Making Risk Flow | The Future of Insurance

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Making Risk Flow is a podcast powered by Cytora. This insurance podcast is designed to bring clarity, know-how and inspiration in driving digital transformation for commercial insurers, paying particular attention to the automation of risk processing. This podcast, led by industry veteran Juan de Castro as well as insurance change-makers, will showcase their learnings, challenges and solutions that have, or haven’t, worked for them. If you are embarking on leading a transformational project in your insurance company and want to make sense of it all - this podcast is for you. To discover out more about digital risk processing, visit https://www.cytora.com

  1. 2天前

    From Relevance to Resilience: Inside the Evolution of Modern Insurance | Jean-Jacques Henchoz, Brit Insurance

    Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. In this episode of Making Risk Flow, host Juan de Castro is joined by Jean-Jacques Henchoz (JJ), Non Executive Director, Brit Insurance  and a non executive director across the insurance value chain, to explore the future of insurance. With over 25 years of industry experience, JJ shares his perspectives on how insurers can remain relevant by addressing protection gaps, improving affordability, and embracing cultural and technological transformation.  The discussion highlights how AI, automation, and innovation are reshaping customer experience while reducing inefficiencies. Juan and JJ also examine the importance of attracting tech-savvy talent, breaking down silos, and fostering collaboration across the sector. Packed with insights, this conversation offers a roadmap for insurers seeking to stay customer-centric and resilient in a rapidly evolving world. To receive a custom demo from Cytora, click here and use the code 'Making Risk Flow'. Our previous guests include: Bronek Masojada of PPL, Craig Knightly of Inigo, Andrew Horton of QBE Insurance, Simon McGinn of Allianz, Stephane Flaquet of Hiscox, Matthew Grant of InsTech, Paul Brand of Convex, Paolo Cuomo of Gallagher Re, and Thierry Daucourt of AXA. Check out the three most downloaded episodes: The Five Pillars of Data Analytics Strategy in Insurance | Craig Knightly, Inigo 20 Years as CEO of Hiscox: Personal Reflections and the Evolution of PPL | Bronek Masojada Implementing ESG in the Insurance and Underwriting Space | Simon Tighe, Chaucer, and Paul McCarney, Moody's

    28 分钟

  2. 9月2日

    Breaking Industry Silos: The Hidden Power of Standardised Data in Specialty | Bilge Mert, Brit Insurance

    Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. In this episode of Making Risk Flow, host Juan de Castro speaks with Bilge Mert, Chief Technology and Transformation Officer at Brit Insurance, about what it takes to drive meaningful digital transformation in commercial insurance. Bilge shares her approach to standardising processes across lines of business, leveraging AI to unlock efficiency, and building scalable technology foundations that support long-term innovation. Discover how combining insurance expertise with cross-industry experience can accelerate digital transformation, and learn practical approaches to breaking down silos while driving organisational change. Whether you're leading technology initiatives in insurance or interested in industry innovation, this conversation delivers actionable strategies for building scalable, future-ready insurance operations. To receive a custom demo from Cytora, click here and use the code 'Making Risk Flow'. Our previous guests include: Bronek Masojada of PPL, Craig Knightly of Inigo, Andrew Horton of QBE Insurance, Simon McGinn of Allianz, Stephane Flaquet of Hiscox, Matthew Grant of InsTech, Paul Brand of Convex, Paolo Cuomo of Gallagher Re, and Thierry Daucourt of AXA. Check out the three most downloaded episodes: The Five Pillars of Data Analytics Strategy in Insurance | Craig Knightly, Inigo 20 Years as CEO of Hiscox: Personal Reflections and the Evolution of PPL | Bronek Masojada Implementing ESG in the Insurance and Underwriting Space | Simon Tighe, Chaucer, and Paul McCarney, Moody's

    33 分钟

  3. 8月19日

    Building a $1.2B Underwriting Company with Risk Data Technology | Greg Hendrick, Vantage Risk Companies

    Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. In this episode of Making Risk Flow, host Juan de Castro sits down with Greg Hendrick, CEO of Vantage Risk Companies, to unpack what it takes to build a modern underwriting company from the ground up, right in the middle of a pandemic. Greg reveals how Vantage has grown to $1.2B in equity by combining the best of traditional underwriting expertise with a business-driven risk data technology strategy. From creating an “Opportunity Score” to prioritise submissions, to fostering collaboration between underwriters and data scientists, Greg shares practical strategies for boosting efficiency and culture in a remote-first world. Whether you’re an insurance professional embracing digital transformation or a leader refining underwriting workflows, this conversation is packed with lessons on thriving in today’s complex risk landscape. To receive a custom demo from Cytora, click here and use the code 'Making Risk Flow'. Our previous guests include: Bronek Masojada of PPL, Craig Knightly of Inigo, Andrew Horton of QBE Insurance, Simon McGinn of Allianz, Stephane Flaquet of Hiscox, Matthew Grant of InsTech, Paul Brand of Convex, Paolo Cuomo of Gallagher Re, and Thierry Daucourt of AXA. Check out the three most downloaded episodes: The Five Pillars of Data Analytics Strategy in Insurance | Craig Knightly, Inigo 20 Years as CEO of Hiscox: Personal Reflections and the Evolution of PPL | Bronek Masojada Implementing ESG in the Insurance and Underwriting Space | Simon Tighe, Chaucer, and Paul McCarney, Moody's

