Data Jam

Exploring the implications and opportunities of data, analytics, AI and automation in the insurance sector

Convene, 133 Houndsditch

First 100 practitioner places only £199 + VAT (standard rate £599 + VAT)

First 50 supplier places £499 + VAT (standard rate £999 + VAT)

Overview

Data is raw ingredient, currency and enabler of digital transformation in insurance. It powers better customer experiences, boosts efficiency, accelerates time to market, and offers the most critical competitive edge. Simply put, the quality, accessibility, and adaptability of your data will make or break your digital future.

At Data Jam, we dive deep into how and where data can be harnessed—from ensuring accuracy at ingestion to applying advanced AI algorithms that transform underwriting and operational process. Expect discussions on every aspect of data’s impact on the insurance value chain and life-cycle, and how it can take the customer experience to the next level and deliver operational efficiencies.

With top-tier attendees and speaker perspectives from all insurance sectors, this event is your chance to unlock the true potential of data in your organisation.

Key themes to be covered include:

✅    AI and automation
Explore the role of AI in transforming underwriting, claims, customer service and risk assessment

✅    Data management
Uncover best practices in data ingestion, accuracy, governance, and accessibility to enhance decision-making and ensure regulatory compliance

✅    Innovations & emerging technologies
Discover how cutting-edge technologies are unlocking the potential of data to reshape insurance products and services

✅    Ecosystems and partnerships
Leverage strategic alliances to drive innovation and build a more agile, customer-focused insurance value chain

✅    Customer experience & engagement
Benchmark data strategies for enhancing customer touchpoints, personalisation and self-service through data-driven insights and marketing automation

✅    Operational efficiency
Achieving cost savings and operational excellence with AI and automation across claims processing, underwriting, and policy administration

Agenda

08.00: Registration, coffee and networking

09:00 - 9:30: Keynote presentation

Accelerating business value through data - how to architect for innovation

Setting out the right framework, architecture & operating model to accelerate the business value delivery 

A scene setting keynote exploring some of the key themes of the day from one of the market's most experienced CDOs

 

Dan Robertson
Chief Data Officer
BUPA
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9:45 - 10:45: Breakout session or one-2-one meetings

Choose the sessions most relevant to you

Panel discussion

Developing an effective London market data strategy

The imperative of data quality to improve London market underwriting

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Saki Thethi
Head of Data
Ascot
Mythili Krishnaraj
Head of Data and Operations Strategy
Markel
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Best practice brainstorm

Data readiness for
Generative AI

Overcoming the operational and cultural challenges to leverage and exploit GenAI

Tom Clay
Chief Data Scientist
Covéa
Banu Munnangi
Lead Data Scientist - Portfolio Steering and Management, Credit & Surety
Swiss Re
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Case Studies & Round Table

Rethinking the customer experience

Leveraging AI to enable better interactions with customers

Nikolina Glamoclija
Head of Strategic Products & Customer Propositions
Allianz
Chris Pearce
Chief Data Officer
esure
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Exclusive CDO workshop

CDO Hub Event

CDO simulation: Navigating leadership challenges

Kanika Chaganty
Chief Data Officer
Brit Insurance
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Deep dive

Practical Data Mesh

Implementing federated data management in the insurance industry

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 📋Discussion pod (max 8 people)

Leveraging AI to transform the claims customer experience
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Helen Rogers
Head of Claims Digital Experience
Zurich Insurance

 📋Discussion pod (max 8 people)

The future of SME distribution through advanced analytics and GenAI
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Rajasree Variyar
Head of Platforms & Propositions
Aon

10:45 - 11:10: Coffee and networking in the exhibition area

11:10 - 12:10 Breakout session or one-2-one meetings

Take part in a choice of interactive workshops

Deep dive

Integrating and enriching 3rd party data across the organisation   

Achieving data accuracy, quality and scalability

Lynn Pope
Director of Technology
Wesleyan
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Strategic exploration

Transforming operations

Delivering operational efficiencies & improving customer service through data, automation and AI

Tim Yorke
Transformation Director
Benefact Group
Mike Downing
Chief Technology Officer
WPA
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Case studies & round table discussion

Enabling a data driven, London Market operating model

Embedding data and analytics at the core of all processes

Hayley Spink
Chief Operating Officer
Apollo Syndicate 1969
Marion Shaw
Head of Data & Analytics
Chaucer
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Workshop

