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Source: Middle East Insurance Review | Mar 2018

World Takaful Conference (WTC)
Theme: “Differentiation, Innovation & Profitable Growth”
9 April, Dubai, UAE
This is the 13th edition of the leading global forum for takaful. WTC serves as a platform to facilitate idea-sharing among industry leaders gathered from diverse parts of the world ranging from key markets like the GCC and Southeast Asia, to the emerging markets of Africa and Europe.

 
RIMS 2018
Theme: “Go Big”
15-18 April, San Antonio, USA
The RIMS 2018 Annual Conference & Exhibition is the premier event for the risk management community, drawing risk managers, senior executives, and others tasked with risk management responsibilities worldwide. This year’s four-day event is expected to draw more than 10,000 professionals from around the world.

 
2nd FAIR Life Re/Insurance Forum 
Theme: “Life Insurance & Financial Inclusions: Reaching Unreached”
23-24 April, Cairo, Egypt
The Federation of Afro-Asian Insurers and Reinsurers (FAIR) is organising the 2nd FAIR Life Forum as part of its efforts to create a reliable platform for insurance professionals from various markets to meet and discuss the developments in life insurance. In addition, the Forum will explore the opportunities for life business in the Afro-Asian markets and tackle challenges players face in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business environment. 

 
GIA-IUMI 2018 Asia Forum
Theme: “Charting Asia’s Changing Tides”
24-25 April, Singapore
Organised by the General Insurance Association of Singapore (GIA), in association with the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI), this forum is held in conjunction with the Singapore Maritime Week and is expected to host up to 200 local and global industry delegates from the insurance and maritime sectors. Focusing on topics pertinent to Asia, the forum will convene experts to share their insights and analysis for the marine insurance and maritime sectors in Singapore, the region and beyond. 

 
Marine International Insurance Conference 2018
2-3 May, Dubai, UAE
Organised by the Emirates Insurance Association (EIA) in conjunction with Clyde & Co, this inaugural conference will provide discussion on the Middle East marine insurance market covering hull, cargo and related liabilities, pertinent to all stakeholders from ship and cargo owners to regulators, insurers and intermediaries.

 
2018 ANZIIF InsurTech Conference
3 May 2018, Sydney, Australia
The emergence of new global tech players represents both a challenge and an opportunity for conventional insurance offerings. Is the industry ready for digital disruption? How can insurers and insurTechs partner to deliver the best outcomes for customers? Following a capacity event in 2017, the 2018 InsurTech Conference will tackle these issues. In addition, Stone & Chalk will host an insurtech-dedicated pitch fest. 

 
29th East Asian Insurance Congress (EAIC)
Theme: “Managing Disruptions, Driving Change”
6-9 May, Manila, Philippines
The EAIC promises to present a different experience with the objective of not only tackling the current challenges of the day, but also offer solutions and strategic tips to cope with issues, guide industry players to emerge as winners, and provide for extensive networking opportunities for delegates. This EAIC will be different as it will be staged in the first half of the year instead of in the second half and will strive to draw more life market players in addition to non-life. It will also attempt to draw delegates beyond the 12 EAIC markets as well as young insurance professionals within the region. 

 
19th Asia Conference on Bancassurance and Alternative Distribution Channels
Theme: “Bancassurance in the World of Analytics, AI, Automation, FinTech & Digital Banking – Connected for Exponential Growth”
10-11 May, Manila, Philippines
In the new model for insurance distribution, channels and supply chains will co-exist with brands and within ecosystems not related to insurance and that makes growth potential boundless.
 
   What are the key strategies and steps for bancassurance to be successful? The two-day conference will look at strategic solutions to improve underwriting, pricing, product innovation, customer touchpoints, and what makes bancassurance continue to triumph!

 
Institute and Faculty of Actuaries Asia (IFoA) Conference 2018
10-11 May, Bangkok, Thailand
Offering a diverse selection of plenary sessions and cross-practice workshops, the 4th IFoA Asia Conference is the perfect opportunity to discover and discuss current and developing actuarial topics and trends in Asia, while providing an excellent opportunity to grow one’s network of contacts. Dr Suthiphon Thaveechaiyagarn, Secretary General, Office of Insurance Commission Thailand will deliver the welcome address, while confirmed speakers include senior executives from AIA, Aviva, Allianz and IFoA.

 
32nd General Conference of the General Arab Insurance Federation (GAIF) 
Theme: “Digital Transformation and the Insurance Industry in the Arab World”
24 27 June, Hammamet, Tunisia
With the theme, “Digital Transformation and the Insurance Industry in the Arab World”, this year’s GAIF Conference will examine the mechanisms of voluntary engagement in the digital revolution to serve customers and to ensure the sustainability of the insurance industry in Arab countries. 
 
   The Conference, held under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Tunisia, is jointly organised by GAIF, the Tunisian Federation of Insurance companies (FTUSA), and the Tunisian Reinsurance Company (Tunis Re).

 
IIS Global Insurance Forum
8-11 July, Berlin, Germany
Join the diverse delegation of 500+ global insurance executives, regulators, academics and policymakers from all sectors of the industry at the International Insurance Society’s (IIS) annual Global Insurance Forum. This premier global conference features prominent thought leaders sharing their views on key issues which will shape the future of the industry.
 
For more information on our conferences, visit our website at 
or contact Ms Loga at loga@meinsurancereview.com for our events.
 
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