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IN-the-Know

Chris Hampshire

Booking Overview

Interview-focused industry podcast covering insurance, risk management, professional development, and technology through conversations with insurance practitioners, emerging leaders, and innovators. PR agencies could credibly pitch insurance executives, underwriting and claims specialists, cyber-risk professionals, insurtech founders, and insurance educators with practical expertise; booking difficulty is low because the show consistently features accessible industry professionals rather than celebrity-level guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 258 subscribers

Instagram: 414 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

daugherty@theinstitutes.org

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Host

Chris Hampshire - An insurance industry veteran, CPCU designation holder, and CPCU Society volunteer leader.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Mid- to senior-level insurance professionals, risk specialists, underwriters, claims practitioners, insurtech founders, educators, and association leaders with substantial practical experience, relevant professional designations, or demonstrated work in insurance innovation.
Required Achievements:  
Senior leadership or specialist roles at established insurance organizations, CPCU, AIC, AINS, API, AIDA, or other relevant professional designations, Launching insurance, cyber-risk, data, or insurtech initiatives, Teaching, writing, or contributing to insurance education and professional associations

Recent Guest Discussions

Jared Roberts - Insurance Career Transitions, Claims As A Training Ground, Product Management, Professional Designations, Technology In Insurance Operations, And Industry Leadership.

Dominick Zangaro - Artificial Intelligence, Data, Cyber Risk, Preventative Risk Measures, Insurance Technology, Entrepreneurship, And The Future Of The Insurance Industry.

Kelsey Connors - Underwriting Careers, Professional Designations, Industry Talent Development, Artificial Intelligence In Underwriting, And Professional Association Leadership.

Rena Strohmeier - Underwriting, Claims, Insurance Education, Careers For Women, Underserved Communities, Personal Lines, And The California Insurance Market.

Lou Bonanno - Artificial Intelligence, Data Transformation, Insurance Innovation, Career Development, Professional Designations, And The Insurance Talent Gap.

Recent Topics

Business, Insurance, Risk Management, Underwriting, Artificial Intelligence

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
IN-the-Know
:

Why Claims Judgment Can't Be Automated with Awais Farooq

October 07, 2026

Awais Farooq is the Chief Claims Officer at Venbrook and an In2Risk opening general session panelist in Las Vegas on October 19th‒21st. He is a transformation strategist, author, and keynote speaker with nearly two decades of experience leading operations across some of the industry's most recognized organizations, including State Farm, Chubb, Berkshire Hathaway GUARD, and Crawford & Company. Today on In The Know, Awais and Chris Hampshire discuss where claims is headed in the age of AI.   Ke...

Claims to Product Management with Jared Roberts

September 23, 2026

Jared Roberts is the AVP of Underwriting Operations at Risk Point with 20 years of hands-on experience spanning commercial & personal lines pricing, underwriting, and claims. A lifelong learner, he has earned the CPCU, API, AIC, and CASA designations and shares his expertise as a consulting author for IRMI. Today, Jared joins Chris Hampshire on In The Know for a look at Jared's career path, his thoughtful approach to changing roles, and his involvement with the Emerging Leaders Committee of t...

Building the Future of Risk Monitoring with Dominick Zangaro

September 09, 2026

Dominick Zangaro is an experienced insurance professional across multiple lines of coverage and in multiple roles. He has a Master of Science in Cyber Risk Management and a BA in Finance from Mercyhurst. Through his Master's education, he developed technical knowledge of computer science and cyber risk management to ensure compliance with state, federal, and international regulations. In 2022, he launched Great American Insurance Group's cyber loss control offering and, most recently, launche...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
IN-the-Know
:

How do I get in touch with IN-the-Know?

IN-the-Know is hosted by Chris Hampshire. Its publicly listed email is daugherty@theinstitutes.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for IN-the-Know?

The publicly listed email for IN-the-Know: daugherty@theinstitutes.org.

How many listeners does IN-the-Know have?

Podseeker estimates IN-the-Know reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for IN-the-Know?

IN-the-Know typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Mid- to senior-level insurance professionals, risk specialists, underwriters, claims practitioners, insurtech founders, educators, and association leaders with substantial practical experience, relevant professional designations, or demonstrated work in insurance innovation. Common among recent guests: Senior leadership or specialist roles at established insurance organizations; CPCU, AIC, AINS, API, AIDA, or other relevant professional designations; Launching insurance, cyber-risk, data, or insurtech initiatives. Recent guests include Jared Roberts, Dominick Zangaro, and Kelsey Connors.

How hard is it to get booked on IN-the-Know?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does IN-the-Know cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Insurance, Risk Management, Underwriting, and Artificial Intelligence. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

daugherty@theinstitutes.org

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