Uncover high-value AI use cases for your business

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 📋Discussion pod (max 8 people)

Cultivating a data-centric culture in insurance 
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Cali Wood
Head of Data Culture & Capability
AXA Insurance

 📋Discussion pod (max 8 people)

The impact of data and analytics on MGAs
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Lauren Stables
Head of Digital Trading
Aurora

12:10 -12:25 Coffee and networking in the exhibition area

12:25 - 13:00 Keynote presentation

Finding meaning in data: why your data is not giving you the outcomes you need  

How the collection and ontology of data frames the outcomes you’ll get

  • What is data? 
  • The philosophy of quantum risk
  • What questions should we be asking which we didn't know we had to ask?

The session is followed by in-depth workshops and round table discussion led by Tony
(maximum 6 per session) 

Tony Fish
Author of Decision Making in Uncertain Times

13:00 - 14:00 Lunch, networking and one-2-one meetings

14:00 - 15:00: Afternoon breakout sessions

Discover key insights and benchmark with your peers

Best practice & benchmarking

Data standards & governance

Leveraging commercial value whilst achieving regulatory compliance

Anil Kumar
Head of Data Standards & Data Ingestion
AIG
Alex Edwards
Principal Data Modeler
Tokio Marine Kiln
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Case study

Ensuring AI success and mitigating bias

Uncover best practice to successfully deliver change

Ashok Krishnan
Chief Innovation, Data & Analytics Officer
AXA XL
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Case studies & round table

Enabling digital underwriting

Leveraging data and analytics in real-time to improve underwriting performance

Allan Strange
Head of Underwriting & Analytics
Sophiro MGA Ltd
Simon Buckley
Director of Transformation & Change
AXA 
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Workshop

Optimising portfolio management in the London market

Building digital competencies to enable advanced analytics tools and a data first culture

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 💡Benchmarking workshop (max 8 people)

Transforming traditional reinsurance modelling and mapping using AI technologies
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Paulo Cuomo
Executive Director
Gallagher Re

 📋Discussion pod (max 8 people)

Applications of AI to improve underwriting performance in Specialty Lines
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Elliot Arazi
Business Innovation Architect
Inigo

 📋Technology showcase (max 8 people)

Applications of AI to improve
claims performance in Specialty Lines 
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Pardeep Bassi
Global Proposition Leader - Data Science
WTW

15:00-15:30 Coffee and networking in the exhibition area

15:30 - 17:20 Data Futures panel discussions 

3 panel discussions exploring the future of data, analytics and AI

Bridging the cultural gap between data scientists, technologists and business leaders to improve business performance  

Improving the understanding and collaboration between technical data teams, technologists and business leaders to deliver better business outcomes.

 

Kanika Chaganty
Chief Data Officer
Brit Insurance
Nina Monckton
Head of Data
Inigo
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16:10 - 16:40 Panel discussion

Eco-systems in action – how AI will supercharge the network of interconnected entities

By embracing digital ecosystems, insurers and brokers can foster innovation, improve efficiency, and better meet the needs of customers in an increasingly digital and interconnected world.

The challenge is how to ensure your organisation is ready to ‘plug’ into these rapidly developing digital platforms.

 

Abdul Malique
Chief Data Officer
IQUW
James Russell
Former Claims Transformation Director
esure
Dario Morelli
Head of Advanced Analytics & Artificial Intelligence (EU D&A)
Admiral

16:50 - 17:20 Panel discussion

The future of digital follow in the London market

The lead/follow market is rapidly evolving. New technology capabilities allow for the ingestion of real-time data, enhanced automation and the adoption of AI to enable automated follow business and operating models.

However, how will this market develop, what are the skills and capabilities required to deliver sustainable competitive advantage, and what are the risks?

Clyde Bernstein
Global Digital Placement Platform Leader
Aon
Farris Salah
Head of Smart Follow
Apollo Underwriting

17:20 onwards:  Drinks and DJs

Join us in the exhibition area for drinks, live DJs and more networking!

 

Register today

First 100 practitioner places only £199 + VAT 
(standard rate £599 + VAT)

First 50 supplier only £499 + VAT
(standard rate £999 + VAT)

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