Michael Rellosa, Executive Director, Philippine Insurers and Reinsurers Association (PIRA, Inc)
Atty Reynaldo Regalado, Insurance Commissioner, Philippines Insurance Commission
A rapid, real-time snapshot of industry sentiment, priorities, and preparedness on climate risk, capital, and critical decision-making - where delegates can submit their responses live via Slido.
Kocu Andre Hutagalung, Chairman, ASEAN Natural Disaster Research and Works Sharing (ANDREWS) and President Director, PT. Reasuransi MAIPARK Indonesia
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.
Senior Director, Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS), SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. (a member firm of Ernst & Young)
Manager of Business Development and Marketing Department, Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC)
Executive Director, CEED - Center for Energy, Ecology and Development
First Vice President, Head of Non-Life Reinsurance and Data Administration, National Reinsurance Corporation of the Philippines (NAT Re), Board Trustee, Insurance Institute of the Asia and the Pacific (IIAP), Board Trustee, Philippine Insurers and Reinsurers Association (PIRA), PIRA Technical Committee on Motor and Agriculture
Head of Energy, Power and Construction Practices, Howden Insurance & Reinsurance Brokers (Phil.), Inc.
Raymond Martin Aguilar, Vice President, Head of Risk and Property Management, Globe Telecom, Inc.
Dr Pradeep V Mandapaka, Technical Director, JBA Risk Management Pte Ltd
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.
MAIDA 2027 Candidate, Asian Institute of Management
General Manager of Analytics Centre, Taiping Reinsurance
Regional Director, Head of Analytics – Asia Pacific, Gallagher Re
Technical Director, JBA Risk Management Pte Ltd
Senior Product Manager, APAC, Swiss Re
Jorybell Masallo, Assistant Weather Services Chief, The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Department of Science and Technology, Republic of the Philippines
Atty Rafael Romualdo Ricalde, Director of the Legal and Legislative Office and Officer in Charge of the Rehabilitation and Recovery Management Service, Office of Civil Defense, Department of National Defense, Republic of the Philippines
The presentation will briefly introduce the role of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) as a United Nations (UN) Specialised Agency in disaster and climate risk management. It will then cover the latest findings from WMO’s State of the Global Climate and State of the Climate in Asia 2025 reports, serving as the rationale for scaling up science-based, urgent action at all levels. A key example for this is the UN Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative. Finally, the presentation will touch upon the multiple benefits of such early warnings and other weather, climate, and hydrological services provided by the National and Meteorological Services (NMHSs) of the 193 WMO Members.
Jochen Luther, Technical Coordinator Services at the WMO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, World Meteorological Organization
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
Partner/ Deputy Insurance Sector Leader, SGV & Company/EY Philippines
Climate & Environmental Policy Expert, Member of the UNFCCC Roster of Experts, Senior Policy Fellow of Solar Futures Alliance and Co-Founder, EnviroAI
Senior Financial Sector Specialist, Capital Markets and Insurance Practice Team, Finance Sector Group, Asian Development Bank
Asst Vice President and Head of Enterprise Risk Management and Insurance, Meralco PowerGen (MGEN)
Senior Director for Climate Change and Sustainability Services, EY Philippines (SGV & Co.)
Vincent de Paz, GRI Country Manager for Philippines, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
Premasis Mukherjee, Senior Financial Sector Specialist, Capital Markets and Insurance Practice Team, Finance Sector Group, Asian Development Bank
Jimmy Loro, Senior Biodiversity and Climate Finance Advisor, GIZ Transformative Actions for Climate and Ecological Protection and Development (TRANSCEND) Project, Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, German Development Cooperation
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.
Founding Executive Director and Chief Strategic Advisor of the Young Environmental Forum, Climate Reality Leader and certified BERDE professional and Columnist for The Manila Times
Director and Chief Executive Officer, Thai Reinsurance PCL and Secretary General of Thai General Insurance Association
Head Asia Business Development, Blue Marble
Project Consultant, Philippine Insurers and Reinsurers Association and Faculty Member, Insurance Institute for Asia and the Pacific, Inc.
Vice President, Head of Risk and Property Management, Globe Telecom, Inc.
Robby Andre Ching, Sustainability and Financial Risk ex-Consultant in one of the Big 4 Firms, Climate Risk and Credit Risk Modeller, Nvidia-Certified Associate on Generative AI and LLMs (NCA-GENL)
Dr Han Chen, Senior Product Manager, APAC, Swiss Re
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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.
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