All Eyes on Economics is a podcast series by the Insurance Information Institute providing different perspectives on the intersection of economics and business strategy in insurance and financial sectors. Thoughtful and actionable, Dr. Michel Léonard and his guests engage in lively exchanges about how business leaders integrate economics into their wider growth strategy - and how economics is delivering tools that specifically match business needs in today’s challenging economy.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

In this episode of All Eyes on Economics, Dr. Michel Léonard speaks to Bob Valliere, Chief Operations Officer at CSAA Insurance Group. Bob and Michel discuss the importance of economic analysis in making insurance decisions; highlighting how CSAA considers inflation, changes in supply, and other economic indicators when pricing. Bob describes CSAA’s relationship with AAA and their community-driven, not-for-profit model. Michel questions Bob about how CSAA has been able to successfully anticipate the costs of insurance while maintaining economic stability, and Bob stresses the importance of leveraging the best and most up-to-date data to make informed decisions.

Watch CSAA’s Rick Astley Campaign here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtL1huin9EE

Mentioned:

Bob Valliere, LinkedIn, CSAA website

Dr. Michel Leonard, CBE LinkedIn, Triple-I Website

Marina Madsen LinkedIn, Triple-I Website

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