THE LIW RISK FOUNDRY ACADEMY

Forging the Future of Risk Talent

LIW RISK FOUNDRY TIER 1 PROGRAMS

The essence of the Program is intricately woven into the Summit Agenda. Earn Program Credits through engaged participation over the three days of London Insurance Week: Insurance and Reinsurance Summit. 

RiskFoundry Explorer Programme

Dive into the fast-paced world of global risk and insurance with our LIW Risk & Insurance Foundations academy. Learn to navigate the complex London Market ecosystem including Lloyd’s, MGAs, and global brokerages while mastering the intricate lifecycle of a risk from initial submission to final claim settlement. Build a robust toolkit of professional skills, from insurance numeracy and data literacy to regulatory conduct and professional communication, all while gaining unique, hands-on experience at the heart of the industry during London Insurance Week.

Perfect for school-leavers, graduates, and early-career professionals, this program equips you with the market literacy and technical confidence to move beyond administrative tasks and become a high-impact insurance practitioner. Through real-world business improvement projects and elite networking, you will gain the skills necessary to drive value for your firm and launch a long-term career in the global insurance market. 

RiskFoundry Digital Navigator Programme

Master the nervous system of the London Market with our Digital Navigator: Digital Insurance Operations & Data Analyst academy. Learn to decode complex data flows, transform fragmented bordereaux into actionable insights, and navigate the digital platforms from PPL to next-gen delegated authority systems that are modernizing the industry. Master essential data hygiene, insurance-specific Excel, and process mapping while gaining hands-on experience in cleaning "dirty" data, identifying operational bottlenecks, and ensuring the accuracy of the market’s core data records.

Perfect for data-inclined early-career professionals and operations teams, this program empowers you to move beyond manual re-keying to become a guardian of data integrity. Through a real-world Ops & Data Improvement Project and two immersive experiences at London Insurance Week, you will build the technical foundation to bridge the gap between back-office processing and future-facing roles in Algorithmic Underwriting, Data Science, and AI leadership.

LIW RISK FOUNDRY TIER 2 PROGRAMS

RiskFoundry Algorithmic Underwriter

Dive into the future of risk selection with our Algorithmic Underwriter academy. Learn to bridge the gap between traditional underwriting intuition and advanced data science by building the automated pricing and risk engines of tomorrow. Master a high-impact technical stack from using SQL and Python to clean messy bordereaux, to developing predictive loss models and interactive Underwriting Cockpits. You will move beyond basic spreadsheets to apply Machine Learning techniques and scenario analysis, all while mastering the critical governance and ethics required to manage "black box" risks in a regulated market.

Perfect for data analysts and tech-forward underwriters, this program equips you with the skills to lead the shift toward algorithmic trading. Through an 18-month journeyanchored by an elite immersion at London Insurance Week you will transition from data processing to data strategy, culminating in a work-based project that delivers a live, automated underwriting solution for your firm. Turn data into a competitive advantage and redefine what it means to be an underwriter.

RiskFoundry Climate & Cat Analyst

Dive into the high-stakes world of environmental volatility and capital resilience with our Climate & Catastrophe (Cat) Risk Analyst academy. Learn to decode the physics of risk by mastering Probability of Exceedance (EP) curves, return-period modeling, and the complex flow of the global capital stack. Master the industry’s leading modeling platforms including RMS, Verisk, and Oasis while gaining hands-on experience in live "Event Response" war games that simulate real-time hurricane landfalls and portfolio loss notifications. You will bridge the gap between historical data and future uncertainty by integrating NGFS climate scenarios and designing innovative parametric flood and wildfire triggers.

Perfect for junior cat analysts, exposure managers, and reinsurance professionals, this program equips you with the technical precision and strategic mindset to architect the climate-ready products of the future and lead the market’s response to a warming world.

RiskFoundry Cyber & Op-Res Specialist

Dive into the high-stakes frontline of digital defense with our Cyber & Operational Resilience Specialist academy. Learn to deconstruct the "Cyber Kill Chain," master the mechanics of double-extortion ransomware, and navigate complex regulatory landscapes including DORA and the PRA. Master key tools for threat intelligence mapping, cloud security auditing, and incident response management, all while gaining practical experience in live "Breach Simulations" where you will coordinate legal, forensics, and reputation management during the critical "Golden Hour" of a cyber attack.

