From Data to Decisions: Nicole Farley on the Future of Insurance Distribution
Thu Feb 05 2026
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.
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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.