Latest Episodes
January 13, 2025
In this episode of the Insurtech Building Blocs Podcast, host Cory Schmidt, Co-Founder & CTO at AgencyBloc, welcomes Rick Fox, the new Chief Revenue Officer at AgencyBloc. They discuss Rick's transition to the company, his extensive background in the insurance industry, and the importance of technology in helping businesses scale and succeed. The conversation highlights the need for a strong digital presence and effective marketing strategies in today's competitive landscape. The episode concludes with insights on upcoming events and the excitement surrounding AgencyBloc's future initiatives. Listen now.
January 1, 2025
In this episode of the Insurtech Building Blocs Podcast, host Cory Schmidt, Co-Founder & CTO at AgencyBloc, reflects on the past year, discussing AgencyBloc's growth, product development, and the importance of customer feedback. He highlights new features and innovations set for release in 2025, as well as strategies for enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction. The conversation emphasizes the company's commitment to continuous improvement and adapting to market trends. Listen now.
September 24, 2024
In this episode of the Insurtech Building Blocs Podcast, host Cory Schmidt, Co-Founder & CTO at AgencyBloc, discusses the upcoming AEP and the challenges faced by independent agents in the insurance industry. He is joined by Jason Schmittgens and Andrew Tutaj from ConnectureDRX, who introduce their new product, PlanCompare Edge for Agents, designed to streamline the quoting and enrollment process for independent brokers. Listen now.
July 15, 2024
In this episode of the Insurtech Building Blocs Podcast, host Cory Schmidt, Co-Founder & CTO at AgencyBloc, has a comprehensive discussion on employee benefits with Marcie Strouse, Partner at Capitol Benefits Group. This episode dives deep into the ever-changing group benefits market, offering valuable insights for businesses of all sizes. Listen now.
May 24, 2024
In this episode of the Insurtech Building Blocs Podcast, host Cory Schmidt, Co-Founder & CTO at AgencyBloc, interviews Cristin Hopkin-Bishop, COO at The Brokerage Inc. Cristin shares her background, the history of The Brokerage Inc., and the current landscape, shifts, and consolidation in the insurance industry.
The Brokerage Inc. is a family-owned national FMO (Field Marketing Organization), IMO (Independent Marketing Organization), and BGA (Brokerage General Agency) specializing in Life, Health, and Medicare products. Listen now.
April 29, 2024
In this episode of the Insurtech Building Blocs Podcast, host Cory Schmidt, Co-Founder & CTO at AgencyBloc, shares his experience at the BlocBuilder 2024 conference. BlocBuilder 2024 was a powerful event where AgencyBloc team members, customers, and partners came together in Atlanta for 3 days of leadership meetings, educational sessions, and 1-on-1 meetings. Listen now.
April 13, 2024
Episode 4: Recapping Medicarians 2024 & CMS Final Rulings/h4>
In this episode of the Insurtech Building Blocs Podcast, host Cory Schmidt, Co-Founder & CTO at AgencyBloc, share his experience at Medicarians Vegas 2024, an event with 3,000+ attendees across the senior health, wealth, and agetech ecosystem. He also digs into the recent CMS ruling and the effect it may have across the entire insurance industry. Listen now.
March 29, 2024
In this episode of the Insurtech Building Blocs Podcast, host Cory Schmidt, Co-Founder & CTO at AgencyBloc, interviews Dwane McFerrin, Senior Vice President, Med Solutions at Senior Market Sales (SMS). Dwane has helped position Senior Market Sales as a market leader selling Medicare Advantage and Part D in addition to Medicare Supplement. He is responsible for the strategic direction of the Medicare product line, carrier relationships, and a team of marketing consultants who support sales in excess of 600,000 new business applications into Medicare-related products annually.
Dwane shares his involvement and thoughts on upcoming CMS legislation, explains the key proposed changes that could impact the MA distribution model, and how it affects IMO/FMOs, agents, and brokers. Listen now.
February 29, 2024
In this episode of the Insurtech Building Blocs Podcast, host Cory Schmidt, Co-Founder & CTO at AgencyBloc, interviews Amanda Brewton, an expert in the Medicare field for nearly 20 years. Amanda is the owner of Medicare Answers Now, a Field Marketing Organization in Cleveland, Ohio supporting agents in over 40 states and specializing in Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplements, Part D Plans, and more. She continues teaching numerous courses across the country on Ethics, Business Development, Sales, Marketing, and many Continuing Education courses. Listen now.
January 30, 2024
In this episode of the Insurtech Building Blocs Podcast, host Cory Schmidt, Co-Founder & CTO at AgencyBloc, reflects on the past, present, and future of AgencyBloc before diving into the technology needs of leading health & benefits agencies, GAs, IMO/FMOs, carriers, and more. Listen now.
January 1, 2024
AgencyBloc presents Insurtech Building Blocs, a new podcast that takes a macro look at health, benefits, and senior market Insurtech industry happenings and trends. Insurtech Building Blocs is hosted by Cory Schmidt, Co-Founder & CTO at AgencyBloc. Listen now.