Curious George meets Bob the Builder (261)

In this episode Robin Merttens moderates a panel discussion organised by Optalitix and hosted at Lloyd’s. Joining him were Dani Katz, Optalitix; Alison Quinlivan, Google; Ruta Mikiskaite, Swiss Re and Chris Mullan, Eigen Technologies. 

The discussion touched on how the future of insurance is being changed by new technology and data sources and how the industry needs to respond. Tune in and hear from a panel leading the clamour for change and understand how Curious George and Bob the Builder can help…

Talking points include:

• 04:39 Real-time risk management is crucial.
• 06:45 Legacy technology hinders insurance innovation.
• 10:53 Embrace AI for insurance improvement.
• 15:06 Underwriters need time and tools.
• 22:38 Behavioural change needed for real-time risk management.
• 26:46 Technology enhances underwriters' jobs.
• 28:13 Technology should help humans thrive.

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• Identify the significance of real-time risk management in the insurance industry
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• Explain how artificial intelligence (AI) can be leveraged to enhance various aspects of the insurance sector

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