NTT DATA Insurance Thought Leadership Podcast
The Underwriter’s New Ally: AI-Powered Risk Assessment
How is Generative AI transforming underwriting? In this episode, David Pereira, Head of IBIOL GenAI Transformation at NTT DATA, and Alex Schmelkin, Founder & CEO at Sixfold, explore the impact of AI on efficiency, decision-making, and regulatory compliance.
In this new episode, we explore how Generative AI is reshaping insurance management and becoming a strategic ally for the industry. As insurers face increasing pressure to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance risk assessment, AI is proving to be a game-changer, accelerating underwriting processes, improving accuracy, and redefining decision-making.
To discuss this transformation, we are joined by David Pereira, Head of IBIOL GenAI Transformation at NTT DATA, and Alex Schmelkin, Founder & CEO at Sixfold. Together, they’ll share expert insights on the real impact of AI in underwriting, the challenges of navigating complex regulatory environments, and the delicate balance between transparency and data privacy.
What does responsible AI adoption look like in insurance? How can insurers leverage AI to enhance, not replace, human expertise? And what key metrics define success in AI-powered underwriting? We’ll dive into these questions and more in this insightful discussion.
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