agenda
MONDAY, november 3
Networking Event at The
Kiewit Luminarium
345 Riverfront drive, Omaha
We couldn’t be more excited about this year’s networking event, to be held on November 3, 2025, at the Kiewit Luminarium on Omaha’s reimagined RiverFront. The Kiewit Luminarium is home to 100+ interactive exhibits and is a place for people of all ages. This state of the art science center blends technology with creativity and connection—with a vibrant atmosphere designed to spark curiosity and collaboration. With sweeping views of the Missouri River and a vibe that shifts from family-friendly by day to immersive and electric by night, we think it’s the perfect backdrop for bold ideas and big conversations. Learn more about the Kiewit Luminarium here.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Networking Event for All Attendees
At the Kiewit Luminarium (Map here)
7:30 pm
Speakers/Sponsors/Special Guests Dinner (Invite-only)
Sponsors and presenters are invited to a special dinner at the Kiewit Luminarium as our way of saying ‘thanks’ for supporting ISP 2025
TUESDAY, november 4
THE HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER,
1200 Douglas Street, Omaha
REGISTRATION opens at 7:15 AM
7:30 - 8:20 am Breakfast and Visit 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.
MORNING
8:30 - 8:45 am Welcome and Opening Remarks
Eric Dunning, Director, Nebraska Department of Insurance
Jeff Russell, Chief Executive Officer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
8:45 - 9:05 am Speaker
The Future of AI in the Insurance Industry
Jason Ralph, Partner, McKinsey, Minneapolis
Nick Milinkovich, Partner, McKinsey, Toronto
9:05 - 9:25 am Speaker
CEO Perspective: A Conversation with an Industry Leader
Dawn Miller, Chief Commercial Officer, Lloyd’s; Chief Executive Officer, Lloyd’s Americas
Moderator: Eric Dunning, Director, Nebraska Department of Insurance
9:25 - 10:10 am panel
The Venture Capital View: Trends and Opportunities in Insurtech
Brian McLoughlin, Partner and Co-Founder, MTech Capital
Atul Kamra, Managing Partner, SixThirty Ventures Brittany Clements, Managing Director, American Family Ventures
Moderator: Sophie Norman, Vice President, Strategic & Digital Partnerships, Assurity and Director, Assurity Ventures
10:10 - 10:40 am coffee break, networking, visit booths
Take this time to grab some coffee and an opportunity to meet state insurance commissioners attending the conference
10:40 - 11:00 am CEO Spotlight
Break Free from Legacy Systems: How Leading Insurers and Brokers are Innovating with Speed
Unqork is reshaping how organizations build, maintain, and secure the lifecycle of their applications in the cloud—all with zero code.
Gary Hoberman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Unqork
11:00 - 11:20 Am Insurtech Spotlight
An Insurance Company Built for the 21st Century
Lemonade has pioneered AI adoption, demonstrating the immense potential of technology to enhance customer experience and streamline operations
Maya Prosor, Chief Business Officer, Lemonade
11:20 - 12:00 Pm Panel
Regulators Panel: Regulatory Considerations in Insurtech and Innovation
Andrew Mais, Commissioner, Connecticut Insurance Department
Elizabeth Kelleher Dwyer, Superintendent of Insurance, Rhode Island, Vice President, NAIC
Judi French, Director, Ohio Department of Insurance
Cassie Brown, Commissioner, Texas Department of Insurance
Moderator: Eric Dunning, Director, Nebraska Department of Insurance
12:00 - 1:00 PM Networking Lunch, Scott Recital Hall
Enjoy lunch and be sure to stop by and visit the exhibit booths
*Schedule, speakers and topics subject to change
AFTERNOON
1:00 - 1:45 PM PANEL
AI: Build or Buy?
Kristen Bessette, Chief Data Officer, Zurich North America
Joy Zhang, Head of AI, GEICO
Mitch Wein, Executive Principal, Insurance Practice, Datos Insights
Moderator: Christopher Frankland, Founder, InsurTech360, Founder, InsurTech Heartland
1:45 - 2:05 PM Speaker
Spotlight: Snapsheet
Snapsheet is a tech-first claims management company delivering outcome-driven solutions
Andy Cohen, President, Snapsheet
2:05 - 2:30 Pm Speaker
CIO Fireside Chat: Insights on AI and Technology Modernization
Mike Lechtenberger, Chief Information Officer, Mutual of Omaha
Moderator: Robert Bell, Executive Director, Nebraska Insurance Federation
2:30 - 3:00 Pm COFFEE BREAK, NETWORKING, visit Booths
Take this time to grab some coffee and stop by exhibit booths
3:15 - 3:45 Pm PANEL
A Microsoft Panel Discussion: How AI Stands to Transform the Way Insurers Serve an Aging Population and their Families
James DeMarco, Industry Digital Strategist - Insurance Lead, Microsoft
Rhett Wieland, Vice President, Long Term Care Claims Strategy, Prudential
Chuck Wiegersma, Vice President, Head of Long Term Care Operations and Digital Transformation Services, John Hancock
3:00 - 3:15 Pm Speaker
Spotlight: Zinnia
Zinnia builds platforms that support the entire lifecycle of the life and annuities industry, with 55% of all individual annuity sales in the US processed by the company.
George Esposito, Executive Vice President and Head of Insurance Platforms, Zinnia
3:45 - 4:30 Pm PANEL
Agentic AI: The Next Frontier in AI?
Dominique Roudaut, Senior Executive Vice President, Head of Innovation Lab, Dai-ichi Life Group
Mindy Chen, Vice President, AI & Analytics, Mutual of Omaha
Andrew Kearns, Head of North America Insurance, Appian
Moderator: Megan Kuczynski, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, ClimateTech Connect; Author, Insur.Tech.Talk for Modern Insurance Magazine
4:30 - 4:45 Pm spotlight: Faura
Faura is a tech company using property and climate risk analytics to help insurance companies and homeowners reduce their natural disaster risk.
Valkyrie Holmes, CEO and Co-Founder, Faura
5:30 - 7:00 Pm Post-Conference Networking Event
The Greater Omaha Chamber, The American InsurTech Council and Insurtech Coalition will be hosting a networking event open to all to keep building connections and camaraderie. Please click here to register and learn more!
*Schedule, speakers and topics subject to change
4:45 - 4:55 Pm closing remarks
Eric Dunning, Director, Nebraska Department of Insurance