Registration – 4:00 pm – 6:00pm
Cocktail Reception sponsored by Swiss Re – 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

This 90-minute panel provided delegates with the opportunity to hear from and interact with four superintendents representing regulatory perspectives from across Canada. Q&A will follow.

The Canadian and global insurance industry faces fundamental change in the short and long term. This drives the need for innovation and new approaches to business problems. It also creates opportunities and challenges for technology planning and solutions. The good news – new technology solutions and delivery approaches are available.

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is the first step in a capital preservation process that involves the identification and quantification of risk from all sources including underwriting, investments, operational and reputation. ERM metrics are being used to enhance strategic business decisions involving reinsurance strategy, business growth targets, investment allocations and new products/markets. Boards of Directors endorse ERM from a corporate governance perspective, while rating agencies and regulatory authorities are requiring ERM since it typifies astute management. This session will examine insurer approaches to managing operational risk, financial risk and capital in today’s environment. Q&A will follow.

This outspoken panel will debate the future of broking in Canada in the face of the direct and multi-channel assault. Brokers will learn how they can best position themselves in light of new regulations, market conditions and advances in technology. Panelists will also discuss the different compensation models – fee-based vs. commissions, as well as what is and isn’t working in the current industry environment. Audience participation will be encouraged.

Cocktail Reception sponsored by Standard & Poor’s
Gala Dinner sponsored by Guy Carpenter
Dinner Wine sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers
Entertainment provided by The Fundamentals