About The Event

Transforming your insurance business has become a need of the hour!

The insurance industry is undergoing a profound shift, standing at the forefront of a new era defined by rapid insurance transformation, digital innovation, evolving policyholder expectations, and global uncertainties. The Future of Insurance is no longer a distant vision—it’s being shaped now by how swiftly insurance carriers adopt digital-first strategies, leverage AI in insurance, and deliver hyper-personalized, seamless experiences. The global pandemic only accelerated this evolution, compelling the industry to rethink traditional models and embrace agile, tech-powered ecosystems.p>

As forward-thinking insurance carriers ignite a bold, tech-driven future—powered by artificial intelligence, automation, predictive analytics, and embedded insurance—we at Altaworld are dedicated to building a dynamic, next-gen ecosystem. By integrating cloud-native platforms, generative AI, and data intelligence, we enable comprehensive, scalable, and future-ready solutions that cater to today’s fast-evolving insurance landscape.

To stay ahead of the curve, insurance companies must move quickly, reimagine their strategies, and accelerate transformation initiatives. Not sure how to navigate this fast-changing landscape? Join us at the Insurance Tech & Innovation Conference, happening June 11–12, 2025 at Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile - USA. Learn from 30+ leading InsurTech experts, gain insights into the latest technologies, and discover real-world strategies to drive your insurance transformation journey.

Connect with over 200+ insurance and technology leaders across the value chain—spanning innovation, data, analytics, AI, underwriting, claims, and more—and take the next step in shaping the future of insurance.

Key Highlights

New world, new customers, new solutions – Better customer experiences, Customer Engagement Models, Chatbots/Conversational Bots, Omni-Channel Support
Digital Insurance Disruption - Leverage technologies such as analytics, blockchain and cloud
AI/ML, IOT and Big Data in insurance
Process Transformation – RPA, Legacy modernization, automated compliance and more
Claims Transformation Roadmap & Virtual Claims Handling

Who Should Attend

The event will witness the perfect blend of leadership across the insurance sector who are looking to gain insights and wish to stay ahead in their digital transformation journey.

The attendee mix will observe CIOs, CTOs, CEOs, VP, Directors, Heads, and managers from the insurance domain including Brokers/agents, Retail agents, Claim Adjusters, Underwriters, Actuaries and more..

Why Attend

Knowledge Sharing

Learn from leading experts about the latest trends and innovations in insurance technology.
Gain actionable insights on digital transformation, AI, IoT, and blockchain.
Understand how to leverage cutting-edge technologies to stay competitive

Build Connections

Connect with over 200 industry professionals, including CIOs, CTOs, CEOs, and key decision-makers.
Build relationships and exchange ideas with peers and leaders in the insurance sector.
Explore potential business partnerships and expand your professional network.

Showcase Solutions

Discover innovative solutions and technologies from top InsurTech companies.
Explore products and services, such as advanced analytics, RPA, and virtual claims handling.
Learn how to enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and drive growth.

Speakers 2025

Speaker acquisition is ongoing! If you wish to participate as a speaker for the event, write to us on marketing@altaworld.tech

Vinita Jajware-Beatty

President
Toronto Insurance Women's Association (TIWA)

Harry Storck
Assistant Vice President, Global Risk Control - Auto,
CNA Insurance

Michael Greenhow
SVP of Customer Growth & Success,
Ondexx

Anthony J Rhem
CEO/Principle Consultant
A.J. Rhem & Associates, Inc.

Allah Rakha Sheikh
Director of Information Technology/CIO
Madison Mutual

Ann Boger
CEO
Bramble & Bird Consulting

Shiraz Saeed
Senior Vice President-Product Leader Cyber & Technology Risk,
ARC Excess & Surplus LLC

Brett McKenzie
Founder
CoVerse Communications

Kimberly Dumas
Director of Insure Tech
Docusketch

Paul Laurent
Managing Principal
Capco

Arthur Borden
Middle Market Business Architect
Nationwide

Pradeep Batchu
Director, Developer Experience
CNA Insurance

Janet Moylan
Senior Vice President, North America Underwriting Operations
Allied World Insurance

