Sep 10, 202650 minS1
In this episode of Insurance Shoptalk, Eric Stein sits down with Patrick Davis, CEO of InsurePay, to discuss how pay-as-you-go workers' compensation is changing the way businesses pay premiums—and why insurance agents...
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Insurance Shoptalk
Hosted by Eric Stein · business · EN
About this Podcast:
Join your host, Eric Stein, on a journey through the dynamic world of commercial property and casualty insurance. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Eric brings a wealth of knowledge and insights to every episode. "Insurance Shoptalk" is your premier destination for in-depth discussions on the latest industry trends, technology impacts, interviews with leading experts, and much more.
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What is Insurance Shoptalk about?
Join your host, Eric Stein, on a journey through the dynamic world of commercial property and casualty insurance. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Eric brings a wealth of knowledge and insights to every episode.
Who hosts Insurance Shoptalk?
Insurance Shoptalk is hosted by Eric Stein. The show has published 47 episodes to date.
What has Insurance Shoptalk covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The PAYGO Defense Strategy: How Agents Protect Their Workers' Comp Book" (10 September 2026, 50 minutes), "The New Agency Workforce: AI Tools + Offshore Talent" (9 September 2026, 46 minutes), and "Building an Agency People Want to Join, and Owners Want to Sell To" (19 August 2026, 45 minutes).
How often does Insurance Shoptalk publish?
Insurance Shoptalk publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 43 minutes across 47 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Insurance Shoptalk?
Booking probability for Insurance Shoptalk is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Insurance Shoptalk requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Insurance Shoptalk's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Insurance Shoptalk?
The strongest fits for Insurance Shoptalk are Insurance Agencies & Brokers. Insurance Shoptalk has a business audience.
About the host
Eric Stein hosts Insurance Shoptalk, a business podcast with 47 episodes published.
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Sep 9, 202646 minS1In this episode of Insurance Shoptalk, Eric Stein chats with Norm Hudson, CEO of Staff Boom, to explore why insurance agencies need to build the right operational foundation before AI and automation can deliver...
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Jun 9, 202648 minS1In this episode of Insurance Shoptalk, Eric Stein sits down with David Prejeant, Vice President of Client Relations at Alacrity Solutions, to discuss one of the fastest-growing challenges facing the insurance industry...
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Own Your Pipeline: How Agencies Build True Marketing Independence
May 28, 202641 minIn this episode of Insurance Shoptalk, Eric Stein sits down with Jake Cash, founder of Senryx Group and former marketing leader at GEICO, to discuss what insurance agencies need to do to grow in today's rapidly changing...
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May 26, 202647 minS1In this episode of Insurance Shoptalk, host Eric Stein sits down with James Benham, founder of JBK and Terra, host of the InsureTech Geek Podcast, and a longtime technology leader in the insurance industry. James shares...
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The Future of Insurance: AI, M&A, and What Agents Must Do Now
Apr 16, 202636 minIn this episode of Insurance Shoptalk, host Eric Stein sits down with Joe Zuk, an operating partner with Altamont Capital Partners, to discuss the future of insurance through the lens of private equity, underwriting...
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The AI CSR: How Agencies Are Automating Calls, Claims & Renewals
Mar 27, 202645 minIn this episode of Insurance Shop Talk, host Eric Stein sits down with Francisco Lopes of Sonant to talk about how AI voice technology is transforming the way insurance agencies handle inbound and outbound calls. From...
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A New Revenue Stream for P&C Agents: Inside the ICHRA Opportunity
Feb 18, 202637 minHealthcare costs are no longer just a line item — they're a growing liability for employers. In this episode of Insurance Shoptalk, host Eric Stein sits down with Brandy Thompson, CEO of BenefitBay, to explore how ICHRA...
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Scaling P&C Agencies Without Adding Headcount
Feb 17, 202643 minInsurance agencies don't just need more people — they need smarter operations. In this episode of Insurance Shoptalk, Eric Stein sits down with Travis MacMillian of Xceedance to unpack how automation, AI, and strategic...
Jan 8, 202639 minS1In this episode of Insurance Shop Talk, host Eric Stein introduces a game-changing workers' compensation opportunity for P&C agents in Ohio and surrounding states. With Ohio's monopolistic system long limiting agent...
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Recruiting Is Broken in Insurance Here's the New Playbook
Jan 7, 202647 minIn this episode of Insurance Shoptalk, host Eric Stein sits down with Walter Sabrin of Venture Employer Services for a wide-ranging conversation on the realities of hiring, recruiting, and retaining talent in today's...
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AI-powered Training & Client Outreach for Personal Lines Agents
Nov 18, 202532 minIn this episode of Insurance Shoptalk, host Eric Stein sits down with Vlada Lotkina, CEO and co-founder of SUPERAGENT, to explore how AI is changing the way P&C agencies train and scale their sales teams. Vlada breaks...
Nov 11, 202545 minS1In this episode of Insurance Shoptalk, host Eric Stein sits down with Terry McLean, CEO of SageSure, to discuss how the company has built one of the largest independent property insurance platforms serving...
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The Ohio Comp Opportunity: Basic Training for Agents Who Want In
Nov 4, 202545 minIn this episode of Insurance Shoptalk, host Eric Stein of Insured Solutions speaks with Bob Butts of Alternative Comp Solutions (ACS) about Ohio's newly approved Alternative Employer Organization (AEO) program—an...
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Create a Payroll Service Inside Your Agency-No Staff Required
Oct 30, 202547 minIn this episode of Insurance Shoptalk, guest Jamie Fortier from isolved joins host Eric Stein to discuss how insurance agents can expand into payroll services through flexible referral and white-label models. Jamie...
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Offer UI Insurance Programs to Non-Profits
Oct 14, 202538 minS1In this episode of Insurance Shop Talk, host Eric Stein sits down with Ron Lucki, Vice President of Business Development at Ohio Indemnity Company, to discuss a powerful yet often-overlooked opportunity for P&C agents —...
Sep 8, 202553 minS1Ohio Workers' Comp Just Changed – Here's What Agents Need to Know In this episode of Insurance Shoptalk, host Eric Stein talks with Bob Butts, Chief Risk Officer at Alternative Comp Solutions (ACS), about a major change...
Jul 10, 202541 minS1In this episode of Insurance Shoptalk, Eric Stein sits down with Alex Choroomi from Alkeme Insurance to discuss how digital leads and online quoting are transforming the small business insurance landscape. Alex shares...
Jun 27, 2025—S1In this new episode of Insurance Shoptalk, host Eric Stein chats with Dan Thompson, Chief Benefits Officer at Venture Employer Services, about how businesses can rethink their healthcare plans. Dan shares insights into...
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