <li>The pandemic has brought about new ideas and innovations that will be pandemic-proof.</li> </ul> Connect with Michael Konianlian: <ul> <li><a href="https://agents.coverwallet.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CoverWallet For Agents</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkonialian/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> <li>Email: agents@coverwallet.com</li> </ul> This episode was brought to you by….. Insurance Licensing Services of America (ILSA), America’s Premier Insurance Compliance and Licensing experts. To learn more about ILSA and their services, visit <a href="http://www.ilsainc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ILSAinc.com</a>. Connect, Learn, Share Thank you for joining us on this week’s episode of Spot On Insurance. For more resources and episodes, visit <a href="http://spotoninsurance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpotOnInsurance.com</a>. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Love what you’re learning, Spot Light your review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1257907697?ls=1&amp;mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts Rate and Review For SpotOn</a> and share your favorite episodes with friends and colleagues!

Ep. 170: Michael Konialian: The Insurance Industry Captures the Heart of a Foreign Affairs Officer

Rashmi Melgiri

‘Instant’ small commercial lines? Emerging Technology offers a new option for independent agentsYou may have heard of CoverWallet. A ‘CNBC Upstart 100’ recognized as a top global start-up. You may have also heard of them as a very fast growing, very innovative agency. With over 225 employees. Going directly to the consumer. But, now, they’re offering their own technology to you. The independent agency. At the very least, you need to listen to what they do, how they serve the agency force… And make your own informed decision. Michael Jans interviews two of the top executives at CoverWallet, Rashmi Melgiri, Co-Founder and COO, and Michael Konialian, General Manager of CoverWallet for agents. Listen to their cutting edge insights on: How emerging technologies are integrating more and more with the existing independent agency system, and how they can help you focus on your strengths. The changing expectations of today’s insurance consumer… and steps agents can take to satisfy them. A glimpse into the future of insurance – with insights on what you should be doing now to succeed then. (The future is not far).  If your agency sells commercial lines insurance, you owe it to yourself to listen to this conversation. In this podcast, you’ll hear from the very people at the top of CoverWallet. Whether you choose to use this or similar technologies, you can make an informed decision about how your agency serves the small commercial lines market after you listen to this conversation.  What are other agents &amp; brokers doing to thrive? What are the biggest trends affecting the retail insurance agent &amp; broker? What are the most important strategies and tactics you need to grow faster? Find out here in the Connected Insurance Podcast, where Michael Jans discusses the biggest issues affecting the independent insurance agent and broker with the industry’s leading figures.

‘Instant’ small commercial lines? Emerging Technology offers a new option for independent agents You may have heard of <a href="https://agents.coverwallet.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CoverWallet</a>. A ‘CNBC Upstart 100’ recognized as a top global start-up. You may have also heard of them as a very fast growing, very innovative agency. With over 225 employees. Going directly to the consumer. But, now, they’re offering their own technology to you. The independent agency. At the very least, you need to listen to what they do, how they serve the agency force… And make your own informed decision. Michael Jans interviews two of the top executives at CoverWallet, Rashmi Melgiri, Co-Founder and COO, and Michael Konialian, General Manager of CoverWallet for agents. Listen to their cutting edge insights on: <ul><li>How emerging technologies are integrating more and more with the existing independent agency system, and how they can help you focus on your strengths.</li> <li>The changing expectations of today’s insurance consumer… and steps agents can take to satisfy them.</li> <li>A glimpse into the future of insurance – with insights on what you should be doing now to succeed then. (The future is not far).</li> </ul> If your agency sells commercial lines insurance, you owe it to yourself to listen to this conversation. In this podcast, you’ll hear from the very people at the top of CoverWallet. Whether you choose to use this or similar technologies, you can make an informed decision about how your agency serves the small commercial lines market after you listen to this conversation. What are other agents &amp; brokers doing to thrive? What are the biggest trends affecting the retail insurance agent &amp; broker? What are the most important strategies and tactics you need to grow faster? Find out here in the Connected Insurance Podcast, where Michael Jans discusses the biggest issues affecting the independent insurance agent and broker with the industry’s leading figures.

Rashmi Melgiri, Co-Founder of CoverWallet, and Michael Konialian, General Manager at CoverWallet for Agents