Starting in January 2025, Generali’s business units will collaborate with three MIT research teams to explore AI’s potential in advanced risk modelling, Property and Casualty claims assessment, and smart underwriting. The partnership aims to identify scalable, high-impact solutions to enhance the company’s competitive edge in an increasingly digitalised industry.

The initiative will see Generali’s data experts working closely with MIT professors in dedicated working groups, leveraging the latest advancements in AI and Machine Learning. The focus is on fostering innovation and knowledge-sharing across the insurer’s global operations.

Marco Sesana, Generali Group General Manager, emphasised the transformative potential of the partnership, stating “Artificial Intelligence will continue to play an increasingly important role in our sector in the coming years, and the collaboration with MIT will allow us to seize this potential, researching applications that may strengthen the integration of AI.”

He added, “Working together with the research team of the university, globally renowned for its approach in applied technology, we will continue to focus on the most advanced strategic skills for our Group’s next phase of growth.”

The partnership underscores Generali’s commitment to innovation and its focus on embracing AI-driven solutions to enhance efficiency and customer experience.

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