AI Innovation to Dominate Technology Sessions at Insurtech Insights Europe 2024

Artificial Intelligence and the role of Generative AI will be addressed by a number of key industry figures at Insurtech Insights Europe 2024. Europe’s largest Insurtech conference has confirmed a number of world-leading speakers, who will lead the discussion on AI, and opens on March 20th at InterContinental London - The O2. More than 6,000 attendees, 400 speakers and an estimated 20,000 meetings, will be taking place over the two-day conference, which sees the world’s biggest names in insurance converge annually in central London. Generative AI a hot topic at Insurtech Insights Europe 2024 Zurich Insurance’s Group Head of AI, Dr. Christian Westermann, will be exploring the latest opportunities for the insurance industry in a session entitled: Unlocking the Power of (Gen.) AI: How The Insurance Industry Can Stay Ahead of the Curve Known for his charismatic approach, he is a technology enthusiast with a background in space missions for ESA and NASA during the 90s. His expertise includes building satellite-based instruments, signal detection, and exploring the origins of our solar system through physics, data, and modelling. Commenting on the AI revolution - and why the industry must stay abreast of change. He said: "Generative AI is profoundly transforming the entire insurance value chain. Trust will be crucial in this journey and success hinges on seamlessly aligning and integrating reusable AI technology with safe, responsible AI practices." Other sessions exploring the impact of AI include:

• Insurance in the Gen AI Massively Adopted Future, with panellist Barbara Fernandez, Head of Insur_space. Disruptive Innovation at MAPFRE.
• How AI Will Shape the Role of The Underwriter in 2030 - with David Schapiro
• Settling the AI Compliance Debate: Striking the Balance Between Innovation and Risk
• Mitigation with Ashok Krishnan, Chief Innovation, Data & Analytics Officer at AXA XL
• Debunking AI Myths: Coming Back to Reality - a discussion with Dr. Christian Westermann
• Emerging AI Risks, with Simon Torrance, Senior Partner at ARK Venture Studio
• How AI Is the Answer to Underwriting Emerging Risks - moderated by Sabine VanderLinden

Speaking about the line-up for the conference, Insurtech Insights Global Content Manager, Emil Hannesbo, said: "We are delighted to welcome these expert speakers to our stages. Through their sessions, they will provide actionable insights for the challenges of today, and inspire the industry to face the challenges of tomorrow head-on." Bringing industry experts together Insurtech Insights Europe 2024, now in its fifth year, is the ultimate networking event for the global insurance industry. Bringing together insurtechs, insurers, innovators, technologists, investors and more, the event enables attendees and participants to sharpen their propositions, identify new innovations and build awareness in the industry by networking across a panoramic audience of expert attendees. The aim of the conference is to provide a platform for entrepreneurs and heads of the industry, to share their insights and help shape the future of insurance. Insurtech Insights CEO, Kristoffer Lundberg, said: “Our mission is to empower insurance professionals with actionable insights, inspiration and networking. Wherever we are in the world, we gather the best and brightest together so that they can exchange knowledge and encourage strategies that strengthen the future of the industry.” He added: “I’m really excited about Insurtech Insights Europe 2024. It’s Europe’s largest insurtech conference, it’s our fifth time in London, and this year, it’s going to be even bigger and better than ever.” Take Part in Europe’s Largest Insurtech Conference Insurtech Insights Europe 2024 offers a valuable opportunity for networking and insight exchange on pertinent topics impacting the industry including artificial intelligence, cyber security, data analytics, health and wellness, specialty, marine, captive, blockchain and more. Senior executives, entrepreneurs and investors from around the world can also visit the numerous trade exhibitions featuring local and international businesses and traders on-site. Become one of our sponsors and/or speakers by visiting here: