Duck Talk 2026

It’s undeniable – AI is now here and its potential value is immense.

But so too are the costs and consequences of misuse. Authorities are warning that the standards set now will influence AI regulation and governance to come.

The insurance industry has a rare opportunity to choose its own destiny.

Does the industry take a strategic and sustainable path, by applying AI and insurtech responsibly to ensure the best outcomes – transparency, trust, speed, value – for both the business and customer over the long term?

Or does the industry take a short-term approach, rushing to apply tactical AI in an effort to tick the ‘modernisation’ box?

Duck Talk 2026 - SETTING THE FUTURE STANDARD, TODAY - is here to help insurers make the decision. Duck Talk 2026 will show insurers a value- and outcome-driven, strategic and sustainable future that harnesses intelligent insurtech and AI to:

Build the foundations that consistently provide transparent and trustworthy AI-decisions and actions across the delivery lifecycle,
Deliver innovative, comprehensive and confidence-building products and experiences that help attract, retain and delight customers,
Deliver long-term positive results and outcomes for the business,
Pre-emptively exceed the expectations of watchful regulators, governments and other stakeholders.

“In a letter to industry published today, APRA warned that governance, risk management, assurance and operational resilience practices are not keeping pace with the scale, speed, and complexity of AI adoption.”

“While we [APRA] are not proposing to introduce additional requirements at this stage, we expect to see a significant improvement in how entities are closing the gaps between the power of the technology they are using and their ability to monitor and control it.”

APRA web update, 30 April 2026.

No local authority is formally taking responsibility for AI’s governance or regulation. It’s a ‘wait & see’ approach.

This gives insurers a rare opportunity to choose their own destiny. The decisions made now will set the trajectory for AI regulation and governance to come.

Duck Talk 2026 will help equip insurers with the resources and technology needed to make that choice.

If you have any questions or would like more information, contact chris.hamilton@duckcreek.com.

*Admission to this event is limited to employees and representatives of Duck Creek customers, prospects and other insurers, insurance distributors (e.g. brokers and underwriting agencies), event sponsors, industry media and associations, and other individuals invited by Duck Creek at our discretion. Registrants from organisations that fall outside these categories (such as delivery partners, solution partners or consultants) may have their registration cancelled at the sole discretion of Duck Creek.

Setting the Future Standard, Today