CompanyJob TitleNameProfile PictureSpeaker BioSpeaking At
Sompo InternationalEVP, Head of InternationalBrian GrabekBrian Grabek-Presentation & panel discussion: 2023 and the state of the market
AllianzHead of AGCS Captive Solutions & ART Global FrontingBrian McNamaraBrian McNamaraBrian McNamara has been in the Insurance Industry for more than 30 years. He joined Allianz in December 2019 as Head of Global Fronting, North America and was appointed Head of Global Fronting in February 2020, He was appointed Head of AGCS Captive Solutions in July 2022 and in addition was appointed Head of AGCS North America Multinational in November 2022.Presentation & panel discussion: Retentions on the up
MarshPractice Leader, Americas - Insurance, Regulatory & Tax Consulting PracticesChristian HunterChristian HunterChristian has attained a uniquely diverse background in the insurance industry since 1993 through various roles such as a commercial casualty underwriter, financial analyst, coverage litigator, regulatory counsel, and insurance product line executive. These diverse experiences enable him to provide a 360 degree perspective on the insurance regulatory and tax issues that keep many risk managers awake at night. His professional career prior to Marsh included time spent with CIGNA/ACE, AIG (Chartis) as well as highly respected law firms in Philadelphia and New Jersey.Presentation and panel discussion: A new world for tax, regulation and compliance
CNAVice PresidentDavid FilippiniDavid FilippiniDavid joined CNA in 2005 and is a graduate of the underwriter training program. He is responsible for driving global strategy in the U.S. across commercial and specialty. His responsibilities also include leading the underwriting unit for foreign produced U.S. admitted risks, Defense Base Act product and the International Underwriting Center.Presentation and panel discussion: Securing the best deal
WTWGlobal Service & Solutions Leader, North AmericaDiana DiffendarferDiana Diffendarfer-Presentation & panel discussion: 2023 and the state of the market
MarshLATAM Multinational LeaderDouglas HardmanDouglas Hardman-Presentation and panel discussion: Insuring Latin America exposures
ChubbSenior VP, Chubb Multinational Product LeaderKatelyn LayKatelyn Lay-Presentation and Q&A: Brave new world - Global progams and the digital future
N2GCEOKevin StrongKevin StrongKevin has more than 20 years of industry experience across top-tier global insurer and broker organizations and has led multiple high-performing teams around the world. Prior to joining N2G, Kevin led Multinational at The Hartford and Global Programs at XL Catlin.Presentation and panel discussion: A new world for tax, regulation and compliance
ChubbExecutive VP, Head of NA Multinational InsuranceLaura VestLaura Vest-Presentation and panel discussion: Establishing a global programme – first steps
BlackRockGlobal Director of InsuranceLori SeidenbergLori SeidenbergLori is Global Director of Insurance at BlackRock, Inc with oversight of their Private Markets portfolio. She has over 30 years of diversified experience in risk management and insurance. From 2005 to 2008 Lori was the Senior Risk Manager at Fannie Mae Housing and Community Development and responsible for risk and insurance oversight of their entire multifamily portfolio, including rewriting the insurance guide after Hurricane Katrina. From 1998 to 2004, she was part of a startup group that created the first end-to-end insurance quoting engine on the Internet.  Lori is a member of the Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS).  She served on the RIMS Board of Directors from 2011-2015. From 2008 – 2010, she served on the RIMS New York Chapter Board of Directors and as an active member of RIMS External Affairs Committee, participated in local, state and federal discussions on insurance and risk management. She worked with the office of Senator Schumer (D-NY) in the writing of the definition of a Qualified Risk Manager in the surplus lines legislation. She lobbied Capitol Hill during reauthorizations of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).   Lori returned to the RIMS New York Chapter Board of Directors in 2018 and currently serves as their Chapter President.  Lori is also member of the Spencer Foundation Board of Directors where she serves on the Scholarship Committee and Chair of the Risk Manager on Campus (RMOC) Committee. In addition, she participates on the Chubb Real Estate and Hospitality Advisory Board, GCube Client Advisory Board and the AXA XL Northeast Client Council. She is a frequent participant, moderator and panelist in industry conferences and has been quoted in industry publications such as Advisen, Business Insurance, the CLM and more.  Lori earned the Bachelor of Science in Business from California State University at Northridge. She holds the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation.  Lori was honored by Business Insurance in 2015 as one of their Women to Watch. In 2022, she was honored by RIMS with the Ron Judd "Heart of RIMS" award.Presentation and panel discussion: Securing the best deal
WTWNortheast Regional Leader - Global Services & SolutionsMaureen McCarthyMaureen McCarthy-Presentation & panel discussion: Integrating European risks into the global program
Marsh USAManaging Director, East Zone Multinational LeaderStacie KornmanStacie Kornman-Presentation and panel discussion: Establishing a global programme – first steps
AXA XLDIRECTOR GLOBAL & CAPTIVE PROGRAMS - THE AMERICASSTEVEN BAUMANSTEVEN BAUMANSteven has more than 30 years of experience in corporate insurance and captive services on both the broker and insurance company sides of the business. He joined AXA XL in May 2017 from Zurich Insurance Group where he most recently served as Head of Captive Services. Prior to his tenure at Zurich North America, Steven worked for Aon and before that at XL Insurance managing its New York office.Presentation & panel discussion: Retentions on the up
GlobexSenior Vice President, Head of Global UnderwritingThomas GuThomas GuTom's current position at Globex is managing the Global Underwriting Department, and Globex’s partner market clients, providing staff multinational professional development training and developing Globex’s global business in Asian Pacific region. He came from over 20 years of international underwriting and leadership at Zurich and Chubb as regional Underwriting Manager, Home Office Referral, and Senior Multinational Underwriting Officer.Presentation and panel discussion: Establishing a global programme – first steps
Swiss ReHead of International Programs AmericasWilliam PorterWilliam Porter-Presentation and Q&A: Brave new world - Global progams and the digital future

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