Apr 11, 2025
In this episode of the FNO InsureTech Podcast, hosts Rob Beller and Lee Boyd interview Paul Vacquier, the founder and CEO of Beagle Services. Beagle Services is on a mission to tackle the pervasive problem of non-weather water damage claims by leveraging technology and installation services. Paul shares the innovative approach Beagle takes in working with insurance carriers and agents to deploy automatic water shutoff systems, fostering more effective loss prevention. Tune in to discover how Beagle's solutions are setting new standards in risk management and client engagement.
Key Highlights:
• Paul Vacquier discusses the significance of non-weather water
damage, a leading cause of preventable homeowner insurance
claims.
• Beagle Services serves as a critical last-mile solution, helping
install and deploy water shutoff and sensor technologies.
• The podcast explores the evolution of insurance technology and
Beagle’s role in facilitating technology adoption.
• Focus is given to customer touchpoints and how Beagle
collaborates with carriers, agencies, and homeowners.
• Insight into future trends in the InsureTech space and the pivot
from risk mitigation to revenue generation.
Quotes:
• "Beagle is focused on prevention of non-weather water damage
claims. It’s the largest loss cause that's preventable for
homeowners insurers." – Paul Vacquier
• "Who's going to actually do it? Beagle comes in as the last mile
resource to help install and deploy." – Paul Vacquier
• "We're seeing ever-increasing requirements for smart valve
installations to bind coverage or maintain coverage at renewals." –
Paul Vacquier
• "Risk mitigation is becoming a revenue generator, enabling
carriers to write premium in challenging markets." – Paul
Vacquier