Maximising Hero Work: How AI is Transforming Commercial Insurance | Graham Blackwell, Applied Systems

Making Risk Flow | The Future of Insurance

Making Risk Flow | The Future of Insurance
Maximising Hero Work: How AI is Transforming Commercial Insurance | Graham Blackwell, Applied Systems
Oct 14, 2025 Season 7 Episode 6
Cytora

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In this episode of Making Risk Flow, host Juan de Castro welcomes Graham Blackwell, President of Applied Systems, to explore the transformative power of technology in insurance. They discuss how Applied Systems and Cytora are joining forces to streamline workflows, reduce manual processes, and enhance collaboration between brokers and carriers. From reimagining commercial submissions to maximising “hero work,” Graham shares insights on leveraging AI to create a seamless, efficient, and connected insurance ecosystem. 

Discover how Applied Systems evolved into a market leader, the role of AI in eliminating mundane tasks, and the strategic vision for integrating agency workflows, carrier connectivity, and automation to accelerate insurance processes and empower professionals across the industry.

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Our previous guests include: Bronek Masojada of PPL, Craig Knightly of Inigo, Andrew Horton of QBE Insurance, Simon McGinn of Allianz, Stephane Flaquet of Hiscox, Matthew Grant of InsTech, Paul Brand of Convex, Paolo Cuomo of Gallagher Re, and Thierry Daucourt of AXA.

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