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Leading with Purpose in Insurance: Culture, Tech, and the Future of Work

18 Sep, 2025 WorkersCompensation.com

                               
InsurTech Geek Podcast

Episode Description:

In a time where digital transformation and generative AI dominate headlines, few voices in insurance strike the balance between innovation and heritage like Matt Crum, President of Frank Winston Crum Insurance. In Episode 166 of the InsurTech Geek Podcast, Matt joins James Benham and Rob Galbraith to explore how a third-generation family business is thriving in one of the most regulated and rapidly evolving industries—by leading with purpose.

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