The insurance industry is in the midst of a major digital transformation—and artificial intelligence (AI) is driving the change. In this episode of Streamlining Insurance, host Darren Bloomfield is joined by David Derigiotis of Flow Specialty and Mike Roy of Dark Matter to explore how AI and automation are revolutionizing insurance operations.
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From streamlining workflows and boosting productivity to reshaping the broker-carrier relationship, AI is redefining what’s possible in the insurance sector. This episode takes a deep dive into the return on investment (ROI) of AI technology, the biggest challenges of tech adoption, and why the E&S (Excess and Surplus) Market is leading the charge in insurance innovation.
We also explore strategies for future-proofing your workforce, adapting to the evolving insurance landscape, and staying competitive in a rapidly digitizing industry.
Whether you’re navigating digital disruption or leading transformation in your organization, this conversation offers essential insights for success in the next era of insurance.
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Darren Bloomfield is a graduate of Butler University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management & Insurance and Finance. Recognized for his academic excellence and professional growth, he received multiple scholarships and certifications during his studies. Darren is a passionate advocate for innovation and education in the insurance industry. As a content creator for Insurance Nerds, he contributes insights at the intersection of insurance, careers, and technology. His mission is to help shape the future of insurance by inspiring and empowering the next generation of industry professionals.
David Derigiotis is the President of Brokerage and Head of Insurance at Flow Specialty, an AI-powered wholesale insurance broker. A leading authority on complex cybersecurity exposures, data privacy law, and regulatory compliance, David specializes in guiding clients through emerging risks tied to artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cryptocurrency.
He has been featured as a cybersecurity expert on Fox Business and CNBC, and his insights have appeared in major outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Newsweek, and Crain’s. David has contributed to national conversations on cyber risk, participating in a U.S. Department of the Treasury roundtable and offering expert commentary to the FTC on the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
A licensed continuing education instructor and TEDx speaker, David also holds multiple certifications from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), including Fellow of Information Privacy. He is the author of Building the Human Firewall and Parental Advisory: How to Protect Your Family in the Digital Age of Identity Theft & Data Breaches. Outside of insurance, David is a former professional MMA competitor and an active Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner.
Mike Roy is an experienced automation and operations expert in the E&S industry. As CIO for three of the largest E&S intermediary platforms in the U.S., Mike’s visionary leadership has yielded significant results for his employers and the broader non-admitted marketplace.
Mike’s industry contributions include 15 years of membership and management of the AAMGA/WSIA Automation Committee for which he was presented with the Earl S. Dillard award in appreciation of his significant ongoing involvement and impact. Mike founded the E&S Joint Working Group, a collaboration between AAMGA, NAPSLO, Lloyd’s, ACT, and ACORD to further automation and interconnectivity within the E&S industry and which led to the first ACORD API standards for E&S carrier rating and forms distribution along with the first complete round-trip electronic policy transaction proof-of-concept. Mike has served on many carrier advisory boards including Nationwide E&S, XL Catlin, Markel’s Producer Council, and Nautilus’ Technology Advisory Committee. Mike’s greatest contribution to the E&S industry is Dark Matter InsurTech’s dmConnect product, the E&S industry’s first and only data exchange platform.
