22nd Asia Nat CAT and Climate Change Conference

14-15 May 2026, Manila, Philippines

Theme: "Leading Through Uncertainty: Climate Risk, Capital, and Critical Decisions"

Programme

Day One: 14 May 2026, Thursday
8:00am
Registration and Welcome Coffee

9:00am
Opening Remarks by Insurance Regulator

9:10am
Opening Keynote: The New Climate Reality: Are we underestimating catastrophe risk in Asia?

9:35am
Panel Session 1: Risk in Focus - Understanding the new catastrophe reality across insurers, reinsurers, and risk modellers

As catastrophe risks become more complex and unpredictable, insurers, reinsurers, and risk modellers must align their perspectives to better understand the evolving risk landscape. This session will explore how changing climate patterns, rising secondary perils, and growing exposure concentrations are reshaping risk assumptions across the industry. Panelists will share insights on whether current approaches are sufficient and how collaboration across stakeholders can lead to a more accurate, forward-looking view of catastrophe risk.

10:35am
Networking Coffee Break

11:00am
From Frequency to Severity: Are extreme events the new normal?

11:25am
Closing the Protection Gap: Who remains uninsured and why?

12:15pm
Corporate Luncheon Buffet

1:15pm
AI & Advanced Analytics: Transforming catastrophe risk assessment

1:40pm
Panel Session 2: Modelling in Focus - Turning risk data into decision intelligence

As catastrophe risks grow more complex, the ability to translate modelling outputs into clear, actionable decisions has become critical. This session will explore how insurers, reinsurers, and risk modellers can move beyond technical analysis to generate meaningful business insights. From addressing data gaps and model limitations to leveraging AI and advanced analytics, panelists will discuss how to strengthen confidence in models and bridge the gap between risk assessment and strategic decision-making.

2:40pm
Networking Break

3:05pm
From model output to business action: Bridging the decision gap

3:30pm
Data challenges in Asia: Are we making decisions with incomplete information?

3:55pm
Model risk governance: Who owns the decision when models are wrong?

4:20pm
End of session for Day 1

 
Note: Programme is subject to change.
Day Two: 15 May 2026, Friday
8:00am
Registration and Welcome Coffee

9:00am
Opening Remarks

9:40am
Panel Session 3: Capital in Focus - The true cost of catastrophe risk

As catastrophe losses continue to rise, insurers and reinsurers face increasing pressure on profitability, capital allocation, and long-term sustainability. This session will examine the true financial impact of climate risk from pricing and underwriting challenges to reinsurance strategies and capital deployment decisions. Panelists will share perspectives on how organizations can balance growth with volatility, optimize risk transfer, and navigate an environment where some risks may be becoming increasingly difficult to insure

10:40am
Networking Coffee Break

11:05am
Balancing Growth and Volatility: How much risk is too much?

11:30am
Impact of Nat CAT losses on combined ratio and shareholder returns

11:55am
Corporate Luncheon Buffet

1:00pm
Parametric insurance & new solutions for climate risk

1:25pm
Panel Session 4: Strategy in Focus - From risk insight to decisive action

As climate risks intensify and uncertainty becomes the norm, insurers and reinsurers must translate insights into clear, decisive strategies. This session will explore how organizations are responding through portfolio rebalancing, product innovation, and enhanced collaboration across the ecosystem. From navigating high-risk markets to building climate resilience and closing protection gaps, panelists will discuss the critical decisions that will shape the future of the industry.

2:25pm
Networking Break

2:50pm
From risk transfer to risk prevention: The evolving role of insurers

3:15pm
The Next Decade of Insurance: Decisions that will define market leaders

3:40pm
Redesigning insurance products for a climate-exposed future

4:05pm
End of session for Day 2

 

Conference Disclaimer

22nd Asia Nat CAT & Climate Change Conference

The information presented during the conference, including presentations, panel discussions, and materials, is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the content, the organizers do not guarantee the completeness or reliability of any information shared.

Views and opinions expressed by speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the organizers or supporting partners. Participants are encouraged to exercise their own judgment and seek appropriate professional advice before making any business, financial, or strategic decisions based on the information provided during the conference.

The organizers reserve the right to make changes to the program, speakers, and schedule without prior notice.
 

Diversity & Inclusion in Speaker Selection

The 22nd Asia Nat CAT & Climate Change Conference is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and representative platform that reflects the breadth of perspectives within the global insurance and climate risk community.

In curating our speaker faculty, we actively seek to ensure balanced representation across gender, geography, professional background, and areas of expertise. Our goal is to create meaningful dialogue by bringing together voices from insurers, reinsurers, regulators, academia, and the broader risk ecosystem.
We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen the quality of discussion, encourage innovation, and lead to more informed and equitable decision-making across the industry.
 

 
Note: Programme is subject to change.

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