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Full NameCompanyJob TitleProfile PictureSpeaker BioSpeaking At
Lijuba Lo BelloGeneraliSenior Claims Analyst, Generali Global Corporate & Commercial UkLijuba Lo BelloLijuba Lo Bello is an Italian qualified solicitor who worked in private practice before joining Generali UK in 2008. Lijuba has worked on multiple lines of business, both first and third party, and is currently a Senior Claims Analyst within the Generali UK Casualty Claims Team, where she handles a portfolio of high-profile complex claims on International and Multinational accounts. She is fluent in Italian and French.Panel discussion: Claims - How do I get my claim paid where and when I need it?
Marco AdamoSwiss Re Corporate SolutionsSenior Innovative Risk Solutions StructurerMarco AdamoMarco is a Senior Innovative Risk Solutions structurer at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions. In his role, he is responsible for structuring, underwriting and marketing non-standard re/insurance solutions for large and midsize corporate clients and public entities headquartered in the EMEA region. He joined the IRS team in 2021. Previously, he was a Fac Property Underwriter at Swiss Reinsurance and was responsible for the coordination and expansion of the network with non-traditional business partners. He also worked as Property Underwriter at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions with the main focus on UK, Middle East, Africa & Eastern Europe markets.Panel discussion: Captives
Marco CarraraSwiss Re Corporate SolutionsParametric Nat Cat UnderwriterMarco CarraraMarco’s career started in 2018 in Swiss Re's Public Sector Solutions team, where he gathered hands-on experience on parametric transactions for governments. He then joined the Parametric Nat Cat team of Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, where, since 2019, he modelled, priced and underwrote hundreds of parametric nat cat structures for corporate clients and contributed to establish Swiss Re Corporate Solutions as one of the leading commercial insurers in parametric nat cat, with award-winning parametric insurance solutions that provide fast, transparent and flexible protection to natural perils, mainly earthquakes and tropical cyclones.Presentation: Parametric and capital market solutions
Melanie WindirschAllianz CommercialHead of Global Network ManagementMelanie WindirschMelanie brings a wealth of expertise and strategic insight to the industry with a strong foundation in different underwriting areas, primarily within the German and US markets, and a focus on casualty insurance. With her profound understanding of multinational business and network management, Melanie is eager to share her knowledge and experiences at the Global Programmes Conference.Presentation & panel discussion: Securing the best possible deal from the insurance market
Robert GeraghtyMarshInternational Sales Leader, Marsh Captive SolutionsRobert GeraghtyRob, the International Sales Leader, propels growth across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Formerly Marsh Bermuda's Business Development Leader, he's consulted and managed captives in Ireland, Gibraltar, and globally. Rob establishes captive vehicles for parent firms worldwide, boasting Marsh CEO recognition and a spot in Captive International's "Forty Under 40" list (June 2023). His expertise spans insurance company formation, strategy, and management, delivering comprehensive services to captives.Panel discussion: Captives
Tom MajorAllianz CommercialRegional Head of Claims (UK & Nordics)Tom MajorTom Major is Head of Claims for large-corp and specialty at Allianz Commercial, leading claims services across the UK, Ireland and Nordics. He’s responsible for overseeing a high quality claims service across his regional remit, building on Allianz’s reputation as an industry leader in Claims.Panel discussion: Claims - How do I get my claim paid where and when I need it?
Zoe TowndrowBPL GlobalPractice Lead, Political ViolenceZoe TowndrowWith 26 years’ experience in political risk and political violence broking, Zoe Towndrow is a seasoned practitioner in the London insurance market and leader of BPL Global’s political violence practice. Her specialty is creating bespoke PV and terrorism programmes to suit the complex needs of a range of clients, including multinational corporates and cedants. As a passionate advocate for developing the markets’ capabilities and the political violence product, she is not afraid of injecting new ideas and energy into existing market practices and has been involved in numerous new wording initiatives over the course of her career.Presentation & panel discussion: Response to crisis
Tony HillsQBEClient ExecutiveTony HillsWith over 30 years of experience, Tony brings valuable insight and practical knowledge of how insurance buyers and their insurance brokers can achieve the optimum outcomes and secure the best deals in the current market conditions. During his time in the UK and US insurance markets he has led and supported clients both as a broker and insurer in setting the strategic objectives, designing and implementing global insurance programmes across numerous classes of businessPresentation & panel discussion: Securing the best possible deal from the insurance market
Yue YangMarshUK Retail Cyber Team LeaderYue YangYue heads the UK Cyber Retail division at Marsh, where her role involves providing creative cyber insurance options to clients and fostering expansion through specialized cyber risk and insurance strategies. With a background spanning more than a dozen years across broking and management consulting, she brings a unique blend of expertise in insurance, strategy, analytics, and cyber security to aid clients in their risk management endeavours, particularly as businesses adopt a comprehensive strategy to handle cyber and technology risks.Presentation & panel discussion: Cyber - How to keep the coverage relevant