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How to leverage AI and third-party data in catastrophe modelling (378)


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In this special episode of the podcast, originally hosted by Indico Data’s Unstructured Unlocked, Matthew Grant, CEO of InsTech, joins Tom Wilde and Michelle Gouveia to discuss how insurers are harnessing third-party data and AI to make more informed, efficient underwriting decisions.

With over 25 years in catastrophe modelling and analytics, Matthew shares his view on where the real innovation is happening and where insurers are still facing friction. From the rising value of external data sources to the operational impact of generative AI, the conversation is packed with insights that go beyond the buzzwords.

InsTech is sharing this episode to highlight the practical challenges and opportunities facing carriers and reinsurers as they modernise their approach to risk.

What you’ll learn
  • Why many insurers still struggle to access the most basic risk data
  • What third-party data needs to prove before it’s trusted in underwriting
  • How AI is changing both the speed and depth of catastrophe modelling
  • When it makes sense for carriers to build proprietary models—and when it doesn’t
  • What reinsurers have taught the market about effective model use
  • The quiet power of improving underwriting efficiency, not just accuracy
  • How better data and analytics can help insurers write more risk with more confidence
  • If you like what you’re hearing, please leave us a review on whichever platform you use or contact Matthew Grant on LinkedIn.

    Discover more episodes of Tom Wilde's and Michelle Gouveia's podcast at Indico Data's Unstructured Unlocked.

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    Continuing Professional Development

    This InsTech Podcast Episode is accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). By listening, you can claim up to 0.5 hours towards your CPD scheme.

    By the end of this podcast, you should be able to meet the following Learning Objectives:

    • Measure the practical value of generative AI in improving underwriting efficiency and catastrophe modelling accuracy.
    • Specify the thresholds third-party data must meet—cost and confidence—before it can support underwriting decisions.
    • Explain how insurers are approaching the build vs buy decision when it comes to proprietary AI models.
    • If your organisation is a member of InsTech and you would like to receive a quarterly summary of the CPD hours you have earned, visit the Episode 378 page of the InsTech website or email [email protected] to let us know you have listened to this podcast.

      To help us measure the impact of the learning, we would be grateful if you would take a minute to complete a quick feedback survey.

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