In this episode of Agents Influence podcast, host Jason Cass interviews Abel Travis, MBA, Vice President & Head Of Fundamental Underwriters at AF Group. Abel talks about what AF Group is all about and the company that he represents called Fundamental Underwriters. Episode Highlights: What has attributed to Abel’s success, skill or luck? (7:04) Abel gives us his background in the insurance industry. (7:59) Abel shares what happened when he had an offer from Hartford. (8:49) Abel explains what AF Group is all about. (11:12) Abel mentions one of the companies that he runs for AF Group called Fundamental Underwriters. (12:09) Abel gives the average premium size with Fundamental Underwriters. (12:52) Abel shares what he did when nobody knew what was happening in the insurance industry. (19:05) Abel mentions how The Insurance Innovators Unscripted podcast started. (21:08) Where does Abel see the insurance industry going, five to ten years from now? (26:39) Key Quotes: “I love to win just because I love the feeling that comes with winning. Frankly, I don't necessarily hate to lose because I look at losing as a learning opportunity. If it doesn't work, you leverage what you've learned, and you try to turn that into a win in whatever way possible.” - Abel Travis “I wanted to make sure that I had the opportunity to have a family but I also wanted to have a life I love to just enjoy. But, as I started to learn a little bit more about the insurance industry, it became a no-brainer. It really helps to provide stability for the people, for the economy, for the business, and that's something that in the early days I wanted to be a part of.” - Abel Travis “I do think there has to be some sort of a government backstop. I also believe that insurance organizations could look at opportunities or even if it's mandated somewhat in a similar way as Tria, to help fund that backstop. We're not trading future dollars for potential challenges that we may face in this economy.” - Abel Travis Resources Mentioned: Abel Travis, MBA LinkedIn AF Group The Insurance Innovators Unscripted Reach out to Jason Cass Agency Intelligence

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