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Multaqa 2009 Qatar Global Reinsurance
Programme
Following MultaQa Qatar 2008, our delegates told us what they wanted to learn about in 2009. Based on invaluable feedback plus further developments in this fast moving region, we are able to present our programme for 2009.

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Day & Date
Time
Event
Saturday 14 March 2009 19.15 Welcome Drinks Reception on the Shisha Terrace at the Sharq Village and Spa
Sunday 15 March 2009 8.00 Registration, Coffee and Networking
Dress Code – Business Attire
  8.45 Chairman’s Opening Remarks
Introduction to MultaQa Qatar 2009

Dr Kai-Uwe Schanz, Principal Partner, Dr. Schanz, Alms & Company
  08:50 Keynote Address

His Excellency Yousef Kamal, Minister of Finance of the State of Qatar
  09:10 Keynote Address
The future of the GCC insurance market – Opportunities and Challenges

Dennis Mahoney, Chairman, AON Global
  09:40 An update from the Qatar Financial Centre Authority

Stuart Pearce, CEO and Director General, Qatar Financial Centre Authority
  10:00

The QFC’s insurance regime from the QFCRA’s perspective

  • Our approach to regulation
  • Developments to date
  • Thoughts on future developments
Michael Webb, Managing Director of Financial Sector Development and Policy, Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority.
  10:20 Morning coffee and meet the exhibitors
  11:00 Regional CEO Debate

Chair – Patrick Kenny, CEO, International Insurance Society

Panellists:
John Tan, CEO, Asia Capital Re Singapore
Ian Sangster, CEO, QIC International LLC
Carlos Subageiro, CEO Middle East, India & Africa, Zurich Global Life Emerging Markets
Stephen May, CEO, Heritage London & Middle East
Duncan Buchanan, CEO, Marsh Qatar LLC
  12:30 Lunch hosted by our exhibitors
  13:15 Qatar Clinics – interactive ‘roundtable’ sessions including:
  • Education in Qatar – hosted by Robert Baxter, Qatar Foundation and Education City
  • How to set up at the QFC – hosted by Wayne Jones, Clyde & Co
  • ERM and Captives: An attractive option for regional corporate risk managers – hosted by Shaun Brook, SEO, Heritage Insurance Management [Bahrain] W.L.L. and Cyril Salibi, Managing Director, Aon Global Risk Consulting Middle East
  • Reinsurance:  Establishing a new balance between international and regional players – hosted by Gail Norstrom, CEO, Gulf Reinsurance Limited
  • Compliance; How to cope with increasing regulatory requirements – hosted by Lisa Kelaart-Courtney, Director, CCL
  14:30 Clinics end
  14:45 Depart for Dhow Cruise
Dress Code – Casual
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  16:30 Arrive by Dhow Cruise at the Museum of Islamic Art for exclusive tour
Note: A coach will depart at 17.30 for delegates who would like to watch the England Vs France Rugby Match at the Cigar Lounge, Sharq Village and Spa

Other delegates will have the opportunity to enjoy an extended tour and return by Dhow Cruise at 18:00
  19:00 Cocktail Reception by the pool at the Sharq Village and Spa
Dress Code – Smart/Casual
  20:00 Dinner served  by the Pool at the Sharq Village and Spa
Dress Code – Smart/Casual
Monday 16 March 2009 8.30 Registration, Coffee and Networking
Dress Code – Business Attire
  9.10 Chairman’s Recap

Dr. Kai-Uwe Schanz, Principal Partner, Dr. Schanz, Alms & Company
  09:15 Keynote Address
How to Manage the Insurance Cycle to ensure Long Term Profitability

Robert Van Gieson, Chairman, Arch Insurance [Europe] Limited
  09:45 Keynote Address
Boosting the efficiency of the financial services sector: The key role of technology and Qatar Insurance Services as a case in point

Leonard Schrank, Chairman and CEO, Act3 Technologies and former CEO of SWIFT
  10:15 Morning coffee and meet the exhibitors
  11.00 The regional risk landscape: Managing growing exposures

Luc Albert, Managing Director and Market Unit Head - Switzerland, Mediterranean, Middle East, Benelux and Iberia – Swiss Re
  11:30 Funding for Growth: The Capital Challenge

Carl Bauer - Schlichtegroll, Co-Head of the European Financial Institutions Group, JP Morgan
  Midday Building a strong regional talent base: A prerequisite to sustainable growth in insurance

Jon Morton, Director, Qatar Finance and Business Academy
  12.30pm Chairman’s summary and closing remarks
  12.45pm Lunch
  13.30pm

Depart for Golf Tournament
First Tee Off at 14.30
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  15.30 to 18.00

Depart for Doha ‘Cultural’ Tour
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We will continue to keep you notified of our programme and line up of speakers

If you would like more information or the opportunity to share your thoughts on our programme please do not hesitate to contact Debbie Kidman on 0044 [0] 208 460 2766 or Debbie.kidman@globalreinsurance.com
 
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