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Driving Innovation at the Nation’s Largest Lawyers’ Malpractice Insurer

17 Oct, 2025 WorkersCompensation.com

                               
InsurTech Geek Podcast

Episode Description:

In the latest episode of the InsurTech Geek Podcast, we sat down with David Bell, President & CEO of ALPS Insurance, the largest direct writer of lawyers’ malpractice insurance in the U.S.

What followed was a candid and insightful conversation on how ALPS is pioneering innovation in one of the most complex and specialized corners of the insurance industry.

From AI adoption to digital UX optimization and distribution channel strategy, Bell’s approach offers powerful lessons—not only for insurtechs but for legacy players navigating digital transformation in regulated, niche spaces.

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