Claims Intelligence

Chess Grandmaster Garry Kasparov, who famously played against IBM's Deep Blue supercomputer in what has become a milestone in the history of AI, joins Sean Merat, CEO of Owl.co, to discuss the relationship between humans & machines and its impact on the insurance industry. Garry summarizes the evolution of AI & chess from his perspective, discusses the importance of chess players learning how to collaborate instead of compete with machines to gain a competitive advantage, and highlights relevant takeaways for insurance leaders.

Paul Stachura, Chief Claims Officer at Canal Insurance, joins Sean Merat, CEO of Owl.co, to discuss modern challenges facing claims professionals and technology's impact on claims processing. Paul leans on his 35+ years of experience in the industry that include executive positions at Chubb, QBE, and State Auto to highlight the value of empathy, the importance of strong relationships with insurtech vendors, and the opportunity in front of today's generation of insurance leaders to build a future rooted in an AI–human partnership.

Sean Merat, CEO of Owl.co, the leader in AI solutions for enterprise insurers, leads a ‌discussion between two leaders in their respective fields: NFL linebacker Bobby Wagner and Mike Fiato, Executive Vice-President & Chief Claims Officer at Allstate (formerly Chief Claims Officer at Liberty Mutual Insurance at the time of recording). The trio discuss their experiences in leadership, teamwork, and the use of AI & data in their respective fields.