Matt Myers
Senior Vice President
Erie Insurance
In an industry defined by speed of service and heightened customer expectations, responding rapidly to changing market and environmental factors is the key to competitive advantage. Connections brings together the largest community of P&C insurers and industry experts to experience the technology and ecosystem behind the world’s leading driver of insurance agility.
Monday, November 18 |
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8:30 - 10:05 am |
Connections Kickoff Keynote Guidewire CEO Mike Rosenbaum and team kick off Connections by demonstrating why Guidewire is the trusted partner for driving business and IT agility in the P&C insurance industry, and Guidewire's vision for the new era of intelligence in the years ahead. |
10:05 - 11:05 am |
Break Grab a coffee, stretch, or take a call - this time is yours! |
11:05 - 11:30 am |
Traveler's Story: The Transformation Imperative - Succeeding Today, Reshaping Tomorrow Join Mojgan Lefebvre, EVP and Chief Technology & Operations Officer at Travelers, as she details how having a product mindset and modern technology infrastructure, fueled by data and AI, is equipping Travelers to adapt swiftly, innovate, and stay competitive. Mojgan will discuss how harnessing the agility of advanced technology and cloud-based architecture is propelling Travelers on their journey to reshape the future of the P&C insurance industry while delivering great experiences, extending their competitive advantage, and boosting productivity. |
11:30 - 12:00 pm |
A Conversation with Jason Sudeikis: Award-Winning Actor, Comedian, Producer, and Writer Don't miss this engaging and insightful conversation with Jason Sudeikis, the creative mind behind the critically acclaimed Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso. Jason will join Guidewire CMO Brian Desmond to share a unique look into the creative process behind Ted Lasso—a heartwarming and inspirational series that has captured audiences worldwide with its humor, and its profound messages on teamwork, collaboration, and the power of belief. |
Tuesday, November 19 |
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8:30 - 9:05 am
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"Agility In Action" Interactive Demo Showcase Wake up to Chief Product Development Officer Diego Devalle and team delivering on Guidewire's promise of agile product innovation. See the value of infusing data and analytics into core operations using transactions created by Connections attendees. Engage directly with the products and see how fast they respond, allowing insurers to quickly make smarter business decisions. Want to know more? Visit the Guidewire Product Hub in The Pavilion for a guided tour of featured products. |
9:05 - 9:30 am |
Beneva's Story: How Embracing Change Fosters Enduring Success Mastering the turbulence of major transformation is essential in this fast-paced world, where change is relentless and far-reaching. Beneva's Éric Marcoux, VP, Property and Casualty, IT, will share how Beneva not only navigated the complex merger of two well-established companies spanning multiple sectors but thrived amidst the upheaval. This session will reveal the critical factors behind Beneva’s success, and deliver valuable insights applicable across diverse transformation endeavors. |
9:30 - 10:00 am |
Amerisure's Story: Agility, Acceleration, and an 8th Grade Band In this session, Amerisure’s CIO and agility leader Amjed Al-Zoubi will share how Amerisure established 'business agility' as a core value, successfully growing its position in the industry and delivering new capabilities in an increasingly complex and fast-changing market. Join to hear how Amerisure approached this challenge, why “agile” is more than just an “IT thing,” and what an 8th grade band has to do with any of this. |
10:00 - 11:00 am |
Break Grab a coffee, stretch, or take a call - this time is yours! |
11:00 - 11:30 am |
Insurance Australia Group’s Story: Scaling Innovation and The Extraordinary Role of Language Platform transformations are hard. And new capabilities are only as powerful as the uses to which they’re applied. What’s going on in people’s minds is just as important - if not more important - than what’s happening behind their screens. In this session Neil Morgan, COO of Insurance Australia Group, will outline IAG’s work to drive inclusive innovation, harnessing the power of language to reach beyond technical capabilities and the promise of Gen AI. Neil will share stories illustrating the value of an innovative mindset during a crisis, how 15 painful minutes became 15 painless seconds, and how just seven words can change a life. |
11:30 -12:00 pm |
Extraordinary Races and the Pursuit of Greatness: A Conversation with Olympic Gold Medalist and World Cup Alpine Ski Racer Ted Ligety With two Olympic gold medals and five world championship titles, Ted Ligety is hailed as one of the most extraordinary alpine ski racers of all time, and his journey to the top of the world stage is nothing short of inspiring. During this main stage conversation with Diego Devalle, Guidewire's Chief Product Development Officer, and an avid skier, Ted will share the secrets behind his incredible career. From his early days on the slopes of Deer Valley, Utah, to becoming a global champion, Ted’s story is one of relentless pursuit of greatness. Whether you're a sports enthusiast, a professional looking for motivation, or simply a fan of remarkable stories, this conversation will leave you inspired! |
Mike Rosenbaum
Chief Executive Officer
Guidewire
Mojgan Lefebvre
Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Operations Officer
Travelers
Diego Devalle
Chief Product Development Officer
Guidewire
Eric Marcoux
Vice President, Property & Casualty, IT
Beneva
Amjed Al-Zoubi
Chief Information Officer
Amerisure
Neil Morgan
Chief Operating Officer
IAG