Ailen Okharedia

Ailen Okharedia is a director in PwC's actuarial services practice, based out of the New York office.

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Achieving Innovation in a Regulated Industry

This is an exciting era for insurance, and actuaries have an opportunity to expand and redefine their roles in these changing times.

Six Things

How to Understand Trump's Tariffs

By Paul Carroll

A through line may be emerging from Trump's scattershot applications of tariffs and rationales for them — and it's not what he and his advisers are saying.

A Radical Possibility for AI's Future

Could AI factories remove the need for insurers to have their own underwriting, policy administration, or claims processing units? 

How AI Can Boost Insurers' Operational Efficiency

AI is automating workflows, improving risk assessment, reducing claims costs, and accelerating decision-making.

The ‘Answer Economy’ Changes Everything

"AI is becoming the new purchase funnel. Either you're in the response to a search the AI prepared or you're not, and most of the time, you're not."

Renters Insurance Develops a Split Personality

Renters insurance has traditionally been aimed at people just setting out in life. But another market is emerging — downsizing Baby Boomers.

Professional Services Need a New Pricing Model

Professional services for insurers need a new pricing model as AI and cloud technology reshape traditional consulting approaches.

Outlook for Insurance Rates in 2025

Analysis of trends from Q4 2024 suggest property and worker's comp rates will remain stable, while general liability and excess/umbrella markets are softening.

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