We’re nearing the top of our countdown! As we celebrate the Top 5 Most Downloaded Episodes of 2024, this week we’re revisiting the conversation that landed at No. 2.In this episode, host Juan de Castro is joined by James Platt, Co-Founder and Operating Partner at Trimstone Partners. James brings a wealth of experience in operational transformation and technology innovation, with a career that spans senior roles at Boston Consulting Group and Aon, where he served as CEO of Digital Solutions.This episode struck a chord with listeners for its bold perspectives and actionable insights. James shares why he believes the combined ratio is a flawed metric holding the insurance industry back, and how leveraging data, digitisation, and smarter decision-making can propel the sector forward.Topics Discussed:Why the combined ratio might be the insurance industry’s biggest obstacle.Lessons from other industries like mortgage and asset management on evolving successfully.How data and digital tools can unlock new growth and efficiency opportunities.Don’t miss this thought-provoking episode as we edge closer to revealing the No. 1 most popular episode of 2024!Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora.To receive a custom demo from Cytora, click here and use the code 'Making Risk Flow'.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.Check out the three most downloaded episodes: The Five Pillars of Data Analytics Strategy in Insurance | Craig Knightly, Inigo 20 Years as CEO of Hiscox: Personal Reflections and the Evolution of PPL | Bronek Masojada Implementing ESG in the Insurance and Underwriting Space | Simon Tighe, Chaucer, and Paul McCarney, Moody's

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