Pardeep Bassi

Pardeep Bassi is global proposition leader in data science at Willis Towers Watson and previously was chief data science officer at LV= General Insurance.

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ML Advances Insurance Portfolio Management

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Insurers are using machine learning to detect portfolio shifts earlier, automate risk monitoring and navigate complexity with greater confidence.

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Can Governance Catch Up to Data Science?

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Kartina Tahir Thomson

Data science teams often don't understand the organization's risk frameworks, and insurance leaders have too little experience with analytics.

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Unlocking New Frontiers in Claims

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The application of advanced analytics is already well ingrained in underwriting. It has only more recently begun to exert more influence in claims operations.

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Lemonade Throws Down the Gauntlet

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The 10-year-old insurtech carrier claims it has an insurmountable lead in AI — an overly bold assertion, but one that deserves a hard look.

Coder Cannibalism

Developers who automated other industries now face AI displacement themselves, as technical certifications prove less valuable than human judgment and accountability.

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5 Operational Shifts for Scaling Insurance AI

Insurance AI is shifting from the wow factor of innovation to the how factor of sustaining automation at scale.

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Independent Agencies' Top Priorities for 2026

As carrier appetites shift and underwriting tightens, independent agencies turn to AI automation to streamline workflows and boost operational efficiency.

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Improving Understanding of Risk Appetite

AI-driven appetite scoring can filter submissions, delivering efficiency gains in underwriting that exceed 30% across P&C lines.

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Group Benefits Enters Decisive Phase

Platform consolidation among carriers usually promises modernization, but group benefits relies on "frankenstacks," so merging may deliver rigidity when adaptability matters most.

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Should Brokers Trust Their Insurtech Vendors?

A study finds that two-thirds of brokers believe insurtech vendors overstate ROI promises, revealing a significant trust gap in the industry.

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From Automation to Intelligence: How AI Agents Transform Insurance Workflows

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Is AI-Based Data Overwhelming Insurers?

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The Road Map for Embedded Insurance

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Supply Chain Paralysis Tops Black Swan Risks

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An Urgent Need for Post-Quantum Cryptography

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AI in Insurance in 2026: Advantages and Challenges

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