Accenture's Paulo Salomao says underwriters once spent most of their time gathering information – now AI does that part
Branislav Urosevic May 28, 2026
Insurers are beginning to offer coverage for AI models themselves – not just the damage they cause, but the cost of fixing them when they fail
From a career spanning Australia, Japan, the US and Canada to a mandate to make Manulife an AI-powered organization
Insurers are moving from AI pilots to day-to-day deployment across underwriting, claims and service
The company also launches a platform for claims and risk management
He has become one of the most pragmatic voices on transformation
He set in a motion a decade-long shift
It leans on AI, data and platform modernization
Insurity data shows the use of AI has almost doubled year‑on‑year, yet few trust the technology to decide claims
BFL Canada's Hector Plascencia says the gap between identifying a risk and actually understanding its business impact is where most organizations fall short
Aon’s Daniel Ocampo explains how sustainability, global risks and energy transition are reshaping insurance capacity, pricing and strategy for Canadian businesses today
WTW's Grant Williamson shares key insights for SMEs on managing cyber, supply chain and emerging risks
