The agentic underwriter: Is AI about to take over the underwriting lifecycle? Presented by Hexaware

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
The Modern Underwriter Summit
FormatFireside Chat

AI is no longer just helping underwriters work faster—it is starting to take on more of the work itself. In this session, insurance leaders will unpack five real-world use cases where agentic AI could reshape underwriting. The conversation will explore what genuinely ready today is, what still needs human judgment, and where the biggest value may come from next. Expect candid perspectives on trust, control, decision-making, and what it really takes to move from AI pilots to practical adoption. Walk away with practical learnings and reflections from five real-world use cases—and a clearer sense of how far we are really ready to let AI go in underwriting.

Session Moderator
Harish Parameswaran
Harish Parameswaran, Vice President – US Insurance - Hexaware
Speakers
Marcus Williams
Marcus Williams, SVP and Head of Application Development - Primerica
Shantel Smith
Shantel Smith, Board Member, SVP and North America Brand Technology - Doubtless