4th SAS ERM-ESSEC CREAR Conference
Theme: “Cyber risks – Threats and Opportunities for the Asia Pac Insurance Industry”
26-27 July, Singapore
Cyber risks are regularly mentioned as the top priority in risk managers’ minds. All insurance and reinsurance companies are expected to play a critical role in this fast-changing and constantly evolving environment: both as a target for cyber criminality and as an insurance coverage provider. This conference features keynote speakers including the head of MAS’ risk supervision division Tommy Tan, expert in cybercrime and cybersecurity Professor Nir Kshetri from the Bryan School of Business and Economics, UNC-Greensboro (US) and Prime Re Solutions partner Dr Michel Dacorogna (Switzerland).
6th Asia Motor Insurance and Claims Management Conference
Theme: “Motor Insurance at the Cross Roads: Shifting Gears, Going Automatic or Driverless”
30-31 July, Hanoi, Vietnam
While there are traditional motor markets in Asia like Vietnam, there are also many countries already looking at the age of autonomous vehicles. Insurance is being turned on its head with changing liabilities of the owner, driver and car manufacturer or software supplier. Ride-sharing has also disrupted previous models. Will the emerging markets be able to leapfrog the learning curve? What are the interim solutions for markets in transition? This conference will tackle the complex issues of motor business today.
The Asian Captive Conference 2018
Theme: “Challenges in Self Insurance: Transparency and Digital Disruption”
1-2 August, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The conference is a collaboration between Labuan International Business and Financial Centre and the Labuan International Insurance Association. This year’s event aims to highlight the challenges and disruptions that risk managers are facing from technology and the growing demands of tax transparency and substance. Delegates will learn about the best practices and strategies relating to various self-insurance models, risk retention approaches and domicile selection adopted by multinational companies and industry professionals. There will be a dedicated presentation on protected cell companies.
LAMP Asia
Theme: “Go Beyond”
13-15 August, Taipei, Taiwan
LAMP is GAMA International’s leadership and management programme. Traditional competition-based strategies are necessary but they are not sufficient to sustain high performance. Companies need to go beyond competing. Join nearly 1,700 financial services leaders coming together to connect, learn, innovate, and challenge business norms and boundaries at LAMP Asia in Taipei.
5th SAS Life Insurance Conference
Theme: “Extending our borders, enabling our industry”
16-17 August, Singapore
Big data, predictive analytics, dynamic underwriting, blockchain, data protection, biometrics, wellness programmes, InsurTech and IFRS17 are some of the many recurring themes that the industry has been hearing of late. Are they market movers or disrupters? How can the role of actuaries evolve to make a positive impact? What are the current trends that will shape the industry over the next few years? The two-day conference will bring these topics to life.
Les Rendez-Vous de Septembre
8-13 September, Monte Carlo, Monaco
This annual international congress provides for discussion of reinsurance issues and also marks the beginning of the annual negotiation process prior to renewals. This 62nd edition’s official cocktail, hosted by the Rendez-Vous association and the Monaco government, will be held on 10 September.
Asian Actuarial Conference
Theme: “Redefining the New Insurance World”
16-19 September, Hong Kong
An annual event organised by varying actuarial organisations around the region, with the Actuarial Society of Hong Kong as host for the 2018 edition. It aims to foster greater professional exchange of current issues and provide networking opportunities for actuaries and leaders in the insurance industry. Hong Kong SAR chief executive Carrie Lam will be delivering the welcome speech. About 500 participants are expected.
2018 LIMRA & LOMA Strategic Issues Conference
Theme: “Organised Chaos: Keeping Pace in an Environment of Disruption”
16-18 September, Bali, Indonesia
This conference is targeted at CEOs and senior executives in financial services and life companies, and will address key strategic areas driving market success. Confirmed speakers to date include representatives from dacadoo, IBM and Prudential Life Assurance Indonesia.
3rd Asia Cyber Risk Summit
Theme: “To Be Cyber Resilient in a World of Evolving Cyber Threats”
17-18 September, Singapore
AI, big data and cloud computing are just a few of the hottest developments in digital. With this ‘ABC’ in insurance, the industry moving to digital and beginning to look at using distributed ledger technology, what are the new threats and vulnerabilities that companies have to be aware of to protect themselves and their customers? Meanwhile, data breaches and ransomware continue to find new victims. What are the insurance challenges and opportunities arising from today’s new world of cyber risks? This conference will address these issues and more.
