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Full NameCompanyJob TitleProfile PictureSpeaker BioSpeaking At
Franck BaronPARIMAPresident, IFRIMA & Executive Team, International Affairs,Franck Baron-Keynote: Living with change and responding to crisis
Retentions, captives and parametric solutions
Yves BetzAXA XLGlobal Head of Multinational SolutionsYves Betz-Retentions, captives and parametric solutions
Gautam IyerMarsh (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Client Manager, SVPGautam Iyer-Mind the gap
Emma LoynesLloydsAsia CEOEmma Loynes-Mind the gap
Rod GuillardAonHead of Strategic Account Management & Global Client Network, AsiaRod Guillard-Mind the gap
Toby NabarroFenchurch LawDirector, SingaporeToby Nabarro-Claims: How do I get my claim paid where and when I need it?
Jeremy MaynardMarshMarine, Cargo & Logistics Claims Leader - AsiaJeremy Maynard-Claims: How do I get my claim paid where and when I need it?
James Addington-SmithMarsh AsiaPresidentJames Addington-Smith-Keynote: Living with change and responding to crisis
Alasdair WalkerSompoRegional Head of Distribution, Sompo Commercial Insurance, Asia PacificAlasdair WalkerAlasdair Walker joined Sompo in August of 2023 as Regional Head of Distribution Insurance, Asia Pacific. Alasdair is responsible for accelerating Sompo’s commercial insurance business growth across the region by developing and executing on the go-to-market strategy across sales, client management, distribution and other partnerships. He joins Sompo from Allianz where he held underwriting and distribution positions in the UK, South Africa and most recently Singapore, as Regional Head of Distribution managing a team across multiple locations.Getting a good deal from the insurance market
Allister TanDrew & NapierDirector, Dispute ResolutionAllister TanAllister is a director at Drew & Napier, specialising in dispute resolution with a focus on insurance and commercial disputes. With over 16 years of legal experience, Allister has built an excellent reputation for handling complex and high stakes cases. In addition to being called to the Singapore Bar, he is also called to the English and Malaysian Bar. In his insurance practice, his expertise is sought after by a diverse clientele, including insurers, reinsurers, brokers and policyholders. His acumen in navigating complex legal landscapes has enabled him to build and grow the firm’s insurance disputes practice, which now has the reputation of being one of the top choices for policyholders in such disputes. He also maintains an active arbitration practice and acts in a wide range of institutional and ad hoc arbitrations, as well as in arbitration related applications before the Singapore courts.Protecting executives
Andrew ChanCLP Power Hong KongSenior Manager, Risk & OpportunityAndrew ChanAndrew has over 17 years of professional experience in Risk Management, Compliance, Auditing and Finance across a diverse range of industry. Qualified in Australia with Big 4 firms, Andrew moved to Hong Kong over a decade ago and since then have worked in global risk roles at Hong Kong Shanghai Hotels, Dairy Farm, PCCW and currently at China Light and Power (CLP). A believer in giving back to the community, Andrew was the 2022 Chair of CA ANZ Hong Kong Council. He has been awarded Fellowship of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (FCA).Getting a good deal from the insurance market
Aniket JalgaonkarAXA ClimateHead of Climate Consulting Services, APACAniket JalgaonkarAniket Jalgaonkar is the head of Climate Consulting Services for AXA Climate in the APAC region, bringing over 17 years of distinguished experience in the consulting field. He has a rich background in advising clients across multiple countries and sectors on the risks and vulnerabilities posed by sustainability and climate change. Aniket specialises in developing comprehensive management and resilience plans to safeguard assets, operations, and businesses against environmental challenges. His strategic insights and extensive expertise make him a leading authority in climate consulting, driving impactful solutions for sustainable development.Climate risk
Antonio VianelloGeneraliGC&C Head of Multinational ProgrammesAntonio VianelloAntonio started his career at Generali in 2001 in the Multinational Program business area and then moved to the Generali UK Branch in 2008 as Global Property Underwriter in London. In 2013 he joined Generali Global Corporate & Commercial in Milan, as Head of Multinational Programs & Network Management coming back to his original interest: Multinational Business and the implied fascinating challenges that come along with it such as global risk management, compliance and taxation, cross culture implications, global operating model and execution. He recently added to his responsibilities also the Captive business exploiting the synergies between both propositions.Mind the gap
