Excellence in
AI & Insurance 2026
Connect with leading carriers and MGAs to tackle the biggest challenges in P&C insurance
October 5-7
Fort Lauderdale, FL









About Excellence
Excellence in AI & Insurance is an exclusive forum that brings together top insurance and MGA executives, thought leaders, and innovators to exchange ideas and tackle the biggest challenges shaping the P&C insurance industry.
Through high-impact discussions, leading-edge insights, and networking opportunities, you’ll gain real-world strategies to stay ahead in an increasingly complex market.
Register Now
Registration for Insurity's 2026 Excellence in AI & Insurance conference is now open! Join 300+ top insurance and MGA executives, thought leaders, and innovators to exchange ideas and tackle the biggest challenges shaping the P&C insurance industry on October 5-7 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Special Offer - Bring a Guest Free
Register for the conference by Friday, August 7 and Insurity will waive your non-colleague guest's registration so they can join you for the conference's welcome dinner and evening receptions! Use code Guest26 when registering.
FREE GUEST
REGISTRATION
through August 7
Regular Registration
Beginning June 20, for all customers, friends and partners of Insurity.
$1,295
Guest Registration
Bring your spouse with you to evening networking events.
+$200
Brunch Yacht Cruise
Add this optional outing and cruise the Intracoastal with us.
+$45

Excellence at a Glance
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Days
Interactive content, networking events, great food, fun activities.
000+
Attendees
Network with your peers and other industry leaders to grow your career.
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Breakout Sessions
Immersive and actionable learnings you can take back to your teams.
000+
Unique Companies
Join leading P&C carriers, MGAs and brokers.

Why Attend?
Join the leaders shaping the future of P&C insurance. Walk away with real strategies, powerful connections, and the insights you need to grow faster, work smarter, and stay ahead.

Dynamic Conference Program
Get full access to all sessions, new product updates, insightful panel discussions, in-depth user groups, and more.

Partner Access
Connect with Insurity’s ecosystem of partners, including leading system integrators and innovative technology partners.

First-Class Networking
You’re not just meeting peers – you’re connecting with executives, innovators, and decision-makers from 115+ insurance organizations.

Hosted Meals
Enjoy daily breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks along with a welcome reception, networking group dinner, and evening event.

Exclusive Takeaways
Gain exclusive access to practical frameworks, real-world strategies, and proven best practices you can implement immediately to drive growth.

Industry Leaders
From executive panels to standout keynote speakers, you get direct insight from leaders actively shaping the future of insurance.

Tight-Knit Community
This is a curated forum of top P&C professionals, all using Insurity products just like you – not a massive, generic conference.

Real Innovation
From award-winning insurers to transformation success stories, you’ll see what “best-in-class” actually looks like in action.
What’s New This Year
This year’s experience is intentionally designed with innovation at its core, bringing more structure to how attendees connect, more relevance to what they learn, and more memorable ways to engage. We’ve reimagined the agenda to foster deeper relationship building, deliver more targeted insights, and create moments that go beyond the traditional conference format.


Agenda
Excellence in AI & Insurance features an agenda filled with interactive panels and sessions, awards, networking opportunities with P&C’s top innovators, and more. Further details on session topics and speakers coming soon!
Mon
October 5
Optional: Brunch Yacht Cruise
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Product User Groups
1:00 – 4:00 pm
Opening Keynote TBA
5:00 – 5:30 pm
Welcome Reception
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Welcome Dinner
7:30 – 9:30 pm
Tue
October 6
Breakfast
7:15 – 8:15 am
Keynotes and Breakout Sessions
8:15 am – 12:15 pm
Lunch
12:15 – 1:15 pm
Keynotes and Breakout Sessions
1:15 – 4:30 pm
Offsite Dinner & Networking Event
6:00 – 10:00 pm
Wed
October 7
Product Pairings Breakfast
7:30 – 8:30 am
Breakout Sessions
8:30 – 11:30 am
Departures / To-Go Lunch
11:30 am
Featured Speakers

