AI Is Helping to Hire the Future Workforce. What Are the Risks?

Overview

Imagine spending time crafting a resume to apply for a job only to realize it may never be seen by human eyes. Instead, an algorithm decides whether to accept or reject the application in seconds. Now imagine another twist: candidates are using AI to write their resumes, while companies are using AI to screen them.In today’s hiring landscape, the question isn’t just who gets the job, it’s who (or what technology) is making the decision.

This episode of Between the Lines examines the rapidly evolving and increasingly complex world where artificial intelligence meets hiring. As the insurance industry faces a growing talent gap driven by an aging workforce, companies are seeking to modernize recruitment. But with innovation comes a new layer of ethical, legal, and financial risk.

This episode unpacks the rising use — and misuse—of AI in the hiring process, from the controversial practice of ghost job listings and fake job candidates to the hidden consequences of automated resume screening.

Join experts as they explore where AI enhances hiring and where it crosses the line. Gain practical guidance on building responsible, human-centered recruitment systems, while also understanding how insurers can underwrite and advise on these emerging risks.

Key Topics //

• How AI is evolving to spot AI-generated applications and what that means for accuracy and fairness in talent acquisition
• What the use of AI for recruitment means for the liability insurance space
• When AI usage becomes excessive, jeopardizing transparency and human accountability
• Best practices for maintaining a human in the loop, avoiding legal risks, and complying with ethical and regulatory standards

This comprehensive exploration will equip you with the insights needed to harness AI’s benefits while mitigating its risks in the recruitment process. Reserve your spot now!

Hosted by Elizabeth Blosfield
Carrier Management, Deputy Editor

Presenters //

Ekine Akuiyibo, COO, Socotra
Ekine Akuiyibo is the Chief Operating Officer at Socotra, where he oversees field engineering, product delivery, partnerships, training, and support. Prior to Socotra, Ekine spent 15 years in enterprise software development, sales, and services at Sun Microsystems, BAE Systems, and Oracle. Most recently, Ekine worked on large scale ML problems at Oracle. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford.

Madeline Mann, HR Leader, Founder of Self Made Millennial
Bio: Madeline Mann is an HR & Recruiting leader and the author of Reverse the Search, who spun her insider knowledge of the hiring process into an award-winning career coaching empire, called Self Made Millennial, where she has reached millions.
Through her platforms and coaching, Mann works to turn job seekers into Job Shoppers, enabling any professional to land high-paying job offers, with many landing roles at competitive Fortune 500 companies.
Mann has been featured in outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and ABC News, and is recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice.

Bill Nance, CEO, StrataTech
Bio: Bill Nance serves as Chief Executive Officer of StrataTech Education Group, bringing more than 20 years of leadership experience in secondary, post-secondary, and workforce education.

Before joining StrataTech, Bill was President and CEO of Ancora Education, where he guided operational growth and innovation across multiple career training brands. His previous roles include Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Campus Operations at Delta Career Education Corporation, where he drove institutional performance and expansion.

With a career dedicated to empowering students through hands-on, career-focused training, Bill is passionate about advancing the skilled trades and expanding opportunities for learners nationwide.