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title: "A New Frontier of Underwriting: A roadmap for the modern underwriter"
description: Gain insights from industry experts about leveraging tech to overcome admin and compliance challenges and improve underwriting accuracy. Explore the future of underwriting!
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ON DEMAND VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE

# A New Frontier of Underwriting

#### Can Gen AI be the **silver bullet **for portfolio performance or is it a **red herring**?  

70% of an underwriter's time is consumed by admin tasks or compliance. In an era of unprecedented natural disasters, economic instability and potential trillion-dollar cyber risks, this status quo is unsustainable for underwriters. 

What could that 70% mean for the future of your underwriting practice?

This on-demand virtual roundtable is your exclusive chance to get the inside scoop. Join industry leaders from **UAC**, **Zurich Insurance** and **Finity Consulting** as they provide a roadmap for underwriters to reclaim their time, augment expertise with tech and drive innovation.

Register now to gain access to this discussion.

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#### Join industry leaders from

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## Why watch the discussion?

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#### Navigating Market Chaos

Navigate the perfect storm of market challenges, from trillion-dollar cyber risks to escalating natural catastrophes. Uncover strategies to turn these unprecedented obstacles into opportunities for growth and innovation in your underwriting practices.

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#### The Gen AI Conundrum

Decode the true potential of Generative AI in underwriting. Cut through the hype to discover whether it's the silver bullet for efficiency or a potential pitfall. Learn how to leverage technology to reclaim 70% of your time from admin tasks without compromising the essence of underwriting.

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#### The Collaboration Blueprint

Master the art of balancing technology with the human touch in underwriting. Explore how to foster stronger broker-underwriter relationships in a digital age and create a roadmap for seamless collaboration between human expertise and tech-driven insights.

## What attendees are raving about

"A poignant & informative event”

“Great message for underwriters, but good reminder that we cannot be static, but need to develop to add significant value in an AI-driven world”

"Great insight and honesty"

“Thoroughly enjoyed the panel and a nice wide range of perspective”

## Meet the all-star panel

Jenny Bax

#### CEO | Underwriting Agencies Council (UAC)

 

A trailblazing leader with 30 years in insurance, Jenny Bax is the inaugural CEO of the Underwriting Agencies Council, passionate about delivering its members a road map for success  
Jenny is a founding member and current Chair of ANZIIF’s General Insurance Faculty Advisory Board. She has worked for several leading insurers in a variety of operational and management roles both in Australia and overseas.

Matthew O'Sullivan

#### Chief Underwriting Officer, AU & NZ | Zurich Insurance

 

A visionary leader and a fellow of ANZIIF and Certified Insurance Professional, Matthew brings extensive industry expertise to Zurich. Having held pivotal roles since joining in 2014, Matthew was promoted to CUO in 2022. He forms a part of the executive leadership team for General Insurance looking after long-term strategic underwriting goals, pricing strategies and providing market leadership. 

Nigel Fellowes-Freeman

#### Founder and CEO | Kanopi

 

 

Nigel is a seasoned entrepreneur, having founded startups in multiple industries. As CEO of Kanopi, Nigel helps insurers deliver contextually relevant insurance experiences to their customers across any platform, at any time. 

Marcello Negro

#### Actuary, Head of Product & Principal | Finity Consulting

 

 An innovative actuary with over a decade in insurance, Marcello is a Principal at Finity, specializing in insurtech and startups. He leads the development of telematics motor products and embedded insurance solutions. As Head of Product – Management and Marketing, he drives the design and delivery of Finity’s software solutions, enhancing growth, accuracy, and efficiency.

## Ready to transform your underwriting practice? Get the roadmap here

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#### Learn from the best

Kanopi presents a stellar panel of leaders with deep expertise in underwriting, technology and agency management. Learn from the pioneers in this space.

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#### Reclaim your time

Discover strategies to reduce time spent on administration and compliance. Leverage technology to free up time and focus on core underwriting skills.

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#### Lead with curiosity

Ask the people leading the change. Engage in stimulating Q&A sessions where your most pressing questions get answered.

### FAQs

Got questions about the discussion or recording? Find your answers below

### How long is the on-demand roundtable discussion?

The full on-demand recording is approximately 1 hour and 14 minutes in length. This allows you to dive deep into all the key topics covered by our expert panel.

### Do I need any special software or equipment to watch the roundtable?

No, the on-demand recording can be accessed securely through your web browser. All you need is a computer or mobile device with an internet connection.

### Can I share the recording with my colleagues?

The on-demand access is intended for individual viewing. However, you're welcome to share the landing page URL with your colleagues - they can then sign up to gain their own access to the roundtable recording. This way, your entire team can benefit from the insights covered.

### I have additional questions about the roundtable or Kanopi's services. How can I get in touch?

If you have any other questions or would like to discuss how Kanopi can help transform your underwriting operations, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team. You can email us at  [hello@kanopicover.com](mailto:hello@kanopicover.com) or book a demo with us on [https://kanopicover.com/](https://kanopicover.com/)

 

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