Jatin Atre
Jatin Atre is Chief Executive Officer of Insurity, where he is leading the company's vision for the next generation of intelligent insurance. With more than two decades of experience leading technology organizations, Jatin is focused on redefining how insurers use AI, data, and automation to grow profitably and make smarter decisions across the insurance lifecycle.
Hear Jatin Atre speak:
How to Build the World's Smartest Insurance Company
The insurance industry has made enormous investments in digitization, automation, and workflow modernization. But the insurers that will win tomorrow won't be defined by who has the fastest workflows. They'll be defined by who makes the smartest decisions. Join Insurity CEO Jatin Atre as he explores what it takes to build a truly intelligent insurance company, one where AI, connected data, and embedded intelligence help every team make better decisions. From underwriting and pricing to premium audit and portfolio management, discover why intelligence, not workflow, is becoming the true driver of insurance performance and competitive advantage.


Emmanuel Modu
Emmanuel Modu is the managing director of the Global Reinsurance and Insurance-Linked Securities Group at AM Best. Emmanuel has been with AM Best since 2001 and spearheaded the organization’s entry into insurance-linked structured finance transactions. His group is responsible for rating all insurance-linked securitizations related to catastrophe bonds, sidecars, disability insurance, life settlements, structured settlements, insurance debt obligations, insurance risk-bearing entities and other insurance-related transactions. In addition, the group is also responsible for rating specialized insurance/reinsurance carriers such as mortgage insurers, residual value insurers, and financial guarantors.
Hear Emmanuel Modu speak:
AI in Insurance: Where's the Real Return?
Every insurance conversation today circles back to AI. But leaders don't need more hype — they need answers. Where is AI actually moving the needle on loss ratios, underwriting speed, and combined ratio? Where are costs and risks quietly climbing? And what separates lasting ROI from expensive experimentation? Join AM Best for a discussion built for insurers and MGAs who are done guessing and ready to see the data.
We'll dig into:
- The AI use cases actually delivering measurable value across the industry
- Regulatory considerations shaping what you can (and can't) deploy
- Implementation challenges and investment priorities insurance leaders are wrestling with right now
- The real economics of scaling AI responsibly — without the risk of a stalled, costly pilot
This is an objective, research-backed look at where AI adoption in insurance truly stands, and what it takes to turn ambition into business outcomes. If you're setting AI strategy for your carrier or MGA, this conversation is for you.


Jay Bell
Jay Bell is COO and Head of Business Transformation for Zurich North America's U.S. Construction business, where he leads strategic initiatives spanning underwriting, operations, digital transformation, and AI. With more than two decades of experience across commercial insurance, Jay has held leadership roles at Zurich, Great American Insurance Group, and The Hartford. A recognized voice in AI adoption, Jay is the founder of DAILY (Driving AI Literacy for You), one of Zurich's largest grassroots AI communities. He is known for helping organizations move beyond AI experimentation and focus on what matters most: better decisions, improved outcomes, and measurable business value.
Hear Jay Bell speak:
Cutting Through the Hype: How Insurers Are Finding Real Value with AI
AI is everywhere now, but not every use case is delivering meaningful results. In this panel, carrier and MGA leaders will share practical lessons on where it’s delivering measurable impact today, where it is still experimental, and how to prioritize the use cases most likely to improve underwriting, claims service, and decision-making. Attendees will walk away with a more realistic view of where to place their AI bets for the biggest impact.


Greg Scoblete
Greg Scoblete is a principal on Verisk’s Emerging Issues team. Greg came to Verisk after a career in journalism, writing about technology, artificial intelligence, and geopolitics. Today, Greg is responsible for research, analysis, and content development for the Emerging Issues team, helping insurers keep up with the evolving risks facing their business.
Hear Greg Scoblete speak:
Are You Ready for 2027? A Regulatory Readiness Scorecard for P&C Insurers
Across P&C, regulatory change is not slowing down, and insurers are continuously working to adapt more quickly. In this interactive session, attendees will get a scorecard approach to assess their organization’s regulatory readiness across key areas such as implementation speed, testing maturity, customization strategy, and dependence on manual work. Verisk will share what’s changing in the regulatory environment, where complexity is rising, and what carriers should expect next. Attendees will leave with an understanding of how their readiness compares to peers, where the biggest gaps are, and where they should focus to respond to regulatory changes with greater speed and confidence.


