Leading the charge!

In the latest episode of The Voice of Insurance, VIPR’s Chief Revenue Officer Tony Russell joins Rahul Bhatia, Principal at Sikich, to share how the two companies are reshaping the delegated authority landscape. With decades of experience and deep industry insight between them, the duo discusses a bold vision for the future, one built on data, automation, and strategic collaboration.

A global opportunity with local precision

VIPR has become a trusted name in the UK and Europe, particularly for its powerful bordereaux and delegated authority solutions. But the U.S. insurance market, with over $260 billion in MGA activity and growing rapidly, presents a massive opportunity, and one that VIPR is now tackling head-on through a new alliance with Sikich.

As Tony explains, “Once we commanded leading market share in London, the U.S. was the obvious next step. But we knew we couldn’t do it alone. We needed a partner with reach, trust, and expertise and Sikich was the perfect fit.”

Sikich is a highly respected U.S. based technology advisory firm with deep insurance expertise. Their clients - carriers, MGAs and brokers, look to them to identify best-of-breed solutions to modernise operations and gain competitive edge. For Sikich, VIPR’s compliance and bordereaux automation tools were exactly what their clients needed.

“Our clients don’t want to rip and replace core systems,” Rahul shares. “They want practical, scalable enhancements that improve data flows, boost compliance, and unlock AI potential. VIPR does that better than anyone.”

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From pain point to performance engine

The podcast explores how outdated processes, especially spreadsheet-based workflows, are hindering real-time insight and strategic decision-making across underwriting, compliance, and claims. With VIPR and Sikich working together, clients can now automate data ingestion at the source, standardise and cleanse that data, and use it for live portfolio visibility and risk analysis.

“This isn’t just about reporting,” says Tony. “It’s about turning delegated authority into a business driver.”

AI and the future of underwriting

Both speakers agree: AI won’t replace underwriters, but it will empower them. From automating bordereaux mapping to triaging submissions, AI is transforming operations, if your data is ready. That’s the key, and it’s what this partnership delivers.

As Rahul puts it, “Clean, structured data isn’t optional anymore. It’s foundational. Without it, even the best AI won’t deliver results.”

Looking ahead

The next 12 months are all about execution, growth, and client success. VIPR and Sikich are already rolling out solutions to major U.S. carriers and MGAs, with plans to expand into more regions and use cases. Together, they’re proving that collaboration isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the future of insurtech.