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AGENDA

Gain practical insights and build strategic connections to stay informed and ahead of your competition.

What is the Insurance Summit?

The J.D. Power Insurance Summit is where the industry comes together to exchange ideas, benchmark best practices and explore the technologies and partnerships that will define the next era of insurance. Whether your focus is on underwriting profitability, distribution efficiency, or customer lifetime value, you’ll leave with actionable insights to strengthen your competitive position.

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What is the Insurance Summit?

The J.D. Power Insurance Summit is where the industry comes together to exchange ideas, benchmark best practices and explore the technologies and partnerships that will define the next era of insurance. Whether your focus is on underwriting profitability, distribution efficiency, or customer lifetime value, you’ll leave with actionable insights to strengthen your competitive position.

CORE TOPICS

Dive into the interconnected forces shaping the future of insurance—from optimizing claims and servicing strategies to driving profitability through smart acquisitions, empowered agents, and transformative technology.

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April 27, 2026 Day 1

6:30 PM
Welcome Reception
Armstrong, 11th Floor

Join us for a welcome reception that brings together leaders and innovators from across the industry for an evening of conversation, networking, and fresh insight. Connect with peers, meet the JD Power team, and start building the relationships that will shape the discussions and decisions throughout the event.

April 28, 2026 Day 2

7:30 AM
Check-in & Breakfast
Hemingway Foyer, 11th Floor

Check-in and networking breakfast to meet fellow attendees and start the day.

8:15 AM
Welcome Remarks
Hemingway, 11th Floor

Kick off the 2026 Insurance Summit with opening remarks that frame the opportunities and challenges reshaping the insurance landscape. This session will welcome attendees, outline the Summit’s focus on data-driven decision-making and customer-centric innovation, and highlight the key themes you’ll hear throughout the day. 

Stephen Crewdson JD Power
Stephen Crewdson
Managing Director, Insurance Intelligence, JD Power
8:30 AM
Keynote Address
Hemingway, 11th Floor

More details coming soon.

9:15 AM
Panel: AutoVIN Data
Hemingway, 11th Floor

As vehicles become more complex, accurate and timely build level data is transforming pricing, underwriting, and claims. This session explores how deeper visibility into a vehicle’s specifications and true market value can unlock more precise risk assessment, streamline claims, and deliver meaningful value gains for both carriers and their customers.

Marcus Skerske, JD Power
Moderated by:
Marcus Skerske, Strategic Account Director, JD Power
9:45 AM
Panel: Digital
Hemingway, 11th Floor

Examine fresh insights into how consumers are embracing digital channels throughout their insurance shopping and servicing experiences—and discover what these shifts reveal about customer expectations, competitive differentiation, and the digital strategies winning carriers are using to stay ahead.

Eric McCready, JD Power
Moderated by:
Eric McCready, Director, JD Power
10:15 AM
Networking Break
Hemingway Foyer, 11th Floor
10:30 AM
Audience Address
Hemingway, 11th Floor

More details coming soon.

11:00 AM
Panel: AI
Hemingway, 11th Floor

Explore how consumers are actively using artificial intelligence to simplify, personalize, and elevate their insurance experiences—and uncover the emerging behaviors and expectations shaping carriers’ AI strategies for the years ahead.

Amit Aggarwal, JD Power
Moderated by:
Amit Aggarwal, Managing Director, Digital Solutions, JD Power
11:30 AM
Panel: Agency
Hemingway, 11th Floor

Assess the evolving role of the insurance agent—still one of the most influential drivers of customer trust and policyholder satisfaction. This panel will bring forward new insights into how agents perceive their relationships with carriers and how customers evaluate their interactions with agents, revealing opportunities for carriers to strengthen alignment, improve experiences, and differentiate in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

Craig Martin, JD Power
Moderated by:
Craig Martin, Executive Director, Global Insurance Intelligence, JD Power
12:00 PM
Lunch
Hemingway Foyer, 11th Floor
1:00 PM
Breakout Track 1: Claims
Comiskey, 11th Floor

Gain a forward looking, data driven view of the claims landscape as we break down the latest research insights, spotlight best in class practices, and preview the emerging trends shaping the future of auto and property claims performance.

Mark Garrett, JD Power
Mark Garrett
Director, Insurance Intelligence, JD Power
Breakout Track 2: Customer Acquisition & Retention and Policy Pricing
Wrigley, 11th Floor

Understand how acquisition, retention, and pricing intersect to shape an insurer’s growth trajectory and customer experience. This track will surface proven acquisition strategies, emerging retention trends, and the impact that more precise pricing can have on loyalty, profitability, and long term competitive advantage.

Craig Martin, JD Power
Craig Martin
Executive Director, Global Insurance Intelligence , JD Power
2:15 PM
Networking Break
Hemingway Foyer, 11th Floor
2:45 PM
Breakout Track 1: Claims
Comiskey, 11th Floor

Gain a forward looking, data driven view of the claims landscape as we break down the latest research insights, spotlight best in class practices, and preview the emerging trends shaping the future of auto and property claims performance.

Mark Garrett, JD Power
Mark Garrett
Director, Insurance Intelligence, JD Power
Breakout Track 2: Customer Acquisition & Retention and Policy Pricing
Wrigley, 11th Floor

Understand how acquisition, retention, and pricing intersect to shape an insurer’s growth trajectory and customer experience. This track will surface proven acquisition strategies, emerging retention trends, and the impact that more precise pricing can have on loyalty, profitability, and long term competitive advantage.

