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Turning insurance data into real-time insight. Zinnia is collaborating with Snowflake to help insurers harness advanced analytics, machine learning, and GenAI, delivered on a modern, secure data platform built for scale. The result is faster access to AI capabilities that in the past took months or years to deploy, enabling quicker insights and smarter decisions. Read more about the announcement below.
Zinnia Announces Collaboration with Snowflake to Deliver Real-Time Insurance Analytics and AI Solutions
At Zinnia, we're committed to creating spaces where authentic conversations drive meaningful growth. Our recent Her Perspective session with Renu Ahuja and Surabhi Sharma exemplified this commitment—bringing together candid insights, vulnerability, and real-world leadership wisdom. Key insights that resonated with our Zinnia community: - Own your narrative and take proactive steps toward your goals. - Confidence and self-doubt can coexist—great leaders move forward anyway. - Invest in meaningful networks of mentors and allies. - Lead with both empathy and clarity. - Protect your energy and prioritize wellbeing. The engaging dialogue explored leadership styles, work-life balance, and staying energized in demanding roles—reinforcing our culture of continuous learning and shared success. Thank you to Renu Ahuja and Surabhi Sharma for their inspiring wisdom, and to all participants for making this conversation meaningful. At Zinnia, we grow when we lift each other.
At Zinnia, we're committed to creating spaces where authentic conversations drive meaningful growth. Our recent Her Perspective session with Renu Ahuja and Surabhi Sharma exemplified this commitment—bringing together candid insights, vulnerability, and real-world leadership wisdom. Key insights that resonated with our Zinnia community: - Own your narrative and take proactive steps toward your goals. - Confidence and self-doubt can coexist—great leaders move forward anyway. - Invest in meaningful networks of mentors and allies. - Lead with both empathy and clarity. - Protect your energy and prioritize wellbeing. The engaging dialogue explored leadership styles, work-life balance, and staying energized in demanding roles—reinforcing our culture of continuous learning and shared success. Thank you to Renu Ahuja and Surabhi Sharma for their inspiring wisdom, and to all participants for making this conversation meaningful. At Zinnia, we grow when we lift each other.
After five successful years guiding Zinnia through transformation and growth, Michele Trogni has retired as CEO and Chair. The Zinnia Board has appointed George A. Esposito Jr., a long-standing Zinnia executive with extensive experience in insurance, technology, and corporate law, as CEO and to the Board. Ash Sawhney, a seasoned Zinnia leader and industry veteran, has been named President while continuing his role as CRO. We’re grateful for Michele Trogni’s vision and the impact she’s had on shaping who we are today. With George and Ash stepping into their new roles, Zinnia is well-positioned for its next chapter of growth and impact. Read more in our media release.
Zinnia CEO and Chair Michele Trogni Announces Retirement
This week, Michele Trogni, CEO of Zinnia co-hosts That Annuity Show with special guest Sheryl J. Moore. Tune in to get their outlook on annuity sales in 2025, new opportunities like in-plan annuities, and, of course, how modern technology can make the industry grow even faster: https://lnkd.in/emFkwUvj
This week, Michele Trogni, CEO of Zinnia co-hosts That Annuity Show with... | Zinnia
Zinnia is proud to welcome Gary D. Cohn as Vice Chair and board member. A proven leader in banking and digital transformation, Gary’s expertise will support Zinnia’s vision to deliver the modern rails of the L&A industry. With longevity playing an increasingly important role in financial planning, Zinnia is excited to partner with Gary to continue building platforms that offer advisors, insurers and consumers a modern and intuitive experience, simplifying the integration of L&A products seamlessly into wealth portfolios.
Zinnia is proud to welcome Gary D. Cohn as Vice Chair and board member... | Zinnia
Zinnia is thrilled to welcome Natalie Spano as Head of Partnerships & Strategic Growth! Natalie brings extensive experience in technology and financial services, with a proven track record of accelerating growth for SaaS platforms and driving measurable outcomes for customers. In her role, Natalie will build strategic partnerships, expanding Zinnia’s ecosystem of collaborators and identifying new paths to fuel industry growth. Natalie's appointment reinforces Zinnia's commitment to simplifying insurance and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Welcome, Natalie!
Zinnia is thrilled to welcome Natalie Spano as Head of Partnerships &... | Zinnia
Zinnia is delighted to welcome Joanne Steele as our Head of Corporate Technology and Incident Management! With extensive experience in technology as a CIO, Joanne brings strategic leadership and a hands-on approach to ensuring dependable, secure, client-centric outcomes and seamless, high-quality solutions. Welcome, Joanne!
Zinnia is delighted to welcome Joanne Steele as our Head of Corporate... | Zinnia
Zinnia welcomes Hilani Kerr as Head of Wealth and Distribution Platforms. The retirement and wealth protection landscape is evolving fast and at Zinnia, we’re accelerating along with it. We’re thrilled to welcome Hilani Kerr to lead our Wealth & Distribution business. Hilani brings extensive global financial services expertise and a bold vision for modernizing tech-enabled, multi-channel distribution of life and wealth products. She'll be working with a team of life, annuity, and technology experts to unify our platform, expand access, and deliver better outcomes for our clients across every distribution channel. Ultimately, with Hilani's leadership, Zinnia will help close protection gaps and empower financial resilience for millions of people.
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At Zinnia, we're not just talking about AI's potential—we're seeing tangible results across the industry. Last week at Hartford AI Day, our panel of insurance technology leaders revealed how AI is already reshaping cost structures and operations. Our Head of Marketing Innovation, Paul Tyler, led an insightful discussion with Daniel Gremmell of Zinnia, and other experts from Conning, Global Atlantic Financial Group, and Prudential Financial that uncovered: ✅ Dramatic ROI: How automating call quality scoring allowed reviewing 100% of calls versus just 1% previously, and reducing call times from 7-8 minutes to 4-5 minutes ✅ Strategic implementation: Why 55% of insurance leaders report being fully implemented in generative AI just one year after barely registering ✅ Practical applications: Real examples of AI automating administrative emails, updating records, summarizing calls with real-time intelligence, preparing meetings by pulling relevant data, and capturing post-meeting activities ✅ Cultural transformation: "AI won't take your job, but people who know how to use AI will take your job"
At Zinnia, we're not just talking about AI's potential—we're seeing tangible results across the industry. Last week at Hartford AI Day, our panel of insurance technology leaders revealed how AI is already reshaping cost structures and operations. Our Head of Marketing Innovation, Paul Tyler, led an insightful discussion with Daniel Gremmell of Zinnia, and other experts from Conning, Global Atlantic Financial Group, and Prudential Financial that uncovered: ✅ Dramatic ROI: How automating call quality scoring allowed reviewing 100% of calls versus just 1% previously, and reducing call times from 7-8 minutes to 4-5 minutes ✅ Strategic implementation: Why 55% of insurance leaders report being fully implemented in generative AI just one year after barely registering ✅ Practical applications: Real examples of AI automating administrative emails, updating records, summarizing calls with real-time intelligence, preparing meetings by pulling relevant data, and capturing post-meeting activities ✅ Cultural transformation: "AI won't take your job, but people who know how to use AI will take your job"
Thanks to all of our fantastic interns for all your hard work this summer, and Happy National Intern day! May your journey of excellence continue.
Thanks to all of our fantastic interns for all your hard work this summer, and Happy National Intern day! May your journey of excellence continue.