Revolutionizing Insurance IT Part 3: Slaying the Agility Dragon

Insurance carriers know that agility is essential for staying competitive. But what does it really take to overcome the obstacles to agility in a world of legacy constraints, shifting regulations, and relentless market pressure?

In this episode, Ensono’s Chief Strategy Officer Brian Klingbeil welcomes back veteran industry leaders Holly Olive Holly Olive, Phil Ratcliff and Greg Black for a candid, practical conversation about the realities of building a nimble insurance IT environment now.

Drawing on decades of experience, the panel unpacks the true cost of agility, the persistent obstacles that keep carriers stuck, and the strategies that actually move the needle. You’ll hear:

• Why data—internal and external—is the lifeblood of agile product development
• How legacy infrastructure and rigid contracts stifle innovation (and what to do about it)
• The critical role of cloud-native and low-code solutions in speeding time-to-market
• How AI and new Insurtech tools are transforming code documentation and legacy modernization
• The cultural and regulatory hurdles unique to insurance—and how to overcome them
• Real-world examples of incremental wins and missed opportunities

Whether you’re wrestling with outdated platforms, searching for ways to unlock new business models, or simply looking to future-proof your IT strategy, this episode delivers actionable insights and fresh perspectives from those who’ve been in the trenches. Tune in for a deep dive on what it really means to be agile in today’s insurance landscape and how to get there, one step at a time.