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With more than 25 years of experience in the insurance and technology industries, George Robertson provides a seasoned perspective on emerging technological trends and their impact on insurance professionals and clients. As a former board member of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) Agency Council for Technology, he has played a key role in tracking strategic developments that shape consumer expectations and business opportunities.

George also served as co-chair of the Cyber Workgroup, where he helped develop The Cyber Guide for Insurance Agents, a resource designed to assist agents with cyber regulation compliance and safeguard both agencies and their customers. With expertise in cyber insurance, insurtech, artificial intelligence, and agency automation, he delivers valuable insights that drive innovation and progress within the insurance industry. He can be reached at grobertson@ncinsquote.com.

A strong belief in the need for family-friendly benefits has inspired some of the HR industry's heavy hitters to offer their expertise.

The ruling lifts a decision by a lower court to temporarily block the terminations of probationary employees.

Gail McGiffin is the Managing Director and Global Insurance Advisory Lead at EPAM, where she helps insurers deliver large-scale transformation programs focused on growth, efficiency and digital innovation. With over 35 years of experience in insurance leadership, she specializes in underwriting modernization, data-driven platforms and operational efficiencies.

Before joining EPAM, Ms. McGiffin was the Chief Information and Operations Officer and board member at Vantage Group Holdings Ltd., where she led technology and operations. She previously served as Global Insurance Underwriting Lead and Partner/Principal at EY, Chief Information Officer and a member of the board of directors at ProSight Specialty Insurance and Managing Partner at Accenture, where she established and led the Global Underwriting Practice. Ms. McGiffin began her career at Chubb, holding leadership roles in underwriting and product innovation.

Justin Grooms is the president of Bolt, a checkout technology company.

Brian Moore leads the North American operations for Sollers Consulting, he has more than 20 years of experience in insurance technology leading professional services teams. 

Lennart Imorde is the Head of Process Automation at Sollers Consulting specializing in implementing core insurance systems and driving automation in insurance processes through Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Business Process Management (BPM), and AI-driven solutions.

Finfluencers — "financial influencers" — get a bad rap, but there's no arguing that they're changing how younger generations learn about personal finance.

Amid high-profile, class-action lawsuits over inflated prescription drug prices, advisers are urged to cement a fiduciary process for employer clients.

JOYA Health launched a skin cancer prevention and anti-aging benefit for employers.