Oct 13, 202611 minS0
<p>Profitability rankings in life and annuity insurance often grab attention, but they can hide more than they reveal. In this episode of Beyond the Text, Alyssa Gittleman speaks with Scott Hawkins, Head of Insurance...
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Beyond the Text
Hosted by Conning · business · EN-US
About this Podcast:
Beyond the Text is a Conning podcast that features insights from its Insurance Research Department. Hosted by Alyssa Gittleman, Head of Marketing and Communications for Conning. Alyssa will invite analysts and guests to provide insights on recent publications and emerging industry trends.Beyond the Text is intended to provide just that: going beyond Conning’s typical research. Conning’s analysts have deep industry knowledge and come from various backgrounds providing a greater level of context on industry trends for insurance professionals.©2026 Conning, Inc. This document and the software described within are copyrighted with all rights reserved. No part of this document may be distributed, reproduced, transcribed, trans-mitted, stored in an electronic retrieval system, or translated into anylanguage in any form by any means without the prior written permission of CHL Group. CHL Group does not make any warranties, express or implied, in this document. In no event shall any CHL Gro
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What is Beyond the Text about?
Beyond the Text is a Conning podcast that features insights from its Insurance Research Department. Hosted by Alyssa Gittleman, Head of Marketing and Communications for Conning. Alyssa will invite analysts and guests to provide insights on recent publications and emerging industry trends. Beyond the Text is intended to provide just that: going beyond Conning’s typical research.
Who hosts Beyond the Text?
Beyond the Text is hosted by Conning. The show has published 34 episodes to date.
What has Beyond the Text covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Beyond Profitability Rankings: What Really Drives Life and Annuity Returns" (13 October 2026, 11 minutes), "Small Commercial Insurance: Defining the Opportunity Beneath the Headline" (10 September 2026, 16 minutes), and "Managing General Agents: Reconfiguring the Value Chain?" (10 August 2026, 18 minutes).
How often does Beyond the Text publish?
Beyond the Text publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 14 minutes across 34 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Beyond the Text?
Booking probability for Beyond the Text is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Beyond the Text requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Beyond the Text's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Beyond the Text?
The strongest fits for Beyond the Text are Insurance Agencies & Brokers. Beyond the Text has a business audience.
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Conning hosts Beyond the Text, a business podcast with 34 episodes published.
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- Sep 10, 202616 minS0
<p>Small commercial insurance represents a significant growth opportunity for insurers, but the market is more diverse than the headline numbers suggest.</p><p>In this episode of Beyond the Text, Alyssa Gittleman and...
- Aug 10, 202618 minS0
<p>Another year of double-digit MGA growth would normally be the headline. But is that growth pointing to something bigger? In this episode of Beyond the Text, host Alyssa Gittleman sits down with Alan, author of...
- Jul 9, 202613 minS0
<p>As underwriting conditions evolve and interest rate tailwinds normalize, investment strategy is becoming an increasingly important differentiator for property and casualty insurers.</p><p>The latest episode of Beyond...
- Jun 10, 202611 minS0
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- May 11, 202611 minS0
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- Apr 8, 202610 minS0
<p>Reinsurance will remain essential for industry growth, with success hinging on capital efficiency, disciplined execution, and strong governance.</p><p> The newest episode of Beyond the Text explores the evolving...
- Mar 10, 202613 minS0
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- Feb 10, 202613 minS0
<p>This podcast episode from Conning discusses the significant transformation happening at Lloyd's of London, one of the world's most iconic insurance marketplaces. Host Alyssa Gittleman interviews Lauryn Kothavale and...
Jan 8, 202628 minS0<p>The middle market is one of the most dynamic yet misunderstood segments in commercial insurance—representing over $150 billion in premium opportunity. In this episode of Beyond the Text, host Alyssa sits down with...
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Nov 12, 202512 minS0<p>Join host Alyssa Gittleman and Scott Hawkins, Head of Insurance Research at Conning, as they unpack the forces driving the individual annuity market’s remarkable growth. From the impact of retiring baby boomers and...
Oct 9, 202512 minS0<p>In this episode of Beyond the Text, Conning’s Head of Marketing and Communications, Alyssa Gittleman, sits down with analyst Alan Dobbins to unpack the findings from Conning’s latest report, “2025: Commercial Auto...
Sep 11, 20258 minS0<p>In this episode of Beyond the Text, host Alyssa Gittleman, Head of Marketing and Communications at Conning, sits down with John Rup, Director and author of Conning’s latest viewpoint, to explore the evolving role of...
Jul 25, 202516 minS0<p>In this episode of Beyond the Text, Conning’s Head of Marketing and Communications, Alyssa Gittleman, sits down with Vice President Lauryn Kothavale to unpack the findings from Conning’s 12th annual MGA report and...
Jul 15, 20259 minS0<p>In this episode of Beyond the Text, host Alyssa Gittleman welcomes back Alan Dobbins, lead analyst in Conning’s Insurance Research department, to revisit the devastating Palisades and Eden wildfires in California...
Jun 25, 202521 minS0<p>In this episode of Beyond the Text, host Alyssa Gittleman sits down with Manu Mazumdar, Head of Data Analytics and Technology at Conning, to unveil key findings from Conning’s 2025 AI Adoption in Insurance survey...
May 8, 202510 minS0<p>Join Alyssa Gittleman, Head of Marketing & Communications at Conning, in this insightful episode of Beyond the Text. Alyssa welcomes Scott Hawkins, Head of Insurance Research, to discuss the recently released...
Apr 10, 202524 minS0<p>In this episode of "Beyond the Text," host Alyssa Gittleman welcomes Jay Sarzen, Director and Property-Casualty analyst at Conning, to discuss the findings of their latest report, "Eyes of the World: Using Data and...
Mar 21, 202511 minS0<p>Join host Alyssa Gittleman as she delves into the complexities of the liability insurance industry with expert insights from Julia Brinson, Vice President at Conning. In this episode, they explore the latest trends...
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