Layla Atya
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Layla Atya is from Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Layla is currently Chief Risk and Underwriting Officer (Advisory Role) at Sitata, located in Washington DC-Baltimore Area. Layla also works as Chief Insurance/Underwriting Officer (Advisory) at Covrzy, a job Layla has held since Dec 2023. Another title Layla currently holds is Underwriting Mentor at InsurTech NY. In Layla's previous role as a Chief Underwriting Technology Officer at Quantumerge, Layla worked in Delaware, United States until Nov 2024. Prior to joining Quantumerge, Layla was a Chief Insurance Officer at SPOKK Insurance and held the position of Chief Insurance Officer at Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Prior to that, Layla was a Insurance Strategy Consultant at ELEKS, based in Washington D.C. Metro Area from Jan 2020 to Nov 2020. Layla started working as Commercial Insurance Underwriter at Victor US in Chevy Chase, MD in Aug 2016. From Feb 2012 to Jan 2016, Layla was Co-Founder, Director of Risk Engineering at Crisis Intervention Center, based in Ukraine. Prior to that, Layla was a Data Scientist at University of Haifa, based in Israel from Nov 2011 to Oct 2015.
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Layla Atya's current jobs
Creating insurance and risk infrastructure for global travel and threat intelligence industry. Sitata is an all-in-one platform that combines advanced AI, proactive threat intelligence, and comprehensive insurance to revolutionize travel protection. Since 2018, Sitata’s state-of-the-art AI has ensured early detection of risks, providing real-time alerts, evacuation support, and integrated emergency logistics. By minimizing financial losses and ensuring seamless preparedness, Sitata empowers travelers and international organizations with confidence to navigate any threat.
Covrzy is an Indian insurtech company founded in 2023 by Ankit Kamra and Veera Thota, focusing on providing business insurance solutions for startups, SMEs, and MSMEs. As the Chief Insurance/Underwriting Officer, Layla Atya is responsible for the design, launch, and implementation of all parametric insurance products on the Indian market. Covrzy has partnered with major insurers like ICICI Lombard, Bajaj Allianz, and IFFCO Tokio, offering a full-stack digital platform that simplifies the insurance process, aiming to onboard over 10,000 customers within the next 12 to 18 months and address the significant underinsurance problem in India.
Underwriting Mentor at InsurtechNY MGA Lab. As an Underwriting Mentor, Layla Atya supports several innovative insurtech startups: ***Otonomi***: A parametric insurance platform focused on optimizing supply chain resilience through automated claims triggered by real-time data. ***Batteryze***: Specializes in providing insurance coverage for battery storage systems, leveraging AI to assess risks related to energy storage and distribution. ***Ric***: Offers affordable flood insurance solutions for $14 per month, with real-time weather monitoring to provide timely protection against flood risks. ***Clupp***: An insurtech company offering customized auto insurance products with dynamic pricing models based on driver behavior analytics. ***Sitata***: Integrates real-time safety data to offer travel insurance products, enhancing risk assessment and mitigation for travelers. In her role, Layla utilizes her expertise in risk engineering and actuarial analysis to help these companies design innovative insurance strategies and develop precise underwriting guidelines, ensuring their products are both innovative and actuarially sound.
As CEO and Chief Risk Engineer of Zala Technology, Layla Atya has led the company to become a multi-million dollar leader in insurance technology. Specializing in Parametric Insurance, Commercial Specialty Insurance, and Cybersecurity, Layla develops advanced AI models and risk frameworks, using a tech stack that includes Python, JavaScript, and C#. She drives innovation in AI Underwriting as a Service and actuarial risk modeling, ensuring Zala delivers cutting-edge solutions across global markets.
Layla Atya's past jobs
Quantumerge is a groundbreaking product from Zala Technology that has revolutionized the M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) process by focusing on due diligence and transactional liability within the insurance and cyber sector. Quantumerge has been rated as a leader in the M&A domain of the LegalTech players 2 years in a row, addressing complex challenges of transactional risk management, offering a comprehensive suite of solutions tailored to the specific needs of M&A stakeholders.
