In Tampa, Florida, a subcommittee of state lawmakers convened with insurance company executives to explore the role of artificial intelligence in the industry. The executives claimed that AI has significantly boosted productivity, enabling insurers to operate more efficiently, intelligently, and precisely.

However, many lawmakers remain skeptical as to what possible risks an uninhibited reliance on AI may pose.

Gary Sullivan from the American Property and Casualty Association highlighted the transformative impact of generative AI, stating, “While AI has been part of insurance for years, generative AI marks a fundamental shift. It’s about rethinking existing processes rather than just improving them.”

The allure of reimagining generative AI’s potential to safeguard policyholders and manage premiums prompted the House subcommittee to seek input from these executives, who were ardent supporters of AI’s benefits.

Thomas Koval, a board member and representative of FCCI Insurance Group, discussed the enhanced capabilities AI provides: “We can now evaluate numerous factors for decisions on writing, pricing, weather, satellite issues, and more.”

The subcommittee’s vice chair, from South Florida, continued to press the executives on ways to regulate reliance on AI when processing claims.

Concerns were raised about the legal framework in Florida, questioning, “Which state law prohibits insurance companies from solely relying on AI for decisions like claim denials for health, property insurance, and others?”

Koval responded, emphasizing the importance of caution and collaboration, “We must ensure our IT teams implement it correctly. It’s not simply about handing everything over to Google.”