Premiums are rising. Insurers are leaving markets. But people keep building in risk-prone areas, and the climate disasters just keep coming.
Can insurance markets adapt?
In this episode, Shayle talks to Dr. Judd Boomhower, an assistant professor of economics at the University of California-San Diego and a faculty research fellow at the National Bureau of E ... Show More
Jan 29
The rise of permissionless DERs
Distributed batteries are having a big moment. On one hand, companies like Base Power and Tesla have leaned into large residential batteries that export power back to the grid, but need permits and inspections to operate. At the same time, however, a new category has emerged: sma ... Show More
35m 51s
Jan 22
More 2026 trends: Solar costs, oil oversupply, and the startup slump
We are back for Part 2 of Shayle’s double header conversation with the veteran energy analyst Nat Bullard, dissecting his annual presentation on the state of decarbonization. If you missed it, we recommend you go back and listen to Part 1, which was released last week. In this ep ... Show More
25m 39s
Sep 2025
Will climate change make your home uninsurable? | Amy Barnes
Insurance is the hidden engine that keeps the economy churning, but climate change is making home insurance unaffordable for many people, says climate risk advisor Amy Barnes. She reveals why soaring premiums aren't just bad news for homeowners, but also a flashing red signal for ... Show More
10m 19s
Aug 2025
The Climate Crisis Could Be Your Biggest Business Opportunity with Jodi Scarlett
In this episode of The Business Development Podcast, Kelly Kennedy welcomes Jodi Scarlett, CEO of EcoClaim, for a deep dive into how the insurance industry — and the businesses in its supply chain — can transform the climate crisis into a powerful business advantage. Drawing on o ... Show More
47m 56s
Sep 2025
Will climate change make your home uninsurable? | Amy Barnes
Insurance is the hidden engine that keeps the economy churning, but climate change is making home insurance unaffordable for many people, says climate risk advisor Amy Barnes. She reveals why soaring premiums aren't just bad news for homeowners, but also a flashing red signal for ... Show More
10m 19s
<p><strong>Mark Warnquist</strong> is transforming insurance for the sharing economy. Mark founded <a href="https://InShare.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">InShare</a> with a team of Uber, Lyft and Airbnb alums, who also possess deep experience and expertise in insurance, ris ... Show More
