Alex Bodanov

Life underwriting is being reshaped by new data sources, advanced analytics, and evolving customer expectations—but what’s hype versus what’s truly changing day-to-day decision-making? In this interactive think tank, senior underwriting, product, and innovation leaders will compare real-world approaches to accelerating decisions, improving risk accuracy, and modernizing the applicant experience without compromising governance. From AI-driven risk models and alternative data to simplified issue products and straight-through processing, this session is designed for candid, peer-to-peer exchange on what’s actually working. Join this closed-door discussion to pressure-test assumptions, share lessons learned, and walk away with practical insight you can apply immediately to your underwriting strategy.

Embedded insurance is rapidly changing the way customers purchase protection, offering coverage at the exact moment of need—whether buying a car, booking a trip, or purchasing electronics. This panel will look at how embedded products and services in other industries have impacted buying behaviors and explore how insurers can begin to find the right channels and partners to offer coverage through new avenues and at different points along the customer journey. Panelists will discuss key considerations including product fit, pricing strategies, and digital distribution partnerships. Identify opportunities to expand reach, enhance customer satisfaction, and capture revenue. Attendees will leave with a clearer view of how to:

• Search for new growth opportunities with new partners or on new channels
• Meet and reshape customer expectations for seamless experiences across the insurance value chain
• Collect customer data from embedded insurance platforms and applications to identify new customer segments and determine coverage options