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Insurance Shoptalk

Insurance Shoptalk

By: Eric Stein
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 Join your host, Eric Stein, on a journey through the dynamic world of commercial property and casualty insurance. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Eric brings a wealth of knowledge and insights to every episode. "Insurance Shoptalk" is your premier destination for in-depth discussions on the latest industry trends, technology impacts, interviews with leading experts, and much more.2024 Economics
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  • The New Ohio Workers' Comp Option- and it's Commissionable

    The New Ohio Workers' Comp Option- and it's Commissionable
    Sep 8 2025
    Ohio Workers’ Comp Just Changed – Here’s What Agents Need to Know
     In this episode of Insurance Shoptalk, host Eric Stein talks with Bob Butts, Chief Risk Officer at Alternative Comp Solutions (ACS), about a major change in Ohio’s workers’ compensation market. For the first time, agents can now sell workers’ comp in Ohio and earn commission, thanks to Senate Bill 2011 and approval by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation.

    Bob explains how ACS is leading the way with an Alternative Employer Organization (AEO) model that saves employers 10–30% on premiums, simplifies claims handling, and eliminates the need to switch payroll systems. The discussion covers the differences between AEOs and PEOs, how the pay-as-you-go approach helps employers with cash flow, and why this new model is such a big opportunity for insurance agents.

    About Insurance Shoptalk
     Join host Eric Stein on a journey through the dynamic world of commercial property and casualty insurance. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Eric brings a wealth of knowledge and insights to every episode. Insurance Shoptalk is your premier destination for in-depth discussions on the latest industry trends, technology impacts, interviews with leading experts, and much more. To learn more about Insurance Shoptalk, please visit https://insuranceshoptalk.com/

    If you enjoyed this episode of Insurance Shoptalk, please like and subscribe, and be sure to click the notification bell to catch the next episode.
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    53 mins
  • Create an Online Leads Team to Your P&C Agency

    Create an Online Leads Team to Your P&C Agency
    Jul 10 2025
    In this episode of Insurance Shoptalk, Eric Stein sits down with Alex Choroomi from Alkeme Insurance to discuss how digital leads and online quoting are transforming the small business insurance landscape.

    Alex shares his journey into the commercial insurance world, explaining how Alkeme Insurance is leveraging digital advertising and advanced quoting portals to bring in high-quality leads and close deals quickly. He dives deep into the challenges and successes of targeting industries like contractors, manufacturing, and transportation with tailored workers' comp and general liability coverage.

    About Insurance Shoptalk
     Join host Eric Stein on a journey through the dynamic world of commercial property and casualty insurance. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Eric brings a wealth of knowledge and insights to every episode. Insurance Shoptalk is your premier destination for in-depth discussions on the latest industry trends, technology impacts, interviews with leading experts, and much more. To learn more about Insurance Shoptalk, please visit https://insuranceshoptalk.com/

    If you enjoyed this episode of Insurance Shoptalk, please like and subscribe, and be sure to click the notification bell to catch the next episode.
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    41 mins
  • See CompScience's New AI Risk Mgt Tool for Workers' Comp!

    See CompScience's New AI Risk Mgt Tool for Workers' Comp!
    Jun 12 2025
    In this episode of Insurance Shop Talk, host Eric Stein is joined by James Allgood and Chad Carpenter from CompScience, a game-changing workers' compensation program that uses AI-powered computer vision to reduce workplace injuries and cut claims—by up to 35–55%.

    Discover how CompScience helps clients improve safety, reduce risk, and look like heroes—all while using existing camera systems. Learn how the platform identifies unreported near-misses, ergonomic issues, and hazardous behaviors in real-time, turning video footage into actionable safety insights and boosting adoption of safety recommendations from 20% to 75%.

    ✅ AI Risk Reports
    ✅ Real-time Alerts for Construction & Restaurants
    ✅ Works with Existing Cameras
    ✅ No Extra Cost for the Technology
    ✅ Nationwide Coverage (ex. monoline construction in NY/NJ)
    ✅ Minimum Premium: $50K

    Hear real-world stories of how agents have won six-figure accounts using CompScience as their wedge—and how safety tech is finally catching up with the industry.

    About Insurance Shoptalk
     Join host Eric Stein on a journey through the dynamic world of commercial property and casualty insurance. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Eric brings a wealth of knowledge and insights to every episode. Insurance Shoptalk is your premier destination for in-depth discussions on the latest industry trends, technology impacts, interviews with leading experts, and much more. To learn more about Insurance Shoptalk, please visit https://insuranceshoptalk.com/

    If you enjoyed this episode of Insurance Shoptalk, please like and subscribe, and be sure to click the notification bell to catch the next episode.
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    48 mins
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