Ep 264: Breaking Barriers in Pet Insurance: Insights from Odie's Founders

FNO: InsureTech

Join hosts Rob Beller and Lee Boyd as they chat with Miles and Zabrina Thorson, the founders of Odie Pet Insurance. Miles and Zabrina share their inspiring journey of transforming pet insurance with customizable coverage options and innovative technology. They discuss the industry's unique challenges and emphasize the importance of having pet insurance before emergencies happen. Tune in to see how Odie is making pet care better and more accessible!

Key Highlights:

• Understanding the fundamentals of pet insurance and its comparison to other types of insurance.

• Discussion on the demographics driving the adoption of pet insurance, particularly millennials.

• Insights into Odie's unique distribution model and its focus on embedding pet insurance in various platforms.

• The role of technology and data in underwriting and improving the claims process for pet owners.

• Exploration of the regulatory landscape impacting televet services and pet insurance.

• A closer look at customizable policies Odie offers to cater to diverse pet owner needs.

Quotes:

• "Pet insurance is really there to cover those unexpected health events, not for routine vet visits." – Zabrina Thorson

• "We wanted to empower third-party distribution channels to put this product in front of folks before they face an emergency." – Miles Thorson