Our Founder and Head of Underwriting, Andy Hurrell, recently joined an expert panel at the Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) joint breakfast briefing, held at Lloyd’s Old Library.
The event, titled ‘AI Readiness for MGAs: Minimising the Risk of Innovation,’ was hosted in collaboration with Azur Technology and brought together senior voices from across the MGA community to explore the practical realities of AI adoption in the sector.
Andy was joined on the panel by Charles Blackburn, CEO of Azur Technology; Hasani Jess, CTO of Aventum Group; and Mark Mugge, CFO of Optio Group. The session was moderated by MGAA CEO Michael Keating.
The discussion centred on how MGAs can take a measured, low-risk approach to AI adoption — leveraging experimentation to unlock value while preserving the integrity of core underwriting workflows. Key themes included:
- The importance of high-quality, well-structured data
- Developing a clear understanding of operational processes
- AI’s potential to drive meaningful efficiency gains
- Managing implementation risks while supporting revenue growth
The panel also addressed regulatory compliance, the need for vigilance around data inputs, and the implications of AI for training the next generation of insurance professionals.
It was a fantastic opportunity for Corin to contribute to such an important industry conversation, and we look forward to continuing to engage with these themes as AI shapes the future of underwriting.
Head over to the MGAA’s LinkedIn post to see photos from the morning, it was a great event and a brilliant turnout!
