PwC Insurance Summit

Prestigious speaker lineup announced for PwC Insurance Summit, presented with the Financial Times

  • Press Release
  • August 21, 2024

21 August 2024 – The 17th annual PwC insurance and reinsurance forum is set to convene more than 300 industry leaders and professionals to discuss the pivotal trends and strategies shaping the industry landscape.

The PwC Insurance Summit, presented with the Financial Times, known for its comprehensive insights and thought-provoking discussions, will take place on 12 November and promises an unrivalled lineup of c-suite speakers, influential game changers, and global thought leaders.

Moderated by PwC leaders and prominent FT journalists Ian Smith and Robert Armstrong, the summit will feature an impressive array of sessions led by top decision-makers from the world's largest insurers and reinsurers, including: Stephen Catlin, Founder and Executive Chairman of international specialty insurer and reinsurer, Convex Group, and Jeff Poulin, CEO of Canada Life Reinsurance, the world’s fourth largest reinsurer. Also joining is Rachel Turk, Chief Underwriting Officer of Lloyds of London.

Speakers this year come from the insurance, reinsurance, life reinsurance, legacy, ILS and insurtech sectors. The full lineup of speakers can be found here: FT Live website.

“This year's event promises an unparalleled line-up of c-suite speakers and global thought leaders, offering exclusive insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping the sector today,” Arthur Wightman, PwC Bermuda leader, said. “Our aim is to equip attendees with the knowledge and connections necessary to drive innovation and achieve success in this dynamic industry. The event also highlights the successes and opportunities in Bermuda, a central hub in the world’s reinsurance market.”

The summit will delve into several pressing issues and transformative trends, including:

  • Climate change and the property insurance crisis: Industry leaders will discuss strategies to address the emerging property insurance crisis exacerbated by climate change, exploring innovative solutions and policies to mitigate risks.
  • The Importance of insurance: Conversations will focus on the essential role of insurance in society, examining ways to improve affordability, enhance access to insurance products, and close the natural catastrophe protection gap.
  • Adapting to uncertainty and risk: Panels will explore how the insurance sector is navigating a new era of uncertainty and risk, emphasising resilience and adaptive strategies in an ever-changing global landscape.
  • AI as a game-changer: Discussions will highlight the transformative impact of AI on the insurance sector, showcasing advancements and future potential in enhancing operational efficiency and customer experience.
  • How do you build a truly inclusive organisation where talent thrives?
  • How is the Life Reinsurance sector addressing the pension protection gap, rising interest rate environment, and other challenges?
  • Is the industry doing enough to respond to developments in the cyber market?
  • Have catastrophe bonds come of age?

To register for the PwC Insurance Summit and to view the full agenda, please click here.

CPE credit available.

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