Events

Insurance Insider US New York Conference 2026

Insurance Insider US New York Conference 2026
Format
In person
Location
Convene New York, NY 101 Park Avenue
Organizer
Insurance Insider US
Elysian participation
Attending, Sponsoring · Elysian Table

Thank you, Insurance Insider US!

Thank you to Insurance Insider US for a well-run conference and the chance to bring together such a strong panel on the future of claims.


Elysian is a proud Gold Sponsor of the Insurance Insider US New York Conference 2026, one of the industry's most informative and substantive gatherings of commercial insurance leadership.

The Insurance Insider US New York Conference brings together senior executives from across the commercial insurance market for a full day of discussion, debate, and deal-making in the heart of New York City. This year's program addresses the pressures reshaping the industry: rising loss costs, evolving risk, the accelerating role of AI in claims, and what carriers must do to stay ahead of all of it.


📌 The Future of Insurance Claims, 1:55–2:35 PM

Elysian Founder and CEO Grace Hanson moderated the panel discussion "The Future of Insurance Claims" on Thursday, April 23.

The session explored how advancements in AI, data analytics and technology are enabling carriers to accelerate resolution, enhance risk prevention, and take action to reduce fraud and errors in the claims process. Executives shared perspectives on strengthening integrity, efficiency, and empathy across the claims process while upholding robust standards in a complex and continually changing environment.

The Future of Insurance Claims

Moderated by Grace Hanson, joined by panelists:

  • Tracie Thompson (Cytora)
  • Robert Romeo (Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance)
  • Todd Greeley (QBE North America)
  • Kristen Bessette (Zurich North America)
  • Laura Schoefer (DUAL North America)

Who's Attending

  • Grace Hanson, Elysian's Founder and CEO.

    Grace Hanson

    Founder & CEO

    5x Chief Claims Officer across Starr Excess (AIG), Allied World, Homesite, Hiscox, and Hippo. Qualified attorney and recognized industry innovator.

  • Steve Rodriguez, president of TPA Services.

    Steve Rodriguez

    President of TPA Services

    45+ years of claims leadership, including Regional P&C VP at AIG, SVP Head of Technical Claims at Travelers, and Head of Claims at CNA.

  • Julia Houk

    Julia Houk

    Sales Executive

    Julia brings 25+ years in commercial insurance and risk solutions, with senior business development roles at Gallagher Bassett, Sedgwick, and ESIS. She serves on the 2026-2027 WSIA Insurtech Committee.

  • Zach Moy, Chief Technology Officer.

    Zack Moy

    Chief Technology Officer

    15+ years building enterprise SaaS, from Google to funeral homes. Repeat founder; his first AI startup, Pattern, was acquired by Workday.

  • Dylan Hanson, Elysian's Founding Engineer and Product Lead; Vanderbilt alumni c/o 2023.

    Dylan Hanson

    Founding Engineer

    Founding Engineer

Consider it handled.

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