Mo Tooker, President of The Hartford, to Keynote InsurTech America Symposium 2026

This year also sees the return of special events EmpowerHER, the CT Captive Forum, and the Making Waves Awards

As we reintroduce this event as the InsurTech America Symposium, the mission is unchanged. Mo Tooker is exactly the kind of keynote leader this moment calls for.”

— Stacey Brown, Founder and President, InsurTech America Symposium

HARTFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, January 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The InsurTech America Symposium (IAS) announced today that Mo Tooker, President of The Hartford, will serve as the keynote speaker for IAS 2026, taking place April 13–14, 2026 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.

Formerly the InsurTech Hartford Symposium, the event has freshly rebranded in 2026 as the InsurTech America Symposium, reflecting the nationwide reach of its attendees and the expanding momentum of insurance innovation across the U.S.

“As we reintroduce this event as the InsurTech America Symposium, the mission is unchanged. Bring together the people actually doing the work of modernizing insurance, and give them a stage worthy of the ideas, outcomes, and partnerships they are building,” said Stacey Brown, Founder and President of InsurTech America. “Mo Tooker is exactly the kind of keynote leader this moment calls for. His perspective, his operating experience, and his understanding of how innovation becomes real-world impact will set the tone for a lineup of groundbreaking speakers and conversations.”

Tooker, who oversees The Hartford’s major business segments and enterprise functions including Enterprise Strategy, Claims, and Risk Services, will anchor a program designed to connect carriers, brokers, startups, investors, and regulators around the future of the industry.

Signature experiences return: EmpowerHER, Making Waves Awards, and the CT Captive Insurance Forum

IAS 2026 will also feature the return of several cornerstone experiences that have become defining elements of the symposium.

EmpowerHER returns for a second year following a highly successful inaugural program in 2025, bringing together women for community-driven programming and leadership-focused conversations alongside the broader symposium.

The event will also spotlight the Making Waves Awards, which have honored distinguished insurance leaders for the last three years, recognizing individuals whose leadership and influence are driving meaningful change across the industry.

In addition, the CT Captive Insurance Forum returns as a featured special event during symposium week, convening captive owners, regulators, managers, and advisors to explore emerging trends, regulatory updates, and the evolving role of captives in today’s risk environment.

For the latest event details, speaker updates, and registration information, visit the official IAS website: insurtechamericasymposium.com.

About InsurTech America Symposium

The InsurTech America Symposium (IAS 2026) is a national gathering of insurance and insurtech leaders focused on meaningful connection, collaboration, and innovation. Hosted at the Connecticut Convention Center, IAS 2026 takes place April 13–14, 2026 in Hartford, Connecticut.

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