James Benham

An insurance ecosystem is a network of integrated partners who have joined together for a specific cause. These partners connect their data and align their incentives to create an enhanced claims experience. But how might this impact workers’ compensation claims? And what are some of the ways that data can be leveraged to maximize get-to-work strategies? In this keynote, James Benham leads risk management professionals through the data, innovations, and issues driving the claims management and insurance ecosystems of the future.

AI and machine learning are allowing the world’s largest industries to process, integrate and predict data like never before—how will that affect how we assess risk? What existing and upcoming technologies are being leveraged to change the way adjusters manage claims? In this keynote, James Benham leads risk management professionals through the data, innovations, and issues driving the claims management and insurance systems of the future.

Less than 2% of tech startups successfully raise outside funds, which means 98% of tech founders need to know how to bootstrap and 2% need to know how to pick partners that won’t derail their vision. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, startup investor, or corporate innovator looking to partner with them, in this keynote you will learn the bootstrapping methodology and mindset that has fueled 20 years of profitable growth for James’ companies and clients.

Research & Development sounds like a concept only for the biggest budgets—but it’s really a bootstrapping mindset that can empower every employee to tinker, solve complex problems, and fix what bugs them. In this keynote, James Benham walks audiences through the mindset and award-winning process that his Fortune 1000 clients have used to develop and empower innovators throughout any organization.

Explore the Future of Workers’ Compensation with James Benham, a trailblazing insurance technologist, bestselling author, and host of The InsurTech Geek Podcast. In this talk, James will delve into a focused examination of the tech-driven evolution reshaping the landscape of Workers’ Compensation. James will dissect current challenges and advancements in claims management, revealing how automation, AI, and machine learning are revolutionizing processes—from streamlined data analysis to more precise decision-making—ultimately alleviating the workload on claims handlers and enhancing overall accuracy. The future of Workers’ Compensation is not just innovative; it’s a call to arms for professionals to pioneer the next era of industry excellence.