“I’m delighted to see Donald launching his new venture, Donald Light Insurance Technology Advisory.
Donald and I worked together as analysts, and he always had a knack for turning complex insurance technology topics into inspiring, thought-leader-level insights—so clients could quickly see what really mattered and what to do next. We partnered on multiple client projects, and his perspective consistently helped us deliver work that was practical, impactful, and easy for stakeholders to act on.
In this new role, I expect him to be a strong fit for insurers, technology companies, and PE/VC teams looking for guidance across insurance technology strategy and decision-making. His expertise, combined with a boutique, hands-on advisory approach, should be particularly valuable.
As a Celent alumni, Donald remains part of our network, and I look forward to finding ways to collaborate with him in this new capacity.”

“Donald is one of the most insightful analysts who sees the intersection of technology and business with the challenges and opportunities it presents. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that helps guide strategies and initiatives. He is a pleasure to work with.”

I’ve worked with Donald for over 20 years on a wide range of insurance technology projects spanning advanced market research, due diligence and helping define strategies.
There are three constants in working with Donald I’ve seen in every interaction:
1. He brings an extreme depth and breadth of knowledge of insurance technology, vendors, implementations, and war stories
2. He knows the stories behind the stories which often make all the difference
3. He has constant critical and constructive feedback on whatever the idea or topic we are working through, and his presence makes me better
He has a way of digging into things with the right perspective and curiosity to really refine and bring out the best in people and whatever the idea or task is we are working through. One of these highlights over the years was Donald’s involvement in helping frame and refine the AXA XL Construction Ecosystem. https://www.celent.com/en/insights/408185668 He was an early sounding board who stayed close and helped us communicate and refine something that was truly impactful at the time.
I was excited to hear about Donald’s move to be an independent advisor. I can’t recommend him highly enough and am happy to discuss further.

I am pleased to recommend Donald Light, with whom I had the privilege of collaborating during my tenure as Managing Director at Guy Carpenter & Company, the world’s premier reinsurance broker and member of the Marsh family of companies.
Professional Context
Guy Carpenter tasked me and an associate, with exploring how insurers could better understand and leverage the technological revolution—both to assess impacts on insured portfolios and to enhance operational efficiency. To achieve this, we created the Insurtech Alliance, partnering with Celent (an Oliver Wyman Company). Donald served as Director of the North American Casualty Practice at Celent and became our essential partner in this initiative.
Donald’s Unique Value
Donald distinguished himself through his exceptional ability to translate complex technological concepts into actionable intelligence for our clients. His contributions included:
• Strategic Insight: Helping insurers understand current and emerging technologies and their implications for assumed portfolios, infrastructure, and operations
• Gap Analysis: Identifying areas where existing technology fell short of supporting corporate goals and strategies
• Solution Architecture: Recommending specific technologies and products aligned with each insurer’s unique objectives
• Risk Management: Candidly addressing potential implementation challenges—a refreshing approach that clients deeply valued
What Set Donald Apart
Clients consistently praised Donald’s careful, calm, and measured approach to technology assessment and implementation. Unlike consultants who oversell capabilities, Donald earned trust by acknowledging that technology adoption presents genuine challenges requiring professional, realistic management. This intellectual honesty, combined with his technical expertise, made him invaluable to our clients.
Personal Assessment
Working with Donald was both professionally rewarding and educational. His combination of technical knowledge, communication skills, and client-centered approach makes him an asset to any organization navigating technology transformation.
I recommend Donald without reservation.