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🌟 “Focus on impact, and take risks when it’s for the greater good.” In this clip from our latest Silicon Heartland Sessions episode, Cindy Leavitt, former CIO and Vice President at The Ohio State University, shares her approach to leadership. Cindy emphasizes the importance of being intentional about making a positive impact and knowing when to take calculated risks to drive meaningful change for your organization. Her thoughtful perspective on balancing risk and reward offers invaluable insights for leaders striving to make a difference. 🎧 Stay tuned for the full episode, dropping this Friday! Subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/gSKEt2Cf #SiliconHeartlandSessions #SiliconHeartland #Podcast #CloudNirvana #TechLeadership #Innovation #IdeaToAction #Inspiration #ProfessionalDevelopment #AI #CloudComputing #TechCommunity Ben Blanquera Steve Gruetter Aaron Littlejohn Trent Taylor Nathan Case Jonathan Erikson James Gehring 🌥 Joseph Emison Matthew Randle Barton Murphy Robert Zwink Cindy Leavitt Bryan Mundy John Bishop Murali Sundararajan Warner Moore Srini K. Rehgan Bleile (Avon) Dan Manges 🗝Connie Matthews Reynolds 🗝 Chris Berry Cloud Nirvana

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🏃‍♀️ “Take care of yourself like you’re running a marathon every day.” In this insightful clip from our upcoming Silicon Heartland Sessions episode, Cindy Leavitt, former CIO and Vice President at The Ohio State University, shares the importance of self-care and purpose-driven leadership. Cindy explains how, as leaders and professionals, we’re like “athletes” running marathons daily—and starting each day by reconnecting with your why is essential for staying focused, resilient, and impactful. Ready for more inspiration? The full episode drops this Friday! 🎧 Subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/gmcf3KpS #SiliconHeartlandSessions #SiliconHeartland #Podcast #CloudNirvana #TechLeadership #Innovation #IdeaToAction #Inspiration #ProfessionalDevelopment #AI #CloudComputing #TechCommunity Ben Blanquera Steve Gruetter Aaron Littlejohn Trent Taylor Nathan Case Jonathan Erikson James Gehring 🌥 Joseph Emison Matthew Randle Barton Murphy Robert Zwink Cindy Leavitt Bryan Mundy John Bishop Murali Sundararajan Warner Moore Srini K. Rehgan Bleile (Avon) Dan Manges 🗝Connie Matthews Reynolds 🗝 Chris Berry Cloud Nirvana

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According to Bain & Company, more than 1 in 4 employees will be 55 or older by 2031—accelerating the wave of retirements rocking the P&C industry. In a timely episode of InsurTalk, hosted by Guidewire Chief Evangelist Laura Drabik, the global insurance practice leader at Diversified Search Group, Margaret Resce Milkint, discusses keys to overcome this and other growing challenges as competition for top talent heats up. One urgent need: senior leaders who can effectively recruit and manage a diverse, multigenerational workforce. Listen now! https://lnkd.in/g7NK5FUg #PandCinsurance #warfortalent

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When it comes to leveraging the power of #AI, Travelers is a leader in our industry and beyond. Consider these examples shared by Alan Schnitzer in our 2023 Annual Report: ⭐ In our Select Accounts business, we estimate that AI has improved business classification by 30%. ⭐ In Middle Market, our suite of AI models has allowed us to improve customer segmentation, better understand customers and improve customer experience. ⭐ In Bond & Specialty Insurance, our proprietary LLMs have processed hundreds of thousands of broker submissions and helped us improve intake time from hours to minutes. ⭐ In our Claim organization, a proprietary LLM digests legal complaints and highlights key liability and coverage issues. These accomplishments are possible only as a result of our industry-leading technology experts, meaningful strategic technology investments and robust data sets that we’ve developed for more than a decade. Alan said it best: “In a year where ‘AI’ seemed to be on everyone’s lips, I’m proud of our progress in harnessing AI to further strengthen our leadership in risk expertise, provide great experiences for our customers, agents, brokers and employees; and make Travelers the most productive and efficient organization it can be.” You can read more on our AI capabilities (and my favorite chart on strategic technology investments) in our 2023 annual report. https://lnkd.in/eidECNtb

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Tomorrow! Join Mark Walls and I tomorrow for Out Front Ideas with Kimberly and Mark 2025 Issues to Watch! Our topics cover #riskmanagement #insurance #claimsmanagment #healthcare #employeebenefits and more. We hope to see you there. Register via the link below! #thoughtleadership #workerscomp

