John Spence, Managing Director, Asian Capital Advisors
Reserved for the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC), Thailand
Traditional CAT models are facing scrutiny amid the escalating volatility of climate risks. This session brings together modelers, regulators, and reinsurers to explore how the next generation of risk tools can better reflect real-world complexities, account for forward-looking climate scenarios, and enable more accurate pricing, capital planning, and solvency.
Dante O. Portula, Senior Advisor for Climate Risk Insurance, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, GIZ Philippines, Strengthening Disaster Resilience and Risk Mitigation through Ecosystem-based Planning and Adaptation (E4DR) project
Helen Crowley, Secretary General, Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation
The LCC Program is a flagship initiative by the World Bank and the Royal Thai Government to support action on climate change. It is designed to drive Thailand’s transition toward a low-carbon economy by enabling emission-reduction investments and generating carbon credits that meet international standards. Through a robust system of measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV), the program establishes the necessary infrastructure for carbon market readiness and unlocks access to carbon finance. It aims to aggregate small-scale, fragmented efforts into credible, tradable assets—catalyzing both local development and national climate ambition. With growing interest from peers across ASEAN and other middle-income countries, the LCC model holds strong potential for replication as a regional platform.
Marc Forni, Lead Specialist, Urban Resilience, World Bank Group
Reserved for Global Asia Insurance Partnership (GAIP) representative
Gain practical insights into how to interpret evolving requirements, embed compliance into enterprise-wide operations, and turn regulatory obligations into strategic advantage. Attendees will learn how forward-thinking insurers manage data challenges, align financial and sustainability reporting, and prepare for the next wave of supervisory scrutiny.
The agenda for the 21st Asia NAT CAT and Climate Change Summit 2025 is subject to change without prior notice. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the programme, the organisers reserve the right to make adjustments as necessary, including but not limited to session timings, speaker line-up, topics, and event format.
Such changes may be due to unforeseen circumstances, speaker availability, or other logistical considerations. Any updates will be reflected in the official event materials and communicated to registered delegates through appropriate channels.
The views expressed by individual speakers or panelists are their own and do not necessarily represent those of the organisers or sponsoring organisations.
The 21st Asia NAT CAT and Climate Change Summit 2025 is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion across all aspects of the event. We strive to ensure balanced representation in our speaker lineup across gender, geography, expertise, and backgrounds. Our goal is to create a platform that reflects the diverse voices shaping the future of climate resilience and catastrophe risk management in Asia and beyond.
Kocu Hutagalung, President Director of MAIPARK, Chairman of the ASEAN Natural Disaster Research and Works Sharing (ANDREWS) Committee of ASEAN Insurance Council
As natural catastrophe risks and climate uncertainty continue to escalate, the role of the insurance and reinsurance industry in driving resilience has never been more vital. This session brings together influential leaders from the private sector to share how their organizations are shaping sustainable insurance strategies, embedding ESG principles into business models, and innovating to close protection gaps. Through real-world case studies and candid discussion, participants will explore how climate-smart underwriting, impactful partnerships, and forward-looking risk solutions can help future-proof the insurance ecosystem across Asia.
Yusuke Taishi, Head of Climate Change Adaptation - Programming, United Nations Development Programme ( UNDP)
As Asia grapples with intensifying climate-related disasters, ranging from typhoons and floods to droughts and earthquakes , there is a growing need for faster, more scalable, and targeted risk-transfer mechanisms. Parametric insurance has emerged as a powerful tool in addressing these needs by providing pre-agreed, rapid payouts based on specific triggers such as wind speed, rainfall levels, or seismic activity, rather than waiting for traditional claims assessments.
This session explores how parametric insurance is shaping resilience strategies at both the community and sovereign levels across Asia. It will bring together leaders in risk financing, disaster recovery, and insurance innovation to discuss practical applications, challenges in adoption, and the role of technology, regulation, and partnerships in unlocking the full potential of parametric models.
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