ALG sponsors the European Insurance Forum 2023

On 12 October, A&L Goodbody (ALG) sponsored the European Insurance Forum 2023. The forum was hosted in Dublin Castle and brought together insurers, thought leaders and key stakeholders from across the globe to explore crucial topics at the heart of the insurance industry’s future. The theme for the conversation was ‘a new era for insurance’.

The conference opened with a ministerial message from Michael McGrath, TD, Minister for Finance, along with a warm welcome from the President of Insurance Ireland, Stephen Devine.

James Grennan, partner and head of ALG's Insurance & Reinsurance group, joined leading experts on the agenda, speaking at the conference on the topic of a new era for competition.

ALG’s Insurance & Reinsurance Group is Ireland's largest and longest established insurance law practice. Our expertise spans all aspects of insurance law and regulation, both contentious and non-contentious. We work in multidisciplinary teams across various legal disciplines, bringing together top of the market expertise on regulation, white-collar crime, investigations, enforcement and risk mitigation requirements. Together with our data projects and project management teams we bring innovative thinking, technology and project management disciplines to address the full gamut of insurance regulatory issues. 

If you would like further information on insurance  law please contact James Grennan or any member of ALG's Insurance & Reinsurance group.

 

European Insurance Forum 2023 agenda

Morning session topics:

Welcome to a new era for insurance Stephen Devine - CEO, Scor Global Life & President of Insurance Ireland

Minister’s keynote Michael McGrath, TD - Minister for Finance, Ireland

A new era for our industry

  • Charles Brindamour - CEO, Intact
  • Darren Maher - Partner, Matheson

A new era for cyber

  • Domhnall Cullinan - Director of Insurance Supervision, Central Bank of Ireland
  • Scott Sayce - COO, Allianz Global Corporate Solutions, Allianz Group Lead Cyber
  • Stephen Martin - Head Financial Services Compliance & Security - EMEA & APJ, Amazon Web Services
  • Puneet Kukeja - Partner, Head of Cyber UK & Ireland, EY

A new era for closing the protection gaps

  • Gerry Cross - Director of Financial Regulation, Policy & Risk, Central Bank of Ireland
  • Brona Magee - Head of Life & Health Asia, Hannover Re
  • Michaela Koller - Secretary General, Global Federation of Insurance Associations & Insurance Europe
  • Philip Vermeulen - EMEIA Insurance Leader, EY

Afternoon session topics:

A new era for tech in insurance - how can insurers manage the rise of AI?

  • Martin Duffy - Director of Data and Analytics Advisory practice, lead for AI Solutions for PwC Ireland

A new era for our economy and society

  • Dan O’Brien - Economist
  • Susan Gibson - CEO Canada Life Europe
  • Marguerite Brosnan - CEO, AXA Ireland
  • Michael Culligan - Principal & Consulting Actuary, Milliman

A new era for competition

  • Dr Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, TD - Minister of State
  • Patrick Tiernan - Chief of Markets, Lloyds
  • Michael Leahy - Managing Director, Prudential Assurance
  • Lorraine Stack - Managing Director, Marsh Captive Solutions
  • James Grennan- Partner, head of Insurance group, A&L Goodbody

A new era for EIF

  • Moyagh Murdock - CEO, Insurance Ireland

 

Date published: 13 October 2023