Hinduja College Students Explore AI and Insurance Careers
Insurance has always been about managing risk. Today, technology is changing how work gets done, and students heading into the field want to know what it means for them. That was the idea behind a symposium titled “Impact of AI in Insurance and Emerging Careers in Insurance Sector,” held at Hinduja College on 26th September 2026.
The Setting
The Department of Banking and Insurance organised the session from 11 am to 12:30 pm. It aimed to give students practical, industry-oriented insights into a sector that is changing quickly, and to show how Artificial Intelligence and technology are becoming part of everyday insurance operations.
Students from Every Year
B.Com. (Banking and Insurance) Students from the First, Second and Third Year attended. Having all three years in the room meant students at different stages of the programme could connect their classroom learning with current industry practice, whether they were just starting out or close to entering the workforce.
The Speakers
Three industry professionals shared their experience with students:
- Mr. Nimesh Kanabar, Chief Risk Officer, General Insurance
- Mr. Deepak Panchal, Senior Claims Consultant, RGA India
- Ms. Reshma Dhar, Investment Consultant and Financial Planning Professional
Each came from a different area of insurance and financial services, which gave students a wider view of the sector than any single perspective could.
A Look Across the Industry
The session began with an introduction to the theme and the role of AI in the insurance industry today. Speakers then described how technological developments are changing different functions. Students were introduced to risk management, claims management, reinsurance, investment and financial planning, and saw how the concepts they studied in class apply in real situations.
AI as More Than a Tool
An important point from the discussion was that AI should be understood as more than a piece of technology. Students were encouraged to see it as something that influences processes, decision-making, customer service and risk assessment. Understanding it in that wider way, the speakers suggested, helps students prepare for how their future workplaces may operate.
Skills Employers Look For
The speakers also spoke about changing skill requirements in the sector. They highlighted the value of practical knowledge, analytical ability, technological awareness and professional competence. The discussion on emerging careers gave students clearer ideas about the pathways open to them after completing their course.
Guided by Faculty
The symposium was coordinated by faculty members of the Department of Banking and Insurance, Dr. Pooja M. Talreja, Dr. Rashmi Maurya and Dr. Nitin Bharaskar. They kept the programme running smoothly and encouraged students to take part and engage directly with the speakers.
What Students Took Away
By the end, students had a better understanding of the current insurance environment and the impact of AI on it. They gained practical insights into risk, claims, reinsurance and financial planning, learned about the skills employers expect and saw how academic concepts translate into practice.
Thank You to Our Speakers
The Department thanks Mr. Kanabar, Mr. Panchal and Ms. Dhar for generously sharing their expertise. Sessions like this bring the industry into the classroom and help students look ahead with greater clarity.
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