10 AI Visionaries Changing The Insurance Tech Forever

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• Top-ranked AI leaders in Insurance — Who’s climbing, who’s falling

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Mark Robinson is a transformational senior exec. Back in the day, he was key in launching a new Fortune 500 business unit. Started in sales, operations, and supply chain finance. Climbed the ladder. Ended up as President of a now-massive subsidiary.

Since 2017, he’s been President of UPS Capital. Yeah, that UPS. He was there from the start in 1999. Helped build the infrastructure, processes, and teams from scratch. Over 20 years, he moved through key roles in operations and supply chain finance. Drove growth in the U.S. and globally.

Roi Amir is the CEO of Sprout.ai. He was born in Tel Aviv and started coding during his time in the Israeli military. Yeah, he trained software engineers while still in uniform. After almost seven years in the army, he left and joined Algotech, a medical imaging startup. Later, Kodak snapped them up.

After Algotech? Roi wore a lot of hats. Technical roles. Business roles. You name it. Most recently, he was VP of Engineering at Tractable. That insurtech unicorn? Yeah, he managed 75 people there.

In March 2022, he became CEO of Sprout.ai. Now he’s on a mission. Partnering with insurance companies. Building AI and data-driven products. The goal? Instant, accurate decisions. A claims experience that wows. Better efficiency. Happy customers who stick around.

Jim Young is the Chief Data Officer at AIG. From idea to execution to impact. He’s the man. Young is in charge of the data architecture. Development. Maintenance. Basically, keeping the data engine running.

But let’s rewind. Before AIG, he was at EY. Management consulting. Then Allstate—Director of Business Intelligence. And Travelers? Senior VP of Information Management and Analytics.

So yeah, Young’s been around. He’s seen it all. Done it all. And now? He’s making sure AIG’s data game is strong. In short, Young’s not just a data guy. He’s a data leader. Turning numbers into action. One byte at a time.

Blake Allen is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Ryan Specialty Benefits. Yeah, he’s the guy making things run smoothly. Twenty years in the game. Business transformations. Global operations. He’s done it all. Before Ryan, he was COO at Point6 Healthcare. And before that? Sutherland, PwC, Hewitt Associates. Big names. Big experience.

Also, Blake’s a pro at designing business models. For startups. For established companies. Doesn’t matter. He’s all about improving how things work. Oh, and industries? He’s been everywhere. Aerospace. Retail. Consumer products. Health insurance. Pharmaceuticals. You name it, he’s done it.

In 2023, Point6 and Ryan Specialty came together. And Blake? He brought his A-game. Operational talent. Making sure the team’s firing on all cylinders.

Stan Smith is the man behind Gradient AI. It started as a special practice inside Milliman. Focused on solving the toughest problems in risk management and insurance. But in 2018, Stan took the leap. He bought the business from Milliman. Turned Gradient into its own thing—a fast-growing SaaS company.

Here’s the kicker: Stan’s got nearly 30 years of experience. Building AI and tech organizations. Leading them. Growing them. At Gradient, he’s all about applying the latest AI and machine learning to insurance. And it’s working. Customers are seeing better financial results. Individuals? They’re getting better treatment and outcomes.

So yeah, Stan’s not just running a company. He’s shaping the future of insurance. With AI. With innovation. And with a track record that speaks for itself.

Daniel Schreiber is the co-founder, CEO, and chairman of the board. In short, the brains behind Lemonade since it started in June 2015. But let’s rewind a bit. Before Lemonade, he was President and on the board at Powermat Technologies. You know, the wireless charging guys. That was from 2011 to 2015. Before that? He was at SanDisk. Senior VP of Marketing. Before SanDisk, he was at M-Systems—VP of Marketing and Business Development. M-Systems was bought by SanDisk in 2006.

But wait, there’s more. In 1997, he co-founded Alchemedia, an internet security software company where he was CEO. They were acquired by Finjan Software in 2002.

Oh, and before all that? He was a corporate lawyer. Practiced at Herzog, Fox & Neeman. Member of the Israeli Bar Association. Yeah, he’s got a law degree too. Bachelor of Laws with First Class Honors from King’s College London.

Matthieu Perrinel is the head of AI at Aviva. Big name in insurance tech. He’s all about Generative AI. And he’s using it to shake things up.

And claims processing? Yeah, he’s making it faster. Smarter. Less of a headache. Think AI scanning documents, spotting fraud, and even chatting with customers. The goal? Cut the wait times. Make it smooth.

But that’s not all. He’s also crafting smarter insurance products. Using AI to crunch data. Predict risks. Tailor stuff to fit individual needs. It’s personal. It’s innovative. Here’s the thing—Matthieu isn’t just playing with cool tech. He’s transforming how customers experience insurance. Making it simpler. Better. More human.

Alex Sidgreaves has been in the game for nineteen years. A data pro with a knack for strategy and making things happen. Right now, she’s the Chief Data Officer at Zurich Insurance. Big role. Bigger responsibilities.

Her job? Crafting and rolling out the data strategy. But it’s not just about the tech. She’s big on people—changing mindsets, and enabling teams. She’s led massive data transformation projects. And guess what? She’s won awards for it. Yeah, she’s that good.

But here’s the thing. Sidgreaves isn’t just about data and analytics. She’s a champion for inclusivity. Diversity? She’s all in. She knows diverse teams bring fresh ideas. Innovation thrives when perspectives mix. And she’s made sure data isn’t just a side thing at Zurich—it’s core to how they operate.

As Chief Data Officer, she gets it. Data isn’t just numbers. It’s about driving business value. Making customers happy. And she’s doing exactly that.

John Q. Doyle. Big name, bigger job. He’s the President and CEO of Marsh McLennan. You know, the global powerhouse in risk, strategy, and people stuff.

The company’s mission is simple. They want to give people the confidence to thrive. How? By offering perspective. And they’ve got the tools to do it—four market-leading brands: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman. Over 90,000 colleagues. Expertise everywhere. They’re in 130+ countries, pulling in $24 billion a year. Not too shabby.

Before he took the top spot, John was Group President and COO. Basically, he ran the show for Marsh McLennan’s four global businesses. Strategy, operations—you name it, he handled it. He joined the firm back in 2016 as President of Marsh. Then, from 2017 to 2021, he was Marsh’s President and CEO.

Ioannis Parapontis is a business-savvy leader. A problem-solver. Data-driven. A culture enabler. He’s all about getting AI adopted widely and delivering value through innovation. With over 18 years under his belt, he’s worked globally—think 5 EU countries, big firms, AI research institutes, and even Big 4 consulting. Directly reporting to the C-suite, he’s turned strategies into real business opportunities using AI.

Oh, and he’s been hiring, coaching, and leading diverse, high-performing teams for more than a decade. Teams that are spread out all over the place.

As Head of Artificial Intelligence in his latest gigs, Ioannis navigated the choppy waters of digital transformation in big, rigid multinationals. You know, the kind that doesn’t exactly bend easily when it comes to innovation.

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