Kyle Washburn
Enterprise Sales
ForMotiv

Rebecca Nickoll
AVP,Omnichannel Product Management – Enterprise Digital Platform
Nationwide

Richard Wiedenbeck
Chief AI Officer
Ameritas

Whitney Day
Director Leave Product
Navya

Al Bagiro
Chief Executive Officer/CTO
Cogo Insurance

Chris Cain
Vice President
The Southern Agency

Branden Laxner
Chief Underwriting Officer-Cyber
Nexus Underwriting

Julie Watson
Insurance GL Claims Leader
Gallagher

Anirban Banerjee
Business Tech & Product Owner
CNO Financial Group

Matthew Krzywicki
Director & Head of Insurance Ops Transformation Consulting
Alpha FMC

Sandra Molina,
Founder & Strategic Consultant,
Umbrella RS

Stacey Saunders
Leadership Strategist and Business Coach
Saunders Consulting LLC

Geoff McGowan
Owner
NORTHCO

David Schraub
Founder & CEO
David Schraub Actuarial Consultancy

Anamika Roy
Director IT Audit & Data Analytics
Old Republican General Insurance Group

Yandy Placensia
CEO & Founder
Datahaven Software

Rose Hall
Founder & CEO
RH Business Ventures LLC.

John Hennessy
Vice President of Underwriting,
Cowbell

Keval Mehta
Executive Director, Global Head of Insurance technology,
Alpha FMC

Karl Stark
Managing Director
Avandole Insurtech Ventures

Event Schedule

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Day 1 - June 11 2025
Day 2 - June 12 2025

8:00 AM

Registration and Networking

Getting Acquainted with the conference platform

8:45 AM

Welcome Note by Altaworld

8:50 AM

Opening remarks by Chairperson

Vinita Jajware-Beatty, President, Toronto Insurance Women's Association

Session: Insurance Innovations: Traversing the Future

09:10 AM

The Future of Insurance in a Digital-First World

Sandra Molina, Founder & Strategic Consultant, Umbrella RS

9:30 AM

Panel discussion: Disrupting Traditional Insurance with AI & Machine Learning

Moderator:

Michael Greenhow, SVP of Customer Growth & Success, Ondexx

Panelists:

Arthur Borden, Middle Market Business Architect, Nationwide

Richard Wiedenbeck, Chief AI Officer, Ameritas

Whitney Day, Director Leave Product, Navya

Anthony J Rhem, CEO/Principle Consultant, A.J. Rhem & Associates, Inc.

10:20 AM

Rethinking Knowledge Management in the Age of AI for Insurance

Michael Greenhow, SVP of Customer Growth & Success, Ondexx

10:50 AM

Morning Refreshment and Networking

11:30 AM

Panel discussion: Are Traditional Insurance Companies Doomed Without Digital Transformation?

Moderator:

Donna Pobiner, Former Managing Director, Corebridge Financial

Panelists:

Harry Storck, Assistant Vice President, Global Risk Control - AutoCNA Insurance

Karl Stark, Managing Director, Avandole Insurtech Ventures

Branden Laxner, Chief Underwriting Officer-Cyber, Nexus Underwriting

Alla Rakha Sheikh, Chief Information Officer, Madison Mutual

12:20 PM

Balancing Data Privacy and Liability: How Carriers Can Respect Policyholders Amid Evolving Property Data Laws

Kimberly Burdi-Dumas, Director, Insurance Strategy, DocuSketch

12:50 PM

Lunch and Networking Break

13:45 PM

Fireside Chat: The Impact of Climate Change on the Future of Insurance

Moderator:

Stacey Saunders, Business Coach Consultant, Saunders Consulting LLC

Panellists:

Julie Watson, GL Claims Leader, Gallagher Re

Brett Mckenzie, Co-founder, MotiVerse

14:25 PM

The Dark Side of Digital Insurance Applications: Bridging CX and Risk with Behavioral Data

As carriers race to digitize the insurance journey, they often face a hidden tradeoff between seamless customer experiences and increased exposure to risk. In this session, we’ll explore how ForMotiv’s AI-powered Behavioral Data Platform empowers insurers to predict applicant purchase intent while detecting misrepresentation, fraud, and risk signals in real time—enabling smarter underwriting decisions without adding unnecessary friction

Kyle Washburn, Enterprise Sales, ForMotiv

14:55 PM

Transforming Commercial Auto Insurance Safety Culture – Maximizing the Value of Vehicle Telematics to Improve Your Risk Profile

Harry Storck, Assistant Vice President, Global Risk Control - Auto, CNA Insurance

15:20 PM

Afternoon Break and Networking

16:05 PM

Panel discussion: Embedded Insurance - A Passing Trend or the Future of Distribution?

