The IEA & Marketforce's Inaugural Conference
Insurance Market Forum
Exploring the future of global insurance 5th & 6th March 2008, One Whitehall Place, London
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"The IEA's events combine excellent speakers with a pertinent, well researched agenda. They provide essential forums in which to debate the future of the insurance industry"
Lord Hunt of the Wirral
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Insurance Market Forum - Programme - 5th March
09:30 -
Welcome address
John Lawrence, Marketing Director, Marketforce
09:35 -
Chairman’s opening remarks
Justin Rahman, Managing Editor, The Insurance Insider, Insider Week & IQ
SESSION ONE: EXAMINING THE FUTURE OF THE GLOBAL INSURANCE MARKET
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09:40 -
PANEL DISCUSSION - Insurance on the world stage
Andrew Beazley- Discovering competitive advantage: how do different regional markets compare?
- What classes of business might Dubai become known for?
- Where next for Bermuda?
- How do contrasting tax regimes affect the growth of the industry?
- New opportunities: where will capital move to next?
- How can established financial centres respond to change?
- Singapore and China: how can new opportunities be harnessed?
Chief Executive, Beazley
Brendan McManus
Chief Executive, Willis UK and Ireland
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10:15 -
Questions and discussion
10:35 -
Refreshments
SESSION TWO: PROFITABILITY IN A SOFT MARKET: STRATEGIC FORUM
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11:05 -
Defining your strategy in a soft market
Eileen McCusker
Chief Operating Officer, UK & Ireland, XL Insurance
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11:25 -
Adapting to change: maximising global opportunities
Tony Dilley
Chief Operating Officer, Travelers
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11:45 -
Ensuring customer retention in a soft market
Andrew Veal
Managing Director, Troika, a part of Navigant Consulting
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12:05 -
Questions
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12:25 -
Introduction to the IEA
Professor Philip Booth, Editorial and Programme Director, Institute of Economic Affairs
12:30 -
Lunch hosted by Troika, a part of Navigant Consulting
SESSION THREE: IMPROVING EFFICIENCY ACROSS THE MARKET
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14:00 -
Leading the way in market reform: ensuring competition on a global scale
David Gittings
Chief Executive, Lloyd’s Market Association
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14:20 -
Ensuring operational efficiency throughout the cycle
Alan Millard
Chief Operating Officer, Hiscox UK
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14:40 -
Streamlining and restructuring the claims function
Bob Foster
Group Director of Claims, Brit Insurance
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15:00 -
Questions
15:15 -
Refreshments
SESSION FOUR: FACING THE CHALLENGES OF TOMORROW
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15:45 -
Becoming ClimateWise: industry-led initiatives to tackle climate change
Truska Angel
Head of Climate Change, AXA Insurance
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16:05 -
KEYNOTE CLOSING ADDRESS - Attracting and maintaining talent: the key to success in a soft cycle?
Chris Hanks
General Manager, Commercial, Allianz
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16:30 -
Questions
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16:35 -
Chairman’s closing remarks and end of day one
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