The financial landscape has changed dramatically over the past 18 months and it is vital that the insurance sector adapts in order to maintain its relatively strong position in an increasingly challenging environment. Falling investment returns and tightening capital availability are affecting profitability; a surge in claims and an increase in fraud are placing further cost pressures on insurers and a bleak economic outlook and reputational damage caused by the financial storm has weakened customers' appetite for cover. This event will provide a very topical forum in which to discuss these challenges and examine the best route through the storm.
New this year is the Cost Reduction in Insurance post-conference day. This event comes at a time where insurers are facing increased pressure to improve efficiency and increase profit margins, and is therefore of increased pertinence to all who work within the sector. For further information, please see the tab on the left hand side of this page.
The Future of General Insurance conference is firmly established as the leading industry event, providing a platform for industry leaders to discuss the strategic direction of the sector. Now in its 9th year, the conference has proved a continual success, attracting high level speakers and in excess of 300 participants.
Speakers confirmed at this early stage include:
- Philippe Maso y Guell Rivet, Chief Executive Officer, AXA
- Barry Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Fortis Insurance
- Clement Booth, Member of the Board of Management, Allianz
- Mike Holliday-Williams, Managing Director - Personal, RSA
- Martin Oliver, Chief Executive Officer, Barbon Insurance Group
- Carlton Hood, Managing Director, Confused.com
- Pierre Wauthier, Head of Group Treasury & Capital Management, Zurich Financial Services
- David Williams, Managing Director - Claims, AXA
- Simon Ball, Chief Executive, Coverzones
- Ray Cox, Underwriting Director, Brit
- Keith Abercromby, Group Finance Director, LV=
- Jem Eskenazi, Chief Information Officer, Groupama
- John Beadle, Chairman, IFB
