ABOUT THE ANZIIF REINSURANCE RENDEZVOUS
Held over 3 days, Reinsurance Rendezvous is a must attend event for industry professionals across the Asia Pacific. The conference will provide delegates with the most up-to-date and thought-provoking market developments and insights.
Featuring panel discussions and presentations from industry leading professionals, attendees will hear about emerging trends, where the market is heading and the future of the reinsurance industry.
Whether you are a seasoned professional, a young insurance professional, looking to connect with industry leaders, or simply seeking clarity in this climate of change, ANZIIF’s Reinsurance Rendezvous has something for everyone.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Reinsurance Rendezvous is essential for all:
• Insurers
• Insurance brokers and agents
• Claims professionals
WHY ATTEND
• Actuaries
• Analysts
• Insurance lawyers
• Reinsurers
• Underwriters
• Government
• Deep dive into the latest industry trends and gain fresh insights on strategy from global reinsurance experts.
• Engage with panel discussions featuring industry-leading professionals sharing their expertise on emerging trends and future directions.
• Learn about the future of the reinsurance industry and where the market is heading.
• Connect with industry peers and broaden your professional network
PROGRAM
Day One: Monday 14 October
Time Session
10:30am Coach departs from Sydney CBD to Rydges Hunter Valley
1:00pm – 2:00pm Arrival and light lunch
2:00pm – 4:00pm Icebreaker Activity: Pickleball
4:00pm – 4:30pm Free Time
4:30pm – 5:30pm Registration and Networking Drinks
5:30pm – 5:45pm Official Conference Opening
John Edmond, Chairman, Gilchrist Connell
5:45pm – 6:00pm ANZIIF Welcome
Katrina Shanks, Chief Executive Officer, ANZIIF
Wine and Reinsurance - A Blended Approach
Bruce Tyrrell, Executive Chairman, Tyrrell’s
Sponsored by
6:00pm – 6:45pm
Bruce Tyrell will share his knowledge of the iconic Hunter wine region and the future of the Australia wine industry. We will hear tales of the challenges facing wine making from floods, bushfire (smoke taint), hail and frost. So not to dissimilar to the reinsurance world, and how these two very complimentary risk profiles sit within a glass of the wine produced by the Tyrells family.
6:45pm – 10:00pm Welcome Dinner
Day Two: Tuesday 15 October
Time Session
8:30am – 9:00am Refreshments and Networking
9:00am – 9:10am Day Two Welcome
John Edmond, Chairman, Gilchrist Connell
State of the Market
Andrew Buncombe, Associate Director, Macquarie Group
Karl Marshall, Head of Advisory and Analytics APAC, Howden Re
Laura Wood, Head of Reinsurance, Youi
9:10am – 10:00am
Sponsored by
10:00am – 11:00am
You will get to hear about the current state of the market and what the near term looks like for the insurance and reinsurance markets in ANZ, from a number of viewpoints. Karl will bring a global lens, exploring key trends and how these are changing insurer and reinsurer appetite relating to earnings and capital management. Andrew will bring an insurance investment advisor perspective, looking at the listed ANZ insurers in particular. Laura will be a commentator, facilitate Q&A and summarise the session from a reinsurance buyer view.
Keynote: The role of insurance – a trans-Tasman perspective
Steve Johnston, Chief Executive Officer, Suncorp Group
Steve Johnston, Suncorp CEO & MD, will share his thoughts on the role of insurance in our communities and economies, and the future of an industry that is on the precipice of considerable transformation. Steve will talk to the opportunities and challenges he sees for the insurance industry across Australia and New Zealand, considering the impacts of climate change and the frequency of natural hazards that have brought with it a reassessment of risk across the region from global reinsurers.