Pete Buccola
Pete Buccola is the chief underwriting officer, Hadron Insurance at Hadron, a specialty insurance fronting carrier focused on modernizing delegated authority and portfolio management. He works at the intersection of underwriting, data, and capital, helping build systems that improve transparency, accelerate decision-making, and align incentives across MGAs, reinsurers, and carriers. At Hadron, Pete has played a key role in scaling Collider, the company’s proprietary underwriting and portfolio intelligence platform, enabling real-time visibility and proactive risk management across the portfolio. With deep expertise in specialty insurance markets, his focus centers on applying technology in a practical way, enhancing underwriting discipline while improving speed, clarity, and long-term performance.
Hear Pete Buccola speak:
How Insurers Use More Granular Risk Signals to Improve Pricing and Profitability
Pricing is shifting beyond broad group-based models toward more granular, risk-specific approaches. In this session, attendees will explore how augmented data, analytics, and AI help insurers assess risk more precisely, price with greater confidence, and strengthen profitability and differentiation. Join us to learn what next-generation pricing looks like and how more individualized risk signals can create competitive advantage.


Christopher Jones
Christopher Jones is an Underwriter for Beazley's Private Clients division, specializing in jewelery, fine art, specie, collectibles, and high-net-worth insurance solutions. With more than 25 years of experience in the insurance industry, Christopher has held underwriting and leadership roles in various Lloyd’s syndicates and has worked extensively across both the London and U.S. insurance markets. Now based in Atlanta, Christopher leads initiatives focused on product innovation, digital underwriting transformation, and the expansion of specialist personal lines offerings across North America.
Hear Christopher Jones speak:
What London Market Leaders Are Changing Now to Stay Competitive
The London Market is under pressure to respond faster to changing client expectations, rising operational demands, regulatory complexity, and continued market volatility. In this panel, leaders from across the market will discuss the shifts most likely to shape the year ahead, where they are adapting now, and what carriers, syndicates, MGAs, and brokers need to do to stay competitive. Attendees will leave with a clearer view of the operational and strategic decisions that matter most as the market continues to evolve.


Eric Vanasdale
Eric Vanasdale is the loss control supervisor for COUNTRY Financial. Since joining COUNTRY in 2000, Eric has focused on helping customers identify and manage risk through practical loss prevention strategies and emerging technologies. A recognized leader in the loss control profession, Eric has served on numerous industry boards and committees, including the NAMIC Loss Control Committee and Drone Working Group. His contributions extend to the Grain Handling Safety Coalition, Child Ag Safety Network, and the National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety, where he advises agritourism and youth worker safety initiatives. Eric was also appointed by the Governor of Illinois to represent the property and casualty insurance industry on the Illinois Unmanned Aerial Systems Oversight Task Force.
Hear Eric Vanasdale speak:
How Carriers Leverage Audit and Survey to Improve Account Accuracy and Policyholder Compliance with Better Digital Intake
The pressure to improve account accuracy and policyholder compliance is pushing carriers to rethink how information is collected and validated. In this panel, carriers will share how portals, digital forms, and self-service tools in premium audit and loss control help their teams collect better information earlier, reduce delays and unnecessary follow-up, and create a smoother experience for policyholders. Attendees will get an inside look at how leading carriers are improving data quality and supporting stronger compliance, while keeping work moving quickly.


Arunkumar Sunderraj
Arun is a "builder turned advisor turned operator" with 15 years across technology and insurance. He shipped software and product at Infosys and Bank of America, then spent a decade as a McKinsey Associate Partner advising the CEOs and CIOs of top-10 P&C and Life insurers on AI and technology transformations. He is currently a CEO In Residence with The Brydon Group, a combat veteran led private equity firm.
Hear Arunkumar Sunderraj speak:
The Next 3 Bets in P&C: Where Leaders Are Investing Now to Win Through 2027
P&C leaders are being asked to make bigger decisions faster on topics like AI, modernization, distribution, regulatory agility, and operating efficiency, without perfect clarity on what will pay off. In this panel, senior carrier, MGA, and market leaders will discuss the bets they are placing now, the tradeoffs they are making, and where they see the greatest opportunity to create advantage over the next 2 years. Attendees will leave with a perspective on which strategic decisions matter most, where to invest with confidence, and how leading organizations are balancing growth, risk, and execution.


