IRYS Monthly Newsletter: November 2024 Edition

Celebrating Gratitude and Growth

Welcome to the November edition of the IRYS Newsletter! As the year approaches its final stretch, we reflect on the connections, achievements, and opportunities that have shaped us. Gratitude is at the heart of this season, and we’re thankful for our clients, partners, and team members who make every step of our journey meaningful.

Event Highlights

CIAB Operations & Working Groups Forum 2024 November 6-8, New Orleans, LA Margeaux Giles represented IRYS at this influential forum, diving into industry trends and forging connections to drive operational excellence in insurance innovation.

Pace Center for Girls Journey to Success Luncheon November 7, Tampa, Fl

Ruchi Patel attended this empowering luncheon, showcasing our commitment to advancing opportunities for young women and inspiring future leaders.

DeepWorks CEO Event November 19, Orlando, FL

Lindsey Strong, CIC (CPO), joined top executives to discuss strategies and insights on leadership and innovation, highlighting IRYS’s role in shaping the future of insurance.

Exciting News

Margeaux Giles and IRYS Honored at Global Insurtech Awards 2024

Margeaux Giles was awarded the prestigious Insurtech Influencer of the Year, and IRYS received high commendations for Best Insurance Management System and Most Promising Start-Up.

Margeaux Giles and Lisa Wardlaw Featured in Insurtech Insights’ Women Redefining Insurance: 20 Trailblazers Shaping the Future

Margeaux Giles and Lisa Wardlaw have been named among Insurtech Insights ’ Top 20 Female Trailblazers Driving Insurance Innovation.

New Accounting and AI Demo

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our latest accounting and AI solutions. Designed to revolutionize efficiency, these tools are a must-see for industry leaders aiming to stay ahead. Contact us today to schedule your demo! See our Feature Friday post. Stay updated with our LinkedIn to see future and past Feature Fridays!

Margeaux Giles’ Birthday

Join us in wishing our CEO, Margeaux Giles, a very happy birthday on November 19! Her leadership and vision continue to inspire our journey.

November Blog Spotlight

Empowering AI in a Secure and Scalable Way This month’s blog, written by Lisa Wardlaw, dives into one of the most pressing topics in insurtech: harnessing AI to drive innovation while ensuring security and scalability. Key takeaways include:

• Building Trust through Security: Learn how robust data security measures can protect sensitive information and enhance customer confidence.
• Seamless Scalability: Discover how scalable AI solutions empower insurers to grow without compromising performance.
• Real-World Applications: Explore examples of how AI is revolutionizing underwriting, claims processing, and customer experience.
• Future-Proof Strategies: Prepare for the evolving landscape with AI-driven adaptability.

💡 Read the full blog here: Empowering AI in a Secure and Scalable Way

November Podcast Recap: Insurance Unplugged with Lisa Wardlaw

This month, Lisa Wardlaw 's Insurance Unplugged delivered five powerful episodes featuring industry leaders revolutionizing the intersection of insurance, AI, and innovation. A highlight? IRYS Insurtech’s own Lindsey Strong shared her insights on redefining product innovation.

Episode Highlights

1. Driving AI Transformation in Insurance 🎙️ Guest: Bhaskar Kalita , Global Head of Financial Services and Insurance at Quantiphi

📅 Release Date: 10/30/24

• Revolutionizing claims with AI-driven speed and accuracy.
• Proactive risk management through predictive analytics.
• Enhancing compliance with automated intelligence.

💡 "GenAI gives a completely new paradigm of how AI can be used because you generate new content." 🎧 Listen here

2. Redefining Product Innovation in Insurtech 🎙️ Guest: Lindsey Strong, CIC , Chief Product Officer at IRYS Insurtech

📅 Release Date: 11/6/24

• Emphasizing customer-centric design in product development.
• The role of AI in unlocking speed-to-market.
• Creating agile solutions to support brokers and carriers alike.

💡 "Insurtech success hinges on delivering real, measurable value for every stakeholder." 🎧 Listen here

3. No-Code Innovation in Insurance 🎙️ Guest: Gary Hoberman, Founder and CEO of Unqork

📅 Release Date: 11/13/24

• Democratizing tech with no-code platforms.
• Accelerating innovation without traditional development bottlenecks.
• Bridging legacy systems and future-forward tools.

💡 "The future of insurance lies in making innovation accessible to everyone." 🎧 Listen here

4. Collaboration in Insurance Innovation 🎙️ Guest: Brendan Mulcahy , VP of Technology and Innovation Partnerships at SIAA

📅 Release Date: 11/20/24

• Fostering partnerships between insurtechs and traditional agencies.
• Building ecosystems that prioritize agents' success.
• Leveraging AI to empower localized expertise.

💡 "Innovation happens when collaboration takes center stage." 🎧 Listen here

5. Elevating Digital Strategies in Insurance 🎙️ Guest: Tamara M. Milne , Chief Digital Officer at Acrisure

📅 Release Date: 11/27/24

• Accelerating digital transformation in large-scale insurance organizations.
• Bridging gaps between traditional models and emerging tech.
• AI’s role in scaling personalized customer experiences.

💡 "ROI is like a business model. It's not necessarily the number or the value, it's the process you undertake to do it." 🎧 Listen here

This month’s lineup showcased a spectrum of ideas—from no-code solutions to scaling insurtech products—all tied by a common thread: AI’s transformative potential. A special shoutout to Lindsey Strong for representing IRYS Insurtech and sharing game-changing insights!

Looking Ahead

As we continue to innovate and collaborate, here’s what’s coming up:

• Stay tuned for upcoming episodes in Lisa Wardlaw’s Insurance Unplugged AI in Insurance Distribution podcast series sponsored by IRYS Insurtech.
• Save the date and register for our upcoming LinkedIn Live on January 16th, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST, “Redefining Accounting, Reporting, and Analytics: Using AI to Power the Prevision of the Future.” Join Lisa Wardlaw, Lindsey Strong, and Margeaux Giles for an IRYS Insurtech LinkedIn Live to see how IRYS uses Artificial Intelligence to revolutionize accounting, reporting, and analytics. Discover how IRYS’s AI-driven tools provide real-time insights, enhance efficiency, and simplify workflows. Have you ever talked to your data? Let’s do it live on LinkedIn. Register here.

• Contact us for a demo!

Thank You for Being Part of the IRYS Family

This November, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to you—our partners, clients, and colleagues. Your support empowers us to push boundaries and create meaningful change in the insurance industry.

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