2023 Schedule
We’ve enjoyed great reviews of our conferences on the quality of speakers, breadth of topics and variety of formats to make for a memorable and compelling event. Please see our agenda including speakers listed below. Speakers can also be found here.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23
KANEKO
1111 Jones Street, Omaha
We’re excited to announce this year’s networking event will be at Kaneko, a public, nonprofit, interdisciplinary cultural organization founded with the mission of exploring creativity across the whole spectrum of human activity—including art, science, philosophy, entrepreneurship, urban planning, and education. Established in three refurbished historic warehouses in Omaha’s Old Market by internationally renowned sculptor Jun Kaneko and his wife Ree, Kaneko was conceived of as “open space for your mind,” a place where thoughtful examination of others’ ideas through a variety of exhibitions and public programs leads us to new and exciting ideas of our own. We thought a perfect place for networking and enjoying what Omaha’s Old Market district has to offer as you join fellow attendees, sponsors, speakers and your hosts, for drinks and hors d’oeuvres.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Networking Event for All Attendees
Bow Truss room, Spaces #3 and #4, Kaneko, 1st Floor (Map here)
7:30 pm
Speakers / Sponsors / Special Guests Dinner (Invite-only)
Sponsors and presenters are invited to a special dinner as our way of saying ‘thanks’ for supporting ISP 2023
Space #5, Kaneko, 2nd Floor
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24
THE HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
1200 Douglas Street, Omaha
REGISTRATION opens at 7:15 AM
MORNING
7:30 - 8:20
Breakfast + Exhibit Booths
Say “Good Morning” to your fellow attendees over coffee and breakfast. Our exhibit booths will also be open for you to go by and visit.
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8:30 - 8:45
Welcome
Opening Remarks
Eric Dunning, Director, Nebraska Department of Insurance
Jim Pillen, Governor, State of Nebraska
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8:45 - 9:05
Speaker
From Traditional to Transformational: Harnessing Innovation in Insurance
Andrea Keenan, EVP and Chief Strategy Officer, AM Best
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9:05 - 9:25
Speaker
How Stuff Works with Professor Winter: Exploring the Evolving World of Generative AI
Victor Winter, Professor of Computer Science, University of Nebraska at Omaha
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9:25 - 10:10
Panel
From Ideas to Impact – Realizing The Potential of Insurtech Innovation
A discussion on creating impact with insurtech innovation
Pawan Verma, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Information Officer, MetLife
Brittany Clements, Managing Director, American Family Ventures
Jacob Sloan, Global Industry Vice President, Insurance, Appian
Moderator: Lisa Wardlaw, President and Founder, 360 Degree Digital Immersion
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10:10 - 10:35
Coffee Break: Meet the Insurance Commissioners
Take this time to grab some coffee and an opportunity to meet state insurance commissioners attending the conference
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10:35 - 11:00
Speakers
CEO Perspectives: A Conversation with Industry Leaders
Darryl Button, Chief Executive Officer, Pacific Life
Dan Amos, Chief Executive Officer, Aflac
Moderator: Eric Dunning, Director, Nebraska Department of Insurance
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11:00 - 11:20
Speaker
Branch: Restoring Insurance to Its Original Intent
Branch is one of the newest insurtech “Unicorns”
Steve Lekas, Chief Executive Officer, Branch
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11:20 - 12:00
Regulators Panel
Regulatory Considerations in Insurtech and Innovation
We’re excited to assemble such a strong group of leading regulators
Kathleen Birrane, Commissioner, Maryland Insurance Administration, Chair, NAIC Innovation, Cybersecurity and Technology (H) Committee
Elizabeth Kelleher Dwyer, Superintendent of Insurance, Rhode Island, Chair, NAIC Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (H) Working Group; Chair, NAIC Financial Condition (E) Committee
Cassie Brown, Commissioner, Texas Department of Insurance
Scott White, Commissioner, Virginia Bureau of Insurance, NAIC Secretary-Treasurer
Andy Beal, Acting CEO, National Association of Insurance Commissioners
Moderator: Eric Dunning, Director, Nebraska Department of Insurance
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12:00 - 1:00
Lunch
Scott Recital Hall, The Holland Performing Arts Center
Enjoy lunch and be sure to stop by and visit the exhibit booths
*Schedule, speakers and topics subject to change
AFTERNOON
1:00 - 1:40
Panel
Modern Rules for Modern Times – Charting the Course of Insurtech Regulation
A discussion on opportunities in regulatory modernization
Scott Harrison, Co-founder, American InsurTech Council
Tracey Laws, Head, Government and Public Affairs, GEICO
David Snyder, Vice President, American Property Casualty Insurance Association
Moderator: Robert Bell, Executive Director, Nebraska Insurance Federation
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1:40 - 2:00
Speaker
Sola insurance uses natural disaster weather data to pay homeowners within a few days following a tornado
Wesley Pergament, Founder and CEO, Sola
Moderator: Shawn Pollock, Director, Regulatory Relations, Mutual of Omaha
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2:00 - 2:15
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AgentSync builds modern insurance infrastructure that connects carriers, agencies, MGAs, and producers
Jenn Knight, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, AgentSync
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2:15 - 2:30
Speaker
Cover Genius offers embedded insurance protection to global customers of the world’s largest companies
Darcy Rittinger, Chief Risk Officer, Americas, Cover Genius
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2:30 - 2:55
Coffee Break
Take this time to grab some coffee and stop by exhibit booths
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2:55 - 3:35
Panel
Distribution Amplified - Unlocking new Markets Through Insurtech Solutions
A panel of leaders in insurtech distribution
Dawn Goldbacher, Head of Simplified Solution Sales and Distribution, Prudential David Embry, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Mylo
Bob Gaydos, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Pendella Technologies
Moderator: Lisa Wardlaw, President and Founder, 360 Degree Digital Immersion
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3:35 - 3:55
Speaker
BOXX is a Toronto-based cyber insurance provider. We’ve also asked Hilario to share insights on insurtech in Latin America.
Hilario Itriago, President, BOXX Insurance USA; Chairman, The LATAM Insurtech Accelerator
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3:55 - 4:10
Speaker
Spotlight on an insurtech providing a generative AI underwriting solution
Alex Schmelkin, Founder and CEO, Sixfold
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4:10 - 4:25
Speakers
Fresh from London’s Lloyd’s Lab, a unique take on managing fire risk
Tac Leung and Kate Stillwell, Co-Founders, FireBreak
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4:25 - 4:40
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Austin-based startup Vie is launching “The World's First Credit Card Backed By Your Life Insurance”
Jake Bass, Co-Founder and CEO, Vie
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4:40 - 4:45
Closing Remarks
Eric Dunning, Director, Nebraska Department of Insurance
*Schedule, speakers and topics subject to change