Craig Martin, JD Power
Craig Martin
Executive Director, Global Insurance Intelligence , JD Power
3:30 PM
Client Feedback and Q&A Session
Hemingway, 11th Floor
Stephen Crewdson JD Power
Moderated by:
Stephen Crewdson, Managing Director, Insurance Intelligence, JD Power
4:00 PM
Sessions Conclude
Hemingway, 11th Floor
5:00 PM
Dine Arounds
Hosted by JD Power Insurance Customer Solutions

April 29, 2026 Day 3

7:30 AM
Check-in & Breakfast
Hemingway Foyer, 11th Floor

Check-in and networking breakfast to meet fellow attendees and start the day.

8:00 AM
Welcome Remarks
Hemingway, 11th Floor

Recap key insights from Day 1 and preview today’s focus on data-driven decision-making and customer-centric innovation.

Stephen Crewdson JD Power
Stephen Crewdson
Managing Director, Insurance Intelligence, JD Power
8:15 AM
Keynote Address
Hemingway, 11th Floor

More details coming soon.

9:00 AM
JD Power Presentation
Hemingway, 11th Floor

More details coming soon.

10:00 AM
Audience Address
Hemingway, 11th Floor

More details coming soon.

10:30 AM
Networking Break
Hemingway Foyer, 11th Floor
11:00 AM
Breakout Track 1: Claims
Comiskey, 11th Floor

Gain a forward looking, data driven view of the claims landscape as we break down the latest research insights, spotlight best in class practices, and preview the emerging trends shaping the future of auto and property claims performance.

Mark Garrett, JD Power
Mark Garrett
Director, Insurance Intelligence, JD Power
Breakout Track 2: Customer Acquisition & Retention and Policy Pricing
Wrigley, 11th Floor

Understand how acquisition, retention, and pricing intersect to shape an insurer’s growth trajectory and customer experience. This track will surface proven acquisition strategies, emerging retention trends, and the impact that more precise pricing can have on loyalty, profitability, and long term competitive advantage.

Craig Martin, JD Power
Craig Martin
Executive Director, Global Insurance Intelligence , JD Power
12:00 PM
Lunch
Hemingway Foyer, 11th Floor
1:00 PM
Breakout Track 1: Claims
Comiskey, 11th Floor

Gain a forward looking, data driven view of the claims landscape as we break down the latest research insights, spotlight best in class practices, and preview the emerging trends shaping the future of auto and property claims performance.

Mark Garrett, JD Power
Mark Garrett
Director, Insurance Intelligence, JD Power
Breakout Track 2: Customer Acquisition & Retention and Policy Pricing
Wrigley, 11th Floor

Understand how acquisition, retention, and pricing intersect to shape an insurer’s growth trajectory and customer experience. This track will surface proven acquisition strategies, emerging retention trends, and the impact that more precise pricing can have on loyalty, profitability, and long term competitive advantage.

Craig Martin, JD Power
Craig Martin
Executive Director, Global Insurance Intelligence , JD Power
2:30 PM
Farewell Address
Hemingway, 11th Floor
Stephen Crewdson JD Power
Moderated by:
Stephen Crewdson, Managing Director, Insurance Intelligence, JD Power
3:00 PM
Sessions End
Agenda is subject to change.

REASONS TO ATTEND

EXCLUSIVE CONTENT

Discover how customer interactions with brands and products are impacting the industry -- and your business.

SOCIALIZE & CONNECT

Connect with industry peers and leaders while advancing your auto retail industry knowledge.

UNBIASED EXPERTISE

Get the latest auto insights, based on precise data & robust analytics, to help you reach optimal retail performance.

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Don't Miss Your Opportunity

The J.D. Power Auto Summit is the leading automotive retail event at the NADA Show, uniting industry leaders for one day of valuable insights, real-time data, and meaningful discussion.

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EXPLORE OUR PAST SPEAKERS

Each year the agenda includes candid conversations with the industry's top executives and key industry thought leaders. Join us for a deep dive into the forces impacting the automotive industry using precise data, robust analytics and diverse consumer insights.

President, Data & Analytics and Chief Product Officer
J.D. Power
President, Global Automotive Division
J.D. Power
President
General Motors
SVP, Product Planning and Mobility Strategy
Hyundai Motor North America
CEO
Hyundai & Genesis Motor North America
SVP, Digital Strategy
J.D. Power
VP, Sales & Product
Mercedes-Benz USA

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

FAQ

What is J.D. Power?

J.D. Power is a global leader in consumer insights, advisory services and data and analytics. A pioneer in the use of big data, artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithmic modeling capabilities to understand consumer behavior, J.D. Power has been delivering incisive industry intelligence on customer interactions with brands and products for more than 50 years. The world's leading businesses across major industries rely on J.D. Power to guide their customer-facing strategies.

Why should I attend?

For access to the exclusive industry insights and analytics into the state of the industry, EV adoption, digital retail, supply and inventory, and the annual live Franchise Assessment only available onsite to registered attendees.

When in Auto Summit 2026?

The conference will be on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026.

Where will Auto Summit be held?

We are heading back to Las Vegas, NV. Additional details will be available later this year. 

When will registration open?

Early bird registration will become available at the end of summer. Please make sure you are receiving the latest details by clicking here

Are there discounted hotel room block rates available?

If you are attending the NADA Show, please book your room via the NADA Show site.
If you are only attending the J.D. Power Auto Summit, please visit one of the nearby hotels too book your room.

Will there be a virtual option?

The J.D. Power Auto Summit will not be streamed online. Join us in person for exclusive content, latest data, engaging discussions with industry leaders, and valuable networking. Don't miss this event!

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