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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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  • 07 DECEMBER - MONDAY

    1

  • Admission to Badge Holders only

    NETWORKING
    Where
    Atlantis Royal Terrace

  • 08 DECEMBER - TUESDAY

    2

  • A keynote and panel discussion exploring the Dubai International Financial Centre’s evolving role in global reinsurance, and an update on plans for 2026. The DIFC & members will assess regulatory developments, market expansion, and DIFC’s ambitions as a hub for innovation, MGAs, attracting new capacity, and capital flows across the MEASA region.

    MAIN STAGE - SPEAKER SESSIONS
    Where
    SILK BALLROOM

  • This session addresses the reinsurance response to a changing climate, covering catastrophe modelling, as well as promoting risk mitigation efforts and resilience financing. Panellists will discuss data and innovation, new product development, modelling approaches, and strategies for managing the natural catastrophe protection gap amid more frequent extreme weather events.

    MAIN STAGE - SPEAKER SESSIONS
    Where
    SILK BALLROOM

  • This session will examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping the reinsurance value chain from initial focus on claims automation, to greater onus on underwriting analytics, AI’s role in assisting better underwriting decisions and scalability, to the future of generative AI applications. The session will also consider how technology is changing workforce dynamics, hiring and skillsets across the industry.

    MAIN STAGE - SPEAKER SESSIONS
    Where
    SILK BALLROOM

  • A focused conversation following on from the DIFC keynote. The session will discuss on the Dubai International Financial Centre’s evolving role as a regional and international hub for reinsurance. Senior market figures will exchange views on regulatory developments, capital flows, and strategic priorities driving the DIFC’s continued growth and global relevance.

    CHATHAM HOUSE ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS
    Where
    The Boardroom

  • An engaging, participant-driven discussion on the most practical and high-impact AI applications in reinsurance. Delegates will debate real-world use cases in claims, underwriting, pricing, and portfolio management, exploring both successes and pitfalls. Expect open dialogue on governance, data ethics, and the pace of adoption across global markets.

    CHATHAM HOUSE ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS
    Where
    The Boardroom

  • An expert-led discussion on the rising risks of political violence, unrest and geopolitical disruption. The session will cover underwriting approaches, coverage evolution and claims experience, alongside the implications for reinsurers seeking to balance opportunity with heightened exposure in volatile regions.

    CHATHAM HOUSE ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS
    Where
    The Boardroom

  • Continue your meetings in an informal setting, to the backdrop of the sunset, on the Royal Terrace.

    NETWORKING
    Where
    Atlantis Royal Terrace

  • 09 DECEMBER - WEDNESDAY

    3

  • A deep dive into the Gulf region’s expanding reinsurance ecosystem. Speakers will highlight the latest market developments in Dubai, Riyadh and other centres, including the evolving role of brokers, underwriting the region’s economic growth plans, and regulatory shifts to drive sustainable growth.

    MAIN STAGE - SPEAKER SESSIONS
    Where
    SILK BALLROOM

  • This session explores the rapid rise of managing general agents (MGA) in Dubai and across the region. MGA experts will discuss what’s fuelling this growth, what are the qualities attracting capacity to MGAs, whether growth can be sustained, how it’s reshaping distribution channels, and where updating regulatory frameworks and evolving market appetites are headed.

    MAIN STAGE - SPEAKER SESSIONS
    Where
    SILK BALLROOM

  • A candid discussion with senior brokers and underwriters who have recently established or scaled their operations in the region for crisis management amid a volatile malicious risk environment. Topics include the evolving risk landscape, SRCC risks and grey-zone trends. Underwriting decision-making and exposure management and challenges amid a competitive market and a volatile threat landscape will make for a lively session.

    MAIN STAGE - SPEAKER SESSIONS
    Where
    SILK BALLROOM

  • Industry leaders will explore how the reinsurance market is responding to changing energy dynamics in the Gulf. The discussion spans traditional oil and gas exposures, offshore developments and the transition to green and renewable projects, with insights on capacity and emerging risk management trends.

    CHATHAM HOUSE ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS
    Where
    The Boardroom

  • This roundtable brings together experts to discuss how the industry is addressing regional catastrophe exposures. Topics include evolving hazard data, modelling advances and the role of reinsurance in supporting disaster preparedness, rapid recovery and resilient infrastructure across high-risk territories.

