Kate Terry

Kate Terry is co-founder and CEO at Surround Insurance.

She held senior roles in insurance product management before turning to the insurtech space, most recently as a senior vice president, commercial product management at Liberty Mutual.

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How to Say Yes to Corporate Innovation

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Based on two decades as a consultant, executive and entrepreneur, I see three patterns that get in the way: Spinning Plates Syndrome, the Department of No and Zombie Resurrection.

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Time to Try Being an Entrepreneur?

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With businesses cutting back, many are asking that question. But there are huge misconceptions about how to think about the issue.

What My $18,289 Medical Bill Says

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Systemic problems don’t sound catchy, don’t boil down to one sentence and take time to implement -- but we need systemic solutions.

Of Independent Agents, Heirloom Tomatoes

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Direct vs agency is a silly fight. Neither channel maps cleanly to customer preferences. Both have advantages and disadvantages.

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7 Common Mistakes on Innovation

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As generative AI throws many innovation efforts into high gear, here are seven ways that such initiatives have failed in the past.

A Resurgence in Credit Card Fraud

After years of decline, the number of compromised credit cards sold is on pace to exceed 34 million this year, a major reversal.

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Mapping the Intensifying Flood Threat

As climate change transforms destructive floods into a primary peril, insurers and companies with valuable assets in harm's way need better tools. 

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Unlocking Opportunity in the Surety Market

Increased surety usage is anticipated in real estate, renewable energy and healthcare in 2024, as it moves beyond construction.

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Re-Imagining the Actuary in the Gen AI Era

AI will help automate repetitive tasks, improve accuracy, increase efficiency and enable actuaries to function as business strategists.

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D&O Insurance Pricing May Be Inadequate

After aggressive increases helped firms recover from a decade of woeful rates, premiums are declining. The shift may be too much too soon. 

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Cloud, On-Premise or Hybrid?

Selecting the right deployment model for insurance management software is crucial for optimizing operations, ensuring data security and maintaining resilience. 

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