Policy Pod is a podcast that aims to break down common trends, problems and concepts in the life insurance market. We will talk about complex concepts, simple terms, and everything in between.
Created by Life Design Analysis.
A brand new episode and season of PolicyPod by LDA! In the first episode of 2025, Matt was joined by Ray Adamson to discuss how to set goals in 2025 to succeed in your insurance practice.
19 Dec 2024
10 Years of LDA
Matt and Charlie Conron reflect on Policy Pod's 10-year journey, highlighting the industry's pivotal role in their success and the future opportunities ahead.
29 Nov 2024
Advisory to Agency
Graham Bergsma shares insights from his transition from advisor to entrepreneur, highlighting the industry challenges that necessitate digitized processes and tools for success.
23 Oct 2024
Empire Life
This week, Matt and Nik Fergusson had the privilege of hosting Mike Stocks, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Retail for Empire Life. We are thrilled about this episode, where we delve into insightful discussions with Mike on subjects like product development and digitization from a carrier standpoint, among other engaging topics.
5 Sept 2024
How I Got Life Insurance
On this episode, Matt got insured.
Joined by Darren Ryan of Ryco Financial, Matt and Darren discussed the journey of getting life insurance for the first time, and go over the process from both the buyers perspective along with the advisors insights. This is a fantastic view behind the curtain and to be able to see this process from both sides.
12 Jul 2024
The Digital Transformation of Wealth Management
On this week's episode, Matt had the pleasure of being joined by Brent Allen and Alana Riley from IG Wealth Management, along with Barry Crowther, Charlie Conron, and Nik Fergusson. We delved into IG Wealth Management's evolution as an organization and explored the profound impact of digital transformation on financial institutions. Our conversation also highlighted the crucial role of tools, analytics, and continuous education in driving success and innovation at IG Wealth Management.
17 Jun 2024
Capital Gains Tax Changes
Matt was joined by Henry Korenblum, Vice President Sales & Tax Planning at Oberon Capital Corporation, to discuss the upcoming changes to the capital gains tax in Canada as well as the implications it will have on life insurance.
30 May 2024
An Afternoon with Brent Swatuk Part 2
This is the conclusion of our 2 part episode with Brent Swatuk, Vice President of Advisor Growth & Advanced Markets at the Gryphin Advantage Inc. We talked about a multitude of topics from his career path into insurance, products and challenges in the market and more.
16 May 2024
An Afternoon with Brent Swatuk Part 1
This is Part 1 of a 2 part episode. We were joined by Brent Swatuk, Vice President of Advisor Growth & Advanced Markets at the Gryphin Advantage Inc. Where we talked about a multitude of topics from his career path into insurance, products and challenges in the market and more.
17 Jan 2024
CLIEDIS
Absolutely thrilled to kick off the 2024 PolicyPod season! 🎉 This episode we dive back into the intricate world of life insurance data feeds along side Darlys Corbitt and Tana Sabatino from CLIEDIS. Their expertise is unparalleled, and they bring a wealth of insights into the dynamic landscape of block of business feeds and the groundbreaking work CLIEDIS is doing in the life insurance sector.
28 Jul 2023
Block of Business Feeds
We are joined by Erin Mckee (Echelon Wealth Partners), Charlie Conron and Rich DeRidder as we delve into the large topic of block of business feeds and why a democratized approach to digital feeds is important. Do you want your voice heard? Join us in signing (https://chng.it/DXCzrYGMpT) our motion of support for increased digital, democratized access to block of business feeds today
28 Jun 2023
Finding Your Niche & Building Your Brand
This episode we were joined by Natalie Hales, formerly of Canada Life, who now focuses her time consulting with insurance advisors and helps them to find their niche and build their brand.
25 May 2023
Advocis Technology and Innovation Committee
This week we are joined by members of the Advocis Technology and Innovation Committee to discuss how advisors can leverage Advocis resources to enhance and digitally transform their business practices.
14 Apr 2023
Digital Evolution of the MGA
On this episode of PolicyPod by LDA, we are joined by some very special guests:
Cathy Hiscott, President of PPI
Charlie Conron, Co-Founder and President of LDA
Barry Crowther, CEO of LDA
We speak to Cathy about the digital evolution of MGA's and how MGA's can help scale digital transformation with their advisors, providing support to take their business to the next level.
15 Mar 2023
A Deep Dive into IFA's
This Episode we are joined by Virginia Hum, Advanced Market Strategist at Financial Horizons. We dive deep into the world of IFA's to understand what they are and how & when to use them.
15 Feb 2023
Estate Transfers
This episode we talk about Corporate and Personal Estate Transfers and are joined by Henry Korenblum, Estate & Taxation Consultant at Wellington-Altus Insurance Inc., as well as Jonanthan Jarvie, senior account executive here at LDA.
18 Jan 2023
Life Insurance as an Asset Class
We talk today about using life insurance as an asset class. We are joined by Nik Fergusson, Senior Account Executive at Life Design Analysis, and Pierre Ghorbanian, Business Development Director, Advanced Markets at BMO Insurance.
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