    39 分钟

  4. 8月5日

    Speed, Scale & GenAI: How Specialty Insurers Are Rewiring Underwriting in 2025 | InsTech NYC

    Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. In this panel episode of Making Risk Flow, host Juan de Castro dives into the transformative power of generative AI in insurance with three industry experts: Allison Thornicroft, VP and Business Solutions Lead at Arch Insurance Group, Neeren Chauhan, Chief Innovation and AI Officer at Tokio Marine, and Yaemish Rughoo, Information Technology Program Director at Everen. Together, they explore how AI is slashing submission clearance times from days to hours, achieving 95–97% data extraction accuracy, and optimising underwriting workflows. The conversation unpacks actionable frameworks for successful AI adoption, from email intake to underwriter workbench, and emphasises the importance of incremental implementation, human oversight, and third-party data integration. If you're navigating digital transformation in insurance, this episode delivers practical strategies, real-world examples, and lessons from the frontlines of AI-driven operational change. To receive a custom demo from Cytora, click here and use the code 'Making Risk Flow'. Our previous guests include: Bronek Masojada of PPL, Craig Knightly of Inigo, Andrew Horton of QBE Insurance, Simon McGinn of Allianz, Stephane Flaquet of Hiscox, Matthew Grant of InsTech, Paul Brand of Convex, Paolo Cuomo of Gallagher Re, and Thierry Daucourt of AXA. Check out the three most downloaded episodes: The Five Pillars of Data Analytics Strategy in Insurance | Craig Knightly, Inigo 20 Years as CEO of Hiscox: Personal Reflections and the Evolution of PPL | Bronek Masojada Implementing ESG in the Insurance and Underwriting Space | Simon Tighe, Chaucer, and Paul McCarney, Moody's

    17 分钟

  5. 7月1日

    ITIUSA25 - From Insurtech 2.0 to 3.0: What is the Future of Insurance? | Insurtech Insights Panel

    Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. In this special panel edition recorded at the InsureTech Insights 2025 the panel, including Cytora's Head of North America Zaheer Hooda, have a forward-looking conversation on the evolution of the industry from InsurTech 2.0 to 3.0. Joining him in the panel are Nicholas Chen (MD Financial Services, Accenture), Camilla Serna (Global Revenue Officer at Chubb), Ben Madick (CEO Co-founder of Matic) and Fred Blumer (CEO and Co-founder of Mile Auto & Porsche Auto Insurance). Together, they break down how AI, personalisation, and digital partnerships are reshaping the future of insurance delivery. From embedding trust in AI-driven workflows to aligning regulatory frameworks with innovation, this episode is packed with practical insights. Tune in for a candid discussion on what it takes to drive transformation, without losing sight of insurance’s core promise: protection. To receive a custom demo from Cytora, click here and use the code 'Making Risk Flow'. Our previous guests include: Bronek Masojada of PPL, Craig Knightly of Inigo, Andrew Horton of QBE Insurance, Simon McGinn of Allianz, Stephane Flaquet of Hiscox, Matthew Grant of InsTech, Paul Brand of Convex, Paolo Cuomo of Gallagher Re, and Thierry Daucourt of AXA. Check out the three most downloaded episodes: The Five Pillars of Data Analytics Strategy in Insurance | Craig Knightly, Inigo 20 Years as CEO of Hiscox: Personal Reflections and the Evolution of PPL | Bronek Masojada Implementing ESG in the Insurance and Underwriting Space | Simon Tighe, Chaucer, and Paul McCarney, Moody's

    35 分钟

  6. 5月27日

    Practitioner’s Guide: The Blueprint for Risk Digitization POCs | Zaheer Hooda and Richard Lewis, Cytora

    Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. Welcome to Cytora’s Practitioner’s Guide, a new series from Making Risk Flow. In each episode, we sit down with experts from Cytora’s global team to explore practical strategies, real-world applications, and emerging insights from the front lines of risk digitization and underwriting transformation. In this episode, Juan de Castro is joined by Rich Lewis, Cytora's Sales Director, and Zaheer Hooda, Head of North America, for a deep dive into what makes proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives in risk digitization succeed—or fail. Drawing on firsthand experience from working with leading carriers, they break down five essential capabilities insurers need to get right when implementing digitization initiatives—from extraction accuracy and full-spectrum intake handling, to scalable deployment and human-in-the-loop exception management. They also provide a practical, inside look at how insurers structure effective proof of concept  processes, including live workshops, data preparation, success metrics, and how to align POC design with measurable business outcomes. Whether you're a carrier planning a digitization journey or a leader seeking to optimize underwriting workflows, this episode offers tactical guidance to ensure your technology investments deliver meaningful impact. To receive a custom demo from Cytora, click here and use the code 'Making Risk Flow'. Our previous guests include: Bronek Masojada of PPL, Craig Knightly of Inigo, Andrew Horton of QBE Insurance, Simon McGinn of Allianz, Stephane Flaquet of Hiscox, Matthew Grant of InsTech, Paul Brand of Convex, Paolo Cuomo of Gallagher Re, and Thierry Daucourt of AXA. Check out the three most downloaded episodes: The Five Pillars of Data Analytics Strategy in Insurance | Craig Knightly, Inigo 20 Years as CEO of Hiscox: Personal Reflections and the Evolution of PPL | Bronek Masojada Implementing ESG in the Insurance and Underwriting Space | Simon Tighe, Chaucer, and Paul McCarney, Moody's

    28 分钟

  7. 4月8日

    Inside Lloyd’s Digital Transformation: The Data & AI Shift You Can’t Ignore | Cassandra Vukorep, Lloyd’s

    Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. In this episode of Making Risk Flow, host Juan de Castro sits down with Cassandra Vukorep, Chief Data and AI Officer at Lloyd’s of London, to explore the impact of data and AI on commercial insurance. They discuss Lloyd’s role as an ecosystem platform for over 100 syndicates, the importance of data standardisation, and efforts to streamline operations through the Core Data Record (CDR). With only 8% of insurers adopting AI across multiple functions, Cassandra highlights key challenges, including legacy systems and process redesign.  They also examine how AI will become a competitive differentiator in the coming years. This conversation offers valuable insights into Lloyd’s digital transformation and how insurers can navigate the complexities of AI adoption to drive efficiency and innovation in the evolving insurance landscape. To receive a custom demo from Cytora, click here and use the code 'Making Risk Flow'. Our previous guests include: Bronek Masojada of PPL, Craig Knightly of Inigo, Andrew Horton of QBE Insurance, Simon McGinn of Allianz, Stephane Flaquet of Hiscox, Matthew Grant of InsTech, Paul Brand of Convex, Paolo Cuomo of Gallagher Re, and Thierry Daucourt of AXA. Check out the three most downloaded episodes: The Five Pillars of Data Analytics Strategy in Insurance | Craig Knightly, Inigo 20 Years as CEO of Hiscox: Personal Reflections and the Evolution of PPL | Bronek Masojada Implementing ESG in the Insurance and Underwriting Space | Simon Tighe, Chaucer, and Paul McCarney, Moody's

    29 分钟

  8. 3月25日

    The Hartford’s Next Chapter: Building a Global Insurance Powerhouse | Carl Bach, The Hartford

    Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora. In this episode of Making Risk Flow, host Juan de Castro speaks with Carl Bach, CEO of Hartford Underwriting Agency, about how a 200-year-old insurer is modernising for the future. They discuss Hartford’s brand refresh, maintaining its historic stag emblem while evolving its global identity. Carl outlines the strategic transformation of the company’s Global Specialty business, which began in 2019, focusing on streamlining operations and ramping up specialisation in marine, energy, and financial lines. The conversation also covers Hartford’s international growth ambitions through Lloyd’s syndicate 1221, its approach to serving diverse market segments, and its use of AI and intelligent document processing in underwriting. Carl shares insights on balancing tradition with innovation, underscoring Hartford’s values—especially "own it with pace"—as the company embraces change and seizes new opportunities in a fast-evolving industry. To receive a custom demo from Cytora, click here and use the code 'Making Risk Flow'. Our previous guests include: Bronek Masojada of PPL, Craig Knightly of Inigo, Andrew Horton of QBE Insurance, Simon McGinn of Allianz, Stephane Flaquet of Hiscox, Matthew Grant of InsTech, Paul Brand of Convex, Paolo Cuomo of Gallagher Re, and Thierry Daucourt of AXA. Check out the three most downloaded episodes: The Five Pillars of Data Analytics Strategy in Insurance | Craig Knightly, Inigo 20 Years as CEO of Hiscox: Personal Reflections and the Evolution of PPL | Bronek Masojada Implementing ESG in the Insurance and Underwriting Space | Simon Tighe, Chaucer, and Paul McCarney, Moody's

    31 分钟
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Making Risk Flow is a podcast powered by Cytora. This insurance podcast is designed to bring clarity, know-how and inspiration in driving digital transformation for commercial insurers, paying particular attention to the automation of risk processing. This podcast, led by industry veteran Juan de Castro as well as insurance change-makers, will showcase their learnings, challenges and solutions that have, or haven’t, worked for them. If you are embarking on leading a transformational project in your insurance company and want to make sense of it all - this podcast is for you. To discover out more about digital risk processing, visit https://www.cytora.com

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