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Day Two: Tuesday 15 October
Time Session
11:00am – 11:30am Morning Tea
Diversity and Inclusion at the workplace – A brief introduction
Steven Asnicar, Chief Executive Officer, Diversity Australia
Cultivating Inclusion, Resilience and Mental Health in the Workplace
Anja Linsmaier, Head of Non-Life, Munich Re (Moderator)
Stephanie Thompson, Workplace Mental Health Advisor, SuperFriend
Ann Gi Ho, Risk and Compliance Manager – Australia & Pacific and Chair of Inclusion & Diversity APAC Committee of Canopius Group
11:30am – 12:30pm
Steven Asnicar, Chief Executive Officer, Diversity Australia
In this session, we will explore the importance of diversity and inclusion (D&I) in talent management, emphasising how effective D&I initiatives will be essential for attracting and retaining talent in the reinsurance sector. The discussion will include real-world examples of strategies that foster inclusive environments, enhancing employee satisfaction and retention. We will also examine the negative impact of exclusion on mental health, particularly how microaggressions and feelings of being left out can contribute to mental health challenges. Additionally, we will cover the role of leadership and employer-driven resources in promoting mental wellness, providing examples of tools and programs that foster resilience and support in the workplace.
Welcome to the Hotel California - How do we grow the Reinsurance talent pool
Tony Smith, (retired) Formerly Executive Manager, Group Reinsurance, Suncorp
12:30pm – 1:00pm
Anja Linsmaier, Head of Non-Life, Munich Re
Talent is a hot topic across numerous industries none more so than the Insurance sector but is that true for the Reinsurance sector particularly around attracting new talent or is it? A session to start the conversation and discuss the challenges.
1:00pm – 2:00pm Lunch
Concussion in Sport Before the Court - a Mock Trial
Judge: John Edmond, Chairman, Gilchrist Connell
Teni Berberian, Barrister, 13 Wentworth Chambers
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Callan O’Neill, Barrister, 12 Wentworth Selborne Chambers
This session will demonstrate how legal and medical issues that arise in concussion related claims are dealt with before the Court. The mock trial will focus on a hypothetical former professional athlete who is bringing a claim against his former sporting organisation. We will also hear from renowned concussion experts Dr Rowena Mobbs and Dr Adrian Cohen
3:00pm – 3:30pm Mock Trial Q&A
This is your opportunity to dive in and gain deeper insight by asking the experts questions!
3:30pm – 4:00pm Afternoon Tea
Emerging Tech in AI
Alex Taylor, Global Head of Emerging Technology, QBE Ventures
Omid Karr, Executive Manager Advanced Analytics, IAG
4:00pm – 5:00pm
This presentation discusses the rapid AI advancements, led by big tech, and how generative AI is becoming more commonplace. It will cover the impact of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) on insurers’ data insights and explore multi-stage reasoning as a disruptive AI force. The session also highlights evolving AI applications in geospatial systems and risk assessment, while addressing the ethical challenges insurers face with AI.
5:00pm – 5:30pm Day Two Close
John Edmond, Chairman, Gilchrist Connell
5:30pm – 6:30pm Free Time
6:30pm – 7:00pm Networking Drinks & Canapes
7:00pm – 11:00pm Conference Dinner
Sponsored by
PROGRAM (continued)
Day Three: Wednesday 16 October
Time Session
8:30am – 9:00am Refreshments and Networking
9:00am – 9:10am Day Three Welcome
John Edmond, Chairman, Gilchrist Connell
Gender Affirming Healthcare
Jilly Field, Principal, Gilchrist Connell (she/her)
Mickey Goodman, (they/them)
Sponsored by
9:10am – 10:00am
Gia Carroll, (She/Her)
Within this session Mickey and Gia will share their journeys accessing healthcare whilst Jilly will talk through legal aspects including national landscape for transitioning, law reforms & what is happening in the advocacy space.
