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. HÁ 5 DIAS

    Turning Risk into Opportunity: Inside Aon’s Data-Driven Approach | Lambros Lambrou, Aon

    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 welcomes Lambros Lambrou, Chief Strategy Officer at Aon, to explore how one of the world’s largest insurance brokers is transforming risk management through data, AI, and innovation. They discuss how global megatrends, trade, technology, weather, and workforce are reshaping the insurance landscape and why a shift from traditional risk protection to enabling upside growth is crucial.  Lambrou explains how Aon’s “One Data Lake,” Risk Analyzers, and Broker Copilot tools provide real-time, predictive insights that help clients make smarter decisions across property, casualty, cyber, and health insurance. The conversation highlights the importance of breaking down silos, aligning teams around client outcomes, and leveraging technology to deliver integrated, intelligent risk solutions worldwide. 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

    29min
  2. 14 DE OUT.

    Maximising Hero Work: How AI is Transforming Commercial Insurance | Graham Blackwell, Applied Systems

    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 welcomes Graham Blackwell, President of Applied Systems, to explore the transformative power of technology in insurance. They discuss how Applied Systems and Cytora are joining forces to streamline workflows, reduce manual processes, and enhance collaboration between brokers and carriers. From reimagining commercial submissions to maximising “hero work,” Graham shares insights on leveraging AI to create a seamless, efficient, and connected insurance ecosystem.  Discover how Applied Systems evolved into a market leader, the role of AI in eliminating mundane tasks, and the strategic vision for integrating agency workflows, carrier connectivity, and automation to accelerate insurance processes and empower professionals across the 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

    33min
  3. 30 DE SET.

    From Data to Decision | The AI-Driven Revolution in Commercial Underwriting

    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 compilation episode of Making Risk Flow, host Juan de Castro revisits our conversations with industry leaders Carl Bach, Johan Slabbert, Bettina Dietsche, Cassandra Vukorep, and others to explore how digital transformation and AI are revolutionising the commercial insurance sector. This episode provides a discussion on efficient operating models, integrating external and historical data for better risk assessment, and balancing automation with human expertise. Our featured guests share insights on scaling AI adoption, building future-ready teams, and tackling the complexities of data standardisation.  With a focus on practical implementation and change leadership, this episode offers valuable guidance for insurance professionals navigating the evolving landscape of risk, technology, and human capital. 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

    17min
  4. 16 DE SET.

    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

    28min
  5. 2 DE SET.

    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

    33min
  6. 19 DE AGO.

    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

    39min
  7. 5 DE AGO.

    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

    17min
  8. 1 DE JUL.

    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

    35min

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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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