Jake Simon
Jake Simon is an SVP, Sales Director for Risk Data Solutions at Swiss Re, where he helps clients across the entire insurance value chain navigate complex risk challenges with confidence and clarity. He brings more than a decade of experience in the insurance and reinsurance industry, with a particular focus on the Latin American and Caribbean markets, where his Spanish language skills and regional experience have helped him build trusted, long-standing relationships. Before joining Swiss Re, Jake spent 10+ years at Moody’s, formerly Risk Management Solutions (RMS), where he developed deep expertise in catastrophe risk and software solutions. He holds degrees in Meteorology and Geography from Penn State University, and has always been curious about weather, maps, and risk which has shaped his career. Based in South Florida, Jake is also a devoted father of three young boys (all under 6!) and an avid traveler who has visited six continents and always looking for his next adventure.
Hear Jake Simon speak:
How Insurers Find Hidden Catastrophe Risk and Improve Portfolio Decisions with Leading Data Providers
In today’s exposure environment, no single dataset can tell the full story. In this panel, hear how insurers are combining peril-specific, third-party, and portfolio data to improve underwriting, identify hidden risk, and make better portfolio decisions. The discussion will focus on where specialized data delivers the most value, how insurers can embed those insights into the workflows and systems teams already use, and how AI is helping simplify interpretation so data leads to action, not just analysis. Attendees will leave with a clearer view of how to reduce data sprawl, sharpen risk selection, and turn data into more accurate, decision-ready insight.


John Petricelli
John Petricelli (JP) has been transforming complex data into business insights for more than 40 years. During that time, JP has earned the nickname “Dr. Data.” JP is a serial entrepreneur who has founded and led multiple companies servicing the securities and insurance service industries. His extensive experience spans P&C insurance, banking and securities, and pharmaceutical drug development. JP has held several senior positions in his 35-year career, most notably as CEO, President, CIO, CTO, and SVP roles at organizations including LexisNexis, Verisk, Fiserv Securities, Whitehall Research Laboratories, and The Ford Foundation. As founder and CEO of INOVATUS, LLC, the company developed the first point of sale fraud detection and remediation platform. The company was sold to Verisk, and the platform is now their RiskCheck™ Line of products. JP was and remains one of the youngest officers ever of the Ford Foundation, a true testament of his leadership, character, and vision.
Hear John Petricelli speak:
How Insurers Find Hidden Catastrophe Risk and Improve Portfolio Decisions with Leading Data Providers
In today’s exposure environment, no single dataset can tell the full story. In this panel, hear how insurers are combining peril-specific, third-party, and portfolio data to improve underwriting, identify hidden risk, and make better portfolio decisions. The discussion will focus on where specialized data delivers the most value, how insurers can embed those insights into the workflows and systems teams already use, and how AI is helping simplify interpretation so data leads to action, not just analysis. Attendees will leave with a clearer view of how to reduce data sprawl, sharpen risk selection, and turn data into more accurate, decision-ready insight.


Rahul Bhatia
Rahul Bhatia is a Principal at Sikich and leads the firm's national Insurtech Practice, where he is responsible for the strategy, growth, and performance of the practice. He works with insurers, MGAs, brokers, and insurance technology providers to modernize core business operations, improve customer experiences, and drive scalable growth through technology. Rahul has extensive experience leading large-scale transformation initiatives across policy administration, underwriting, distribution, data, integration, and AI-enabled business processes. A recognized industry advisor, he helps organizations navigate the intersection of business strategy, emerging technologies, and operational excellence to create measurable and sustainable outcomes.
Hear Rahul Bhatia speak:
From Go-Live to Business Value: Building the Modern Insurance Enterprise Beyond Implementation
Buying and implementing new insurance technology is only the beginning. What happens after go-live often determines whether a modernization initiative simply delivers a new platform or actually changes how the business operates. Join leaders from Sikich, OIP, and Artizent as they share practical lessons from helping P&C insurers move from implementation to measurable business value. The discussion will explore what successful transformations get right, including rollout strategy, executive sponsorship, change management and adoption, as well as how AI, automation, and intelligence are creating new opportunities to improve operations and accelerate continuous innovation.


