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InsurTech Talk with Gilad Shai: Reinventing Commercial Insurance with Bobby Touran

InsurTech Talk with Gilad Shai: Reinventing Commercial Insurance with Bobby Touran

In this episode of InsurTech Talk, host Gilad Shai sits down with Bobby Touran, CEO and co-founder of Rainbow, to explore how Rainbow is reshaping the landscape of commercial insurance. Bobby shares his journey from venture capital into insurance, and how that perspective helped him identify a massive opportunity in the underserved small business market—starting with restaurants.

The discussion dives into Rainbow's tech-enabled MGA model, its commitment to underwriting discipline, and why empowering independent agents is a core part of the company’s distribution strategy. Bobby emphasizes the importance of balancing automation with human insight and explains why vertical specialization leads to better product-market fit in the insurance world.

Whether you're an agent, insurtech enthusiast, or industry veteran, this episode offers sharp insights into how thoughtful innovation can deliver real value in complex, highly regulated markets.

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