Episode Info

Rob Galbraith is the founder and CEO of Forestview Insights and is the author of the international bestselling book, The End of Insurance As We Know It.

Rob is an award-winning speaker who has shared his unique insights at numerous events around the globe on the topics of innovation, insurtech, and the future of insurance.

Rob has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry in a variety of innovation and leadership positions at AF Group, USAA, and the Federal Reserve Board. 

Episode Highlights

The interview with Rob Galbraith at the 2025 PLRB Innovation Summit covers several key topics related to innovation in the insurance industry. Rob Galbraith, the founder and CEO of Forestview Insights, discusses his role in consulting and training traditional companies, particularly in the insurance sector, to foster a culture of innovation.

Key points from the interview include:

• Building a Culture of Innovation: Rob emphasizes the importance of creating a sustainable culture of innovation within companies, which goes beyond the efforts of a single leader or project. He highlights that innovation should be treated as a discipline similar to underwriting or actuarial science.

• Challenges in Innovation: He acknowledges the difficulties companies face in maintaining innovation, particularly in aligning IT projects with business needs. Rob shares his experiences with core system projects and the challenges of implementing new systems that meet business requirements.

• Role of AI: The discussion touches on the potential of AI to address technical debt and streamline processes in the insurance industry. Rob shares insights on how AI can help in summarizing regulatory documents and customizing systems without extensive manual programming.

• Long-term Perspective in Insurance: Rob discusses the long-term nature of the insurance business and how this perspective can be advantageous for innovation. He suggests that the industry's focus on long-term outcomes could support a more thoughtful approach to innovation.

Overall, the interview provides valuable insights into the strategies and challenges of fostering innovation in the insurance industry, with a focus on the role of leadership, culture, and technology.

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