Mike Izakov

VP, Head of Business Development Ladder Life

Ladder is a modern life insurance platform that helps partners deepen customer relationships, drive digital engagement, and grow revenue by embedding industry-leading protection options directly into customer journeys in a way that feels seamless, flexible, and aligned with how people make financial decisions. As the Head of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships, Mike leads the team that is responsible for building and growing mutually beneficial relationships with a broad range of financial solutions providers, including banks, insurance companies, wealth management firms, and other fintechs. With over 15 years of experience in BD, sales and partnerships in the financial services and fintech sectors, Mike has a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges of connecting innovative solutions with traditional financial ecosystems.

Innovation for Efficiency: Streamlining Insurance Experiences and Operations

9:55 AM Keynote Panel: Embedded Experiences: Insurance at Point of Sale and Other Models

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

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