Claims Cars & Code Where Insurance Meets Technology

What could happen in just one second of distraction behind the wheel? In this #VCC2026 session, Stephanie Maiden of SambaSafety takes students inside the intersection of insurance, technology, data analytics, risk management, and public safety. Using a real-world distracted driving scenario, she demonstrates how a single moment can trigger a chain reaction of claims, injuries, property damage, lawsuits, and business disruption, and how technology helps organizations prevent those losses before they happen. Stephanie also shares what careers in this space look like and why success comes from a variety of backgrounds, including insurance, operations, analytics, public safety, and risk management. If you're interested in insurance careers, risk management, connected vehicles, data analytics, public safety, InsurTech, or technology-driven problem-solving, this session offers an inside look at one of the industry's fastest-evolving career paths! About Virtual Career Connections Made possible by our #EmergingTalentPartners, Virtual Career Connections connects high school and university students with real stories, career insights, and practical advice from insurance professionals to help them explore and prepare for #InsuranceCareers.