    CHATHAM HOUSE ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS
    Where
    The Boardroom

  • A roundtable assessing the fast-evolving cyber threat landscape and its implications for reinsurance. Participants will examine claims patterns, emerging vulnerabilities, and shifting regulatory requirements, while debating how best to structure risk transfer solutions in an increasingly complex digital environment.

    CHATHAM HOUSE ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS
    Where
    The Boardroom

  • 10 DECEMBER - THURSDAY

    4

  • A forward-looking discussion aligned with the Istanbul event, providing a glimpse into Türkiye discussions to be held in greater depth in Istanbul. Speakers will address Türkiye’s expanding reinsurance landscape, market growth prospects, regulatory reforms, closing Türkiye’s earthquake protection gap, and the role of regional and international partners in supporting sustainable market development.

    MAIN STAGE - GEO SPOTLIGHT
    Where
    SILK BALLROOM

  • This regional session shines a light on emerging re/insurance opportunities across Central Asia. Broking and underwriting leaders will examine the region’s insurance maturity, infrastructure investment opportunities, building data to add confidence, regulatory changes, and the potential for new and expanded re/insurance partnerships.

    MAIN STAGE - GEO SPOTLIGHT
    Where
    SILK BALLROOM

  • A dialogue focused on reinsurance market development across Sub-Saharan Africa. Panellists will explore growth in key territories, evolving regulatory frameworks and the role of international partnerships in technology adoption and sustainable market expansion.

    CHATHAM HOUSE ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS
    Where
    The Boardroom

Mazen Abouchakra

Mazen Abouchakra

Managing Director, Regional Director Life/Health Dubai, Gen Re
Yousif El Lazim Gamma

Yousif El Lazim Gamma

Managing Director of Africa Retakaful, and Africa Re Local Representative in Sudan
Zainab Khatib

Zainab Khatib

Vice President, Lockton Middle East North Africa
Tamer Saher

Tamer Saher

Director – Business Development, RGA
Johnson John

Johnson John

Principal, Callidus Consulting

Gamal Sakr

Gamal Sakr

Regional Director, Cairo Office, Africa Re
Louise O’Donnell

Louise O’Donnell

Executive Vice President- International Operations, Risk, Strategy, Legal & Compliance, Oman Insurance Company
Antoine Bdadouni

Antoine Bdadouni

Head of MEA - Specialty EMEA LatAm, Aspen Re
Ian Hughes

Ian Hughes

ceo, Consumer Intelligence
David Amehame

David Amehame

Regional Sales Manager - Fitbit, Middle East and Africa at Google

Chakib Abouzaid

Chakib Abouzaid

General Arab Insurance Federation Secretary General
Mahmoud Shalab

Mahmoud Shalab

Head of Health Insurance Department, Union Insurance Company
Alex Jomaa

Alex Jomaa

Cyber Underwriter, Tokio Marine Kiln Group
Georges Rehbane

Georges Rehbane

Dubai General Manager, CME
Aftab Hasan

Aftab Hasan

Chairman - Risk Exchange (DIFC)

Jarrett Kolthoff

Jarrett Kolthoff

Chief Executive Officer, Speartip
YASSIR ALBAHARNA

YASSIR ALBAHARNA

GROUP CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TRUST RE
BRANDAN HOLMES

BRANDAN HOLMES

VP - Senior Credit Officer, Moody's
Walid Sidani

Walid Sidani

Managing Director, Kay International AMEA
MOHAMED SAAD

MOHAMED SAAD

FCII-Chartered Insurer, SEO, Africa Re DIFC

Minesh Tanna

Minesh Tanna

Managing Associate, Simmons & Simmons
Maciej Tomaszewicz

Maciej Tomaszewicz

Director – Insurance Transformation Lead, Deloitte ME
Natalie Van de Coolwijk

Natalie Van de Coolwijk

Regional Director, Middle East & Africa at Gallagher Re
Mohamed Radhi

Mohamed Radhi

Co-Founder and Chief Operations Officer – Braxtone Group
Jugal Madaan

Jugal Madaan

E.V.P at ADNIC & Board Member, ADNIC International (U.K)

Helen Yates

Helen Yates

Conference Chair, Global Reinsurance
Yousuf Amin

Yousuf Amin

EVP Operations, Consumer Lines Claims & Engineering Services at Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC)
Ken Aghoghovbia

Ken Aghoghovbia

Chairman of Africa Re – DIFC
Joe Asmar

Joe Asmar

Executive Director/Group Head of Facultative, Chedid Re
Gautam Datta

Gautam Datta

CEO of National Takaful Company, Watania