At SPOKK Insurance Layla applied her deep expertise in risk engineering and actuarial analysis to spearhead the development of a cutting-edge cyber indemnity insurance program tailored for the metaverse and gaming sectors. She utilized a range of actuarial methods, including loss distribution modeling, Monte Carlo simulations, and stochastic modeling, to accurately assess and quantify the unique risks associated with this emerging digital landscape. Layla’s work involved designing comprehensive insurance proformas that detailed coverage options, pricing structures, and projected financial outcomes, ensuring the product’s adaptability and profitability. By integrating advanced data analytics and AI-driven insights with these actuarial techniques, Layla successfully developed an innovative insurance solution that meets the dynamic needs of gamers and digital enthusiasts, setting a new benchmark for risk management in the metaverse.
ELEKS is a global software development company that provides a range of IT services and solutions, including software development, quality assurance, product design, and consultancy services. ELEKS specializes in helping businesses across various industries leverage technology to achieve their goals and digital transformation objectives. Layla played a pivotal role in spearheading the company's insurance program. Leveraging her extensive expertise in the insurance industry, she meticulously crafted and managed a comprehensive suite of insurance products. Layla's contributions extended beyond product development; she also provided invaluable consulting services to existing clients, assisting them in optimizing their insurance strategies and solutions.
Victor Insurance, also known as Victor, is a specialty insurance company that primarily focuses on providing insurance solutions for complex and unique risks. They specialize in underwriting and managing various lines of specialty insurance, including specialty casualty, specialty property, and specialty financial lines. Victor Insurance often collaborates with brokers, agents, and other insurance professionals to deliver tailored insurance products and services to their clients. Layla, with her extensive insurance expertise and a profound understanding of crafting insurance products, skillfully transitioned from her prior role in the risk management sector. Her years of experience in risk management uniquely positioned her to excel as an underwriter for the Professional, Architects, and Engineers product. With a deep-rooted knowledge of risk assessment and mitigation, Layla seamlessly applied her expertise to create and improve insurance solutions. Notably, she achieved the distinction of becoming the youngest tenured professional to collaborate in the development of cutting-edge insurance products alongside capacity providers. Furthermore, Layla played an instrumental role in supporting IT operations, contributing to the testing and evaluation of new features for policy administration, broker portals, and document management systems. Her journey is a testament to her ability to bridge risk management acumen with insurance innovation, showcasing her as a dynamic and valuable asset to the industry.
As Co-Founder and Director of Risk Engineering at the Crisis Intervention Center, Layla played a critical role in enhancing Ukraine’s crisis response capabilities in partnership with the Ukrainian government. Her leadership was instrumental in developing and executing a nationwide resilience program focused on mitigating risks to civilian populations during conflict. Layla spearheaded the strategic planning and implementation of key risk mitigation initiatives, including the training and coordination of military and law enforcement units, the restructuring of contingency plans for critical infrastructure such as the national railroad, and the deployment of terrorism awareness training. Additionally, she established Civilian Safety Centers across strategic locations, reinforcing the nation’s preparedness and risk management efforts. Layla’s work directly contributed to strengthening Ukraine’s national security framework and enhancing its ability to respond effectively to geopolitical challenges.
As a Data Scientist at the University of Haifa, Layla specialized in predictive modeling, data analytics, and risk engineering. She applied advanced statistical methods, including regression analysis, time series forecasting, and multivariate analysis, to study the behavior of insurgencies and criminal organizations across various regions. Layla utilized R extensively for these analyses, leveraging its powerful statistical libraries and data visualization capabilities to conduct precise risk assessments, particularly in insurance-related human behavior. As an Experimental Research Lead for Iraq and Ukraine, Layla’s work in risk engineering involved conducting comprehensive risk assessments using techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations, scenario analysis, and sensitivity analysis. She implemented robust data security measures and developed research plans that incorporated risk mitigation strategies, ensuring both data integrity and safety in high-risk environments. R played a crucial role in her work, providing the tools necessary for rigorous statistical analysis and modeling, which were essential for translating complex data into actionable insights for risk management and policy development in conflict zones.