In our most recent podcast episode 26, Michelle Gouveia and Tom Wilde unpack how the AI landscape in insurance is rapidly evolving beyond simple process automation. The big takeaway? Insurance is a business of decisions, and with the convergence of AI, data, and compute power, carriers now have unprecedented ability to make smarter, faster, more contextual decisions.

A few standout points:
✅ Carriers are shifting from optimizing isolated processes to thinking end to end about underwriting and claims workflows
✅ New ROI metrics are emerging. It’s no longer just about accuracy, but about measurable business outcomes across the entire decision supply chain
✅ Claims teams are leading AI adoption, while underwriting is facing institutional challenges like aging workforces and unstructured institutional knowledge
✅ The playing field is leveling. Thanks to modular AI and low code no code solutions, it’s no longer just Tier 1 carriers driving innovation

The message is clear. You need to get to the starting line now or risk falling behind in the race to AI-driven decisioning.

In episode 25 of Unstructured Unlocked, hosts Tom Wilde and Michelle Gouveia sit down with Thierry Daucourt, seasoned insurance leader and digital transformation strategist, to explore the evolving intersection of AI and commercial insurance. With decades of experience across nearly every function in the industry, Thierry shares his perspective on why commercial lines have historically been slow to transform, the real-world challenges of integrating AI into legacy systems, and the crucial human element that must remain at the center of this shift.

From managing change fatigue and rethinking leadership strategies to exploring the generational divide in AI adoption, this conversation offers a candid look at the future of insurance—and what it means to lead through transformation.

In episode 24 of the Unstructured Unlocked podcast, hosts Tom Wilde and Michelle Gouveia sit down with Matthew Grant, founder of InsTech and a seasoned expert in catastrophe risk modeling. Together, they explore how third-party data and emerging technologies are reshaping how insurers assess and price risk. Matthew shares insights from his 25-year career in catastrophe modeling and offers a behind-the-scenes look at how insurers are leveraging satellite imagery, LIDAR, and generative AI to modernize legacy systems, streamline underwriting, and build competitive advantages. From the evolving role of reinsurers to the challenges of regulatory approval, this episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the intersection of insurance and innovation. 

In episode 23 of the Unstructured Unlocked podcast, Tom Wilde, CEO at Indico Data and Laura Drabik, Chief Evangelist at Guidewire Software, discuss how AI is changing the way insurers handle commercial lines underwriting. With growing pressure to reduce risks and costs, they explore how turning unstructured data into structured information can improve underwriting efficiency and help insurers make better decisions faster. Tom shares how AI, including generative and agentic models, can streamline underwriting, improve pricing, and boost profitability, all while ensuring that human oversight remains key to the process. Tune in for a clear look at how AI is shaping the future of underwriting.

In episode 22 of the Unstructured Unlocked podcast, you'll hear from Tom Wilde, CEO of Indico Data, Bryan O’Neal, Head of Sales Engineering at Coherent, and Alice Boreman, Actuarial Transformation Partner at Ernst & Young, as they dive into how AI, automation, and better data are changing the game in underwriting and pricing for commercial P&C and specialty insurance. Want to boost your efficiency and accuracy? This episode is packed with actionable strategies to streamline your workflows, improve risk assessment, and optimize pricing decisions—helping you stay competitive and increase profitability in today’s AI-driven market. Don’t miss out on the insights that could take your business to the next level. 

Generative AI is reshaping industries, and insurance is no exception. This rapidly evolving technology promises to revolutionize underwriting, claims processing, customer service, and beyond—offering insurers unprecedented efficiency and decision-making power. But how should companies adopt generative AI, and what challenges do they need to address? Recently, during the Unstructured Unlocked podcast, David Moorhead, an information technology executive at Ernst & Young, shared deep insights into generative AI's game-changing role in the insurance industry.

In episode 20 of Unstructured Unlocked podcast, Tami Pantzke, a seasoned reinsurance executive with over 30 years of experience, shared invaluable insights on evaluating and implementing new technologies in insurance. Drawing on her time as Senior Vice President of Operations at Gallagher and her expertise in operations and technology transitions, Tami highlighted practical strategies that can help insurers manage change effectively while balancing risk and operational efficiency.

In this episode, Tom Wilde, CEO at Indico Data, and Michelle Gouveia, VP at Sandbox Insurtech Ventures, join Rory Yates, Chief Strategy Officer at EIS Ltd to discuss navigating AI adoption in insurance and harnessing generative AI for growth.

In this episode, Tom sits down with Peter Mansfield, Partner at Reynolds Porter Chamberlain and host of Insurance Covered podcast, to discuss the role of AI in revolutionising data processing and making data more useable and accessible and the need for insurers to leverage better data for competitive advantage.

Watch Tom Wilde, CEO at Indico Data, alongside Michelle Gouveia, VP at Sandbox Insurtech Ventures, in season 2 episode 17 of Unstructured Unlocked with Sam Worthington, Managing Director P&C Technology, Aon.