Actuarial transformation succeeds through communication as much as code

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Actuarial transformation succeeds through communication as much as code

The organizations getting real value from AI aren’t the ones who moved fastest. They’re the ones who did the harder work first.

July 21, 2026 | 1 min read

Tony Schweiss, Managing Partner LinkedIn

ABOUT THIS FEATURE
Actuarial transformation runs on Python, SQL, and cloud infrastructure, but in this piece for Insurance Thought Leadership, Tony Schweiss and Anderson Olson argue that what actually carries a transformation forward is communication between actuarial and IT teams, and the executive sponsor who brings them into alignment. They walk through what that sponsorship looks like in practice, and how trust builds between two teams that approach the same data with different instincts.

WHAT THIS ARTICLE EXPLORES

What makes an executive sponsor effective from day one
How the right sponsor builds the business case, aligns stakeholders, and stays engaged through preplanning and execution.

How actuarial and IT teams build trust as a transformation unfolds
What it takes for both teams to embed together, respect each other’s practices, and let confidence in the new system grow through real deliverables.

Why communication is the throughline connecting sponsorship to delivery
How clear, tailored messaging at every level keeps a transformation aligned from the executive suite to the people doing the technical work.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tony Schweiss

Managing Partner

Tony helps leaders navigate the decisions that matter most, especially when the path forward isn't immediately clear. He brings experience leading engagements across a wide range of industries, with particular depth in financial services and insurance, helping organizations through growth, transformation, and other critical moments. As Managing Partner, Tony is a trusted advisor to executive teams, bringing thoughtful questions, steady leadership, and a practical approach that helps organizations build alignment and move forward with confidence.

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