{"id":30927,"date":"2026-03-31T09:00:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T13:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.resourcepro.com\/?p=30927"},"modified":"2026-04-02T17:07:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T21:07:58","slug":"former-president-of-lloyds-americas-and-forbes-ai-futurist-set-to-headline-resource-pro-summit-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.resourcepro.com\/news\/former-president-of-lloyds-americas-set-to-headline-resource-pro-summit-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Former President of Lloyds Americas and Forbes AI Futurist Set to Headline ReSource Pro Summit 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Announcing keynote speakers for ReSource Pro Summit 2026, the company\u2019s capstone insurance event.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">NEW YORK \u2014 31, 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2014\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.resourcepro.com\/?utm_source=corporate-website&amp;utm_medium=press-release&amp;utm_campaign=2026-summit&amp;utm_term=general&amp;utm_content=resource-pro\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ReSource Pro<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0a\u00a0trusted partner\u00a0in\u00a0operations, analytics, and technology solutions for the insurance industry,\u00a0has\u00a0announced its keynote speakers for ReSource Pro Summit 2026, the company\u2019s\u00a0capstone\u00a0insurance event taking place April 28\u201330, 2026, at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort &amp; Spa in Indian Wells, California.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/summit.resourcepro.com\/event\/2026\/home\/?utm_source=corporate-website&amp;utm_medium=press-release&amp;utm_campaign=2026-summit&amp;utm_term=general&amp;utm_content=summit-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Summit 2026<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0will\u00a0bring together leaders from across the retail, carrier, MGA,\u00a0MGU,\u00a0and wholesale insurance sectors to explore the forces reshaping the industry, from\u00a0AI adoption and\u00a0workforce transformation to operational alignment and revenue optimization.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The insurance industry is in motion. Shifts in risk, regulation\u00a0and compliance, and customer expectations are redefining what it takes to lead with confidence.\u00a0This event\u00a0represents\u00a0an\u00a0opportunity for leaders to move beyond day-to-day execution and focus on the strategic decisions needed to build resilience today and prepare for the next era of AI-forward\u00a0operations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The 2026 mainstage will feature three\u00a0nationally recognized thought leaders:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hank Watkins<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, executive director of the Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science and associate dean of the Peter J. Tobin College of Business at St. John\u2019s University, will deliver the opening keynote,\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cCapture Opportunity Through the Mindset of Next-Gen Talent,\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0on Wednesday, April 29. His session will explore how technology is redefining roles, how organizations can strengthen their leadership pipelines, and how embracing the expectations of emerging talent can unlock new growth opportunities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rich Karlgaard,\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Forbes\u00a0columnist, futurist,\u00a0and business leader, will take the stage with his keynote,\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cAI\u2019s Radical Future: More Dangerous and Wonderful Than You Think,\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">on Thursday, April 30. Karlgaard will examine the accelerating impact of artificial intelligence on business strategy, workforce models, and competitive\u00a0advantage. His session will challenge insurance leaders to think beyond incremental change and consider how AI-driven transformation will redefine risk, opportunity, and operational performance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Barry Rabkin<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, insurance industry analyst and author of &#8220;From Stone Tablets to Satellites: The Continual Intimate but Awkward Relationship Between the Insurance Industry and Technology,&#8221; will present &#8220;<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The 300-Year Collision: Cyber, AI, &amp; 21st Century Risks Challenging Our 300+ Year-Old Industry&#8221;<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0on Tuesday, April 29, at 4:15 p.m. Rabkin will explore why traditional risk management approaches are necessary,\u00a0but no longer sufficient,\u00a0to manage the indeterminate nature of modern cyber threats and artificial intelligence.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/summit.resourcepro.com\/event\/2026\/home\/?utm_source=corporate-website&amp;utm_medium=press-release&amp;utm_campaign=2026-summit&amp;utm_term=general&amp;utm_content=summit-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Summit 2026<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0focuses on how insurance leaders can manage operational complexity and put AI to work in real ways,\u201d said Dan Epstein Tagger, CEO, ReSource Pro.\u00a0\u201cHank,\u00a0Rich, and Barry\u00a0bring complementary perspectives,\u00a0one grounded in the evolution of talent and leadership within insurance, the others\u00a0focused on the broader technological forces\u00a0integrating with, and\u00a0redefining,\u00a0the\u00a0industry. Together, they set the tone for capturing the shift.