Oct 15, 202639 min
New technology can speed up old processes. However, how can we innovate if the process is the problem? In this episode, Life Accelerated host, Olivier Lafontaine , speaks with Lars Boeing of Capgemini Invent to explore...
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Life Accelerated
Hosted by Equisoft + Insurance Innovation Reporter · business · EN-CA
About this Podcast:
Life Accelerated is a show from Equisoft with one goal–to keep you from falling behind by equipping you with the practical tools to handle the rapidly changing environment. Each episode will feature thought-provoking conversations with experts in life insurance, facing the same challenges as you. You'll leave each episode feeling encouraged, excited, and motivated.
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What is Life Accelerated about?
Life Accelerated is a show from Equisoft with one goal, to keep you from falling behind by equipping you with the practical tools to handle the rapidly changing environment. Each episode will feature thought-provoking conversations with experts in life insurance, facing the same challenges as you. You'll leave each episode feeling encouraged, excited, and motivated.
Who hosts Life Accelerated?
Life Accelerated is hosted by Equisoft + Insurance Innovation Reporter. The show has published 67 episodes to date.
What has Life Accelerated covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Modernizing Life Insurance Workflows Through Agentic AI with Lars Boeing" (15 October 2026, 39 minutes), "Building Enterprise Intelligence for the Future of Life Insurance with Abhishek Bakre" (16 September 2026, 38 minutes), and "The Future of AI in Life Insurance Underwriting & Operations with Brian Poppe" (15 July 2026, 40 minutes).
How often does Life Accelerated publish?
Life Accelerated publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 67 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Life Accelerated?
Booking probability for Life Accelerated is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Life Accelerated requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Life Accelerated's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Life Accelerated?
The strongest fits for Life Accelerated are Insurance Companies. Life Accelerated has a business audience.
About the host
Equisoft + Insurance Innovation Reporter hosts Life Accelerated, a business podcast with 67 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Life Accelerated
Building Enterprise Intelligence for the Future of Life Insurance with Abhishek Bakre
Sep 16, 202638 minWhat will define the next generation of insurance leaders: better products and systems, or the ability to transform how the business makes decisions? In this episode, Life Accelerated host, Olivier Lafontaine , speaks...
- Jul 15, 202640 min
What separates the carriers that are genuinely moving on AI from those still waiting for permission to start? In this episode, Equisoft's host, Olivier Lafontaine , speaks with Brian Poppe , Senior Vice President of...
Life Accelerated
Reshaping the Future of Insurance Operations in the AI Era
Jun 17, 202649 minIn this episode, host Olivier Lafontaine is joined by four industry leaders from the Life Accelerated Summit: Richard Wiedenbeck , Principal Consultant at Avatar Solutions LLC ; John Brabazon , CFO at SBLI ; Matthew...
- Jun 3, 20261 min
Welcome to Life Accelerated. Our show explores how life insurers are approaching continuous digital transformation, emphasizing that it's not a short-term project but an ongoing journey. Through this podcast, insurance...
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- May 20, 202631 min
In this episode, host Olivier Lafontaine speaks with Kevin Cummer , Director, Life Products Management, and Nick Rohan , Director, Partner Management from TruStage , about how the company is rethinking life insurance...
- Apr 22, 202646 min
What does it really take to lead a technology company through the complexities of life insurance transformation? In this episode, host Olivier Lafontaine speaks with Luis Romero , CEO of Equisoft , about his journey in...
- Feb 18, 202623 min
What does it really take to run insurance contact centres at scale without losing trust? In this episode, host Olivier Lafontaine speaks with Emily LeMay , Co-Head of Individual Markets at Global Atlantic , about what...
- Jan 28, 202637 min
In this episode, host Olivier Lafontaine chats with David Ditillo , CIO of Corebridge Financial , about the large-scale changes that followed Corebridge's separation from AIG. David explains how the company rebuilt its...
- Dec 11, 202511 min
In this episode, host Olivier Lafontaine reflects on the key themes and insights from the 2025 season of Life Accelerated. Throughout the year, the podcast covered the evolving role of technology in the life insurance...
Life Accelerated
AI in Insurance: Smart Strategies for Fraud Detection and Efficiency with Adrian Webb
Nov 12, 202537 minIn this episode, host Olivier Lafontaine speaks with Adrian Webb , Executive Chairman of OutcomePath , about the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and the insurance industry. Adrian breaks down how AI...
Life Accelerated
How Reliance Standard Life Has Transformed Policy Administration to Better Serve Advisors and Customers
Oct 8, 202538 minIn this episode, host Olivier Lafontaine speaks with David Whitehead , Senior Vice President of Retirement Services Sales and Marketing, and Kyle Ryan , Vice President of Retirement Services Operations from Reliance...
- Sep 10, 202534 min
In this episode, host Olivier Lafontaine speaks with Ann Mengelson-Clark , Vice President of Technology at Kuvare , and Chief Technology Officer at Guaranty Income Life , United Life , and Lincoln Benefit Life on...
- Aug 13, 202546 min
In this episode, host Olivier Lafontaine speaks with Amanda Turcotte , SVP and Chief Actuary at Amalgamated Life Insurance Company , and Darwin Larrison , VP and Chief Information Security Officer at Modern Woodmen of...
- Jul 9, 202530 min
In this episode, host Olivier Lafontaine sits down with Yolanda Austin , Senior Director of the Life & Annuity Program at ACORD , to talk about the organization's role in building smarter, standardized systems for life...
- Jun 11, 202541 min
In this episode, host Olivier Lafontaine speaks with Bill Pappas , EVP and Head of Global Technology and Operations at MetLife, about how MetLife is operationalizing transformation at scale, and what that means for the...
- May 14, 202546 min
In this episode of Life Accelerated, host Olivier LaFontaine welcomes Joe Maringer , SVP and National Sales Manager at MassMutual Ascend to explore how annuity distribution is being reshaped by digital transformation...
- Apr 9, 202535 min
In this episode of Life Accelerated, host Olivier LaFontaine sits down with Andrew Kramer , VP and Head of Underwriting Risk & Innovation of M Financial Group, to discuss how innovation is reshaping underwriting and...
- Mar 12, 202538 min
In this episode of Life Accelerated, host Olivier LaFontaine sits down with Michael New , Chief Technology Officer at ClearView, to explore the realities of large-scale digital transformation in life insurance. Michael...
- Jan 15, 202510 min
In this episode of Life Accelerated, host Anthony O'Donnell introduces Olivier Lafontaine , Equisoft's Chief Product Officer, as the new host of the podcast. Olivier shares his perspective on the unique challenges...
Recent guests
Recent guests on Life Accelerated. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
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Luis Romero
Founder and CEO, Revolución Comunista, ICR en Venezuela
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Bill Pappas
Managing Director and Head of Core Infrastructure and Structured Credit, PGIM Private Capital
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Andrew Kramer
theology student, M Financial Group
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Michael New
Assistant Professor of Social Research, The Catholic University of America
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