In this episode, Jake Sloan, VP of Global Insurance at Appian, discusses the transformative potential of agentic AI in the insurance industry.

Sloan elaborates on how Appian is modernizing processes like underwriting and claims management through domain-specific AI solutions.

He highlights the pitfalls of general AI models, the importance of contextual AI, and the significance of integrating AI into existing workflows.

Sloan also touches on the cultural and operational changes required for effective AI adoption and the future of hyper-personalized insurance products.

Practical insights into the use of AI in insurance processes are provided, along with Appian's ongoing innovations and partnerships aimed at driving industry change.

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Key Moments:

• 01:08 The Evolution of Process Automation
• 02:23 Challenges and Opportunities in AI for Insurance
• 03:51 Integrating AI into Existing Systems
• 04:33 Addressing AI Hallucinations and Risk
• 05:41 Purpose-Built AI Solutions
• 09:36 AI Adoption and Change Management
• 30:25 Future of Insurance with AI

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Key Links:

• Appian
• Connect with Jake on LinkedIn

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