Episode 603: A new reciprocal insurtech company prioritizes making insurance affordable and accessible for all. Through the use of technology, automation, and data, Branch aims to make obtaining home and auto insurance frictionless for customers.
On today’s Unscripted… NAMIC’s Neil Alldredge talks with Branch Co-Founder and CEO Steve Lekas about how the technology-driven company makes the insurance experience more efficient.
Guest
Steve Lekas
Steve Lekas is CEO of Branch Insurance, an insurance company he co-founded in 2018. Lekas has more than 20 years of experience in the insurance, having spent time with companies such as Allstate, Esurance, and Verisk. He is also a board director and co-founder of SafetyNest, Inc., a nonprofit funded by Branch Insurance.
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