Dr. Shawn DuBravac is a top AI in Insurance keynote speaker
AI in Insurance
Keynote Speaker Topics
- The "Touchless" Claim: Speed as the ultimate product. Shawn explores the deployment of Computer Vision and AI to settle claims in seconds. From assessing car damage via a smartphone photo to analyzing drone footage of a storm-damaged roof, he outlines the path to instant payouts and higher customer satisfaction.
- Dynamic Underwriting (The End of the Form): Pricing risk in real-time. Moving beyond static, 50-question applications. Shawn discusses how AI analyzes thousands of alternative data points (social footprint, IoT sensors, geospatial data) to price policies instantly and accurately without asking the customer a single question.
- Parametric Insurance & Smart Contracts: The future of coverage. Shawn explains the economic shift toward "Parametric" modelsm where AI automatically triggers a payout based on data (e.g., "Wind speed hit 90mph" or "Flight delayed 4 hours"), eliminating the need for claims adjusters entirely for specific risk classes.
- Fraud Detection at Scale: Saving the bottom line. Insurance fraud costs the industry billions. This session details how Pattern Recognition AI scans networks of claims to identify syndicated fraud rings and exaggerated losses that human investigators would miss, directly improving the Loss Ratio.
- The Insurer as "Life Coach": Changing the relationship. How AI allows Life and Health insurers to actively manage policyholder well-being. Shawn discusses the shift to "Continuous Engagement"; using wearables and AI nudges to help customers live healthier, longer lives, aligning the incentives of the insurer and the insured.
MEET DR. SHAWN DUBRAVAC
Global Futurist, Economist, New York Times Best-Selling Author
As a globally recognized AI in Insurance Keynote Speaker, economist, and New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Shawn DuBravac shows today’s insurance leaders how to connect emerging predictive tools to underwriting profitability and customer retention. He translates complex concepts in data telemetry, fraud detection, and economic theory into clear frameworks for modernizing the policy lifecycle.
Dr. DuBravac’s background as an economist gives executives a unique advantage, grounding his AI in Insurance Keynote Speaker presentations in the interest rate environments and asset valuations that define the carrier business model. He helps organizations translate massive datasets—from satellite imagery to wearable health data—into a powerful strategy for competitive advantage, focusing on the risk selection decisions leaders must make in the next 12 to 24 months.
His approach frames AI in Insurance as an existential evolution, not just a digital portal. Audiences learn how AI reshapes everything from “quote-to-bind” speed to catastrophic modeling. They leave with a clear vocabulary for algorithmic underwriting, a shortlist of high-impact pilot programs, and a framework for driving sustainable growth; the hallmarks of a transformative AI in Insurance Keynote Speaker.
Doug Solomon
former Chief Strategy Officer at Apple
Signature Keynotes
Why choose Shawn as your AI in Insurance Keynote Speaker
From “Repair and Replace” to “Predict and Prevent”: He will partner with you to develop a bespoke keynote that redefines the insurer’s value proposition. As your AI in Insurance Keynote Speaker, he challenges the industry to move beyond paying for disasters after they happen to using AI to warn policyholders before the pipe bursts, the car crashes, or the health event occurs.
The Economics of Risk: As a leading economist, he delivers keynotes with unique insights on Actuarial Transformation. The session provides the foresight expected of a top-tier AI in Insurance Keynote Speaker, helping you analyze how real-time data (telematics, IoT) is replacing static historical tables, fundamentally changing how you price risk and protect margins.
Actionable Claims Roadmaps: His presentations provide a clear, practical framework for the “Touchless” future. Your audience will leave with tangible strategies to implement Computer Vision for instant damage assessment, automate simple claims to improve the Combined Ratio, and focus human adjusters on complex, high-empathy cases.
Answers to Your Questions
Does Shawn customize his keynotes?
Yes, absolutely. Every keynote is tailored following a discovery call to ensure the content, data, and examples are directly relevant to your industry, audience, and event goals. Shawn regularly speaks with committee members, executive teams, and other industry professionals to further customize each keynote. He also welcomes site visits to better understand your organization and audience.
Does Shawn do discovery and prebooking calls?
Yes. A discovery call is essential to understanding your event and audience. During this call, we’ll discuss your audience mix, industry dynamics, strategic priorities, desired outcomes, timing, and any sensitive topics to avoid. Shawn also offers pre-booking calls to ensure the content, style, and focus are the right fit for your audience and event goals.
Are Shawn’s keynotes available in live and virtual formats?
Yes. Shawn delivers engaging, high-impact keynotes in both live and virtual formats to fit your event’s needs.
My event is only a few weeks away - can I still book Shawn?
Yes, please reach out. While most events are booked several months in advance, last-minute openings occasionally occur. Contact us to check availability for your date.
What does Shawn offer beyond a keynote?
In addition to keynotes, Shawn offers executive workshops, board meetings, C-suite roundtables, customer advisory board sessions, ask-me-anything sessions, and strategic advisory engagements. He can also lead breakout sessions alongside keynotes for deeper audience engagement. Shawn and his team produce market research and industry reports for organizations seeking greater insight and analysis.
Who is Dr. Shawn DuBravac?
Dr. Shawn DuBravac is an economist, futurist, and New York Times bestselling author focused on AI and emerging technologies. He analyzes how technological change reshapes industries, economies, and organizations, translating complex trends into practical insights, strategies, and actions for leaders.
What drives Shawn to do this work?
Shawn is driven by a deep commitment to helping leaders frame the future. He translates data and technological trends into clear, evidence-based frameworks that help organizations turn disruption into advantage and foresight into strategy.
What if I need something besides a keynote?
No problem. We can design a session that fits your specific goals, whether that’s an interactive workshop, a strategy session, or an executive advisory meeting.
What makes Shawn different from other futurists?
Shawn’s approach is grounded in economics, data, and practical insight. A New York Times bestselling author, he focuses on the next 12–24 months—helping leaders identify near-term opportunities and actionable strategies rather than abstract predictions about the distant future.
How long are Shawn’s keynotes?
Most keynotes run 45–60 minutes, but timing can be adjusted to fit your agenda. Shawn also offers fireside chats and moderated Q&A sessions for more interactive formats and can combine these elements for longer, customized sessions.
Does Shawn customize content for specific industries?
Yes. Shawn has worked with organizations across technology, finance, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and other sectors. Each presentation is grounded in research and customized to highlight the most relevant trends and opportunities for your audience.
Can Shawn help promote our event?
Yes. Shawn’s team is happy to collaborate on event promotion through pre-event interviews, podcast appearances, or social media posts, depending on your marketing goals.
What is the booking process?
After an initial conversation to confirm fit and availability, we’ll provide a proposal outlining engagement details, fees, and logistics. Once confirmed, a discovery call will be scheduled to begin customizing your session.
