SAS Health and Retirement Conference 2018
Theme: “Technological Transformation: Applying Intelligence, Augmenting Insights”
11-12 October, Singapore
The diversity of retirement and healthcare needs in an ever more challenging ecosystem of providers, payers and members has created the need for multi-disciplinary ideas and solutions. How will technology transform the playing field? What relevance will this have for actuaries? Hear about AI, machine learning and digital therapeutics at this conference, and be challenged to consider what longevity dividends and disruption mean for you, your employers and our industry.
Insurance Summit on Industrial Revolution 4.0
Theme: “Insurers Need to Step up Their Game” – A Brave New Disrupted Tech World
16-17 October, Seoul, South Korea
The world is in the midst of IR4 – the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the technology-based knowledge revolution that is disrupting almost every industry in the world including insurance. Asia Insurance Review is partnering with the Korea Life Insurance Association for this inaugural conference, which aims to help insurers understand the deep impact of changes, address tech challenges in IR4, as well as provide solutions and case studies from around the world.
15th Annual Gulf Insurance Forum 2018
Theme: “Risk Assessment and Pricing in the Gulf Insurance Sector”
17-18 October, Dubai, UAE
The 2018 edition of this annual forum will feature several panel discussions to address important issues and their impact on the insurance and reinsurance industry. The topics include the role of insurance regulators and supervisory authorities; the relationship between insurers, reinsurers and brokers; use of technology in risk assessment and pricing; and the impact of the global and local financial crises on the insurance sector.
24th Indonesia Rendezvous
Theme: “From potential to reality: 2019 and beyond”
24-27 October, Bali, Indonesia
Held annually and hosted by the Indonesia General Insurance Association, this conference will hear discussion of what lies ahead for insurance, what is expected to happen in the global and domestic economy and what needs to be done by the industry and by regulators to sustain in the future. It will also provide networking opportunities to strengthen relationships.
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 reinsurance 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 event is 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 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. Singapore finance minister Heng Swee Keat is the guest of honour and official keynote speaker, while AIG global president and CEO Brian Duperreault will deliver the industry keynote.
Theme: “Overcoming Uncertainty”
30 October, Tokyo, Japan
Planned by risk managers for risk managers, this conference, free for all PARIMA members, will focus on topics specially suited to the Japan market, focusing on digital transformation, cyber risk, business interruption, Nat CAT, geopolitical and regulatory risk, human capital risk and international programmes. Expect to hear from over 30 speakers and six insightful educational sessions.
Singapore FinTech Festival 2018
12-16 November, Singapore
The world’s largest platform for the global FinTech community, the Singapore FinTech Festival 2018 returns to feature a series of exciting events including a conference and exhibition, the Global FinTech Hackcelerator Demo Day, AI in finance summit, FinTech awards, an innovation lab crawl, workshops and an expanded investor summit comprising a FinTech Deal Day and a new component Meet ASEAN’s Talents and Champions (MATCH).
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.
Asia Summit on Claims Management in a Disrupted and Automated World
Theme: “Superior Claims Handling Through Efficient Underwriting as the Future of Insurance”
19-20 November, Singapore
In the midst of all disruption, one thing remains permanent: the raison d’etre of insurance to settle legitimate claims. So use claims to win the game and not shy away, and tackle the critical paradox of efficient underwriting and effective claims management, since claims are sometimes naively misunderstood as an offshoot of poor underwriting. Join claims and underwriting experts at this Summit to help you stay relevant with tips on best practices in analysing underwriting data and efficient cost-control in claims procedures.
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.