Xceedance

Soft market ≠ slow down on transformation. In the INFORM 2026 - market outlook report by Insurance News & Finity, Prateek Vijayvergia and Daniel Miller discuss why underwriting agencies should keep investing in technology, even as rates soften. From automation in underwriting and claims to the smart use of GenAI, the conversation focuses on cost reduction, efficiency, and long-term resilience. Download the full report to know more: https://lnkd.in/ektSrb5s

For the past few months, the Xceedance coffee cart has become a familiar sight outside Lloyd's on Wednesdays. We’ve loved serving complimentary coffee, tea, and hot chocolate to everyone who stopped by. After giving out more than 3,500 cups, today is our last appearance for a while. If you’re in or around Lime Street, pop by and grab a cup while you still can. Look forward to seeing you there.

Insurers are moving from AI curiosity to AI‑driven operations. In our recent whitepaper, co‑published with ISG (Information Services Group), we explore the full System of Intelligence and Actions (SoIA)- a connected, enterprise‑level approach where real‑time data, intelligent workflows, and autonomous actions come together to guide insurance decisions. We also examine the forces reshaping the industry and the critical pillars required to scale AI responsibly. A practical roadmap for leaders aiming to modernize with impact. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eAP7hF5p

AI deployments promise speed and consistency. But they also introduce a new category of risk: algorithmic clarity. In a recent Emerging Risks Media article, Brandon Nuttall, Chief Digital & AI Officer at Xceedance, explains how insurers can balance AI-driven efficiency with rising regulatory and ethical expectations around transparency, fairness, and accountability. From the EU AI Act to emerging frameworks worldwide, explainability is shifting from best practice to compliance requirement. This piece unpacks what governance must look like across the AI lifecycle and why organizations that embed ethics and accountability early will be best positioned for long-term success. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e2tTxKTU

Londoners, it’s Wednesday, and the Xceedance coffee cart is back on Lime Street with complimentary brews! You’ll find us at our new spot on the Leadenhall Market side of the Lloyd’s entrance, serving fresh coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. Here’s a snapshot from last week, the weather was fantastic! We look forward to welcoming you again today.

AI is accelerating cybercrime. But it can also transform how cyber insurance is designed, underwritten, and managed. In our recent article, Awani Saraogi, AVP – Strategic Offerings at Xceedance, explores how AI enables insurers to move from static questionnaires to continuous risk intelligence. From enhanced risk assessment and dynamic modeling to real-time monitoring and identity-focused protocols, AI unlocks six practical levers across the cyber insurance value chain. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ekneeyCF

What does it really take to help adjusters adopt new AI tools? Stuart Moffett’s lightning talk at the Property & Liability Resource Bureau 2026 Claims Conference & Insurance Services Expo will break it down with practical, experience‑backed guidance. He’ll walk through when and how to communicate with adjusters, how to clearly explain your initiative’s goals, and address their concerns. The session will also cover responding to tough questions, gaining buy‑in from skeptics, establishing success metrics, involving your members in the development process, and preparing for a smooth, successful rollout. If you’re in attendance and focused on strengthening AI adoption across your claims operations, this session is worth your time.

Quality engineering in insurance isn’t a final testing step, it’s an end‑to‑end discipline. Xceedance delivers insurance‑first quality engineering across the lifecycle, embedding QE from requirements through production. Backed by 375+ testing professionals, we combine deep domain expertise, automation‑first delivery, and SLA‑driven governance to enable predictable releases and trusted risk visibility. Learn more about our insurance-first quality engineering services: https://lnkd.in/ej9euvtt

Deepfakes get the headlines. Shallowfakes are doing the real damage. In Part 1 of this blog series, Vatan Sharma CPCU, ARe, Cert CII, LIII, Senior Manager, Underwriting at Xceedance, examines the rise of shallowfake fraud and why subtle, low‑tech media manipulation poses a growing risk to underwriting, claims, and portfolio integrity. Read the blog: https://lnkd.in/ejEHRQBV

The Xceedance coffee cart is back on Lime Street today with complimentary drinks! ️If you're in London, swing by the Lloyd's building and grab a cup of favourite coffee, tea, or hot chocolate on us. Check out this snapshot from last week when Arun Balakrishnan, Ankur Mittal, and Leo Lockwood participated in our beloved midweek coffee tradition. We can't wait to see you today!