2nd FAIR Reinsurance Forum
Theme: “Reinsurance Opportunities beyond Traditional Insurance”
18-19 September, Beirut, Lebanon
The Federation of Afro-Asian Insurance & Reinsurance (FAIR) holds its 2nd reinsurance forum to discuss the key trends and opportunities in the reinsurance markets, means to close the gap in cyber insurance and risk management as well as shedding light over insurers’ solvency valuation. The two-day event will feature presentations from key industry leaders and experts.
12th Middle East Healthcare Insurance Conference
Theme: “Evolution Strategies to Make Compulsory Health Insurance Sustainable and Successful”
24-25 September, Muscat, Oman
Under the patronage of the Capital Market Authority of the Sultanate of Oman for the second time, this conference returns to Muscat, following the success of the event held in the sultanate last year. The two-day conference will continue to look at the developments of compulsory health insurance in Oman and across the region; regulatory issues, the top health trends around the world; managing rising healthcare costs; impact of healthtech and InsurTech on insurance, use of data and analytics and innovative solutions; and how insurers, employers, TPAs, pharmas and healthcare providers can contribute collectively to healthcare success.
21st AIRDC Conference 2018
Theme: “Building Financial Resilience – Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance”
25-26 September, Kathmandu, Nepal
Three years ago, the city of Kathmandu was crippled by a major earthquake that left almost 9,000 people dead and more than double that number seriously injured. In September, this gateway to the Himalayas will show the world that it’s officially back in business as it plays host to the 21st conference of the Association of Insurers and Reinsurers in Developing Countries (AIRDC) to highlight the importance of insurance in times of disasters.
15th Annual Gulf Insurance Forum 2018
17-18 October, Dubai, UAE
The 2018 edition of this annual forum is expected to address insurance pricing policies, the role of regulators, the importance of brokers, reinsurance and the use of technology in assessing and pricing insurance risks and issuing policies.
Sharm El-Sheikh Rendezvous
Theme: “Spreading Precious Ideas - SPI”
28-30 October, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt
The 1st Sharm El-Sheikh Rendezvous will put together key experts and specialists from the regional and global re/insurance industry to address debatable issues and hot topics in the contemporary insurance industry. Ministers from Egypt will be present to share their expertise on the best means to take the industry to the next level. Topics will showcase the opportunities and challenges in the insurance market in Egypt, as well as discuss international insurance trends and best practices.
The annual event is being organised by the Insurance Federation of Egypt, under the patronage of the Ministry of Public Enterprises and Financial Regulatory Authority.
15th Singapore International Reinsurance Conference
Theme: “Reinsurance Reloaded”
29 October – 1 November, Singapore
The 15th SIRC is organised by Singapore Reinsurers’ Association in conjunction with the Reinsurance Brokers’ Association of Singapore, with Asia Insurance Review as the official media partner. Held at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre at the iconic Marina Bay Sands, it will provide high level keynote speeches, networking and cooperation opportunities, with the Lloyd’s Coffee House acting as the integral core of the event where all interested parties meet under one roof. AIG global president and CEO Brian Duperreault is this year’s keynote speaker.
RMIA Annual Conference Gold Coast 2018
31 October-2 November, Gold Coast, Australia
This conference, which brings together risk and resilience professionals from around Asia Pacific, will feature keynote speakers like Australia assistant minister for finance David Coleman, former decorated Australian peacekeeper Matina Jewell, risk advisor Paul Chivers, HackLabs founder Chris Gatford and risk luminaries from BHP, Macquarie Group and Guardtime.
EMEA Life Insurance Conference 2018
Theme: “The Customer Journey”
11-13 November, Dubai, UAE
This inaugural conference will focus on innovation and current topics affecting insurance and financial services companies conducting business and competing in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Middle East Insurance Review (MEIR) readers get a 15% discount to the event by using the promo code: DISC15.
3rd ASEAN Insurance Summit
Theme: “The Fourth Industrial Revolution and its Impact on the ASEAN Insurance Industry”
28 November, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
A world of customer experiences, data-based services and asset performance through analytics in insurance requires new forms of collaboration, particularly given the speed at which innovation and disruption are taking place. The emergence of global platforms and other new business models means that talent, culture and organisational forms will have to be rethought. This summit will explore how innovative approaches and new technologies have the power to transform the way insurance business is conducted.