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Florian Graillot: How Intelligence on Tap and Agent-Human Teams Are Redesigning Risk
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- Scouting for Growth
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- Mar 12, 2026
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Summary
Risk is no longer something we predict. It’s something we design for. In this episode of Scouting for Growth, Sabine VanderLinden sits down with Florian Graillot, Founding Partner at Astorya VC, to explore how artificial intelligence, venture capital, and new business models are reshaping the future of insurance and risk management. At the heart of the conversation is a fundamental shift: from static, backward-looking risk models to adaptive, forward-looking systems built for uncertainty. As emerging risks—from climate volatility to cyber threats and AI-driven fraud—accelerate beyond historical data, insurers and financial institutions must rethink how they create value. Florian shares insights from over 15 years of investing in insurtech and risk innovation, highlighting why the most successful organizations are no longer optimizing silos, but redesigning the entire risk value chain—from prevention and risk assessment to capital efficiency and claims. These “frontier firms” don’t just digitize—they continuously learn, evolve, and act in real time. A central theme is the rise of “intelligence on tap.” AI is no longer an experiment sitting at the edge of the organization; it is becoming embedded infrastructure. But technology alone is not the differentiator. The real advantage lies in how organizations combine AI agents with human expertise to create faster, smarter, and more trusted decision-making systems. The discussion also challenges conventional thinking around regulation. While often perceived as a barrier, Europe’s regulatory environment may provide a strategic edge—enabling the development of trust-by-design AI models that are explainable, ethical, and aligned with long-term customer value. Yet, transformation is not without friction. Sabine and Florian unpack…