This week-long series of reinsurance-related webinars took place during what would have been the week of the ICMIF Meeting of Reinsurance Officials (MORO).
Monday 8 June
Current state of the reinsurance market
This webinar features a panel of ICMIF members discussing current reinsurance market issues. The panel includes the cedant, reinsurer, broker and rating agency perspectives.
Panel:
- Greg Lockard, Managing Director of Reinsurance, Shelter Re (USA) (moderator)
- Kimmo Heikkinen, Director, Head of Reinsurance and International Services, LocalTapiola (Finland)
- Andreas Beckmann, Chief Underwriting Officer, R+V Re (Germany)
- Mathilde Jakobsen, Director, Analytics, AM Best (Netherlands)
- Ditte Deschars, Regional Director, Willis Re (UK)
Tuesday 9 June (9am BST)
Preparing for catastrophic events: using data, technology and machine intelligence to better mitigate and respond to risks
The Swiss Re Institute (SRI) works with clients and partners around the world to develop solutions that shift the focus from only understanding and covering risk to prediction and preventing risk. These solutions incorporate platforms offering resilience/risk-management-as-a-service. This webinar will discuss how to develop scenario and simulation capabilities as a foundation for these solutions and the implications for key decision makers.
- Presenter: Jeffrey Bohn, Chief Research and Innovation Officer, Swiss Re (Switzerland)
Tuesday 9 June (2pm BST)
The impact of COVID-19 on the insurance industry and economy
The Swiss Re Institute (SRI) expects the recovery from COVID-19 to be protracted given staggered lockdown exits, changes in consumer behaviour and weak initial economic resilience. Massive stimulus will provide some near-term cushioning but raises questions about longer-term risks that could be toxic for (re)insurers. Paradigm changes could also give rise to great opportunities for the industry. With many things still unknown, scenario-thinking is more important than ever.
- Presenter: Astrid Frey Kaufmann, Chief Macroeconomist EMEA, Swiss Re Institute (Switzerland)
Wednesday 10 June
Global cyber risk in 2020: Delivering on your promise in the “new normal”
The cyber risk landscape has expanded rapidly in 2020, dramatically increasing exposure for individuals and SMEs. Hear from CyberScout as they share how they’re partnering with insurers to respond with cyber insurance programmes designed to minimise today’s digital risk while honoring their core mission and values.
Presenters:
- Tom Spier, Commercial Director – Global Markets, CyberScout
- Matt Cullina, Managing Director – Global Markets, CyberScout
Thursday 11 June
How well do catastrophe models represent the past, the present and the future?
A review of the latest science behind catastrophe models and how well catastrophe models from around the world represent current and future trends in climate and natural catastrophes.
Presenters:
- Tim Fewtrell, Executive Director, Head of Catastrophe Analytics EMEA N/E Willis Re (UK)
- Ditte Deschars, Regional Director, Willis Re (UK)
Friday 12 June
Emerging risks and opportunities in agriculture
An exploration of modern technology in agriculture and the associated risks, as well as insights about products and enhancements that mutual insurers might consider in response to these needs.
- Presenter: Lorie Graham, Chief Risk Officer, American Agricultural Insurance Company (USA)
