Awais Farooq

Awais Farooq is an insurance executive, transformation strategist, and keynote speaker with nearly two decades of experience spanning State Farm, Farmers, Chubb, Berkshire Hathaway GUARD, and Crawford & Company. Beginning his career as an adjuster, he brings a rare perspective that connects frontline realities with C-suite strategy.

Recognized as a national voice in insurance innovation, Awais has spoken at major industry conferences and leadership forums, and his thought leadership has been published in outlets such as The Wall Street Journal and PropertyCasualty360. His upcoming book, The Future Isn’t Fully Automated: Why Humans Still Matter in a High-Tech World, explores how AI and automation are reshaping insurance while keeping people at the center.