Perfect for underwriters, brokers, and internal risk managers, this program equips you with the skills to identify "Silent Cyber" exposures, draft resilient policy wordings, and design organizational-wide resilience frameworks that turn systemic vulnerabilities into strategic defenses.

RiskFoundry Insurtech Engineer

Dive into the technical heart of the London Market’s digital transformation with our Insurtech Engineer Specialist academy. Learn to bridge the gap between legacy mainframes and modern microservices by mastering the "Full Stack" of insurance technology. Master ACORD data standards, API-first architecture, and secure CI/CD pipelines compliant with global financial regulations. You will gain practical, hands-on experience in our "Friday Shipyard" sprints building everything from automated policy parsers using Python and OCR to high-performance algorithmic rating engines and smart contracts for parametric risk.

Perfect for junior developers, legacy coders, and tech-forward underwriters, this program equips you with the specialized skills to lead the Blueprint Two migration, integrate with the Core Data Record (CDR), and architect the future-ready infrastructure of the world’s leading insurance market. Through two high-intensity London Insurance Week hackathons, you will move from "writing code" to "shipping products," culminating in a live MVP launch that solves real-world frictions for your firm.

RiskFoundry Digital Claims Analyst

Dive into the high-pressure world of modern crisis management with our Digital Claims & Incident Response Analyst academy. Learn to transform claims from a reactive back-office function into a strategic client retention engine by mastering Digital FNOL (First Notice of Loss), API-driven intake, and the complex logic of digital placing slips (MRC v3). Master the proactive skills of data forensics and AI-driven fraud detection including using image analysis to spot photoshopped evidence and forensic accounting to identify inflation in business interruption losses all while gaining practical, hands-on experience in our live "Major Loss Simulations."

During these high-intensity simulations, you will operate a "Claims Command Center," triaging global supply chain failures, managing crisis communications, and coordinating with breach coaches to navigate the ethical and legal minefields of ransomware and OFAC sanctions. You will further refine your expertise by mastering "Zero-Touch" automated settlement protocols for parametric risks and the nuances of cyber-incident response.

Perfect for claims handlers, TPAs, and crisis management teams, this academy equips you with the technical precision and strategic confidence to defend complex coverage decisions during mock "Arbitration Tribunals," reducing claims leakage and delivering superior customer resilience in the world’s most demanding insurance market.

LIW RISK FOUNDRY TIER 3 PROGRAMS

RiskFoundry Data & AI Portfolio Strategist

Dive into the elite world of strategic capital allocation and algorithmic underwriting with our Data & AI Portfolio Strategist academy. Learn to architect the "Algorithmic Balance Sheet" by transforming raw data into measurable Alpha and sustainable competitive advantage. Master the strategic implementation of Generative AI, advanced portfolio theory, and robust AI governance frameworks including navigating the EU AI Act and UK PRA regulations to ensure your firm’s digital transformation is both high-yielding and ethically sound.

Gain practical, hands-on experience through our exclusive "Executive Syndicate" board sessions, where you will audit your portfolio’s digital maturity, evaluate high-growth Insurtech partnerships, and design a bespoke Target Operating Model (TOM) for your specific business unit. Through two years of VIP "Shadow Board" access at London Insurance Week, you will transition from a senior specialist to a strategic visionary, culminating in the launch of a board-ready White Paper that redefines how capital is deployed in the age of automation.

Perfect for senior underwriters, pricing heads, and lead actuaries, this program equips you with the holistic leadership skills to move beyond technical execution and claim your seat as a future Chief Underwriting or Data Officer in the global insurance market.

RiskFoundry AI Solutions Engineer

Dive into the high-performance world of enterprise-grade AI infrastructure with our AI Solutions Engineer academy. Learn to move beyond isolated notebooks to architect the "Algorithmic Core" of the London Market, designing scalable, secure, and production-ready AI systems. Master the engineering of Large Language Models (LLMs) including fine-tuning with LoRA adapters and building semantic search engines using Vector Databases while optimizing data pipelines to align with Lloyd's Blueprint Two and Core Data Record (CDR) standards. Master key tools for deployment like Docker and Kubernetes, and build robust "AI Guardrails" to defend against prompt injection and ensure PII redaction.

