| Chrstine Kempeneers | Aboitiz Group | Risk Management Head |  | Christine 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
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| Volker Ziegs | Allianz Commercial/ AGCS | Regional Head of Claims Asia |  | Volker had his Legal Training in Germany and in the US (Bonn University and College of Law The Ohio State University) and is a qualified lawyer in Germany. He has 22 years of experience with Allianz working in international and complex claims in the corporate area. Since July 2013 Volker has been based in Singapore, first as the Regional Head of Claims for Long Tail Lines Asia Pacific being responsible for Liability, Financial Lines and Aviation claims for the entire region.
In July 2020 he was the Regional Head of Claims for Asia Pacific at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty and in January 2024, he assumed the role of Regional Head of Claims Asia, Allianz Commercial. Before joining the Singapore office, he was responsible for Liability claims in the Head Office in Munich handling claims around the world with special emphasis on the US market. | Claims: How do I get my claim paid where and when I need it?
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| Rod Guillard | Aon | Head of Strategic Account Management & Global Client Network, Asia |  | - | Mind the gap
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| Emma Carolan | Aon | Cyber Claims Leader, Asia |  | Emma 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
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| Mani Dhesi | Aon | Head of Growth & Client Liaison APAC - Cyber Risk |  | Mani Dhesi is the Head of Growth and Client Engagement for Aon. Mani has extensive experience in developing cyber risk programs for multiple multinational organisations. Mani's expertise includes cybersecurity assessments, IT disaster recovery, risk quantification, and supporting the cyber underwriting process for a range of clients. Mani has international awareness and in-country experience in the US, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Mani has supported clients with the implementation of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSFY, ISO 27001, and CIS Critical Controls. Mani is also a patent owner for methods and systems for cybersecurity assessment of organisations' technology infrastructure. | Cyber
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| Aniket Jalgaonkar | AXA Climate | Head of Climate Consulting Services, APAC |  | Aniket 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
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| Yves Betz | AXA XL | Global Head of Multinational Solutions |  | - | Retentions, captives and parametric solutions
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| Shiwei Jin | AXA XL | Head of Multinational Solutions, APAC & Europe |  | Prior to her appointment as Head of Global Programs, APAC & Europe at AXA XL Shiwei was Global Program & Captive Regional Director, APAC, AXA XL and responsible for driving Global Program and Captive business as well as developing strong relationships with AXA XL’s broker partners and clients across APAC.
She is a seasoned insurance professional specialising in global commercial insurance programs. She has almost 20 years experience in the insurance industry across strategy, distribution and global programmes. With a proven track record in working with global clients across the world, Shiwei provides bespoke and complex global programme and captive solutions, as well as formulating new global programmes. | Mind the gap
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| Victoria Tan | Ayala, and Board Member, PARIMA | Executive Director, Group Sustainability and Risk Management Unit, |  | Victoria Tan currently manages external engagements and policy developments related to climate and nature. She has helped steer Ayala Corporation towards a low-carbon and more sustainable future. Instrumental in developing Ayala's commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, Victoria has played a key role in building Ayala's groupwide forest and biodiversity protection initiative. Both programmes place Ayala at the forefront of climate action in the Philippines.
In addition to her role in Ayala Corporation, Victoria actively participates in regional and national organisations that elevate the risk management profession and that increase awareness on sustainable development. | ESG within the risk management framework
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| Andrew Chan | CLP Power Hong Kong | Senior Manager, Risk & Opportunity |  | Andrew 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
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| Rahul Kumar | Cushman & Wakefield | Risk Manager APAC |  | Rahul Kumar is a seasoned professional with a proven track record of delivering strategic solutions to multinational clients.
After building the foundation as an insurance broker servicing all lines of insurance for a diversified group of multinational clients, he joined the in-house Risk Management team at a fortune 100 technology-based industry leader and soon became the APAC lead for Risk and Insurance.
More recently, Rahul is engaged as APAC leader for Risk and Insurance for a Global Commercial Real Estate firm. Rahul specialises in structuring and implementing global programs, leveraging his expertise to mitigate risks and optimise insurance solutions for the business. His expertise includes: Global program design and implementation, risk assessment and mitigation strategies, and insurance market analysis and negotiations. | Getting a good deal from the insurance market
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| Robert Drysdale | Descartes Underwriting | Head of Southeast Asia |  | Robert Drysdale is the Head of Southeast Asia at Descartes Underwriting, leading the office in Singapore and bringing Descartes’ parametric solutions closer to brokers, corporate clients and governments in the Asia Pacific region. Before joining Descartes 3 years ago, Robert has previously worked as an insurance and reinsurance broker in Singapore, Australia and London, specialising in placing complex risks across various territories and lines of business including property, power, energy and construction. | Retentions, captives and parametric solutions
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| Allister Tan | Drew & Napier | Director, Dispute Resolution |  | Allister 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
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| Toby Nabarro | Fenchurch Law | Director, Singapore |  | - | Claims: How do I get my claim paid where and when I need it?
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| Antonio Vianello | Generali | GC&C Head of Multinational Programmes |  | Antonio 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
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| Filippo Cinelli | Generali | GC&C Head of Client & Broker Relationship Management |  | Filippo 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
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| Rinnah Roque | HDI Global | Service Delivery Manager, Producing Office IP |  | Rinnah has 30 years insurance experience. After beginning her career at Pioneer Insurance Company in the Philippines, she worked at Aon, initially in Manila, then in the Sydney office.
From 2011, Rinnah worked at Zurich in Sydney where she was responsible for managing International Programmes. Rinnah joined HDI Australia in January 2020 and manages the Produced business in Australia and the region. | Getting a good deal from the insurance market
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| Bala Selvam | International SOS | Regional Security Manager, Singapore |  | Bala 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
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| Emma Loynes | Lloyds | Asia CEO |  | - | Mind the gap
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| Jeremy Maynard | Marsh | Marine, Cargo & Logistics Claims Leader - Asia |  | - | Claims: How do I get my claim paid where and when I need it?
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