Aggregators, marketplaces and the fight for placement

Thursday, October 01, 2026
Innovation Through Growth
FormatPanel Discussion

Digital marketplaces and aggregator platforms continue to reshape insurance distribution economics. This panel examines how insurers compete for visibility, manage margin pressure, and protect brand relevance within platform-driven ecosystems. What determines placement ranking? How do insurers balance aggregator volume with direct channel growth? And how does technology influence quoting speed and conversion within marketplace environments? Speakers will explore the strategic and technical levers insurers use to remain competitive while avoiding over-dependence on third-party distribution platforms.

Session Moderator
Alex Johnson
Alex Johnson, VP Insurance and Global Industry Lead - Quantexa
Speakers
Manjit Rana
Manjit Rana, EVP - Insurance - Clearspeed
Matt Connolly
Matt Connolly, CEO - Sønr
Ia Bater
Ia Bater, Head of Commercial Insurance Agent & Client Platforms - Chubb
Rajeev Khanna
Rajeev Khanna, Chief Information Officer - Trucordia