400,000 insurance professionals are expected to leave the industry in the US by 2026. In the UK, 25% of the sector is nearing retirement.
Meanwhile, only a small fraction of young people consider insurance a viable career path.
The talent shortage is no longer a looming challenge, it’s a present reality. For underwriters, that means greater workloads, growing expectations, and increasing pressure to deliver in a softening market.
But while the talent gap is widening, so too is the opportunity to reimagine the future of underwriting.
Join us as we explore how the insurance industry is tackling this crisis through workforce strategies, skills development, and smarter use of technology.
In this session, leading experts from across the insurance landscape will discuss:
- The true cost of the talent shortage – understand how workforce attrition is impacting underwriting teams and what steps are being taken to close the gap
- Why digital skills and AI literacy are essential for retaining and engaging tomorrow’s insurance professionals.
- What insurers must do now to pass on knowledge, embed new tools, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how your organization can turn today’s talent crisis into tomorrow’s competitive edge.
06/11/2025
10-10:30 AM (EDT)/ 3-3:30PM (BST)
Founder & CEO, 5189 Limited
Tony Tarquini is a thought leader, advisor, mentor, conference speaker and chairman. Co-author of The InsurTECH Book (an Amazon best-seller), he applied lessons learned in success and failure from an early life as an international athlete competing against the world’s elite, to forge a successful, high-profile career in insurance IT and consulting. He has won industry awards for IT innovation and created an extensive network of contacts and a strong reputation amongst the major players in the business
Founder & CEO
RH Business Ventures
Rose Hall is a visionary innovation strategist and risk management expert. With 25 years of experience, she leverages technology to solve complex business challenges at the intersection of innovation and risk. Her unique expertise spans corporate strategy, risk management, innovation, and technology, honed at global organizations like AXA XL and Turner Construction.
As CEO of RH Business Ventures, she now advises the insurance, technology, and construction industries, focusing on catalyzing innovation and technology through advanced risk strategies. A published author and sought-after speaker, Rose holds degrees from Rutgers and Stanford and has earned numerous industry awards.
Head of Talent Management & Employee Experience, Americas
AXA XL
Derek Greenacre serves as the head of global talent attraction at AXA XL, bringing a wealth of experience from his background in claims and underwriting. His transition into the talent space has seen him spearhead early careers initiatives and lead talent acquisition functions. He currently holds the position of chair for the Gamma Iota Sigma Foundation Committee.
Convex
Suzanne joined Convex, a specialty re/insurer, when it launched in 2019. Convex has now grown approx. 500 people globally. Suzanne's role is to lead talent and growth for Convex and to support the insurance underwriting function as its HR Business Partner.
Prior to Convex, Suzanne has worked in HR across a number of different sectors within financial services, including Investment Banking, Asset Management, Legal and Insurance.
Suzanne is passionate about nurturing and developing employees to create bespoke career paths. to realise potential and support individual fulfilment.
Suzanne recently led a bespoke immersive leadership development programme at Hoxton Docks to all employees.
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Explore the latest trends, technologies, and strategies revolutionizing insurance underwriting.
Connect with likeminded professionals who share your passion for innovation in underwriting.
Benefit from our seasoned lineup of speakers, including thought leaders, successful underwriters, and industry pioneers.
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