What if real-time data and AI could transform compliance from a regulatory burden into a competitive advantage?

In this episode of Making Risk Flow, Pierre-Henri Janssens, CEO and Cofounder of Topograph, joins host Jake Harding to rethink compliance in insurance from first principles. They discuss why treating compliance as a regulatory burden limits growth, while real-time data and transparent workflows turn it into a competitive advantage. Pierre-Henri explains how connecting directly to official registries improves data accuracy, how vertical AI enhances document extraction, and why prioritizing high-impact signals prevents data overload.

The conversation also explores the build-versus-buy dilemma, the complexity of scaling across jurisdictions, and how orchestrating best-in-class solutions accelerates onboarding and improves conversion. It’s a pragmatic look at how insurers can transform compliance into measurable business value.

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Our previous guests include: Bronek Masojada of PPL, Craig Knightly of Inigo, Andrew Horton of QBE Insurance, Simon McGinn of Allianz, Stephane Flaquet of Hiscox, Matthew Grant of InsTech, Paul Brand of Convex, Paolo Cuomo of Gallagher Re, and Thierry Daucourt of AXA.

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