Digital Insurance Connect 2025

August 18 - 20, 2025

Austin Marriott Downtown, Austin, TX

Samantha Santaniello

Head of Portfolio Development MassMutual Ventures

Building a Path for the Future of Insurance In An Increasingly Digital World

9:15 AM FIRESIDE KEYNOTE: Venture Investment: Finding And Cultivating Partnerships To Promote Insurer Innovation

Venture Capital Investment offers insurers a powerful way to drive efficiencies by backing Insurtechs that align with their needs. These partnerships can accelerate progress in areas like customer acquisition, digital experience and operations. 

  

But it's not enough to invest - insurers must be good at selecting the right companies and integrating them effectively into their business. 

  

Join Samantha Santaniello of MassMutual Ventures as she shares lessons learned in partnering with MassMutual to drive efficiencies within the organization, 

  

  • Evaluating where partnerships are most effective or if working in-house is viable. 
  • Navigating the selection process to find an Insurtech that best aligns with your organization’s business needs and future goals. 
  • Establishing shared roadmaps and organizational goals to ensure the relationship is set up for long term success.  
  • Maintaining regular check-ins and reviewing performance metrics. 

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Samantha.

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