Banco Popular de Puerto Rico is a full-service financial services provider with operations in Puerto Rico, the United States and Virgin Islands. Popular, Inc. is the largest banking institution by both assets and deposits in Puerto Rico, and in the United States Popular, Inc.
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Assaf Henkin is the Co-founder, President, and COO of life insurtech Sproutt. A recognized expert on predictive analytics and data insights, Assaf has more than 20 years of experience building scalable cross-channel, cross-device, and cross-format data-driven products. Prior to his current role, Assaf served as chief insights officer at Amobee, a Singtel wholly-owned subsidiary. Prior to that Assaf co-founded Kontera, a Big Data consumer data and analytics platform that was acquired by Singtel. Assaf holds a BS in Computer Information Systems from San Francisco State University and an MBA from the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management.
Karen Furtado, partner Strategy Meets Action, is a well-known authority on insurance technology and how it fuels transformation within insurance companies. Her focus is helping insurers prepare for the future of the industry through the decisions they make today. Karen’s deep understanding of how to effect change guides insurers in the development and implementation of their transformation roadmaps. Her comprehensive knowledge stretches across core systems, the implications of insurtech, and enhancing adaptability and flexibility in a changing market. Her commitment to promoting innovation, encouraging the exploration and adoption of new technologies, and developing proactive ways to plan for the future draws those seeking an edge. In a highly competitive world, Karen brings exceptional knowledge and experience to the challenges of connecting solutions to business and IT requirements.
For more than 30 years, Karen has held leadership positions across the insurance industry. She was previously the Vice President of CGI's Insurance Practice, where she had responsibility for the development of their strategic direction and oversight of CGI's insurance software services, hosted software services, and core insurance BPO practice.
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As Vice President of Insurance Operations at Jerry, Josh Damico integrates Jerry’s smart and fast car insurance customer experience with that of traditional carriers to help customers find savings and coverage. Josh’s nearly 20 years of insurance-industry experience and knowledge generate partnerships with more than 50 name-brand and specialty insurance partners that enable Jerry to serve customers with all types of vehicle and policy needs.
Josh also is responsible for Jerry’s live-call center support. The customer service representatives he leads help answer specific questions that ensure customers obtain the right policy at the best price.
Previously, Josh held executive roles at Geico, where he had vast regional oversight and leadership opportunities. In his most recent role as director of sales, servicing, and underwriting, Josh developed and executed profit and growth strategy for the New England states and New Jersey.
Josh holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from Medaille College.
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