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

New York, NY - InsurTech NY announced the keynote panel for its 7th annual Spring Conference on March 30-31, 2026, at Pier 60 in NYC.

The keynote is titled "Leading Through the Human Side of Insurance," featuring CEOs discussing the human factors that determine technology transformation success or failure within their organizations.

Panelists:

• Greg Hendrick, CEO, Vantage Risk

• Gaurav Vasisht, CEO, New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF)

• 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," said Gritz. "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."

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