Perfect for senior technical leads, architects, and lead developers, this academy equips you with the skills to bridge the gap between legacy mainframes and modern intelligence. Through two years of high-intensity "Deep Tech Sprints" and live product launches at London Insurance Week, you will transition from a coder into a Market Architect, shipping proprietary AI solutions that eliminate Shadow IT risks and replace expensive external consultants with high-value internal innovation.

RiskFoundry Climate & Capital Architect

Dive into the high-stakes frontier of sustainable finance and capital resilience with our Climate & Capital Architect academy. Learn to bridge the "Net-Zero Transition Gap" by transforming ESG from a compliance burden into a powerful engine for capital arbitrage. You will learn to conduct rigorous "Scope 3" carbon baselining for complex underwriting books, design science-based decarbonization pathways, and navigate the high-pressure demands of institutional investors to secure discounted yields for green-verified structures.

Master the architectural engineering of Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS), Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), and innovative parametric triggers that allow you to bypass traditional reinsurance constraints by tapping directly into global capital markets. Master essential strategic frameworks including TCFD disclosure narratives, SBTi science-based targets, and NGFS scenario analysis to stress-test your balance sheet against 1.5°C and 3°C warming pathways.

Perfect for senior capital leads, heads of ESG, and risk officers, this academy equips you with the financial engineering skills to launch sustainable capital vehicles and immunize your firm against greenwashing litigation. Through two years of elite "Green Room" access at London Insurance Week, you will move beyond simple risk management to architect the resilient, transition-ready balance sheet of the future.

RiskFoundry AI Product Lead

Dive into the intersection of technical potential and commercial profitability with our AI Product Lead academy. Learn to bridge the "Translation Gap" by transforming complex AI capabilities into high-performing insurance products that underwriters actually trust and use. Master the strategic skills of the "Friction Audit" to identify high-value automation opportunities, build rigorous ROI models for Large Language Model (LLM) implementations, and master the "Token Economics" of AI to ensure every solution is commercially viable.

You will learn to architect "The UI of Trust" designing intuitive, user-centric interfaces that facilitate seamless Human-in-the-Loop decision-making. Gain the expertise to integrate Explainable AI (XAI) for regulatory compliance, manage Agile backlogs as the "Guardian of Scope," and implement UX strategies that mitigate hallucination risks. Through two high-intensity years at London Insurance Week, you will move from rapid user research and "Shark Tank" validation in 2026 to launching a live MVP (Minimum Viable Product) in 2027.

Perfect for digital heads, innovation leads, and mid-senior product owners, this academy equips you with the Agile leadership and technical intuition to build the "steering wheel" of the digital syndicate, ensuring your firm’s AI investments deliver measurable alpha rather than just burning cash.

RiskFoundry Future Insurance Leader

Dive into the elite, high-stakes world of "The Shadow Syndicate" a world-first, 18-month live simulation of a multi-billion dollar London Market entity. Learn to architect a digital twin of the insurance ecosystem, mastering the critical skills of corporate governance, capital raising (Funds at Lloyd’s), and strategic risk appetite setting. You will bridge the gap between senior management and C-suite leadership by running a virtual syndicate in parallel with the real market, responding to live geopolitical shocks and economic volatility.

Master the complexities of Solvency II management and liquidity modeling while navigating high-pressure regulatory negotiations and M&A due diligence. Gain practical, hands-on experience in our rotating C-suite model, where you will take the chair as CEO, CUO, or CRO to lead board meetings, manage capital calls, and pitch inorganic growth strategies to investment bankers. Through two years of VIP "Shadow Board" access and keynote visibility at London Insurance Week, you will move beyond your technical silo to understand the holistic macro-economics of the global insurance hub.

Perfect for high-potential "Heads of Desk" and rising VPs, this Executive MBA-lite equips you with the poly-crisis leadership and financial acumen required to lead a 21st-century syndicate. You will emerge with a 5-year "Strategic Manifesto" a board-ready roadmap for your real-world employer securing your place as the next generation of London Market leadership.

Your Opportunity to Acquire Valuable Insights from Seasoned Industry Experts.

The conference speakers are seasoned professionals who bring real-world experience to the table. You'll have the chance to engage with them directly, asking questions and gaining valuable knowledge. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to network and connect with like-minded individuals in your field.