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Personalization has been a hot topic for a while now. Here’s how generative AI can finally deliver hyper-personalized services, along with other key benefits for the insurance industry. #insurancetransformation #PCinsurance https://lnkd.in/gxYrqKvv

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As challenges like climate change, cyber threats, and inflation rise, insurance must evolve. WINT shares 7 trends shaping the future of insurance and why staying ahead of these shifts is key to staying competitive. Read more here: https://ow.ly/WWOC30sIMa4

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Excited to be able to offer this powerful tool to guide investment in risk mitigation strategies to my clients. It can be difficult to identify ROI on safety programming, IoT and PPE. USI Insurance Services makes it easier to make decisions, and improve your bottom line. #USIONEADVANTAGE #AI #DATADRIVENDECISIONS #INSURANCE #RISKMANAGEMENT

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How do you drive transformation across a company with $41 billion in annual revenue and operations in the US, Canada, and Europe? In a timely episode of InsurTalk, hosted by Guidewire's Chief Evangelist Laura Drabik, Mojgan Lefebvre, EVP & CTOO at Travelers, shares three strategic pillars of customer-centric transformation. From integrating design thinking to harnessing the power of a modern cloud infrastructure to attracting and retaining top talent, it's a master class in fueling competitive advantage you don't want to miss—listen now! bit.ly/3X143yE

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Where are you in your claims modernization journey? 🚀 Stop by Booth 119 at Connected Claims USA next week for a conversation! Let's explore how your company is progressing in this area and what your ideal future state looks like. Kyndryl is driving innovation in fundamental insurance business processes, learn how we're collaborating with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to leverage AI and Generative AI. Looking forward to seeing you there! 👋 hashtag #ClaimsModernization #InsuranceInnovation #ConnectedClaimsUSA #AI #AWS #Kyndryl

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Direct Line Insurance Group is at a critical crossroads, unveiling a bold turnaround strategy amidst significant financial challenges. Under CEO Adam Winslow's leadership, the company is reducing its workforce by 6% and targeting £50 million in cost savings by 2025. The motor insurance segment has faced harsh declines, but there's optimism from analysts about potential recovery as the company shifts its focus to digital channels, listing its brand on price comparison sites. However, this transformation isn't without risks. Job cuts could affect service quality and employee morale, while competition remains fierce. The path to sustained growth depends on executing these strategies effectively. Are we witnessing the dawn of a revitalized Direct Line, or just more turbulence in the insurance market? Stakeholders should stay vigilant as 2024 unfolds, since the decisions made now will shape the company’s future. What do you think—can they turn it around?

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Discover how the adoption of digital health records and #telehealth services is revolutionizing #healthcare accessibility and efficiency. #BusinessInsurance

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Digital transformation can be especially challenging in regulated industries like insurance. What are some common pitfalls insurers face when modernizing systems to meet regulatory requirements, and how can they be avoided?

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Modernizing and transforming field service roles transcends industries across utilities, insurance, government, and more. Be sure to read about, and sign up for the webinar, how Apple, Salesforce, and Deloitte are helping these industries deliver a better employee and customer experience. https://lnkd.in/gCGg4ujR

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Wow, what a surprise! UHC posts record profits, again! All while employer/employee premiums continue to climb. Do you really want to keep contributing to their record profits? Or would you consider an alternative that would allow you to contribute to your own profits? One that would enable you to spend that money on your business and your employees? When is enough enough? Other employers are already embracing plans that work for them and their employees instead of the Big Health insurance companies. When will you? Reach out to me if you interested in learning how to turn your employee health plan into an asset instead of an albatross. Add to your own profits instead that of the BUCAs. https://lnkd.in/ghNZk4NA

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Michelle "Nikki" Ingram, AVP of cyber risk services for Zurich Resilience Solutions and SpearTip, highlighted the significance of cyber insurance in a risk management strategy at the 2024 Successful Dealer Award Summit in Nashville. She emphasized the growing importance of robust cybersecurity in the transportation industry due to its increasing reliance on digital systems. For more insights from Michelle "Nikki" Ingram, read here: https://bit.ly/4f7rLA8 Mary Vienneau John Hoffman

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Tension often feels uncomfortable. But when channeled correctly, it fuels innovation. A culture of open debate, where every voice is heard, encourages creativity and drives better decisions. "Fierce internal debate, one external voice,” challenging ideas and respectfully testing them leads to stronger, more innovative solutions. When teams feel safe to push boundaries, ask tough questions, and challenge the status quo, it sparks new ideas that push the company forward. It’s not always easy, but it's necessary to create a thriving culture of collaborative growth. #CompanyCulture #Communication #Collaboration

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