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AI: A Practical Perspective for MGAs

AI Market Briefing Underwriting

Online

15th July 2025 • 13.00 - 14.00

About this session

This session provides a practical look at how MGAs can use AI in meaningful ways. It explains what AI is, where it works well, and how it differs from traditional analytics. The presentation highlights real use cases, key challenges, and the steps MGAs can take to begin or expand their AI journey responsibly.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the session, you will be able to

- Define what AI is in practical terms
- Describe where AI fits in P&C insurance
- Summarise regulation and fairness around AI in insurance
- Recall a list of tips for starting their journey with AI

Kenny Holms

Chief Data Science & AI Officer • Accelerant

Kenny is Chief Data Science & AI Officer at Accelerant, with over 15 years’ experience applying AI and machine learning across global P&C insurance and reinsurance lines.

He is a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, a Chartered Actuary, and a Certified Specialist in Predictive Analytics from the Casualty Actuarial Society. In a former life, he was a lecturer in quantum physics.