Looking to scale underwriting without sacrificing quality—or your budget?

In this episode, Nicholas Lamparelli, co-founder of Insurance Nerds speaks with Mark Zuwala, Director of Underwriting Services at FOCUS about how insurers are using underwriting BPO to drive efficiency, agility, and resilience.

Whether you’re an insurance startup building from the ground up or an established insurer looking to control costs and increase flexibility, this episode offers real-world insight into:

• How carriers are leveraging underwriting BPO to support profitable growth

• The operational and strategic benefits of outsourcing—beyond just cost savings

• Why flexibility and speed-to-scale are essential in today’s insurance environment

• What to look for in a BPO partner—from quality control to cultural fit

• Launching new programs or entering markets with minimal friction

• Maintaining quality and compliance through smart outsourcing partnerships

Watch now to learn how outsourcing underwriting can deliver real, measurable value to your business.