Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:41:11 -0700 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2563213 en-us © 2026 Claims Intelligence yes a4dbf4a5-eaf6-5616-80d1-4f4566226c64 Owl.co episodic false The podcast from Owl.co, the leader in AI solutions for claims teams, featuring thoughtful discussions with insurance & technology experts to inform and delight industry leaders about everything AI and insurtech.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Owl.co https://storage.buzzsprout.com/jotvxhdq29dzihgxubjzxtaugwsh?.jpg https://www.buzzsprout.com/2563213 Navigating AI Adoption in Insurance with Joey Daryanani Joey Daryanani, VP of Shared-Services Operations at CSAA Insurance Group and an acclaimed thought-leader in the insurance space with speaking appearances at some of the industry's largest conferences, joins Sean Merat, CEO of Owl.co, to provide a strategic roadmap for insurance leaders adopting AI. Joey leverages his 40+ years of experience in the industry that includes 15+ years at the corporate-executive level to discuss how insurance leaders should approach AI adoption and technological innovation, emphasizing the importance of operational discipline for ROI, human-centric value for trust, and informed & empathetic management techniques for frontline buy-in.

]]> Joey Daryanani, VP of Shared-Services Operations at CSAA Insurance Group and an acclaimed thought-leader in the insurance space with speaking appearances at some of the industry's largest conferences, joins Sean Merat, CEO of Owl.co, to provide a strategic roadmap for insurance leaders adopting AI. Joey leverages his 40+ years of experience in the industry that includes 15+ years at the corporate-executive level to discuss how insurance leaders should approach AI adoption and technological innovation, emphasizing the importance of operational discipline for ROI, human-centric value for trust, and informed & empathetic management techniques for frontline buy-in.

]]> Owl.co Buzzsprout-19467054 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:00:00 -0700 2300 4 full false Building Human-AI Collaborations with Garry Kasparov Chess Grandmaster Garry Kasparov, who famously played against IBM's Deep Blue supercomputer in what has become a milestone in the history of AI, joins Sean Merat, CEO of Owl.co, to discuss the relationship between humans & machines and its impact on the insurance industry. Garry summarizes the evolution of AI & chess from his perspective, discusses the importance of chess players learning how to collaborate instead of compete with machines to gain a competitive advantage, and highlights relevant takeaways for insurance leaders.

]]> Chess Grandmaster Garry Kasparov, who famously played against IBM's Deep Blue supercomputer in what has become a milestone in the history of AI, joins Sean Merat, CEO of Owl.co, to discuss the relationship between humans & machines and its impact on the insurance industry. Garry summarizes the evolution of AI & chess from his perspective, discusses the importance of chess players learning how to collaborate instead of compete with machines to gain a competitive advantage, and highlights relevant takeaways for insurance leaders.

]]> Owl.co Buzzsprout-18707904 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0800 972 3 full false The Future of Claims Processing with Paul Stachura Paul Stachura, Chief Claims Officer at Canal Insurance, joins Sean Merat, CEO of Owl.co, to discuss modern challenges facing claims professionals and technology's impact on claims processing. Paul leans on his 35+ years of experience in the industry that include executive positions at Chubb, QBE, and State Auto to highlight the value of empathy, the importance of strong relationships with insurtech vendors, and the opportunity in front of today's generation of insurance leaders to build a future rooted in an AI–human partnership.

]]> Paul Stachura, Chief Claims Officer at Canal Insurance, joins Sean Merat, CEO of Owl.co, to discuss modern challenges facing claims professionals and technology's impact on claims processing. Paul leans on his 35+ years of experience in the industry that include executive positions at Chubb, QBE, and State Auto to highlight the value of empathy, the importance of strong relationships with insurtech vendors, and the opportunity in front of today's generation of insurance leaders to build a future rooted in an AI–human partnership.

]]> https://owl.co/resources/the-future-of-claims-processing-with-paul-stachura Owl.co Buzzsprout-18333928 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0800 3639 2 full false A Leader’s Role in the Future of Insurance Sean Merat, CEO of Owl.co, the leader in AI solutions for enterprise insurers, leads a ‌discussion between two leaders in their respective fields: NFL linebacker Bobby Wagner and Mike Fiato, Executive Vice-President & Chief Claims Officer at Allstate (formerly Chief Claims Officer at Liberty Mutual Insurance at the time of recording). The trio discuss their experiences in leadership, teamwork, and the use of AI & data in their respective fields.

]]> Sean Merat, CEO of Owl.co, the leader in AI solutions for enterprise insurers, leads a ‌discussion between two leaders in their respective fields: NFL linebacker Bobby Wagner and Mike Fiato, Executive Vice-President & Chief Claims Officer at Allstate (formerly Chief Claims Officer at Liberty Mutual Insurance at the time of recording). The trio discuss their experiences in leadership, teamwork, and the use of AI & data in their respective fields.

]]> https://owl.co/resources/podcast1-a-leaders-role-in-the-future-of-insurance Owl.co Buzzsprout-18333329 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0800 2525 1 full false