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Conference Programme |
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Saturday 15th March
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7.15pm
| Welcome Reception at the Al Wanis Shisha Terrace, Sharq Village and Spa
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Sunday 16th March
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08:00am
| Registration and coffee
Meet our Exhibiting Partners |
08:45am
| Chairman's opening remarks.
This year's MultaQa Qatar Conference will discuss with the audience:
- The burgeoning insurance and reinsurance needs of the GCC region
- The impact of the region's social and economic transformation
- The benefits of governments' and private sector companies' commitment to building a sustainable economic value proposition beyond hydrocarbon abundance
Dr. Kai-Uwe Schanz, Principal Partner, Dr. Schanz, Alms & Company. |
08:50am
| How the Government is supporting the emerging insurance market
His Excellency Yousef Kamal, Minister of Finance, State of Qatar
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09:10am
| KEYNOTE
The Future of the GCC Insurance market - A view from London
Lord Peter Levene, Chairman, Lloyd's |
09:40am
| An Update from the Qatar Financial Centre Authority
Stuart Pearce, Chief Executive and Director General
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10:00am
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The current QFCRA regime and achievements to date
- QFCRA’ s move towards an integrated financial regulatory body
- Understanding the transitional phase and the impact of the unified regulatory regime on insurance and re-insurance
Philip Thorpe, Chairman and CEO
Qatar Financial Center Regulatory Authority |
10.20am
| Coffee and Speed Networking
Bring your business cards!
A ‘Speed Networking' session which guarantees you will meet every delegate and corporate representative attending the event
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11:20am
| PANEL SESSION
Examining the growth of the Middle East's Insurance and Reinsurance Industry |
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- Review of developments in the past year
- Predictions for next year and the future
The Moderator's View
An overview of:
- The growth potential of insurance and reinsurance in the Middle East
- Comparisons with other regions
- Expand on macro-economic aspects such as shifting balance of power in the global economy
- The prospects for commodities prices etc
Dermot Dick, Executive Vice President, International Underwriting, Qatar Insurance Company
Practitioners' Views
An insurer and reinsurer share with the audience their experience and thoughts on the regional insurance market (market characteristics, growth potential, etc.)
- Why Zurich has set up business in the region: our experiences to date and how we are satisfying clients' needs
Graham Morral, Regional Head of Distribution, Zurich international Life
- A global reinsurer's perspective on opportunities in the region
Robert Wiest, Head of Western & Southern Europe and Middle East, Swiss Re
The Advisors' View
Legal view:
- Reviewing the legal and regulatory trends over 2007/08
- What impact are the GCC's new financial centres having on re/insurance business in the region?
Wayne Jones, Partner, Clyde & Co.
Actuarial view:
- Industry practices in the GCC versus Europe and the USA
- Likely GCC developments and possible challenges: an actuarial perspective
Paul Murray, FIA - Director, EMB Consultancy Limited
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1:00pm | Lunch |
3.00pm |
Our air conditioned coaches will be ready to depart from the Sharq Village and Spa for our afternoon/evening Desert Trip and traditional Arabic BBQ at 3:00, 3:15 and 3:30pm. A later departure time of 5pm will also be available for those just wanting to join us for the evening. |
10.00pm | Return to the Sharq Village and Spa |
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Monday 17th March |
| 08:30am | Registration, coffee and networking |
09.10am | Chairman's recap of day one and introduction to day two |
09:15am
| KEYNOTE CASE STUDIES
The session provides an opportunity for the audience to hear about the insurance and risk management needs of three new and existing major Qatar construction projects.
Following these presentations, one global insurer will discuss the current state of Middle East market compared with other markets; areas of growth; insurance awareness and the increased need for speciality products.
Chairman:
Dr. Kai-Uwe Schanz, Principal Partner, Dr. Schanz, Alms & Company
Corporate presenters:
Qatar Petroleum
Mona Thamer Ali Alibrahim Al-Maadeed, Senior Business Planner, Corporate Planning, Qatar Petroleum
The New Doha Port Project
Jim Bell, Project Manager, Scott Wilson Consultancy Group
The New Doha Airport Authority
Bernardo Gogna, Director, New Doha International Airport
Global Insurer presenter:
Examining the prospects for Growth in the Middle East Insurance Market
Osama Abdeen, Executive Vice President – Arabian Region, AIG
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10.30am
| Coffee break
Meet our Exhibiting Partners |
10.50am
| PANEL SESSION
‘The Business Case'
The risks and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East
What challenges will the industry and the region face?
- Regulation, human resources, cultural, lifestyle issues
What are the new opportunities rewards that can be enjoyed?
- Dynamic economic growth, major investment projects, low insurance penetration
How can the insurance industry turn risks into opportunities?
- Insights from leading consultants and business executives
Panel Moderator:
Dr. Kai-Uwe Schanz, Managing Director, Dr. Schanz Alms & Company |
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The risks:
Credit Ratings view
Financial Strength Ratings in Perspective
- Factors driving the demand for ratings
- Comparisons with other regions
- Country risk considerations
Clive Thursby, Manager, Emerging and Alternative Markets, AM Best
Risk Consultant’s view
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment and Risk Management
Dr. Mahmoud Khater, Chief Technology Officer, EQECAT
The opportunities:
Reinsurer’s view
How to do business successfully in the region – a global leader’s perspective
Andreas Molck-Ude, Head of Africa and Middle East Division, Munich Re
Captive's View
Running a captive operation in the Middle East: Risk and reward
Shaun Brook, Managing Director - Middle East, Heritage
Technology View
- The challenges: Technology; Process; Human
- The opportunity
Alex Letts, Chief Executive, Ri3K
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12.30
| Close of conference by Conference Chairman followed by lunch and a last opportunity to meet our Exhibiting Partners
Departure from Sharq reception for afternoon optional social activities which include: Golf (departure 1.30-1.45), shopping, sailing, Cultural Tour (departure 14.30) which includes sight-seeing and a visit to the Old Souq.
Scheduled flights depart for Dubai with Qatar Airways at 3.00pm and Emirates at 3.10pm. For latest flight information click here http://www.dohaairport.com/schedules.html?linksc00
Airport Transfers will be available from the Sharq Village and Spa upon request
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