Unmuted Podcast | Episode #26
Topic: Insurance Transformation: Catch-Up or Collaboration?
Guest: Chris Gory
Host: Jeff Waldman – Founder & HR Tech Evangelist at ScaleHR & SocialHRCamp
Episode Overview:
In this episode of our podcast, titled "Insurance Transformation: Catch-Up or Collaboration?", we dive into the state of the health insurance industry in Canada with our guest, Chris Gory. We explore why the Canadian health insurance landscape seems slow to innovate compared to other markets, particularly the U.S. Over the past 25 years, the industry has struggled to keep pace with the evolving needs of Canadians, especially with the recent surge in demand for coverage in areas like medical marijuana, fertility treatments, and mental health support.
We tackle several pressing questions:
Why do legacy carriers lag in evolving their coverages for new or niche areas?
Are insurtech companies truly disrupting the space, or are they merely partnering with traditional carriers to gain a foothold?
What is the potential impact of specialty platforms focusing on niche areas such as fertility, virtual care for kids, and support for women dealing with menopause?
What trends are emerging in the Canadian health insurance market?
Are there any innovative platforms that our viewers might not yet be aware of?
Watch this episode; an insightful discussion on whether the Canadian health insurance industry is perpetually playing catch-up or if there's a shift towards meaningful collaboration and innovation.
About Chris Gory:
Chris is the President & Employee Benefits Consultant at Orchard Benefits (Launched in 2000 and formerly known as Insurance Portfolio Financial Services). Orchard Benefits specializes in helping startups and fast-growing companies get the right benefits coverage to meet their budgets and the needs of their employees. They began doing business with startups after realizing their insurance needs were unique and needed someone who knew the challenges companies faced. Orchard Benefits works closely with dozens of advisors and organizations across Canada and startups in Toronto’s flourishing tech space.
Connect with Chris on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgory/ or on the Orchard Benefits website at https://orchardbenefits.ca/.
About ScaleHR:
The Unmuted Podcast is powered by ScaleHR (https://goscalehr.com/), a rapidly growing company supporting emerging HR, Recruitment, and Work Tech startups and SMBs with brand awareness and lead generation.
Our proprietary solution, Catalyst, blends content strategy, influencer marketing, and omnichannel distribution to help brands cut through the noise.
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