The Savvy Adjuster Podcast

Believe in Better: Core Industry Principles With CEO Damon Stafford

Episode Summary

Chris Nichols welcomes a very special guest to this episode of The Savvy Adjuster Podcast: Damon Stafford, Alpine Intel’s CEO. Damon talks about the philosophies he lays out in his book, Believe in Better: The Evolution of Core Principles That Pioneered an Industry, in which he draws upon his decades of experience to share tips about how leaders can succeed, particularly in the evolving insurance industry, by demonstrating core values, embracing innovation, and getting the most out of your team.

Episode Notes

Chris Nichols welcomes a very special guest to this episode of The Savvy Adjuster Podcast: Damon Stafford, Alpine Intel’s CEO. Damon talks about the philosophies he lays out in his book, Believe in Better: The Evolution of Core Principles That Pioneered an Industry, in which he draws upon his decades of experience to share tips about how leaders can succeed, particularly in the evolving insurance industry, by demonstrating core values, embracing innovation, and getting the most out of your team. 

Discussed in This Episode

• How establishing and demonstrating core values drives success
• Becoming an industry leader through innovation and persistence
• Offering encouragement and avoiding echo chambers within a leadership team
• How insurance leaders can respond to key challenges

Additional Resources

• Alpine Intel: https://bit.ly/3R9P2bf
• Believe in Better: https://bit.ly/3Gd3EEm

Additional Insurance Leadership Resources:

• Article: Insurance Industry Trends 2025: Bolstering Policyholder Trust: https://bit.ly/3G0NT3w
• Guide: Claims Managers’ Road Map to Efficiency: https://bit.ly/4jo3dWf
• Article: How Managers Can Strengthen Adjuster Support and Boost Retention: https://bit.ly/4jscEnK