Yasir Kaheil | Digital Insurance Summit

Digital Insurance Summit 2026

May 18 - 19, 2026

Westin Copley Place - Boston, MA

Yasir Kaheil

Yasir Kaheil

VP, Senior Product Manager Flood Solutions Swiss Re
Yasir Kaheil
Yasir Kaheil is currently a senior product manager, flood solutions, at the Risk Data Solutions at Swiss Re. In his role, Yasir also serves as the expert on all CAT-related solutions. At Swiss Re, he is the lead developer and product of flagship products such as Property Insights, and the Homeowners Market Analyzer (HOMA score). Yasir was the technical team lead of the Global Flood Map at FM (formerly known as FM Global). Academically, Yasir did postdoctoral research studies in hydrology and climatology at prestigious institutes such as Columbia University and Environment and Climate Change Canada. Yasir also served lead technical consultant at a few World Bank projects related to climate risk. Yasir completed his Ph.D. degree in 2007 from Utah State University in CEE.

Transforming Modern Insurance Models with Data and AI

2:50 PM Panel: Innovative Approaches to Catastrophe and Climate Risk

Extreme weather events and climate patterns are reshaping risk models and causing insurers to rethink traditional approaches to underwriting and coverage. This panel brings together industry leaders to explore the implications of these increasingly complex threats to insurance. We will also discuss emerging solutions that are evolving to meet these needs such as parametric insurance, integrating new sources of climate and catastrophe data, and collaborating across stakeholders to stay ahead of exposures that traditional approaches may overlook. Attendees will gain insights into how organizations are rethinking their approaches to address the next major event. The discussion will provide guidance on building foundational practices that prepare your organization for the evolving risk landscape, including:

  • Developing enhanced risk assessment models that integrate climate science, new data sources, and catastrophe insights
  • Implementing cross-functional strategies to align underwriting, claims, and risk management teams
  • Leveraging parametric insurance and emerging technologies to create faster, more transparent risk transfer solution
  • Collaborating with regulators, reinsurers, and community partners to share insights and strengthen resilience
  • Creating flexible policies and products that address new risk realities while maintaining profitability

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Yasir.

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