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Bharat InsurTech Innovation Confex & Awards 2026

  • Apr 21, 2026
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  • Mumbai, India
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Bharat InsurTech Innovation Confex & Awards 2026

Agenda

WhatsApp Chat

08:00 – 09:00

Registration & coffee

09:00 - 09:10

Lamp lighting ceremony

09:10 - 09:15

Welcome address by Conclave TechMedia

09:15 - 09:20

Opening remarks by the chairperson

09:20 - 09:50

Keynote session: The Insurtech investment playbook 2025: Where capital, innovation, and scale converge

  • From pilots to profitability: scaling what works
  • AI-native vs. legacy-plus tech investments
  • M&A, partnerships, and ecosystem plays
  • Monetizing data and platforms sustainably

09:50 - 10:20

Keynote session: Unlocking the account aggregator opportunity: Powering data-led, consent-driven insurance ecosystems

  • Integrating Account Aggregator frameworks into insurance workflows
  • Enhancing customer trust through transparent data sharing
  • Enabling ecosystem partnerships using AA-enabled data platforms

10:20 - 11:00

Panel discussion: AI-Led distribution in insurance: Strengthening agents, activating ambient intelligence and deepening customer engagement

  • Enhancing agent performance with AI-powered tools
  • Using ambient intelligence to anticipate customer needs
  • Optimizing lead generation and conversion with AI
  • Integrating digital and physical (phygital) distribution channels

Panelists:

  • Shammi Kapoor, SVP & Head - Operations, CS and Health Claims, Magma General Insurance Limited
  • Dr Lavanya R Mundayur, Managing Director, Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited
  • Nirmal Bhattacharya, Chief Technical Officer, Risk Care Insurance Broking Services Pvt Ltd
  • Viany Janpamula, Head- Partnerships,Combi Business Distribution & Special Projects, HDFC ERGO General Insurance
  • KV Dipu, Senior President – Head Operations & CX, Bajaj General Insurance
  • Victor Salve, SVP- IT Engineering , Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company Limited 

  • 11:00 - 11:30

COFFEE & NETWORKING BREAK

11:30 - 12:00

Keynote session: The next frontier of health insurance: AI, wearables, and hyper-personalized coverage

  • Leveraging wearables for real-time health monitoring and risk assessment
  • AI-driven underwriting and personalized policy recommendations
  • Predictive analytics for proactive health interventions

12:00 - 12:30

Keynote session: Longevity meets AI: Creating insurance solutions for longer, healthier lives

  • Designing products for aging populations and healthspan optimization
  • Personalized wellness and prevention programs powered by AI
  • Integrating predictive analytics into claims and underwriting for longevity

12:30 - 13:10

Panel discussion: The agentic evolution in insurance: From assisted automation to autonomous intelligence

  • Transitioning from rule-based automation to intelligent decision-making
  • AI-driven underwriting and claims management
  • Balancing human oversight with autonomous systems

Panelists:

  • Kanika Garg, Chief Operating Officer, Future Generali India Insurance Company Limited
  • Vijay Gandhi, Chief Business Officer, Sorigin Insurance Brokers Pvt Ltd
  • Gaurav Saxena, Chief Distribution Officer - Bancassurance, Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance
  • Nitin Mehta, Chief Distribution Officer & Head - Marketing, Bharti AXA life Insurance
  • Dr Ashish Kapoor, VP & Chief Underwriter, Canara HSBC Life Insurance
  • Jai Kumar Yadav , Head ~ Private Car Motor Underwriting, Strategy & Business Analyst, SBI General Insurance

13:10 - 13:40

Keynote session: Applying GenAI at scale: Transforming sales, onboarding, and customer service with AI agents

  • Accelerating customer onboarding with GenAI automation
  • Enhancing sales productivity through AI-driven insights
  • AI agents for personalized, 24/7 customer service

13:40 - 14:40

Luncheon & networking

14:40-15:20

Panel discussion: Privacy- first innovation: Operationalizing Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 [DPDPA] in Indian insurance

  • Embedding data privacy into insurance product design
  • Compliance strategies under DPDPA for insurers and intermediaries
  • Balancing personalization with customer consent and data protection

 

Moderator:

  • Parshant Arora, Chief Compliance Officer & General Counsel and Company Secretary, Zurich Kotak General Insurance Company (India) Limited

Panelists:

  • Saad Khan, Assistant Vice President - Cyber Products and Underwriting, Reliance General Insurance
  • Dr Sanjeev Dwivedi, President- Insurance Fraud Prevention Expert, Bajaj General Insurance
  • Kiran (KB) Belsekar, Executive Vice President - CISO, DPO & IT Governance, Bandhan Life
  • Vivek Dubey, Compliance Officer & Sr. Vice President, Coverfox Insurance
  • Partha Banerjee, Chief Compliance & Legal Officer, Bima Sugam India Federation
  • Ashish Lakhtakia, General Counsel,Chief-Regulatory Affairs and Company Secretary, Generali Central Insurance

15:20- 15:50

Fireside chat: Reimagining the insurance lifecycle: Seamless protection from onboarding to claims

  • Streamlining onboarding and policy issuance with digital tools
  • AI-driven risk assessment and underwriting for faster decisions
  • Enhancing claims processing through automation and predictive analytics

Panelists:

  • Deepak Panchal, Director- Claims, Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated
  • Biswajit Sarkar, Head underwriting, Kotak Life
  • Ashaya Kantawala, Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), Berkley Insurance Company IFSCA Branch

15:50- 16:20

Keynote session: Life insurance reimagined: Building digital-first protection for the next generation

  • Designing life insurance products for a digitally native audience
  • Leveraging AI and data analytics for personalized coverage
  • Simplifying policy purchase and management through digital platforms

16:20 - 16:50

Award ceremony

16:50 - 17:00

Closing remarks and end of conference

17:00 Onwards

Coffee break & networking