About The Event
In recent years, the insurance industry has faced new challenges and opportunities, prompting companies to break conventional barriers and innovate. The rise of InsurTech has introduced new business models, strategies, and advanced technologies, enabling companies to take significant steps in their digital transformation journey.
The way value is created and delivered in the insurance industry has undergone a radical shift, accelerated by the global pandemic. Leading insurance companies are reimagining their operations, both internally and externally, to meet the evolving needs of their customers. Today, staying ahead in the market requires embracing technology and digital transformation to navigate a world in flux.
As insurance leaders chart a new course driven by technological advancements, we at Altaworld are dedicated to creating an alternative ecosystem built on innovation, digital transformation, and end-to-end connections.
To stay competitive, insurance companies must accelerate their transformation efforts. Wondering how to navigate this journey? Join our Insurance Tech Innovation Conference on 27 - 28 May 2026, where 30+ insurance technology experts will share the latest strategies, insights, solutions, and innovations to drive your insurance transformation journey!
Meet decision-makers from across the entire insurance value chain, with 200+ leaders from technology, innovation, data, analytics, and more.
Why Attend
Knowledge Sharing
- Hear from C-Suite executives, senior insurers, and global innovators shaping the future of insurance in Europe.
- Explore emerging trends in AI, digital underwriting, claims automation, ESG products, and regenerative insurance models
- Learn strategies to scale technology, enhance customer experience, and integrate sustainability into insurance operations.
Build Connections
- Network with industry leaders, solution providers, investors, and regulators during coffee breaks, lunches, and the evening reception.
- Participate in interactive panels and fireside chats to foster collaboration, partnerships, and knowledge exchange.
- Connect with peers who are driving innovation in the insurance and InsurTech ecosystem globally.
Showcase Solutions
- Discover cutting-edge technology innovations and InsurTech solutions powering the next generation of insurance.
- Attend solution provider sessions highlighting tools and platforms for scalable, sustainable, and customer-centric insurance.
- Learn how your organization can leverage digital innovation and AI-driven solutions to gain a competitive edge.
Speakers 2026
Speaker acquisition is ongoing! If you wish to participate as a speaker for the event, write to us on marketing@altaworld.tech
James Rawstron
Director of Insurance
INSHUR
John Pyall
Head of Underwriting & Product
China Taiping Insurance (UK)
Mollie Bretnall
Director of IT
Crawford & Company
Tom Egglestone ACII
Head of Claims International
Resilience
Erjon Skora
Co-Founder - Head of Insurance
Loxa
Robin Carrega
Data Quality Manager
Lockton
Karen Eckstein
Managing Director
The Riskbites Club
Dan Robinson
Transformational Director
NFU Mutual
Vijai Sisubalan
Director
VJSAR
Marnix van Deursen
VP Revenue
MarvelX AI
Haden Kirkpatrick
Vice President Strategy
State Farm
Jordi Pallares
Head of Engineering
Flock
Gilles Renouil
Group Lead Augmented Underwriting
Helvetia Insurance
Carolyn Jardmore
Director
Cream Consulting UK
Caroline Bedford
CEO
EDII
Samantha Bagnall
Non-executive Director
Wave Community Bank
Huw Griffiths
CEO
HDG Consult Ltd
Jonathan Roomer
Co-Founder
Yu-Life
Kiran Pande
Chief Technology Officer
Assura Protect
Nelson Castellanos
VP, Insurance & Risk Finance
Liberty Blume, a Liberty Global company
Niraz Buhari
Chief Executive Officer
City & Commercial Insurance Group
Sophie Ruddock
COO
Empathy
Yohan Lobo
Senior Industry Solution Manager
M-Files
Eric Alter
Senior Vice President Risk & Cyber Engagement Leader
Marsh
Sophie Meiklejohn
Head of Property Claims
Miller Insurance
Jack Whalley
Director-Insurance Strategy & Transformation
Deloitte
Rory Yates
Strategy & Growth Advisor