Bala SelvamInternational SOSRegional Security Manager, SingaporeBala SelvamBala has more than twelve years of experience in infrastructure projects, Crime Prevention through environmental design (CPTED), high security operations as well as incident and crisis management. Prior to joining International SOS, Bala was the Regional Security Manager & Crisis Management Team Leader (APAC) with John Wiley & Sons Pte Ltd, where he was responsible for the security and safety of offices and staffs across the APAC region. In addition, he was responsible for the set-up and operation of a 24/7 Crisis Management Operations Centre in Sri Lanka in 2021. Prior to this role, Bala led international security infrastructure projects, security consultancy, operations, and physical security expansion projects in Certis Cisco, Singapore.Protecting executives
Chrstine KempeneersAboitiz GroupRisk Management HeadChrstine KempeneersChristine is a staunch believer in integrating risk-based management systems and programs to ensure the full coverage and holistic management of risks. She has a unique 12-year background in risk management, project management and strategic planning. She has helped companies define and roll-out their integrated risk, business continuity and data privacy programs. Today, she serves as the Risk Management Head and Data Protection Officer of Aboitiz Equity Ventures. Prior to AEV, she was a Project Manager under Aboitiz InfraCapital where she worked on rail, airport and water projects. She worked in the financial services sector and was affiliated with UnionBank and Citibank. She is also an adjunct faculty member of the Asian Institute of Management where she teaches risk management, data privacy and finance courses.ESG within the risk management framework
Emily PohSompoSVP, Head of Professional Lines, Sompo Commercial Insurance, Asia PacificEmily PohEmily Poh is the Regional Head of Professional Lines Insurance, Asia Pacific, based in Singapore. Prior to joining the company in August of 2023, Emily was with Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company, where she was most recently Head of Executive and Professional Lines Insurance, Singapore, responsible for managing profitable professional lines portfolios. Before that Emily held senior professional and financial lines roles at AIG Singapore and Australia and WTW. Throughout her career, she has been instrumental in expanding financial lines practices from scratch, developing regional underwriting guidelines and products, and building successful teams and portfolios.Protecting executives
Emma CarolanAonCyber Claims Leader, AsiaEmma CarolanEmma Carolan is Aon’s Cyber Claims Leader for Asia. Emma assists organisations with their preparation for cyber incidents and acts as an advocate supporting clients with cyber claims across the region. Prior to joining Aon, Emma worked as a breach coach on over 100 cyber incidents, assisting clients with notifications to regulators and affected individuals. Emma is also a qualified lawyer in Australia.Cyber
Filippo CinelliGeneraliGC&C Head of Client & Broker Relationship ManagementFilippo CinelliFilippo has more than 30 years’ experience within the insurance industry. He joined Generali in 2013 at the very beginning of GC&C experience. Before joining Generali, he spent 8 years within the Zurich Group, and previously worked for XL Insurance and Caterpillar Filippo has more than 9 years’ experience within the Brokerage industry, having worked with Johnson & Higgins and Marsh. He started his career as P/C Underwriter with Allianz in Milan (Italy).Retentions, captives and parametric solutions
Graeme RiddellMarshClimate & Sustainability Consulting Leader, Asia PacificGraeme RiddellGraeme leads Climate & Sustainability Consulting across Asia and the Pacific within Marsh Advisory as well as Marsh’s Global COE on Climate. Globally the team of more than 40 climate experts helps our clients understand the risks and transformation imperative that managing climate change will have on their business, their assets, and value chains. This involves working with clients to integrate ESG and sustainability risks into their enterprise risk management frameworks, assess current policies and frameworks, build capacity to understand and manage such risks, and engage internally and externally to realise the benefits of effective risk management strategies. Graeme also supports clients with their climate risk management strategies with a strong focus on physical risks and resilience combining Marsh’s unique capabilities in supporting end-to-end climate risk management from asset-level engineering studies to cross-portfolio strategy.Climate risk
Jeremy EvansMarsh SingaporeRisk Management LeaderJeremy EvansJeremy currently leads the Risk Management divisions for Marsh Singapore. Across Jeremy’s multinational and major client teams, Marsh offers the full suite of multinational service expertise for international clients. Jeremy has an extensive knowledge of multinational organizations and specializes in thoroughly understanding the complex and varied risks which large businesses face. He ascertains their needs and expectations, and implements bespoke risk management solutions to meet them. Jeremy specializes in facilitating the successful service delivery for global clients across a range of industries including construction, real estate, manufacturing, energy, marine, transport, and technology. His role at Marsh encompasses global client service, establishing strategic initiatives for the division, and business development for Asia’s largest accounts.Getting a good deal from the insurance market