{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62822c55f7114f0012f2582a/67ac84e6505cb2a0a34017ff?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Building a Specialty Insurance Powerhouse: CEO Gerard Van Loon on Leadership, Growth & Innovation","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62822c55f7114f0012f2582a/1739359420868-c41adc41-56ae-4039-a815-d5e5ecd6def3.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What does it take to build a speciality insurance business from the ground up? </p><p><br></p><p>This week on&nbsp;The Leadership in Insurance Podcast, we’re joined by&nbsp;Gerard Van Loon, CEO of Alta Signa, to talk about his journey in launching and scaling a speciality insurer, the challenges of underwriting unique risks, and what the future of speciality insurance looks like.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Gerard shares:</p><p>✨ How he went from idea to execution in building Alta Signa</p><p>✨ The biggest challenges of starting a speciality insurance business – and how to overcome them</p><p>✨ Why culture and team-building matter just as much as strategy</p><p>✨ How the speciality risk landscape is evolving and where the opportunities are</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're an entrepreneur, a leader in the insurance space, or just someone who loves hearing the stories behind successful businesses, this episode is packed with insights, lessons, and a behind-the-scenes look at the speciality insurance world.</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy the episode? Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest conversations from leaders shaping the insurance industry!</p>","author_name":"Alex Bond"}