Matt Myers
Senior Vice President
Erie Insurance
Dan Wuest |
SVP – Technology Portfolio Execution, CNA Dan is SVP of Technology Portfolio Execution, responsible for all software delivery, application support, data management, and application modernization programs at CNA. Dan joined CNA in 2020 from American Family Insurance, where he led the Enterprise Applications team. Prior to American Family, he spent 15 years at Sentry Insurance as head of the commercial lines IT organization. Dan has extensive experience leading application development organizations, and large-scale tech transformation, including nearly 20 years in the Guidewire space. Dan holds a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering, and a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Iowa. |
Neil Morgan |
Chief Operating Officer, Insurance Australia Group Limited (IAG) Neil Morgan is the Chief Operating Officer of Insurance Australia Group Limited (IAG), the largest general insurance company in Australia and New Zealand. IAG underwrites over $16 billion in premiums annually, offering insurance through leading brands such as NRMA Insurance, CGU, WFI, and ROLLiN' in Australia, and NZI, State, and AMI in New Zealand. In his role, Neil leads IAG’s Technology & Operations team, which combines digital, data, cyber, operations, and transformation capabilities to fulfill IAG’s purpose of making the world a safer place. Under Neil’s leadership, the transformation of IAG’s retail platforms has become a critical strategic priority, marking the largest delivery investment in the company’s history. This transformation supports differentiated customer experiences and enables scale across brands, businesses, and geographies. Before joining IAG in 2017, Neil worked in professional services, where he led Technology Strategy and Transformation programs across Europe and the Asia Pacific region. |
Gavin Pokan |
Chief Operating Officer, WSIB Gavin Pokan is a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience at the WSIB, bringing a unique perspective and depth of knowledge from working with injured and ill people as well as businesses.
As the Chief Operating Officer, Gavin oversees the Operations cluster, which includes claims management and health care.
Under his leadership, the WSIB has achieved some of the best results in almost a decade, helping people return to work sooner.
Gavin's career at the WSIB began as an adjudicator, where he worked directly with injured or ill people to evaluate their claims and help them understand their eligibility and recovery journey. He has held diverse roles across the organization, including development and implementation of online solutions and leadership roles in Employer Account Services, where he worked closely with businesses to understand their needs and identify workforce trends and gaps. Currently, Gavin serves as the executive sponsor of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Advisory Council, championing the integration of an EDI lens into every interaction at the WSIB. Gavin has completed a Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Innovation: Managing the New Organization for Growth from the Executive Education Centre Schulich School of Business and a Six Sigma Green Belt in Deployment Methodology. He graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. And most recently, he has completed the Executive Program at the Ivey Business School. |
Bryan Falchuk |
Founder and Managing Partner, Insurance Evolution Partners Bryan Falchuk is the Founder and Managing Partner of Insurance Evolution Partners, which advises carriers and their partners on how to navigate an evolving industry facing disruption and change. He is also the President & CEO of Insurance industry trade organization, PLRB, that is dedicated to supporting P&C carriers in the delivery of coverage. Bryan spent 25+ years in the insurance industry, including serving as Head of Claims for Hiscox USA and leading Growth for insurtech communications solution, Hi Marley. Bryan has also held leadership roles in corporate strategy, operations and distribution at carriers like Liberty Mutual and Beazley. He was a consultant in McKinsey & Company’s insurance practice and is on the advisory boards of several startups focused on the insurance industry.
Bryan is a best-selling author and public speaker, including several TEDx Talks. His best-selling book series, The Future of Insurance, shares case studies of legacy and startup carriers and their partners overcoming the barriers to change we all face in the industry and working together to innovate to help Insurance move forward and evolve. |
Amy Mollin |
Vice President of Product Management, Guidewire Amy Mollin is responsible for the product infrastructure and frameworks that enable and support Guidewire Cloud Platform. She’s been with Guidewire since 2010, when she started as Director of Product Management. Before assuming her current role, Amy had responsibility for Guidewire Data products. She has more than 20 years of experience in enterprise software, including roles in professional services, engineering, and architecture. Previous positions include director and architect roles at Saba and IBM. She holds a B.S. in Mathematics from California Polytechnic State University–San Luis Obispo. |
Brian Desmond |
Chief Marketing Officer, Guidewire Brian leads Guidewire’s global marketing efforts, including demand generation, branding, and communications. Brian joined Guidewire in 2006, and during his tenure, the company has been recognized as an industry-leading brand serving customers in more than 30 countries. He previously was Vice President of Marketing for PeopleSoft’s supply chain division and held marketing leadership and product marketing roles at Ketera, Ariba, and Tradex. Brian serves on the board of directors of Betterview, an insurtech that provides a geospatial predictive analytics platform for P&C insurance. |
John Mullen |
President, Guidewire John leads Guidewire’s Global Sales, Delivery Services, and Customer Success organizations. He is an accomplished senior executive with more than 25 years of experience in driving high-growth teams to shape and deliver industry transformation. As head of the $4B+ North America Business Unit at Capgemini, John led a global team of professionals in delivering innovative solutions that support the strategic growth of the world’s leading brands. Previously he had led the Capgemini Insurance Business Unit, overseeing the expansion of Capgemini’s global insurance business. He began his career with eight years at Accenture. |
Laura Drabik  |
Chief Evangelist, Guidewire Laura Drabik is a trusted advisor to insurers seeking to harness disruptive technologies to their competitive advantage. An accomplished executive, presenter, and product strategist, she’s known for turning cogent insights gained in the field into category-leading solutions for Guidewire customers. Her website, blog, videos, email newsletter, and podcast interview series have earned industry acclaim as indispensable resources for understanding the trends transforming the P&C landscape. And her role in launching and leading Guidewire’s Insurtech Vanguards incubator program has been pivotal in connecting insurers with vital new technologies. Laura is also renowned for inspiring the next generation of industry leaders through her influential TEDx Talk, keynotes, and advocacy for women in technology. |
Shaji Sethu |
SVP/Managing Director, APAC, Guidewire Shaji Sethu, Senior VP and Managing Director of Guidewire APAC, is a seasoned cloud computing and insurance technology veteran furthering Guidewire expansion into high-growth markets. From leading geographic expansion and developing strategic partnerships to spearheading customer-centric business initiatives that accelerated time to value for customers, Shaji's career has been defined by transformative leadership and a deep commitment to the success of APAC insurers. With a passion for emerging tech and market trends, he has become a trusted advisor on digital transformation and leveraging technology innovation for growth. |