Bindable is honored to announce that we've been named to the 2022 InsurTech100 list produced by FinTech Global.  This recognition highlights the most innovative InsurTechs transforming the industry across the globe. 

Product and project management are often viewed as two sides of the same coin. These two roles collaborate quite closely, but have distinct and separate responsibilities that complement one another. This can lead to some confusion, and for good reason! It’s not uncommon for one person to take on both mantles, but a differentiated approach to each role can go a long way. 

After a few years away myself, I was excited to head back to InsureTech Connect (ITC) in Las Vegas last month along with some fellow Bindable team members. Without a doubt, this year’s event was one of the biggest and most enthusiastic groups of insurance leaders and innovators I’ve been a part of. There was a lot to learn and talk about, especially when it came to product innovation. 

Recently we spoke with Brett Conley, Area Vice President at Gallagher, to learn more about his company, his role, and his experience working with the Bindable team.

When deciding what career path to embark on, insurance isn’t usually the first industry that comes to most people’s minds. Instead, many current insurance employees have the shared experience of falling into a role within the industry, rather than seeking it out directly. 

“Thank you for making this easy!” This is my favorite thing to hear from a client. After a decade in project management, this type of feedback after a successful launch never gets old. And yet, I also have also been challenged many times with the question: "Do we really need a project manager?"

Amazon. eBay. Salesforce. Twenty years ago, these companies were some of the first to launch their own APIs and thus made history, enabling businesses to run more efficiently by way of the internet and interconnected systems. Since then, they all have continued to shape and evolve the world of APIs as we know it today. While APIs have come a long way in the last two decades, there is one thing that remains true: those that evolve and transform simultaneously will win the API game, and thanks to the groundwork laid out by these big names, industries such as insurance can lead not only the conversation, but the innovation that comes with leverage such technology.