Podcasts

Michael He is a Senior Director at Simon-Kucher, where he is focused on helping insurance and Insurtech companies accelerate growth by refining their pricing, sales, and go-to-market strategies. With over 17 years of experience spanning financial institutions, insurance, and technology, he is a strategic leader in AI/ML transformation, sales, data, and pricing.​ Michael guides clients through industry shifts, helping them harness data-driven insights to make smarter, more strategic decisions. His expertise lies in translating complex analytics into actionable strategies that drive sustainable profitability and competitive advantage. Michael holds both an undergraduate degree in Economics and Computer Science, as well as an MBA in Corporate Finance and Accounting from the University of Rochester.

Lera Kooper serves as chief operating officer and equity partner at Accountability Services. Drawing on her background as a business owner and her dual degrees in accounting and supply chain management from Central Washington University, she helps clients understand how financial data and strategic planning work together to unlock growth.

Pet insurance allows employees to protect something that matters deeply to them, and it signals that their employers understand the realities of their everyday lives.

Most workers say they are satisfied with their jobs, but a new survey finds rising anxiety about the labor market, AI-driven job losses and financial stress.

Ranjit Rao is a finance and enterprise performance leader and principal in Deloitte Consulting LLP, with more than 20 years of experience leading large finance transformation programs focused on finance strategy and operations.

Ed Hardy is a partner and serves as the U.S. finance services leader at Deloitte, where he helps CFOs and finance leaders prepare for what's next and navigate change. He has been with the firm and serving clients for more than 30 years, working across industries, services, risk management capabilities and innovations.