The Other Climate Risk – Transition, Decarbonisation, and the Economy
Cherie Gray, Global Lead, Sustainability & Market Development, Swiss Re Rade Musulin, Principal, Finity
10:00am – 11:00am
Though it is sometimes not realized, the most pressing climate risk many financial institutions will face in the next decade is not extreme weather, but the economic dislocation caused by decarbonisation (possibly aggravated by political risk of policy reversals following elections). Be it from needing different skills in the workforce, moving people to new areas of economic activity, on-shoring production to reduce emissions in shipping, using sustainable materials in construction of buildings, electrification, or accounting for emissions intensity in financial decisions, the economic landscape will soon change dramatically, creating risks and opportunities for firms. This session will explore how insurers and their reinsurers may be affected by this and how they can prepare for a greener economy.
11:00am – 11:30am Morning Tea
11:30am – 12:30pm More information to come…
12:30pm – 1:00pm Wrap-up
John Edmond, Chairman, Gilchrist Connell
1:00pm – 1:15pm Conference Close
1:15pm – 2:00pm Networking and Light Lunch
2:30pm Coach departs from Rydges Hunter Valley to Sydney CBD
GENERAL INFORMATION
VENUE
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
430 Wine Country Dr, Lovedale NSW 2325
REGISTRATION
Please visit the ANZIIF website to register.
ACCOMMODATION
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
You can book discounted accommodation here. Hotel bookings are not included in the Reinsurance Rendezvous conference ticket price.
TRANSPORT
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley is located a 2-hour drive from Sydney CBD, or a 1-hour drive from Newcastle.
Car Parking
Complimentary onsite, self-parking available.
Coach Transfer
The event managers will organise coach transport from the Sydney CBD If you would like to utilise this service, please indicate your preference when registering so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
14 October: Departs 10:30am, Sydney CBD - Corner Bathurst & George Street – Sydney to Rydges Resort
16 October: Depart: 2:30pm – Rydges Resort to Sydney CBD
GENERAL INFORMATION
CONFERENCE APP
Keep in the know at the conference – view program details and connect with attendees.
Features include:
• A–Z attendee list
• Access the live conference program
• General event information
• Interactive features during the sessions including live Q&A and polling
• Presentations
• Receive important updates throughout the day
• Speaker profiles
• Sponsor profiles and contact information
To enable attendees to get the most out of their event experience, the Reinsurance Rendezvous app will be live from Monday 30th September 2024. A link to download the app will be emailed to attendees closer to the event.
ORGANISING COMMITTEE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Every effort is made to ensure that people with special requirements are catered for. Should you require any specific assistance, please notify Event Management to enable us to make your visit pleasant and comfortable.
DRESS CODE
The dress code for the event and social functions is smart business casual.
EVENT MANAGEMENT
Mel Hansen, Event Manager, ANZIIF Email: mhansen@anziif.com
ANZIIF gratefully acknowledges the generous assistance and support of our 2022 Reinsurance Rendezvous content organising committee:
• Paul Lacey, Senior Underwriter, Hannover Re (Organising Committee Chair)
• Emma Clifton, Treaty Broker, Aon
• John Edmond, Chairman, Gilchrist Connell
• Natalie Ewart, Senior Account Executive, Gallagher Re
• Jaykishan Jeyendran, Vice President - Senior Client Underwriter Swiss Re
• Michelle Kälin, Senior Underwriter - ANZ, Gen Re
• Sophie Lancaster, Executive Director - Treaty, Steadfast Re
• Richard Pike, Executive Director, Howden Tiger
• Stephen Punch, Executive Manager Reinsurance Strategy and Placement, Suncorp
• Dan Robinson, Principal, Gilchrist Connell
• Simon Scicluna, Technical Specialist, ANZ Casualty & Specialty Reinsurance, IAG
• Tony Smith, (Retired) Formerly Executive Manager, Group Reinsurance, Suncorp
• Jamie Waghorn, Executive Manager Underwriting Cyclone, Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC)
• Jade Wahlen, Vice President, Facultative, Australia, Guy Carpenter
• Stephen Voss, Senior Client Manager, Munich Re
The committee have developed an informative and engaging program that will feature a variety of relevant topics, keynote speakers and presentations.