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| Company | Job Title | Name | Profile Picture | Speaker Bio | Speaking At |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arch International | Head of Construction | Tim Chapman | - | Panel discussion: Operating in a crisis – the importance of resilient risk management & collaboration Panel discussion: Interpreting LEG3 in 2026 – what insurers think and what buyers need to know | |
| BAM UK & Ireland | Head of Insurance | Alastair Colvin | - | Panel discussion: Interpreting LEG3 in 2026 – what insurers think and what buyers need to know | |
| Aon | Practice Leader, Construction & Infrastructure EMEA | Jon Chapman | - | Panel discussion: Building the digital backbone – managing risk & securing coverage on the new wave of data centre construction projects | |
| Aon | Global Head of Political Risks and Structured Credit | Sarah Taylor | - | Presentation & panel discussion: Managing economic & geopolitical risk in European construction | |
| SCOR | Head Analyst – Political & Credit Risk | Babak Tavassolie | - | Presentation & panel discussion: Managing economic & geopolitical risk in European construction | |
| Aon | Executive Director Risk & Insurance Due Diligence | Peter Dillon | - | Panel discussion: Risk, capital and coverage – aligning insurance strategy with Europe’s infrastructure investors | |
| Arcadis | Head of Strategic Research & Insight | Simon Rawlinson | - | Presentation & panel discussion: Managing economic & geopolitical risk in European construction | |
| Rua Al Madinah Holding | Cost & Contracts Director | Nikolaos Exakoustos | - | Panel discussion: Operating in a crisis – the importance of resilient risk management & collaboration | |
| John Cockerill - Board Member, Belrim & FERMA | Head of Professional Ethics & Risk Management and Insurance | Gaëtan Lefèvre | - | Panel discussion: Managing energy volatility vs rising demand in construction projects | |
| Aon | Managing Director, Natural Resources/Power & Renewables | Brian DeBruin | - | Panel discussion: Rebuilding Europe’s energy future – the nuclear construction risk challenge | |
| Aon | Specialty Practice Leader Natural Resources, EMEA | Paul Young | - | Panel discussion: Managing energy volatility vs rising demand in construction projects | |
| Landsec | Project Director | Damien Bettles | - | Case study: Delivering success through collaboration – risk management lessons from Timber Square | |
| Aviva | Real Estate Trading Manager | James Bell | - | Case study: Delivering success through collaboration – risk management lessons from Timber Square | |
| AIG | Global Risk Consulting Construction Manager | Abbas Naqvi | Abbas is a Chartered Civil Engineer with over 20 years’ experience in the design and construction of civil infrastructure projects comprising rail, train stations, bridges, highways and tunnelling. Abbas leads the AIG Global Engineering Construction Team overseeing engineering activities and responsible for the Construction All Risk (CAR) Engineers and Erection All Risk (EAR) Engineers as well a oversee suppliers providing engineering services. | Invitation-only breakfast workshop: Data centres across the full lifecycle – a comprehensive multi-line approach | |
| Complex Claims | CEO | Alan Purbrick | Alan Purbrick is an experienced insurance professional, having worked in the industry for over 30 years. His background is construction, engineering and energy. Alan was the founder and CEO of CCi, a company specializing in providing technical time, cost and engineering solutions on some of the World’s largest insurance claims. He is credited with developing Project Monitoring and techniques for solving large and complex delay claims, particularly in relation to DSU. Alan recently became the CEO of Complex Claims, a leading independent loss adjusting company, with offices in the Middle East and London. | Panel discussion: Navigating the new era of megaproject losses and Delay in Start-Up claims | |
| AXA XL | Head of Construction, UK & Lloyd's | Al Baker | A leading voice in the London construction insurance market with over 20 years of experience spanning contracting, design, risk management and insurance. Currently leading AXA XL’s Special Interest Group on Data Centres and supporting the LMA’s CUO sub-committee on the same. | Panel discussion: Building the digital backbone – managing risk & securing coverage on the new wave of data centre construction projects | |
| AIG | Major Loss Claims Adjuster - Energy | Alex Riley | Alex works as a Major Loss Adjuster with AIG, supporting clients with large Energy & Construction claims. Alex began his career working for another global Insurer, going on to broaden his experience as a Claims Advocate with a leading global broker, predominantly in the Energy & Construction claims space. Alex is ACII qualified and a Chartered Insurer. | Invitation-only breakfast workshop: Data centres across the full lifecycle – a comprehensive multi-line approach | |
| Allianz Commercial | Senior Claims Expert - Natural Resources & Construction | Alison Collins | Alison has over thirty years’ experience working in claims. She joined Allianz in 2024 where she is a senior claim specialist focusing predominantly on CAR, EAR and Delay in Startup claims. She is experienced in managing a number of large and complex losses as a lead both in the UK and worldwide. Her previous experience includes working as a loss adjuster, fraud investigator and customer relationship role. As a result, Alison brings a rounded blend of skills to her current role. She is also a member of the IUA Construction and Engineering Group and is focused on internal and external n initiatives to improve processes and data collection. | Panel discussion: Navigating the new era of megaproject losses and Delay in Start-Up claims | |
| Zurich Insurance Company | Head of Energy, Marine & Construction Claims, Commercial Insurance UK | Amanda Langer | Amanda joined Zurich UK as head of Energy Marine & Construction claims in January 2026, from Marsh where she headed the Construction Claims Practice. Prior to this Amanda has held claims leadership positions at SCOR and Markel International. A Global Claims Portfolio Manager with over 25 years in the London insurance market in the following lines: Construction All Risks, Property, Energy, Casualty, Liability, Professional Indemnity, D&O. Legally qualified with extensive commercial London market and international experience in high value complex claims resolution. | Panel discussion: Navigating the new era of megaproject losses and Delay in Start-Up claims | |
| Munich Re | Underwriter Construction Risk | Andrea Cüppers | Andrea Cüppers is an Underwriter for Construction Risks at Munich Re, bringing a rare combination of engineering depth and insurance expertise. She supports clients and brokers with tailored risk-transfer solutions across complex construction and infrastructure projects. Andrea holds a PhD in Civil Engineering and spent five years working in the construction industry before joining Munich Re. | Workshop: Integrated risk solutions for complex construction projects |
For future speaking opportunities, email sbrown@commercialriskonline.com