Stream our latest podcast and hear from experts John Barbagallo, Strategic Advisor to SambaSafety, and Noelle Codispoti, Head of The Academy at the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance.

In the podcast, they explore SambaSafety’s newly released 2024 Driver Risk Report: Key Trends Shaping Automotive Mobility and opportunities to improve the financial outlook of the commercial auto industry.

The report highlights the four primary factors forcing insurers to adjust premiums and how proper planning and collaboration between insurance carriers, brokers, and fleets can influence auto insurance outcomes.

About the Contributors:  

John Barbagallo, former President of Commercial Lines at Progressive, brings nearly 40 years of insurance experience to SambaSafety. As a Strategic Advisor, he specializes in leveraging technology and data to drive profitable growth, enhance decision-making, and foster continuous process improvement within the insurance industry. He has played a crucial role in pioneering advancements with telematics that helped capture market-leading positions in Commercial Auto.

Noelle Codispoti, CPCU, ARM, is the Director of Emerging Talent Programs and Head of The Academy at the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance. An accomplished leader in the early talent space, Noelle has spent the last 15 years actively advancing the discourse on recruiting, retention, and the future of the industry. She holds a BBA in Actuarial Science and Risk Management from Temple University. Transitioning from a D&O underwriter to a champion of talent in the insurance industry, Noelle was recognized as one of Business Insurance's 2013 Women to Watch.