Insurance Leadership Podcast

Hosted by Ryan Eaton

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This podcast is designed to help insurance leaders improve their leadership skills and learn from the best in the industry. We pull in experienced leaders to tackle topics from employee engagement and management to creating vision that will elevate your organization. We believe that when we raise the bar for our leaders that our industry will thrive. At The Insurance Leadership Podcast, we provide you with resources that can be implemented in your business.

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October 1, 2026Episode 6720 min

Legacy Meets Innovation: Building What Comes Next

Lisa Collier joins Ben Markland to talk about carrying forward a family business while continuing to build for what comes next. They discuss the lessons Lisa learned from her father, the importance of listening before building, and how innovation and technology are changing the pharmacy benefits space. Lisa also shares how personalized medicine, PBM strategies, and a 360-degree approach can help create better solutions for brokers, employers, carriers, and members.

September 3, 2026Episode 6628 min

Finding Greatness: Building a Team That Can Grow

Dylan DiMarchi joins Ben Markland to talk about building and leading a growing company, finding greatness in the people you hire, creating ownership, and giving employees room to grow. They also discuss why relationships and differentiation still matter in insurance—and how leaders can stand out without reinventing everything.

August 6, 2026Episode 6522 min

Making an Impact

Farah Rehman joins us to discuss her move from a global insurance carrier to a growing distribution organization and the leadership lessons that came with it. They explore strategy, execution, company culture, AI, customer data, and how leaders can successfully navigate change while driving growth and building high-performing teams.

July 2, 2026Episode 6440 min

What Washington Doesn't Understand About Employer Healthcare

Katy Talento, CEO of AllBetter Health and former White House Health Policy Advisor, joins Ben Markland to discuss employer healthcare, rising healthcare costs, reference-based pricing, transparency, and why employers must take a more active role in shaping their healthcare strategies.

June 4, 2026Episode 6325 min

Relationships Still Win in an AI-Driven Insurance Industry

Emily Raspante, CEO of LeClair Group, shares her journey from captive agent to leading a 94-year-old organization as its first non-family CEO. The conversation explores AI in insurance, leadership transitions, company culture, mentorship, and how technology can support independent agents without replacing relationships.

May 7, 2026Episode 6225 min

Alignment Over Activity: Why Strategy Still Wins

In this episode of the Insurance Leadership Podcast, Ben Markland sits down with Sergio Tigera, founder of Game Changers, to discuss what it takes to create true alignment within an organization. The conversation focuses on why teams often stay busy without making real progress, and how clarity, focus, and strong leadership drive results. Sergio also shares insights on culture, leadership challenges, and the importance of building the right network to support growth.

April 2, 2026Episode 6127 min

Leading with Vision: Alignment in Employee Benefits

In this episode of the Insurance Leadership Podcast , Ben Markland speaks with Sharon Alford , Vice President of Direct-to-Consumer Business Development, and Warren Laird , Marketing Director for Individual Products at VSP Vision Care. They discuss how the employee benefits landscape is evolving and how VSP is expanding access to vision care through technology, new distribution strategies, and a growing focus on individual coverage. The conversation highlights how strong leadership and partnerships help organizations adapt to change while meeting the needs of employers, brokers, and members.

March 5, 2026Episode 6018 min

Season 6 Kickoff: Leadership Under Pressure | Host Roundtable

What does disciplined leadership look like in a compressed insurance market? In this Season 6 Host Roundtable, Ryan Eaton, Ben Markland, and Casey Combest discuss the forces shaping insurance today margin pressure, regulatory complexity, broker consolidation, AI acceleration, and shifting distribution dynamics. Drawing on insights from ICMG, they examine alignment, operational discipline, innovation with guardrails, and the leadership depth required for sustainable growth. This episode sets the strategic tone for Season 6 clear, focused, and built for leaders navigating pressure.

February 5, 2026Episode 5925 min

From Data to Decisions: Nicole Farley on the Future of Insurance Distribution

What does effective leadership look like as data, AI, and technology continue to reshape the insurance industry? In this episode, host Ben Markland is joined by Nicole Farley, Sn. VP, Chief Insurance Officer at Bold Penguin, for a practical conversation on digital distribution, data driven decision making, and leading through change. Nicole shares how technology is being used to support agents, why excess and surplus business is growing, and what guardrails matter most as AI becomes more common across insurance. This episode offers clear takeaways for leaders navigating change while keeping relationships and trust at the center of the business.

January 1, 2026Episode 5825 min

Simple Solutions in a Complex Market

What does effective leadership look like when premiums rise, options multiply, and employers feel the pressure? As premiums rise and the market grows more complex, effective leadership matters more than ever. In this episode, host Ben Markland is joined by Mark Lampen, owner of Health Insurance Specialist, for a practical conversation on staying relevant, balancing technology with relationships, and bringing real solutions to clients. Drawing on more than 30 years in the industry, Mark shares insights on GAP strategies, rising out-of-pocket costs, and why simplicity still delivers results. This episode offers clear takeaways for agents and leaders navigating change in today's insurance landscape.