Quantum Axis
Vincent Plantard
Global Head Performance, Analytics & Delivery
Swiss Re
James Glover
Commercial Director UK & Europe
Accelerant
Andrew Fairclough
Ex Zurich Re
Zurich Re
Tommy Tinsley
AI Analyst, AI CoE
Markel
Event Schedule
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Registration
Opening Remarks & Welcome Note by Altaworld
Chairperson’s Welcome Address
Huw Griffiths, CEO, HDG Consult Ltd
Fireside Chat: AI in Insurance – From Copilot to Autonomous Decision-Maker
Moderator: Eric Alter, Advisor, AI Risk & Governance Consulting
Panelists:
Jack Whalley, Partner, Deloitte MCS Limited
Dan Robinson, Transformational Director, NFU Mutual
Rory Yates, Strategy & Growth Advisor, Quantum Axis
Insurance AI Is Only as Good as Its Context: How to Eliminate Friction Across Underwriting, Claims, and Compliance
Yohan Lobo, Senior Industry Solution Manager, M-Files
Networking Coffee Break
Empathy: Purposeful support, past the payout
Sophie Ruddock, COO, Empathy
Fireside Chat: Capital Flows in Insurtech – Sustainability & Impact Investing
Panelists:
Nelson Castellanos, VP - Insurance & Risk Finance, Liberty Blume
The Context Platform for Insurance
Vijai Sisubalan, Director, VJSAR
Lunch & Networking
Panel discussion: Trust, Transparency & Explainability in AI Decisions
Moderator: Yohan Lobo, Senior Industry Solution Manager, M-Files
Panelists:
Vijai Sisubalan, Director, VJSAR
Presentation by Davies UK
Underwriting in a Soft Market – How Can Technology Assist?
John Pyall, Chief Underwriting Officer, China Taiping Insurance (UK) Co Ltd
The future of Insurance: how we see the future of claims handling?
Marnix van Deursen, VP Revenue, MarvelX AI
Networking Coffee Break
Investing in an AI Enabled Insurance Future
Haden Kirkpatrick, Vice President Strategy, Statefarm
Fireside Chat: Legacy Meets Innovation: Driving Change at Scale
Moderator: Samantha Bagnall, Non executive Director, Wave Community Bank
Panelists:
Simon Ottley, Head of Change Delivery, Markel
Sophie Meiklejohn, Head of Claims Transformation, Howden
Closing remarks
Evening Networking Drinks Reception
End of Day 1
Registration & Networking
Opening Remarks by Chairperson
Huw Griffiths, CEO, HDG Consult Ltd
Keynote: In a World of Abundant Intelligence, What Is an Insurance Company For?
Jonathan Roomer, Co-Founder, YuLife
Panel Discussion: Embedded Insurance at Scale – Lessons from Leaders
Panelists:
Erjon Skora, Co-Founder-Head of Insurance, Loxa
Haden Kirkpatrick, Vice President Strategy, State Farm
Jordi Pallares, Head of Engineering, Flock
Networking Coffee Break
Underwriting Transformation in Action: AI Use Cases Shaping the Future of Risk Decisioning
Gilles Renouil, Group Lead Augmented Underwriting, Helvetia
Fireside Chat: The Reinsurer’s Role in Regenerative Ecosystems
Moderator: Eric Alter, Advisor, AI Risk & Governance Consulting
Panelists:
Niraz Buhari, CEO, City & Commercial Insurance Group
Kiran Pande, Chief Technology Officer, Assurant + Protect
Final Closing Remarks by Chairperson
Lunch & Networking Break
End of Conference
Women in Insurance Tech Conference – London Edition
Inspiring Leadership | Driving Innovation | Building the Future Key learnings from WITC Boston and what the UK community can expect Setting the tone for collaboration, inclusion, and leadership
Opening Remarks by Altaworld
Opening Keynote - Breaking Barriers, Building Impact: Women Leading Insurance Tech Transformation
Carolyn Jardmore, Director, Cream Consulting UK
The Human Element: Leading Culturally-Driven Tech Transformation in Insurance
Caroline Bedford, CEO, EDII
Fireside Chat: Women in IT – Balancing Leadership, Growth & Authenticity
Moderator: Carolyn Jardmore, Director, Cream Consulting UK
Panelists:
Mollie Bretnall, Director of IT, Crawford & Company
Samantha Bagnall, Non-executive Director, Wave Community Bank
Closing Note
Leadership Networking Coffee & Closing Conversations
End of Event
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£699 £449
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£1199 £899
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