Mladen Subasic
Mladen is the Chief Product Officer at BoundAI powered by OIP Insurtech and has over a decade of experience operating at the intersection of insurance and technology. In his role, he leads product strategy and innovation, shaping how artificial intelligence is embedded across insurance organizations. Over the past six years, Mladen has been one of the first in the market to successfully move AI-driven insurance use cases from theory into real-world adoption. He has played a key role in demonstrating how intelligent automation can deliver measurable business outcomes at scale. His work focuses on building AI native platforms that augment human expertise, drive operational leverage, and enable insurers to modernize with confidence as the industry continues to evolve.
Hear Mladen Subasic speak:
From Go-Live to Business Value: Building the Modern Insurance Enterprise Beyond Implementation
Buying and implementing new insurance technology is only the beginning. What happens after go-live often determines whether a modernization initiative simply delivers a new platform or actually changes how the business operates. Join leaders from Sikich, OIP, and Artizent as they share practical lessons from helping P&C insurers move from implementation to measurable business value. The discussion will explore what successful transformations get right, including rollout strategy, executive sponsorship, change management and adoption, as well as how AI, automation, and intelligence are creating new opportunities to improve operations and accelerate continuous innovation.


Doug Loots
Doug Loots, formerly a technology executive at Marsh McLennan, Capgemini, and Global Atlantic Financial Group, pivoted to a business development career at Coherent over five years ago. Captivated by the Coherent platform's disruptive potential, he envisioned the profound impact it would have had with his previous employers and knew the product would change the insurance business forever. Today, Doug is the Chief Revenue Officer for Coherent's insurance business. Doug enjoys seeing clients succeed with Coherent's Agentic AI offerings that enable "humans in the loop" via traditional spreadsheet processes. Coherent has 140+ insurance clients and continues to grow its offerings across product development, rating & underwriting, finance, and actuarial functions.
Hear Doug Loots speak:
How Agentic AI is Reinventing the Insurance Workflows That Power Your Business
Insurance still heavily relies on spreadsheets to power many of its most critical workflows, from underwriting and rating to premium auditing and financial analysis. Agentic AI is changing that. Join Coherent and Insurity to explore how insurers are transforming spreadsheet-driven processes into intelligent, automated workflows that accelerate rating development, support underwriting decisions, improve operational efficiency, and help organizations respond faster to new risks and market opportunities.


Sylvester Mathis
Sylvester Mathis is Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Insurance Officer at Insurity, bringing more than 30 years of insurance and technology leadership experience. Throughout his career at organizations including LexisNexis, Allianz, ChoicePoint, and Navistar/International Harvester, he has helped insurers improve performance, embrace emerging technologies, and navigate an evolving market. Today, Sylvester works closely with carriers and MGAs to strengthen underwriting performance, drive profitable growth, and address the industry's most pressing challenges.
Hear Sylvester Mathis speak:
The Next 3 Bets in P&C: Where Leaders Are Investing Now to Win Through 2027
P&C leaders are being asked to make bigger decisions faster on topics like AI, modernization, distribution, regulatory agility, and operating efficiency, without perfect clarity on what will pay off. In this panel, senior carrier, MGA, and market leaders will discuss the bets they are placing now, the tradeoffs they are making, and where they see the greatest opportunity to create advantage over the next 2 years. Attendees will leave with a perspective on which strategic decisions matter most, where to invest with confidence, and how leading organizations are balancing growth, risk, and execution.


