Kyle Nakatsuji

Kyle Nakatsuji is a principal at American Family Ventures, the venture capital arm of American Family Insurance, where he is focused on identifying and supporting early-stage companies affecting the future of the insurance industry. American Family Ventures invests across a variety of sectors, including IoT, Fintech, SaaS and data/analytics.

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So Your Start-Up Will Sell Insurance?

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There are four distribution models to consider: lead generation, agency/brokerage, managing general agency and carrier.

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New Products and Combined Approaches

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New insurance experiences can combine “Insurance 2.0” distribution and structural and product innovation and have a dramatic impact.

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Is P2P a Realistic Alternative?

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By redefining the traditional structure, P2P can offer unique benefits. So can private-investor-backed insurance. But with caveats....

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Insurance 2.0: How Distribution Evolves

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In designing business models and products for Insurance 2.0, customers should be thought of as <em>intent-driven</em> or <em>opportunity-driven.</em>

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The Third Wave of AI

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After the initial wave of AI efforts and then the generative AI phenomenon that began two years ago, you'll hear a lot in 2025 about AI that can act as our agents.

Insurance Fraud Rises as AI Powers Scams

Insurers must balance sophisticated fraud prevention with seamless customer experiences in an AI-driven landscape. Here's how. 

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Dashcams Combat Rising Wave of Insurance Fraud

As dashcam adoption surges, these devices are becoming crucial weapons against rising insurance fraud and staged accidents.

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5 Client Retention Strategies for Insurance Agents

The lingering effects of rising premiums, coverage restrictions and evolving client expectations are making retaining business and maintaining strong relationships paramount.

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Secret Powers Behind Super Insurance Agents

Three technologies are transforming insurance agents into digital-age concierges for their customers.

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How to Tackle Third-Party Security Challenges

As insurance firms grapple with rising cyber threats, effective B2B identity management becomes crucial for protecting sensitive data.

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Keys to Commercial Property Insurance Management

Data-driven technologies reshape commercial property insurance as managers tackle evolving risks and regulatory demands.

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