What makes someone walk away from a successful corporate career to start over?

That’s exactly what Jay Slaughter did. Once the CIO at Tokio Marine, Jay decided to trade boardrooms for building his own insurance agency, and the story behind that decision is full of lessons about courage, innovation, and purpose.

In this episode of Solution Stack, host Richard Rodriguez sits down with Jay to talk about how technology has evolved, the real impact of AI on business, and what digital modernization looks like from someone who’s lived on both sides, corporate and entrepreneurial.

They unpack the risks, the rewards, and the human side of adopting new tech and how following your gut can sometimes be the smartest business decision you’ll ever make.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:40 Guest Introduction: Jay Slaughter

01:27 Technology and Modernization in Insurance

02:32 AI and Risk Management

03:53 Challenges in Modernization

08:02 Jay's Career Transition

10:11 Starting a New Business: Slaughter Family Insurance

11:54 The Importance of Proper Insurance Coverage

19:54 Leveraging Technology in Insurance

23:15 Conclusion and Contact Information