Building an Insurance Company from Scratch
Michelle Gordon, COO of Axonic Insurance, reveals how a startup grew to $2.1B in issued annuities in its first year — with its own cloud-built policy admin system and 125 employees. Plus, her passionate case for why the SEC's 1987 ruling on financial planning is harming American retirees and the insurance industry alike.
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Michelle Gordon, COO of Axonic Insurance, reveals how a startup grew to $2.1B in issued annuities in its first year — with its own cloud-built policy admin system and 125 employees. Plus, her passionate case for why the SEC's 1987 ruling on financial planning is harming American retirees and the insurance industry alike.
Topics Covered
- Building a life and annuity carrier from scratch in the cloud era
- Scaling to $2.1 billion in issued annuities in year one
- Building a proprietary cloud-native policy admin system
- Growing to 125 employees as a startup carrier
- The SEC's 1987 ruling on financial planning and its impact on retirees
- Why regulatory reform is needed to protect American retirement security
About the Guest
Michelle Gordon is the Chief Operating Officer of Axonic Insurance. She has led the company's rapid growth from startup to a major annuity issuer, overseeing the development of its cloud-built policy administration system and operational infrastructure.