1st Asia Conference on Trade Credit and Political Risk Insurance
Theme: “A Need for Creative Solutions to Meet Increasing Risk Exposures”
9-10 April 2015, Singapore
With businesses facing increasing threats from political and credit risks as insolvency, political violence, terrorist threats and expropriation actions continue to be the harsh realities of doing business globally, Asia Insurance Review is bringing back this conference due to active demand.
This conference is a “MUST ATTEND” for trade credit and PRI underwriters, reinsurers, brokers, trade and export finance banks, ECAs, multilaterals as well as corporate exporters and investors.
For more information, visit www.asiainsurancereview.com
The 10th Annual World Takaful Conference (WTC 2015)
Theme: “Revitalising The Industry: A New Way Forward For Takaful”
13-14 April 2015, Dubai, UAE
WTC 2015 is now in its 10th successful year as the world’s largest gathering of international takaful industry leaders and the place where all stakeholders from across the international industry come together to map the future direction of the Islamic insurance industry. With huge untapped growth potential in the Islamic insurance industry and the increasing interest of the leading conventional insurance players and major banks in the sector, the 10th Anniversary gathering which is expecting more than 400 industry leaders, promises to be even more pivotal in charting the future direction of the industry.
For more information, visit http://worldtakaful.megaevents.net/
Pakistan International Insurance Conference
Theme: “Winds of Change” Challenges & Opportunities for the Insurance Industry in Emerging Markets
19-21 April 2015, Karachi, Pakistan
At a time when growth is slowing down in the developed world, emerging countries are showing steady growth with increased wealth among the middle class. However penetration of insurance products and services has not yet reached the desired level. Pakistan Insurance Institute (PII) which is organising this conference, says the event will be ideal for delegates to discuss and find ways and means to convert low insurance penetration in emerging countries into an opportunity.
For more information, visit www.pii.com.pk
RIMS Annual Conference & Exhibition 2015
26-29 April 2015, New Orleans, US
RIMS is going back to New Orleans for RIMS ’15. With more than 160 sessions, amazing keynotes and an energetic Exhibit Hall, get set to discover new knowledge, new innovations and new encounters.
For more information, visit www.rims.org
25th Anniversary Summit on the Value of Insurance to Society
Theme: “Making a Real Difference – Promoting the Good of Insurance”
29-30 April 2015, Singapore
Marking 25 years as the voice of the region’s insurance industry, Asia Insurance Review is hosting a world first international summit to recognise and salute the role of insurance in life, economy, society, and nation-building.
This summit, with AIA as lead sponsor, will aim at providing a platform for insurers and users of insurance to come together to see what more the insurance industry can do to better serve individuals, corporates and society while taking stock of its current strengths and weaknesses.
It will include panels from government departments as well as consumer bodies, academia, and the public. Topics to be covered include: a CEO panel on daring to stand tall to promote the industry; the role of supervisors, regulators and government in promoting value of insurance; using insurance to shape desirable social habits; and strategies to show the real pull of insurance.
For more information, visit www.asiainsurancereview.com
16th Asia Conference on Bancassurance and Alternative Distribution Channels
Theme: “The Race to Find the Right Strategic Partner to be a Leader/Winner in Banacassurance”
6-7 May 2015, Manila, Philippines
Bancassurance has been a strategically important growth area for both insurers and banks for over many years, the partnership is evident! How do banks and insurers cooperate and strike a win-win partnership in the long run?
This 16th instalment of Bancassurance Conferences, organised by Asia Insurance Review, will look at the success factors of powerful bancassurance partnerships, technology, regulations, customer centricity, and sustainable benefits for all!
For more information, visit www.asiainsurancereview.com
3rd SAARC Insurance Regulators’ & International Insurance Conference
Theme: “Enhancing Insurance Outreach through Regional Co-operation”
8-10 May 2015, Kathmandu, Nepal
With a view to establish close collaboration between insurance Regulators of the SAARC region the Beema Samiti, Nepal is organising the 3rd SAARC Insurance Regulators’ & International Insurance Conference.
Insurance Regulators from all SAARC Countries - Bangladesh, Bhutan, Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka are expected to attend the conference and present papers on their respective insurance laws and regulations. Around 300 delegates from the region are expected to attend this conference.
For details, please contact: Prof Dr Fatta Bahadur K.C., Chairman, Beema Samiti
Phone: 977-1-4810818 • Fax: 977-1-4810490 • Email: bsib@wlink.com.np
Website: www.saarcinsuranceconference.org/
Aqaba Conference – The International Conference of Insurance & Marine Transportation
Theme: “New Risks…New Challenges”
11-13 May 2015, Aqaba, Jordan
Jordan Insurance Federation (JOIF) in cooperation with General Arab Insurance Federation (GAIF), and Jordan Shipping Association (JSA) will be holding the fifth International Conference on Insurance & Marine Transportation.
The conference will be attended by major, local, regional and international insurance and reinsurance companies, shipping and transportation associations, international P&I Clubs, ship owners, freights forwarders, logistic companies, in addition to the presence of distinguished jurists, judges, lawyers and experts in insurance, marine transportation.