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition to keynote sessions,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/summit.resourcepro.com\/event\/2026\/home\/?utm_source=corporate-website&amp;utm_medium=press-release&amp;utm_campaign=2026-summit&amp;utm_term=general&amp;utm_content=summit-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Summit 2026<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0will feature targeted industry tracks with sessions for\u00a0agencies, brokerages,\u00a0Carrier, MGA, and Wholesale audiences. Programming will address AI enablement, operational modernization, compliance, analytics, workforce strategy, and ecosystem alignment, alongside structured networking\u00a0experiences\u00a0and\u00a0special events\u00a0throughout the three-day conference.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Summit 2026, hosted by\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.resourcepro.com\/?utm_source=corporate-website&amp;utm_medium=press-release&amp;utm_campaign=2026-summit&amp;utm_term=general&amp;utm_content=resource-pro\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ReSource Pro<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0a leader in strategic operations,\u00a0begins Tuesday, April 28, and concludes Thursday, April 30.\u00a0This event will bring\u00a0the insurance\u00a0industry\u00a0together to\u00a0learn from\u00a0frontline\u00a0experts,\u00a0build\u00a0and deepen industry connections, and walk away with actionable insights\u00a0to improve\u00a0their\u00a0day-to-day\u00a0operations.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Registration is now open to clients.\u00a0To learn more about\u00a0Summit\u00a0or\u00a0request to become a sponsor, visit www.resourcepro.com\/summit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">About ReSource Pro<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Focused exclusively on the insurance industry,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.resourcepro.com\/?utm_source=corporate-website&amp;utm_medium=press-release&amp;utm_campaign=2026-summit&amp;utm_term=general&amp;utm_content=resource-pro\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ReSource Pro<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0is the trusted partner insurance organizations rely on to\u00a0optimize\u00a0performance, streamline\u00a0operations\u00a0and process engineering, and drive growth. Serving 2,000+ carriers, brokers, wholesalers, and MGAs, ReSource Pro is a recognized market leader in insurance workflow optimization, data and technology services, and strategic operating model transformation. Maintaining a 96%+ client retention rate for over a decade, ReSource Pro is the only firm serving the insurance industry to have earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list 16 times\u2014placing it among the top 0.02% of repeat honorees across all sectors in the Inc. list\u2019s 40+ year history.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Announcing keynote speakers for ReSource Pro Summit 2026, the company\u2019s capstone insurance event.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":64,"featured_media":30928,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"news-category":[42],"insurance-segment":[27,28,29],"services":[32,33,30],"type-of-content":[40],"resource-type":[226],"class_list":["post-30927","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","news-category-corporate-news","insurance-segment-carrier","insurance-segment-mga-wholesale","insurance-segment-retail","services-people","services-process","services-strategy","type-of-content-news","resource-type-news"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-19 09:58:11","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.resourcepro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30927","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.resourcepro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.resourcepro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.resourcepro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/64"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.resourcepro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30927"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.resourcepro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30927\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31192,"href":"https:\/\/www.resourcepro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30927\/revisions\/31192"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.resourcepro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30928"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.resourcepro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30927"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.resourcepro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30927"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.resourcepro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30927"},{"taxonomy":"news-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.resourcepro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news-category?post=30927"},{"taxonomy":"insurance-segment","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.resourcepro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/insurance-segment?post=30927"},{"taxonomy":"services","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.resourcepro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services?post=30927"},{"taxonomy":"type-of-content","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.resourcepro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/type-of-content?post=30927"},{"taxonomy":"resource-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.resourcepro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/resource-type?post=30927"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}