David Schapiro, Author at Planck

Using AI based data insights in commercial insurance in the COVID-19 new normal

In the shadow of COVID-19 and its potential to change the way we live and do business, Dick Welch, President and CEO of Hospitality Insurance Group spoke with David Schapiro, Co-Founder at Planck, about the need for creating efficiency in the underwriting process and how AI based data insights can enable this. Interviewer notes: I …

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An Insurance Innovator Reflects on 40 Years in the Industry – Part 3

CEO Series / By David Schapiro

Alan Bauer, retired Progressive Group President and insurance visionary, reflects on his 40 years in the industry with David Schapiro, co-founder of Planck. Interviewer notes: I was introduced to Alan by a McKinsey partner in 2007, my first year in the insurance business. Alan had just retired as Group President of Progressive Direct, where he …

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An Insurance Innovator Reflects on 40 Years in the Industry – Part 2

CEO Series / By David Schapiro

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Underwriting in the Evolving Human and Algorithmic Landscape

CEO Series / By David Schapiro

Stephen Sills, former Chairman, and CEO of CapSpecialty, discusses his journey in the US insurance industry, and the challenges and opportunities of underwriting in the evolving human resources and algorithmic landscape. Interviewer notes: I had the honor of meeting Stephen a few years ago when he was Chairman and CEO of CapSpecialty. Although we rarely …

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Where Could Disruptive Innovation Come From in Commercial Insurance?

CEO Series / By David Schapiro

Ari Chester, partner at McKinsey & Company, discusses the sources of disruptive innovation in commercial insurance with David Schapiro, Co-Founder of Planck. Interviewer’s note: I have known about Ari Chester and his work for a long time but didn’t speak with him until we were preparing for this interview. A partner at McKinsey, he serves …

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Successful Insurance Innovation

CEO Series / By David Schapiro

Jason Stockwood, Vice Chairman of Simply Business, shares his thoughts on the equation for successful insurance innovation with David Schapiro, Co-Founder of Planck. Interviewer’s notes: I have known Jason for many years as a serially successful CEO and entrepreneur with a sincere customer and employee-focused attitude. In his journey with Simply Business, he transformed a …

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AI and IoT in Commercial Insurance

CEO Series / By David Schapiro

Sy Foguel, CEO and President of Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies discusses AI and IoT in Commercial Insurance with David Schapiro, co-founder of Planck – a provider of AI based data analytics for commercial insurance. Interviewer’s note: I have known Sy for many years, but this was the first time we exclusively discussed his thoughts …

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