Jonathan Victor
Jonathan Victor is Chief Operating Officer at Insurity, where he leads the company's Professional Services and Cloud Operations organizations, helping insurers successfully implement, optimize, and scale Insurity's cloud-based solutions. With nearly two decades at Insurity, Jonathan has played a key role in advancing the company's SaaS delivery model and driving operational excellence. He works closely with carriers and MGAs to accelerate modernization, maximize technology investments, and deliver measurable business outcomes.
Hear Jonathan Victor speak:
How the Best Insurance Leaders are Building Organizations That Can Thrive Through Any Market
Some organizations consistently outperform through periods of disruption. What makes them rise above the rest? Join a panel of C-suite executives for a candid discussion on the leadership principles, strategic decisions, and cultural shifts helping their organizations thrive amid AI, economic uncertainty, changing customer expectations, and an increasingly competitive market. Hear what surprised them most, the mistakes that shaped their thinking, and the lessons they'd pass along to other leaders navigating change today.


Jay Wilson
Jay Wilson is the Chief Information Office and CISO at Insurity where he leads Cloud Operations, Corporate IT, and Security. He has deep experience leading enterprise transformation, operational modernization, and security strategy across regulated industries including insurance and healthcare. Jay's work centers on aligning technology, security, governance, and business strategy to help organizations scale responsibly, with leadership spanning cybersecurity, infrastructure, engineering, cloud modernization, and operational transformation. He's especially passionate about helping organizations adopt AI and emerging technologies responsibly, in ways that improve business outcomes, operational efficiency, and customer trust.
Hear Jay Wilson speak:
How Insurers Can Build AI Governance Before Regulation Forces the Issue
AI is creating new opportunities across insurance, but it is also raising important questions about data privacy, governance, vendor risk, model oversight, and long-term strategy. As oversight evolves, insurers cannot afford a wait-and-see approach. This session will explore the policy, documentation, accountability, and oversight considerations leaders should be addressing now as AI becomes a more visible part of underwriting, operations, and decision-making. Attendees will leave with practical guidance for moving forward with AI in a way that is secure, responsible, and aligned with customer expectations.



Networking Events
Brunch Yacht Cruise

The Fort Pickleball



What Attendees Have to Say
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At Excellence in AI & Insurance, we’ve designed the experience to go beyond presentations and panels creating meaningful, one-on-one opportunities to connect directly with Insurity product experts and members of our partner ecosystem. Throughout the event, attendees will have dedicated time and space to engage in deeper conversations, ask targeted questions, and explore solutions tailored to their unique needs and challenges.
























































Awards
Calling all Insurance Innovators
Nominate your organization for the Excellence in AI & Insurance Awards!
The Excellence in AI & Insurance Awards were created to celebrate and educate directly from the industry’s leading innovators on how they’re winning in the market. The awards recognize outstanding achievement in areas such as:

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Why Sponsor?
Put your brand at the center of the only P&C insurance conference where more than 80% of attendees are senior decision-makers, giving you direct access to 300+ experts from leading carriers and MGAs who are actively investing in innovation.
Over three days in Fort Lauderdale, you’ll align your company with the emerging technologies reshaping P&C, elevate your thought leadership, and build relationships to drive your next wave of growth.
- Get facetime with today’s leading P&C insurance decision-makers
- Lead the conversation around how to drive innovation in insurance
- Connect with industry leaders on important issues they’re facing
- Showcase your latest product innovations
Interested in sponsoring Excellence in AI & Insurance? Contact Jessica Smith at jessica.smith@insurity.com to request our sponsorship prospectus.
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Venue & Travel
OMNI Fort Lauderdale
Perfectly positioned along the Intracoastal Waterway, OMNI Fort Lauderdale offers a rare blend of waterfront serenity and urban accessibility — sweeping views of passing yachts, glimmering canals, and the shimmering Atlantic beyond.
Debuted December 2025 — six dining venues, an urban outdoor pool deck, and Mokara spa. Signature restaurants include Reef 76 and Fair Ketch.
Room Rate
$339/night++
Block is limited — book early
Airports
FLL
20 min
MIA
40 min

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