Enabling DA, open market and algorithmic business and operating models
Achieving operational readiness to enable new distribution models and effective portfolio management in the London market
The Gherkin
Free to attend | Only 15 places
Overview
As the London market navigates an increasingly complex distribution landscape, insurers face mounting pressure to support a portfolio that spans delegated authority, open market and emerging algorithmic models.
In addition, direct digital integration with brokers, the rise of platforms like KI and VAVE, and the growth of non-linear, multi-channel strategies are reshaping how insurers operate and compete.
The key challenge is, how do you overcome the operational, data and technology challenges to adapt and lead in this shifting environment.
From enabling agile integration to rethinking the insurer-broker relationship, this session will offer practical insights into what it takes to stay ahead of the curve in a digital-first market.
The presentations and discussion are designed to challenge assumptions, share lessons from the front line and surface key strategic considerations to help you devise and deliver your strategy.
Key themes to be discussed include:
- Supporting a fragmented and fast-changing distribution mix through data-driven, digital platforms
- The impact of direct broker integration and new digital partnerships
- Implications of algorithmic underwriting - both follow and lead
- Managing the rising importance of delegated authority
- Rethinking traditional processes to deliver effective portfolio management
Speakers



- Takes place in the private dining rooms at the top of the Gherkin
- Only 15 industry practitioner places are available
- Hear the case study then participate in the Q&A
AGENDA
08:00 Registration, tea and coffee
08:15 Breakfast of your choice with views over the city
08:40 Introduction by the chair
08:50 Presentations
Overcoming the operational and data challenges to successfully compete in a digital London market
-
Devising a technology & data strategy that can deliver in this new environment
-
Overcoming the operational and cultural challenges to successfully transform traditional distribution and portfolio management approaches
-
The implications of algorithmic underwriting on the follow and lead market dynamics
-
Where are the tensions going to be felt and how will the market evolve
Speakers



09.05 Roundtable discussion & feedback
10:00 Close
Sponsored by

Guidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently. We combine digital, core, analytics, and AI to deliver our platform as a cloud service. More than 540 insurers, from new ventures to the largest and most complex in the world, run on Guidewire.
As a partner to our customers, we continually evolve to enable their success. We are proud of our unparalleled implementation track record, with 1,000+ successful projects, supported by the largest R&D team and partner ecosystem in the industry.
For more information click here