AGENDA

BUSINESS PROGRAMME

Whilst DWIC has networking at its heart the steering committee is committed to providing a business programme that educates, provokes thought and inspires. For 2022, each of our Satellite Sessions will host a C-Suite Roundtable discussion and delegates may join the session/s as an observer.

 

Featured Speakers

Clive Buesnel

Clive Buesnel

Chief Executive Officer, Tysers
Steve Postlewhite

Steve Postlewhite

Managing Director, QBE Re
Dr Corneille Karekezi

Dr Corneille Karekezi

Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Africa Re

Ulrich Pasdika

Ulrich Pasdika

Board Member, Gen Re | LH Europe, Latin America & MENA, Cologne, Germany
Arif Amiri

Arif Amiri

Chief Executive Officer, Dubai International Financial Centre Authority
 
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  • 29 April - Monday

    Registration, Opening Plenary, Meeting Hub and Roundtable Sessions

  • Out of chaos comes opportunity and the opportunities for the insurance sector in a challenged world

    Main Stage Session
    Where
    Spice Ballroom

  • The reinsurance market in 2024 is perhaps the most bracing in the sector’s history. Reinsurers have strong reasons to be bullish after a firm 1/1 that built on last year’s heady premium gains. But as the market courts admirers among would-be investors, and capacity looks to deploy into areas of attractive rate, old hands in the market are closely watching a range of interconnected risks and challenges, from embracing innovation and fostering talent, to an unpredictable risk outlook and fast-emerging technologies. The panel debate will focus on how the industry can address the challenges and shape them from risks into opportunities.

    Discussion points:
    1. Attracting Investment
    2. Capacity, capacity, capacity
    3. Embracing Innovation
    4. Nurturing Artificial Intelligence
    5. Navigating risks
    6. Fostering talent

    Main Stage Session
    Where
    Spice Ballroom

  • MGAS - CATALYST FOR GROWTH AND INNOVATION

    In today's dynamic insurance industry, Managing General Agents (MGAs) have emerged as key catalysts for growth and innovation, reshaping the traditional distribution model and driving efficiency in underwriting and product development. In this roundtable, DIFC will bring together industry experts, thought leaders, regulators, and practitioners to share insights, best practices, and innovative solutions for unleashing the full potential of MGAs as catalysts of growth and innovation in the insurance industry.


    •State of MGAs/Rise of MGAs: How MGAs are disrupting the insurance market by providing expertise, efficient distribution channels, and tailored solutions to meet the evolving needs of customers.
    •Innovation: How MGAs are leveraging data analytics, technology, and market insights to develop innovative insurance products and streamline the underwriting process.
    •Opportunities: What are the growth opportunities presented by MGAs for reinsurers and other industry stakeholders through enhanced market access and product diversification?
    •Challenges and regulatory landscape: What are the regulatory challenges facing MGAs, i.e.: licensing requirements, compliance standards, and governance issues.
    •Partnerships: The importance of collaboration between MGAs, reinsurers, and InsurTech firms to foster a culture of innovation, drive operational efficiencies, and provide unique customer experiences.
    •Outlook: What are the future trends shaping the MGA landscape? I.e. InsurTech , data privacy concerns and the evolving customer preferences. How can MGAs adapt and thrive in this fast-paced environment?
    Roundtable Sessions
    Where
    The Boardroom

  • Hosted by Protection Re

    PROPERTY IN FOCUS

    The Middle East is in the midst of yet another transformational construction and property boom, and put simply it cannot happen without being underwritten by a significant rise in property premium, across markets from Saudi Arabia, to Qatar, to Dubai and the UAE. A huge volume of commercial and residential property, hospitality and tourism, energy and infrastructure projects will all need insuring, presenting enormous opportunities for local and international re/insurance markets. Is the re/insurance industry ready to play its part?


    • Opportunity: a new property boom for re/insurers
    • Risk: Resilience, standards and smarter buildings
    • Capacity availability, supply and demand
    • Hub markets and attracting international capital
    Roundtable Sessions
    Where
    The Boardroom

  • 30 April - Tuesday

    Registration, Meeting Hub and Roundtable Sessions

  • POLITICAL VIOLENCE: NAVIGATING NEW RISKS

    The Political Violence (PV) market is a fast-growing specialty business driven by geopolitical risk volatility. Loss events and tensions around the globe have put pressure on existing products (e.g. SRCC) and spurred standalone PV growth. From its market origins within terrorism and war risk teams, PV has become a major growth line for specialty brokers and underwriters active in many emerging markets, including Middle East and African countries, that in the current era of global insecurity, could become the next PV hotspot. This roundtable focuses on:


    •MENA and SSA regional growth markets for PV
    •Meeting client demand with fit-for-purpose products
    •Skills focus: key broking and underwriting expertise
    •A maturing market: what next for the PV market?
    Roundtable Sessions