{"id":7966,"date":"2026-03-20T12:00:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T12:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/duckcreek1dev.wpenginepowered.com\/resources\/\/modernization-without-disruption-how-leaders-use-formation-26-to-turn-strategy-into-action\/"},"modified":"2026-06-17T17:15:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T17:15:44","slug":"modernization-without-disruption-how-leaders-use-formation-26-to-turn-strategy-into-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.duckcreek.com\/resource\/blog\/modernization-without-disruption-how-leaders-use-formation-26-to-turn-strategy-into-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Modernization Without Disruption: How Leaders Use Formation \u201926 to Turn Strategy into Action"},"content":{"rendered":"<section\n\tid=\"block_dc5d39fcd23ded8a628acf89be8a7dab\"\tclass=\"dc-hero-posts dc-section dc-section_dark dc-hero-posts_without dc-hero-posts_full-body\"\n>\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"dc-hero-posts__overlay\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duckcreek.com\/wp-content\/themes\/duck-creek\/assets\/img\/hero-text-and-image-bg.svg\" rel=\"preload\" fetchpriority=\"high\" alt=\"\">\n\n\t<div class=\"dc-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"dc-hero-posts__body\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dc-section-header\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"dc-section-header__content dc-section-header__content-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dc-section-eyebrow dc-eyebrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\tBlog\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"dc-section-title dc-h2\">\n\t\t\t\t\tModernization Without Disruption: How Leaders Use Formation \u201926 to Turn Strategy into Action\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"dc-share\">\n\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tdata-sharer=\"linkedin\"\n\t\t\tdata-url=\"https:\/\/www.duckcreek.com\/resource\/blog\/modernization-without-disruption-how-leaders-use-formation-26-to-turn-strategy-into-action\/\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Share in linkedin\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"dc-share__btn\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duckcreek.com\/wp-content\/themes\/duck-creek\/assets\/img\/share-linkedin.svg\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tdata-sharer=\"x\"\n\t\t\tdata-url=\"https:\/\/www.duckcreek.com\/resource\/blog\/modernization-without-disruption-how-leaders-use-formation-26-to-turn-strategy-into-action\/\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Share in x\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"dc-share__btn\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duckcreek.com\/wp-content\/themes\/duck-creek\/assets\/img\/share-x.svg\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tdata-sharer=\"facebook\"\n\t\t\tdata-url=\"https:\/\/www.duckcreek.com\/resource\/blog\/modernization-without-disruption-how-leaders-use-formation-26-to-turn-strategy-into-action\/\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Share in facebook\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"dc-share__btn\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duckcreek.com\/wp-content\/themes\/duck-creek\/assets\/img\/share-facebook.svg\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\n<div\n\tid=\"block_a79c4c42241756377d0bd30ac387b999\"\tclass=\"dc-single-main\"\n>\n\t<div class=\"dc-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dc-single-sidebar dc-sticky dc-hidden-tablet\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dc-single-sidebar__body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"dc-single-sidebar__toggle\" aria-label=\"Sidebar Toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"dc-icon\" >\n\t\t<use href=\"https:\/\/www.duckcreek.com\/wp-content\/themes\/duck-creek\/assets\/svg\/sprite.svg#icon-arrow-left\"\/>\n\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"dc-single-sidebar__toc dc-h6\"><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dc-single-body\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone in insurance is talking about modernization. Few are doing it without disrupting the parts of their business that already work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Core transformation, AI acceleration, cost pressure, and rising customer expectations are all converging at the same time. For today&#8217;s leaders, the question is no longer whether to modernize \u2014 it&#8217;s how to move fast without introducing risk, fragmentation, or organizational drag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s where Formation &#8217;26 comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Leading Carriers Turn Formation into a Strategic Advantage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Formation isn&#8217;t another conference about what&#8217;s new. It&#8217;s where leaders pressure-test their strategies, align teams, compare notes with peers, and walk away knowing exactly how to turn intent into execution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below is how top carriers use Formation to modernize with confidence \u2014 and how you can too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Enterprise Depth. Global Scale. Built for the Complexity of Global Insurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Modernizing a core system while keeping the business running is one of the most delicate moves in insurance. Especially for carriers working across regions, regulations, and rapidly shifting market demands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Formation &#8217;26, leaders learn directly from carriers who have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Modernized without disrupting production<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Phased transformation to reduce operational risk<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Achieved faster delivery cycles using GenAI-enabled implementation<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Built scalable, resilient cloud and platform operations<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recommended sessions that support this work include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><em>Reimagined Implementation: Faster, Smarter with Generative AI<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n<li><em>System Performance: What &#8220;Great&#8221; Looks Like at Scale<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n<li><em>Cloud Ops Modernization: Stability, Scale &amp; Intelligent Operations<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n<li><em>One Build, Ten Countries: How to Scale Insurance Products Globally<\/em><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These sessions offer real-world lessons from practitioners \u2014 not theoretical frameworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Industry Analysts Report:<\/strong> McKinsey notes that only cloud-based, scalable platforms built for real-time responsiveness and cross-border consistency can support the demands of multi-country P&#038;C operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Agentic Platform: Intelligent Where it Matters. Compliance Where it Counts.