--- title: "Profiles in Risk – E141: Thomas Sheffield, SVP Specialty Claims at QBE, on Claims, AI & Analytics - InsNerds.com" description: "In this special episode of Profiles in Risk, I preview The Insurance Nexus Insurance AI & Analytics USA Conference (May 2 & 3 - Chicago) by talking AI and claims with Thomas Sheffield, SVP of Specialty Claims for QBE. We discussed: ABOUT THOMAS - Thomas, can you describe what you do? - What is the challenge" image: https://insnerds.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Lamparelli-100x100-Jan-03-2025-02-07-01-9677-AM.jpg --- 2 min read # Profiles in Risk – E141: Thomas Sheffield, SVP Specialty Claims at QBE, on Claims, AI & Analytics [![Picture of Nicholas Lamparelli](https://insnerds.com/hubfs/Nick%20Lamparelli(Headshot%20GS).jpg) Nicholas Lamparelli ](https://insnerds.com/insights/author/nicholas-lamparelli) : Feb 28, 2019 12:00:00 AM [Podcast](https://insnerds.com/insights/tag/podcast) ![Profiles in Risk – E141: Thomas Sheffield, SVP Specialty Claims at QBE, on Claims, AI & Analytics](https://insnerds.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Lamparelli-100x100-Jan-03-2025-02-07-01-9677-AM.jpg) In this special episode of Profiles in Risk, I preview The Insurance Nexus Insurance AI & Analytics USA Conference (May 2 & 3 – Chicago) by talking AI and claims with Thomas Sheffield, SVP of Specialty Claims for QBE. We discussed: **ABOUT THOMAS** – Thomas, can you describe what you do? – What is the challenge in managing claims from Specialty lines vs traditional claims? **ABOUT AI** – There are many “definitions” of AI, how do you define it? – How are AI and analytics changing claims? If possible can you provide examples? – Many people worry about AI disrupting their jobs. What will be the responsibility of claims professionals in a world where we are swimming in data, analytics, and AI? **ABOUT YOUR SESSION** – What is the title of your session? – Who should attend? – What are you hoping to have them learn from your session? Insurance Nerds is pleased to be helping Insurance Nexus promote this conference. Save $200 by using discount code:  **INSNERDSAI200 at [https://events.insurancenexus.com/analyticsusa](https://events.insurancenexus.com/analyticsusa/?utm_source=INS+Nerds&utm_medium=event+listing&utm_campaign=5010) ** ** LISTEN HERE:** Audio Player [https://www.buzzsprout.com/87086/976288-e141-thomas-sheffield-svp-specialty-claims-at-qbe-on-claims-ai-analytics.mp3](https://www.buzzsprout.com/87086/976288-e141-thomas-sheffield-svp-specialty-claims-at-qbe-on-claims-ai-analytics.mp3) 00:00 00:00 00:00 Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. ** OR WATCH HERE:** **CONNECT WITH THOMAS SHEFFIELD: LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-sheffield-88402125/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-sheffield-88402125/) ** **SUBSCRIBE AT: **** [Buzzsprout RSS: http://www.buzzsprout.com/87086](http://www.buzzsprout.com/87086)**** [Google Play: https://goo.gl/WMAvW4](https://goo.gl/WMAvW4)**** **** [iTunes: https://goo.gl/7SqwvP](https://goo.gl/7SqwvP)**** [Overcast: https://goo.gl/8b4cbD](https://goo.gl/8b4cbD) **** [Spotify: https://goo.gl/niAbGN](https://goo.gl/niAbGN) [Stitcher: https://goo.gl/DmE7Mi](https://goo.gl/DmE7Mi)** ** [YouTube: https://goo.gl/1Turar](https://goo.gl/1Turar)**   ![](https://insnerds.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Lamparelli-100x100-Jan-03-2025-02-07-01-9677-AM.jpg?width=100&height=100&name=Lamparelli-100x100-Jan-03-2025-02-07-01-9677-AM.jpg) ![](https://insnerds.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Lamparelli-100x100-Jan-03-2025-02-07-01-9677-AM.jpg?width=100&height=100&name=Lamparelli-100x100-Jan-03-2025-02-07-01-9677-AM.jpg) ### About Nicholas Lamparelli Nick Lamparelli is a 20+ year veteran of the insurance wars. 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