Viewpoint Strategy, Corporate Development and Innovation Summit at ITC Vegas
As strategy and corporate development executives, you are at the helm during these dynamic times in the insurance industry. Fast-changing macroeconomics, evolving risk landscapes, industry consolidation, and emerging business opportunities all add to the complexity and vibrancy of strategic planning and corporate development.
We invite you to join us as we delve into these transformative trends and their implications for our industry. Our discussion will spotlight the growing world of tech-enabled and AI enabled innovation and consider the additional investment and partnership opportunities created by recent shifts in the venture market. Together, we'll explore key strategies for leveraging these trends to fortify and grow your business.
Designed specifically for Strategy, Corporate Development, and Innovation executives at carriers and distribution organizations, this seminar promises a valuable exchange of ideas. You'll network with industry peers, benchmark your organization against others, and leave armed with actionable insights to navigate and capitalize on these exciting times. Reserve your spot today and let's shape the future of insurance together.
Agenda:
12:00-12:30 Networking Lunch
12:30-12:55 Opening Remarks and State of Insurtech- Joanna and Ori, Viewpoint
12:55-1:45 Bulls, Bears, and Breakthroughs: Unpacking What Moves the Needle in Insurance Valuations Featuring insurance equity research analysts, this session will explore the key trends driving incumbents’ valuations, highlighting the impact of technology and innovation on how analysts assess industry incumbents.
Moderator: Drew Aldrich, Founder and Managing Partner, Viewpoint
Panelists:
Ryan Tunis, Equity Research Analyst-Insurance, Partner, Autonomous Research
Chai Gohil, Global Insurance Analyst, SVP, Neuberger Berman
Alex Scott, Equity Research Analyst, Barclays
1:45-2:15 Strategic Capital: Inside Insurance Carriers’ Startup Investment Strategy Featuring executives from carriers that deploy capital into startups, this session will delve into different approaches carriers take to startup investments, from sourcing the opportunities to navigating capital allocation, governance, and strategic decision-making.
Moderator: Ryan Frisbie, Partner, Viewpoint
Panelists:
James Hettenbach, Head of Business Ventures, Unum
Bob MacDonald, Head of Strategy and Corporate Development, Mutual of Omaha
Risha Mahadeo, VP, Digital Partners, Arch Insurance
2:15-2:50 Agents of Change: Infusing Innovation into Carrier and Distributor Relationships This panel will examine how carriers and distribution organizations are fostering innovation in their partnerships with producers (agents, brokers, financial advisors) and transforming traditional relationships through new digital and data-centric approaches and strategies.
Moderator: Ori Ben-Yishai, Partner, Viewpoint
Panelists:
Bryan Davis, Head of VIU by Hub, Executive Vice President, Hub
Dennis Martin, President, Individual Life and Financial Services, OneAmerica
Adam Hoover, Business Architecture and Innovation,Vice President, Hanover
2:50-3:25 Incumbents & Innovators: How Carriers and Startups Create Productive Partnerships Featuring industry leaders at the forefront of Insurtech, this panel will highlight successful models for building long-term, productive partnerships between incumbents and startups, focusing on lessons learned and collaboration strategies to drive mutual growth.
Moderator: Joanna McNamara, Executive Director, Viewpoint
Panelists:
Sara Philips, Strategic Acquisitions, Investments & Partnerships, Divisional Vice President, Great American
Dominique Roudaut, Senior Executive Vice President, Head of Innovation Lab, Dai-Ichi
Kate Grassman, Chief Information Officer, Hefferan Insurance Brokerage
Micah Fening, Innovation Director, Nationwide
3:25-4:00 Reinventing Innovation: How Corporations Are Rewiring the Innovation Playbook
Exploring different organizational, business and strategic approaches corporations take to reshaping their innovation strategies, this session will feature leaders of carrier innovation programs.
Moderator: Joe Guastella, Venture Partner, Viewpoint
Panelists:
Bruno Sardinha, Chief Innovation Officer, Travelers
Scott Whitehead, Managing Director, Markel Insurance Underwriters
Stephen Hubel, Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer, Physicians Mutual Insurance Company