--- title: "Profiles in Risk – E104: Preview of The Internet of Insurance Conference (Houston, TX – 09-26/27) - InsNerds.com" description: "WATCH HERE: OR LISTEN HERE: Now in its third year, the annual Internet of Insurance is North America’s leading forum exploring how IoT, AI, and blockchain technologies are enabling insurance carriers, reinsurers and brokers to enhance customer engagement and minimize risk and loss ratios. In this episode, I hosted a panel discussion with Brian Gaab" image: https://insnerds.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Lamparelli-100x100-Jan-03-2025-01-12-45-3684-AM.jpg --- 2 min read # Profiles in Risk – E104: Preview of The Internet of Insurance Conference (Houston, TX – 09-26/27) [![Picture of Nicholas Lamparelli](https://insnerds.com/hubfs/Nick%20Lamparelli(Headshot%20GS).jpg) Nicholas Lamparelli ](https://insnerds.com/insights/author/nicholas-lamparelli) : Aug 19, 2018 12:00:00 AM [Podcast](https://insnerds.com/insights/tag/podcast) [Conferences & Events](https://insnerds.com/insights/tag/conferences-events) ![Profiles in Risk – E104: Preview of The Internet of Insurance Conference (Houston, TX – 09-26/27)](https://insnerds.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Lamparelli-100x100-Jan-03-2025-01-12-45-3684-AM.jpg) **WATCH HERE:** **OR LISTEN HERE:** Audio Player [https://www.buzzsprout.com/87086/780032-e104-preview-of-the-internet-of-insurance-conference-houston-tx-09-26-27.mp3](https://www.buzzsprout.com/87086/780032-e104-preview-of-the-internet-of-insurance-conference-houston-tx-09-26-27.mp3) 00:00 00:00 00:00 Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. Now in its third year, the annual Internet of Insurance is North America’s leading forum exploring how IoT, AI, and blockchain technologies are enabling insurance carriers, reinsurers and brokers to enhance customer engagement and minimize risk and loss ratios. In this episode, I hosted a panel discussion with Brian Gaab (CSAA), Dorothea Westin (CSRisks), Newcombe Clark (AIG) and Ellen Dolan (Internet of Business – conf host). We discussed each of the presentations that my guests will participate in. We also discussed, data, technology and what sort of data and innovation culture is required to strategically incorporate these new technologies. The conference will be in Houston, TX on September 26th & 27th. Go to https://ioi-usa.internetofbusiness.com/ for more info and to register. The event is free for professionals in the insurance ecosystem. Solution providers can get a 25% discount using this code: Insurance Nerds Discount Code: 25%ED **CONNECT WITH: Ellen Dolan: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellen-dolan-8b381514/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellen-dolan-8b381514/) (email: [ellend@iob-media.com](https://insnerds.com/insights/ellend@iob-media.com) ) ****Brian Gaab: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/briangaab/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/briangaab/) Dorothea Westin: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwestin/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwestin/) Newcombe Clark: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/newcombestrategy/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/newcombestrategy/) ** ** SUBSCRIBE AT: [Buzzsprout RSS: https://goo.gl/5K4X3Q](https://goo.gl/5K4X3Q)**** [Google Play: https://goo.gl/WMAvW4](https://goo.gl/WMAvW4)**** **** [iTunes: https://goo.gl/7SqwvP](https://goo.gl/7SqwvP)**** [Overcast: https://goo.gl/8b4cbD](https://goo.gl/8b4cbD) **** [Spotify: https://goo.gl/niAbGN](https://goo.gl/niAbGN) [Stitcher: https://goo.gl/DmE7Mi](https://goo.gl/DmE7Mi)** ** [YouTube: https://goo.gl/1Turar](https://goo.gl/1Turar)**   ![](https://insnerds.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Lamparelli-100x100-Jan-03-2025-01-12-45-3684-AM.jpg?width=100&height=100&name=Lamparelli-100x100-Jan-03-2025-01-12-45-3684-AM.jpg) ![](https://insnerds.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Lamparelli-100x100-Jan-03-2025-01-12-45-3684-AM.jpg?width=100&height=100&name=Lamparelli-100x100-Jan-03-2025-01-12-45-3684-AM.jpg) ### About Nicholas Lamparelli Nick Lamparelli is a 20+ year veteran of the insurance wars. 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