Artem Gonchakov

Artem Gonchakov is the chief executive officer of Simplifai and the author of Unrefined: Find Your Purpose.

He has 15 years of experience spanning insurance, banking, financial services, telecom, and media, at organizations including Deutsche Bank, Twitter/X, and WorkFusion, and founded his own venture, Arty Finch. He holds an M.S. in computer science.

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Agentic AI Transforms Insurance Claims in 2026

Artem Gonchakov

Property claims stretch beyond 32 days, but agentic AI offers carriers breakthrough speed while elevating human adjuster expertise.

Six Things

Yellow Sun and Sky with a Thermometer Showing High Temperatures

Get Ready for a Long, Hot Summer and Fall

By Paul Carroll

What could be the strongest El Niño in 140 years may cause record temperatures and contribute to cyclones, convective storms, droughts and wildfires.

Telematics and Trust: The UBI Revolution

Adoption of auto telematics has increased 28% a year in the U.S. since 2018. Usage-based insurance is no longer a niche. It is a mainstream strategy. 

The Leadership Gap We’re Misreading

When performance outpaces achievement, high-achieving women recalibrate. That's a problem for all of us.

8 Strategic Imperatives for Life/Annuity Insurers

After years of extraordinary growth, life and annuity carriers must adapt strategies as market fundamentals shift in 2026.

Gen Z Drives Innovation in Insurtech

Gen Z is driving insurtech innovation by demanding mobile experiences, personalized pricing, and transparency in an industry traditionally resistant to change.

Turning Payments Into a Competitive Edge

Agencies transforming payment experiences from back-office plumbing into strategic touchpoints are seeing higher renewals and stronger loyalty.

AI: Insurance Fraud Wake-Up Call

“Those who seek to commit fraud are often skilled innovators – frequently one step ahead of those tasked with stopping them."

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