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InsurTech NY Announces Insurance Carrier CEO Keynote Panel for 2026 Spring Conference
Press Release  ·  February 16, 2026

InsurTech NY Announces Insurance Carrier CEO Keynote Panel for 2026 Spring Conference

CEOs from Vantage Risk, NYSIF, and Incline to discuss the organizational change required to become AI-first


Press Release

InsurTech NY has announced the keynote panel for its 7th annual Spring Conference, taking place March 30–31, 2026 at Pier 60 in New York City.

The keynote panel, titled “Leading Through the Human Side of Insurance,” will feature three insurance carrier CEOs discussing the human factors that determine whether technology transformation succeeds or fails within their organizations.

Panelists

Greg Hendrick, CEO, Vantage Risk
Greg Hendrick
CEO, Vantage Risk
Gaurav Vasisht, CEO, NYSIF
Gaurav Vasisht
CEO, New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF)
Chris McClellan, CEO, Incline
Chris McClellan
CEO, Incline

The panel will be moderated by David Gritz, Managing Director of InsurTech NY.

“Every insurance leader is navigating AI adoption, digital transformation, and changing workforce expectations. But the technology isn’t what makes or breaks these initiatives — it’s whether you can bring your people along. Greg, Gaurav, and Chris have each led organizations through major change, and they understand that the human side is what determines success.”

— David Gritz, Managing Director, InsurTech NY

This panel continues an annual tradition of CEOs sharing strategic perspectives and serving as a barometer for the industry’s direction. The 2025 conference, themed InsurTech is the New R&D, featured executive leaders from Abacus Life, Everspan, and Homesteaders Life.

About the 2026 Spring Conference

The InsurTech NY 2026 Spring Conference is a two-day event themed The Human Side of Insurance, bringing together over 1,000 insurance leaders including carriers, brokers, MGAs, insurtech founders, and investors. Programming is divided into two tracks — Property & Casualty and Life & Health — with sessions covering distribution, underwriting, claims, and embedded insurance.

The conference also features the largest insurtech startup competition on the East Coast, where the top 10 finalists — selected from 100+ global applicants — will pitch for over $200,000 in in-kind prizes.

Join Us at Pier 60 — March 30–31, 2026

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About InsurTech NY

InsurTech NY is an international gateway connecting the insurance innovation community. Through conferences, competitions, accelerator programs, and the InsurTech Fund, InsurTech NY supports carriers, brokers, investors, and insurtech startups in accelerating corporate innovation and improving access to capital. Learn more at insurtechny.com or follow on LinkedIn.

Media Contact
Tyrel McAllister, Marketing Strategist, InsurTech NY
tyrel@insurtechny.com  ·  (212) 634-9516

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