For more information, visit www.aqabaconf.com
Asia Motor Insurance and Claims Management Conference 2015
Theme: “Driving Profitability into Motor”
18-19 May 2015, Jakarta, Indonesia
Motor is the bread-and-butter business in most of Asia. Yet, it is still in a relatively immature state. Each market has its unique characteristics, with regulatory forces and ability to innovate, price and develop products varying greatly between geographies. Many mourn that motor is unprofitable. Yet the dynamics of motor insurance is such that it can be underwritten with profit.
Asia Insurance Review brings the Asia Motor Insurance and Claims Management Conference 2015 to Jakarta and participants can learn from leading stakeholders as they provide key insights to successful, profitable growth in Asia’s heavily regulated and fragmented motor insurance market.
For more information, visit www.asiainsurancereview.com
9th Asian Insurance CFO Summit
Theme: “Reinventing the Insurance CFO’s Role in the Era of Disruptions”
3-5 June, Hong Kong
Despite the unique specificities of the insurance industry, it is increasingly influenced by disruptive innovation and technology, impacting how we serve our clients. How should CFOs position themselves for success in this era of “disruption”? This year’s Summit will look not only at how CFOs can ride the rollercoaster landscape, but how to equip today’s CFO with a toolkit to navigate the necessary changes.
For more information, visit www.asiainsurancereview.com
2nd Asia Conference on Risk Based Capital
Theme: “The Right Tools to Get the Best out of RBC”
8-9 June 2015, Hong Kong
Hong Kong looks set to be the latest jurisdiction in Asia to embrace risk based capital supervision even as other markets are tinkering with or changing their RBC rules. Asia Insurance Review has decided to host a strategic Conference on Risk Based Capital to help companies better understand the power of the RBC mantra and prepare for the new regime while learning from the experiences of those markets already using RBC.
For more information, visit www.asiainsurancereview.com
Global Insurance Forum
Theme: “Filling the protection gap”
14-17 June 2015, New York, US
Join the industry event of the year, the IIS 51st Annual Seminar in New York City – the crossroads of the world. The programme will feature the industry’s most prominent global insurance thought leaders and experts, across all sectors, sharing their ideas and perspectives on the current and future insurance landscape. Topics to be covered include retirement and savings issues, risks pools for natural catastrophes and terrorism, environmental and pollution solutions, public-private partnerships, healthcare and microinsurance.
For more details, visit www.iisonline.org/seminars
Asia Liability Insurance Conference with third Day Workshop on Cyber Threats & Liabilities
Theme: ‘’Managing Increasing Liability Exposures”
22-24 Jun 2015, Singapore
Liability exposures are growing rapidly in Asia Pacific although the actual purchase of liability covers is still low. But with increasing risk exposures and greater consumer awareness, the demand for liability insurance will rise as will claims. Hence at our three-day event on Asia Liability & Cyber, we have a dedicated Workshop on Cyber to bring Global and Regional Liability and Cyber Risk Experts, both buyers and sellers of insurance under one roof for intense discussions of all the issues of the day.
For more information, visit www.asiainsurancereview.com
Asia Insurance Conference on Employee Benefits 2015
Theme: ‘’Using Insurance as a Partner to Innovate Employee Benefits Schemes while Controlling Costs’’
27-28 Jul 2015, Singapore
In Asia, Employee health and benefits insurance is rising, driven by medical cost inflation and deteriorating claims experience. This EB conference with an Insurance Focus will cover the essentials of employee benefits while offering solutions on cost control through insurance coverages. It will provide insights into the trends of benefit programmes where employees are knowledge savvy and spoilt for choices, and where the EB market is headed.
For more information, visit www.asiainsurancereview.com
Federation of Afro-Asian Insurers & Reinsurers (FAIR)
24th Conference
Theme: “Building on 50 Years of Regional Cooperation”
12-14 October 2015, Cairo, Egypt
FAIR celebrates its Golden Jubilee this year by holding its biennial conference in Egypt, where it was founded in 1964. FAIR conferences aim to promote cooperation among insurance and reinsurance companies in Africa and Asia, and typically attract hundreds of top executives and key decision makers from the industry to discuss the opportunities and challenges they face.
For more information, visit www.fair2015.org
13th Singapore International Reinsurance Conference (SIRC)
Theme: “Managing Risks in an Uncertain World”
2-4th November 2015, Singapore
Rising to the demands and feedback from past conferences, the 13th SIRC will be structured to allow for an extra day of networking, wherein the Lloyd’s Coffee House and respective bilateral meeting rooms will be fully functional for three days from 2 November.
The SIRC is considered to be the premier reinsurance event in Asia, drawing key decision makers and senior management executives within the insurance, reinsurance, broking and regulatory communities. The 12th SIRC had previously hosted some 940 delegates from 49 countries all over the world.
For more information, visit www.sirc.com.sg/SIRC.asp
19th Asia Actuarial Conference
Theme: “Innovation & Creating Sustainable Value”
3-6 Nov 2015, Bangkok, Thailand
The AAC, formally known as East Asian Actuarial Conference (EAAC) is the largest annual actuarial conference in the region attracting more than 700 delegates from various countries within and outside Asia. The AAC member associations include Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Chinese Taipei and Thailand.
This year, the conference will be hosted by Thaialnd and will include topics designed to appeal to actuaries from different practice area.
For more information, visit www.aac19th.org