Day 1: 24th April 2025
8:00 AM - Registration
8:45AM - Opening Remarks
Welcome address by Altaworld and introduction to Chairperson
9:00AM - Panel Discussion: The Role of AI in Underwriting – Efficiency or Over-Reliance?
Moderator: John Pyall, Head of Product, Great Lakes Insurance
Panelists:
Alan Strange, Head of Underwriting & Analytics, Sophro MGA Limited
Tavish Srivastava, Head of Data & Pricing, Admiral Group PLC
John Somerset-Irving, Head of Insurance, V7labs
Tal Potishman, Innovation & Change Director, UK, Markel UK
9:50AM - Cybersecurity Preparedness: Critical conversations on the industry's readiness for
evolving Cyber threats, highlighting the need for advanced risk management strategies.
Eric Alter, Senior Vice President, Risk & Cyber AI Engagement Leader, Marsh
10:25AM - Learn how connected & curated information delivers speed, accuracy, and value in
Insurance
- Importance of Structured Data: Organizing data systematically to manage increasingly
complex client needs
- Automation and AI: Strategies to enhance client experience and streamline operations
- Regulatory Compliance: Supporting compliance with cutting-edge technologies
Yohan Lobo, Senior Industry Solution Manager, M-Files
10:55AM - Morning Refreshments & Networking
11:40AM - Mind the (income protection) Gap
Mike Saltzman, Co-CEO, EvolutionIQ
Paula Coffey, Director of Claims, Rehabilitation and Medical Services, Unum UK
12:10AM - The Future of Embedded Insurance – Hype or Disruption?
John Pyall, Head of Product, Great Lakes Insurance
12:45PM - AI Knowledge for Customer Service Success
Hemal Thaker, Senior Solution Consultant, eGain
13:15PM - Lunch & Networking
ALTAWORLD
2025