Moderator:

Vinita Jajware-Beatty, President, Toronto Insurance Women's Association

Panelists:

Rebecca Nickoll, AVP, Omnichannel Product Management – Enterprise Digital Platform, Nationwide

Matthew Krzywicki, Director & Head of Insurance Ops Transformation Consulting, Alpha FMC

16:50 PM

Fireside Chat: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity in the Age of InsurTech

Moderator:

Vinita Jajware-Beatty, President, Toronto Insurance Women's Association

Panelists:

Al Bagiro, Chief Executive Office/CTO, Cogo Insurance

Shiraz Saeed, Senior Vice President-Product Leader Cyber & Technology Risk, ARC Excess & Surplus LLC

17:30 PM

Closing remarks by Chairperson

17:35 PM

Drinks Reception & Open Networking

8:15 AM

Registration and Networking

9:10 AM

Welcome Note by Altaworld

09:15 AM

Opening remarks by Chairperson

Vinita Jajware-Beatty, President, Toronto Insurance Women's Association

09:25 AM

Transforming Insurance Culture - From Apprehension to Innovation

Janet Moylan, SVP, Chief Operations Officer North American Underwriting Group, AWAC Services Company, Inc.

09:55 AM

Panel Discussion: Personalization vs. Privacy - Finding the Balance in Customer Experience

Moderator:

Rose Hall, Founder & CEO, RH Business Ventures LLC.

Panelists:

John Hennessy, Vice President of Underwriting, Cowbell

Paul Laurent, Managing Principal, Capco

Geoff McGowan, Owner, NORTHCO

10:40 AM

Strategic Symbiosis: Unlocking Innovation through Startup Incubation-A new approach to building healthcare & insurance solutions that scale

Ann Boger, CEO, Bramble & Bird Consulting

11:10 AM

Morning Refreshment and Networking

11:50 AM

Navigating the Tech-Driven Future: The Crucial Role of Emotional Intelligence

Julie Watson, GL Claims Leader, Gallagher Re

12:20 PM

Reimagine the Underwriting Process in Insurance using AI

Pradeep Batchu, Director, Developer Experience, CNA Insurance

12:50 PM

Lunch and Networking

13:40 PM

Panel discussion: Is the Growth of InsurTech Startups a Threat or an Opportunity for Established Insurers?

Moderator:

Brett Mckenzie, Co-founder, CoVerse is Now: MotiVerse

Panellists:

David Schraub, Founder & CEO, David Schraub Actuarial Consultancy

Keval Mehta, Executive Director, Global Head of Insurance technology, Alpha FMC

Anamika Roy, Director IT Audit & Data Analytics, Old Republican General Insurance Group

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14:25 PM

Panel discussion: The Role of Automation in Claims Processing - Reducing Fraud or Reducing Jobs?

Moderator:

Brett Mckenzie, Co-founder, CoVerse is Now: MotiVerse

Panellists:

Chris Cain, Vice President, The Southern Agency

Yandy Placensia, CEO & Founder, Datahaven Software

15:00 PM

Closing remarks by Chairperson

15:30 PM

End of Conference & Open Networking

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Day 1 - June 11 2025
Day 2 - June 12 2025

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Event Venue

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

The venue feature views of downtown Chicago and Lake Michigan, two blocks from the Magnificent Mile. THe hotel comes with the stylish space and resources we need for the perfect gathering with just 12-minute walk from entertainment, restaurants, and boat cruises at Navy Pier, and 8 minutes from the Chicago Riverwalk.