Both Connor and Angela emphasized the importance of attending the 2025 Houston Marine & Energy Insurance Conference, being held September 21-23 at the Westin Galleria Houston. The conference provides an opportunity to expand professional networks, earn CE credit, and learn more about marine and energy insurance. For more information, see www.houstonmeic.com.

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Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

On this episode of Streamlining Insurance, I sit down with Rahul Daryanani, CFA—an investor with deep experience across venture capital and insurance—to unpack how AI and automation are transforming the industry from the inside out.

We dive into:

• Where VCs are still excited to invest in insurtech
• The real-world impact of AI on underwriting, claims, and distribution
• How startups should approach building for legacy industries
• What’s hype vs. what’s real in the automation revolution

Whether you're a founder, operator, or insurance veteran, this episode offers a sharp look into what’s next for the future of insurance.

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Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

We go beyond the surface to talk:

• How AI and automation are actually transforming insurance workflows
• What it takes to launch and scale a successful insurance innovation event
• Why Ohio became an unexpected hub for insurtech collaboration
• The art of matchmaking the right vendor to the right buyer
• How to tap into sponsorships and corporate support without losing authenticity

Whether you’re trying to enter the insurtech space, plan a high-impact event, or simply keep up with what’s next in AI and digital transformation—this episode is packed with practical insights.

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