Performance in an era of discontinuity
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
12:00 - 6:00 pm
Lavan Midtown, NYC  
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Exclusive.
Curated.
Zero Fluff.
At Federato’s inaugural event, a select group of senior leaders from P&C carriers, MGAs, and MGAAs will convene for practical, forward-looking, insightful discussions to address the challenges of performance, risk, and technology readiness in an era of constant disruption.
Attendees will walk away with insights and practical frameworks to deliver better business outcomes across the full policy lifecycle.
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What to expect
High-caliber speakers
A curated lineup of leaders in P&C insurance, senior operators, and respected industry voices.
A room of builders, not spectators
Senior-level leaders only, selected through an application process to protect the quality of the room and the conversation.
Grounded in data, rooted in practicality
You already know what’s changing. The question is what to do about it. You’ll leave our focused half-day with a sharpened perspective on the journey ahead.
Executive-level discussions
Structured conversations designed to surface key tradeoffs, compare approaches, and clarify the risks and opportunities ahead.
Meet our speakers

Cassie Kozyrkov

CEO, Kozyr
Former Chief Decision Scientist, Google

Jared Klyman

Global Head of Insurance Asset Management, Goldman Sachs

Mike Ram

Head of Insurance, Anthropic

Chuck Wallace

Co-founder, HDVI & Esurance

Kelly Galanis

Partner, Goldman Sachs

Robert Pick

Group Deputy CIO, Tokio Marine Group

Varada Bhat

Senior Correspondent, P&C Specialist at Financial Times

James Thaler

Head of Americas, News Content from Reuters

Bobby Touran

CEO & Co-Founder, Rainbow

Miguel Edwards

CEO, FiveM

Will Ross

CEO and Co-Founder, Federato

William Steenbergen

CTO and Co-Founder, Federato

Agenda
01
12:00 - 12:45 PM
Check-in, networking lunch & headshots

Settle in and connect with fellow industry leaders over highly-curated chef stations, live music, and meaningful networking opportunities. Guests will also have the opportunity to refresh their professional headshot with an on-site photographer before sessions begin.

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12:45 - 1:30 PM
Welcome keynote

The accelerating pace of change demands that insurers adapt to find new growth, protect existing margins, and build a future-ready organization. In this session, Federato CEO Will Ross shares what he’s hearing from customers and how industry leaders can drive business outcomes in an era of disruption.

Speaker: Will Ross, CEO and Co-Founder, Federato

01
1:30 - 2:00 PM
The future is AI-first: are you ready to lead?

Cassie Kozyrkov was Google’s first Chief Decision Scientist and has advised Meta, Salesforce, and NASA. In this session she’ll share proven strategies and frameworks that insurers can use to make their companies leaders in AI-driven innovation.

Speaker: Cassie Kozyrkov, CEO, Kozyr, Former Chief Decision Scientist, Google

01
2:00 - 2:30 PM
Moving beyond pilots to scale: what works

According to McKinsey, “CEOs need to move beyond pilots focused on productivity and seek a deeper understanding of how AI can change the economics of the business”. In this session, Anthropic’s Mike Ram and The Financial Times’ Varada Bhat will discuss how leading insurers are abandoning small-bet pilots with weak ROI in favor of scalable automation of core operational decisions.

Speakers: Varada Bhat, Senior Correspondent, P&C Specialist at Financial Times and Mike Ram, Head of Insurance, Anthropic

2:30 - 2:50 PM
Networking break
01
2:50 - 3:20 PM
Mid-year update: Goldman Sachs global insurance survey

Discover strategic implications for P&C insurance from the 15th annual Goldman Sachs Asset Management Global Insurance Survey. The survey leverages insights from 405 senior investment professionals representing insurance companies whose assets combine to over $14 trillion, representing approximately half of the balance sheet assets across the global insurance sector.

Speaker: Jared Klyman, Global Head of Insurance Asset Management, Goldman Sachs

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3:20 - 3:50 pm
What banks got right and what insurers can do better

Join Kelly Galanis from Goldman Sachs and James Thaler from Reuters for a revealing discussion about business and technology lessons learned in financial services, and how insurers can leverage those for strategic advantage.

Speakers: James Thaler, Head of Americas, News Content from Reuters and Kelly Galanis, Partner, Goldman Sachs

3:50 - 4:10 PM
Networking break
01
4:10 - 4:40 PM
How specialized MGAs are leveraging operational alpha

A new breed of MGAs are leveraging operational alpha to win in high-margin niches. Join William Steenbergen, CTO of Federato, and serial founders Chuck Wallace (Esurance and HDVI) and Bobby Touran (Rainbow) for a candid discussion of how specialized data moats from telematics to digital exhaust are driving competitive advantage — and how you can do it, too.

Speakers: William Steenbergen, CTO and Co-Founder, Federato, Chuck Wallace, Co-founder, HDVI & Esurance and Bobby Touran CEO & Co-Founder, Rainbow

01
4:40pm - 5:00 pm
Innovation at serious scale

In this session, Robert Pick, CIO of Tokio Marine North America and Will Ross, CEO of Federato, will take an analytical deep dive into the mechanics of the modern carrier, and how even the largest companies can approach innovation at scale.

Speakers: Will Ross, CEO and Co-Founder, Federato and Robert Pick, Group Deputy CIO, Tokio Marine Group

5:00 - 5:05 pm
Concluding remarks

Speaker: Will Ross, CEO and Co-Founder, Federato

5:05 - 6:15 PM
Cocktail reception
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Space is limited, and attendance is by application only. Stay tuned for exciting updates, including our full speaker lineup and detailed agenda, in the coming weeks!
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FAQ
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Where and when is the event being held?

Lavan Midtown in Midtown Manhattan. The Summit runs from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, with a networking reception from 5:00 – 6:00 PM.

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Who should attend the Summit?

Senior executives and decision-makers leading P&C carriers, MGAs, and MGAAs.

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Is the event by application only?

Yes. All applications are reviewed to ensure a highly curated group of industry leaders and insightful conversations. 

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What is the format of the event?

Keynote conversations, executive panels, and peer-to-peer networking.

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Will the agenda be shared in advance?

Yes. The full agenda and speaker lineup will be shared in the coming weeks.

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Is there a cost to attend?

The Summit is free for approved attendees.

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Is there a hotel block for attendees?

No. However, there are many hotels within a short walk of Lavan Midtown, making it easy to find accommodations that fit your preferences.

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Who can I contact for more information?

Contact the Federato events team at summit@federato.ai.

Performance in an era of discontinuity