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI adoption is accelerating. But not every decision benefits from automation, and not every workflow is ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Formation helps leaders gain clarity on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Where AI is delivering tangible value today<\/li>\n\n\n<li>How to apply AI responsibly in a regulated environment<\/li>\n\n\n<li>How to blend human oversight with automation<\/li>\n\n\n<li>How to reduce manual toil while strengthening governance<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recommended sessions that help leaders get this right:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><em>AI-Driven Policy &amp; Underwriting: The Future of Insurance Work<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n<li><em>Operationalizing Agentic AI for Billing: Faster, Measurable Gains<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n<li><em>Accelerating Claims Performance: Advanced AI Automation<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n<li><em>Designing AI-Enabled Insurance Journeys<\/em><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll leave knowing which AI investments to prioritize \u2014 and which can wait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Industry Analysts Report:<\/strong> Everest Group notes that human-in-the-loop controls, decision lineage, and bias monitoring are now becoming mandatory foundations for compliant AI use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Impact &amp; Growth: Turn Risk Intelligence into Growth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Growth and margin improvement are front-and-center priorities for nearly every carrier in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Formation brings the levers into focus, helping leaders:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Strengthen distribution<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Streamline financial flows<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Modernize agency operations<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Turn risk intelligence into measurable growth<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">High-impact sessions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><em>Producer Power Surge: Instant Onboarding, Instant Revenue<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n<li><em>A Day in the Life of Modern Agency Operations<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n<li><em>Billing &amp; Payments: Orchestrating the Future of Insurance Payments<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n<li><em>Agents of Impact: Customer Stories from the Front Lines of Innovation<\/em><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leaders walk away with proven tactics for improving speed-to-revenue, partner experience, retention, and operational efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Industry Analysts Report:<\/strong> Celent notes that in today&#8217;s environment of &#8220;liquid risk,&#8221; carriers can no longer rely on static processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Speed to Value: Launch Products Quickly. Adapt Instantly.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Formation is engineered to help leaders turn strategy into action. Every session, demo, and interaction is built to help carriers leave with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Clear next steps<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Practical modernization frameworks<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Actionable AI guidance<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Alignment across IT, business, and executive teams<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sessions that drive value:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><em>A Day in the Life of Modern Agency Operations: Turning Distribution Complexity into Control<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n<li><em>What&#8217;s New, What&#8217;s Next: Inside Duck Creek&#8217;s AI-Powered Product Evolution<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n<li><em>The Future of Insurance Data: Powering Real-Time Decisions Across the Carrier Ecosystem<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n<li><em>Anywhere Claims: Zero-Touch, Zero Wait Built for Real-World Insurance<\/em><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And when teams attend together, those insights become a shared roadmap \u2014 one that accelerates momentum and reduces risk once you&#8217;re back in the office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Industry Analysts Report:<\/strong> Gartner research indicates that improving speed-to-market, customer experience, and operational agility is still a top priority for insurers in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Formation &#8217;26 Is Different<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other events talk about innovation. Formation is where leaders decide how to act on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From April 27\u201329, more than 800 leaders will gather in Orlando to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Exchange unfiltered modernization insights<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Get hands-on with emerging AI and platform capabilities<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Connect with 40+ partners in the Launchpad<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Strengthen their networks at marquee events, including Women in Insurance and the Casino Royale celebration<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2026 will reward carriers who move with clarity and intent \u2014 not those who wait for the market to settle. 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