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(Re)thinking insurance

WTW
Insurance Industry
Data Science
IFRS 17
Artificial Intelligence
Insurance Technology
Reinsurance
Dynamic Products
Insurance
Interest Rates
UK Insurance Market
Solvency Coverage Ratios
Legal System Abuse
Financial Reporting
Machine Learning
Internal Model Calibrations
Risk Assessment
Willis Towers Watson
Commercial Insurance
Financial Modeling
Covid-19 Pandemic

In (Re)thinking insurance we discuss the issues facing P&C, Life, and composite insurers around the globe, as well as exploring the latest tools, techniques and innovations that will help you to re-think insurance.

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In this episode, Mary Bahna-Nolan, Erika Dochney, Martin Laframboise and Jane Seward share practical strategies for optimizing operations, improving disclosures and unlocking greater value, as well as exploring how AI and automation are reshaping the... more

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In this episode, Charlie Samolczyk, Global Technology Sales Leader, is joined by guest speaker André Balleyguier, Applied AI Leader at Anthropic, and WTW's Pardeep Bassi, Global Proposition Leader for Data Science, to discuss how AI is transforming t... more

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In this episode of (Re)thinking Insurance, host Erika Dochney is joined by expert Poojan Shah to explore how modernizing actuarial operations — through cloud platforms, advanced analytics and centralized data — is reshaping the way life insurers mana... more

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In this episode of Rethinking Insurance, host James Haybyrne is joined by WTW experts Jessica Plewes and Lisa Balboa to explore how innovation, analytics, and digital transformation are reshaping the future of health insurance. The discussion examine... more

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Recent Guests

Mary Bahna-Nolan
Senior Director, Life Practice
WTW
Episode: The dust has settled — now what? Navigating Canada's IFRS 17 day 2
Jane Seward
Director in the WHW Life Team in Canada
WHW
Episode: The dust has settled — now what? Navigating Canada's IFRS 17 day 2
Pardeep Bassi
Global data science and AI proposition leader
Willis Towers Watson
Episode: WTW & Anthropic: Beyond Insurance AI Hype. A Talking Tech Special
Poojan Shah
Actuarial and risk professional, Director at WTW
WTW
Episode: From back office to boardroom: Modernizing the actuarial function
Jessica Plews
Health practice collaborator and host guest
WTW
Episode: Innovation, analytics & the future of health insurance customers
Lisa Balboa
Member of WTW health practice
WTW
Episode: Innovation, analytics & the future of health insurance customers
Salma Galván
Part of the Mexico City office, ICT, outsourcing projects supporting North American life team
WTW
Episode: Beyond chatbots: How AI agents are transforming insurance
Amanda Hug
Director in New York City office, leads life actuaries, past president of Society of Actuaries
WTW
Episode: Beyond chatbots: How AI agents are transforming insurance
Eddy Trivedi
Senior director, focused on financial modeling and AI impact on modeling
WTW
Episode: Beyond chatbots: How AI agents are transforming insurance

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Msheth

    Enjoyed the podcast with some good learning’s

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Msheth1
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Insightful

    Detailed analysis and key insights. Enjoyed the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Testwtw
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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From back office to boardroom: Modernizing the actuarial function
Q: How do cloud and AI change actuarial modeling without replacing actuarial judgment?
They scale models, enable rapid testing and pattern recognition, and free actuaries from repetitive tasks to focus on interpretation, risk drivers, and strategic insights.
From back office to boardroom: Modernizing the actuarial function
Q: What is the practical first step for a company starting this transformation?
Begin with a small, high-impact use case such as a valuation for a specific block or deal and build a centralized data and model workflow around that to gain credibility and momentum.
From back office to boardroom: Modernizing the actuarial function
Q: Why has actuarial modernization shifted from a back-office initiative to a strategic differentiator, especially in M&A and reinsurance?
Modernization accelerates data ingestion, allows rapid scenario testing, and enables clear, transparent communication of results to leadership and stakeholders, which is crucial in time-sensitive deals.
The Role of AI in Financial Reporting: Hype or Reality?
Q: Is this about replacement, augmentation, or something in between?
Human roles will evolve towards judgment, accountability, and ethical decision-making as AI handles more mechanical production tasks.
The Role of AI in Financial Reporting: Hype or Reality?
Q: How do we balance the creative potential of generative AI with the strict control and audit requirements of financial and actuarial reporting?
AI should be an assisting tool under human accountability to ensure that regulatory guidance is followed, where humans must maintain oversight on AI-generated outcomes.

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What is (Re)thinking insurance about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show consistently covers how technology, data, and AI are reshaping risk, underwriting, pricing, and governance across P&C and life insurance. Episodes balance practitioner-focused insights with strategic perspective, featuring practitioners from large consultancies and leading insurers, as well as legal and regulatory angles. A notable pattern is deep dives into AI applications (including responsible deployment and governance), actuarial modernization, and market dynamics such as pricing models, reporting, and regulatory changes. Listeners likely gain practical frameworks, real-world case studies, and a forward-looking view on how tech-enabled transformation can drive efficiency and better risk management in highly regulated environme... more

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