Airmic 2017: Book your workshops now!

A1: Lessons for corporate governance learned from recent financial claims activity

Aimed at a broad audience, this practical session will provide an overview of the challenging claims environment impacting businesses. Through use of current claims examples and claims trend information, the discussion will focus on increased regulatory scrutiny (and the desire to hold individuals accountable); the impact of international business activity; the rise of European shareholder class action; the rise of litigation funders in Europe; emerging boardroom risks such as increasing cyber-claims activity and climate change. It will also offer practical tips for dealing with claims and getting the most from your policy.

Presented by Noona Barlow, head of liabilities & financial lines claims, AIG Europe Limited.

A2: Cyber in the digital-physical world: disrupting risk and insurance

Cyber is the most rapidly evolving, yet largely misunderstood, risk topic for many businesses. As digital and physical risks converge, it is clear that cyber is not simply a technology issue, and that accountability lies within the business. Risk managers play an integral role in presenting a consistent view of the cyber challenge to business stakeholders, and in identifying the solution.

This workshop will share strategies to assess cyber risks, how to de-mystify the concept of cyber, and offer guidance and tools that can support risk managers and business leaders tasked with managing their organisation’s cyber risk profile.

Presented by Adam Peckman, global practice leader, Cyber Risk Consulting, Aon, and Tracey Skinner, director of insurance & risk financing, BT.

A6: Understanding the pitfalls and peculiarities of multinational programmes

Multinational programmes can be notoriously difficult to set up, maintain and transition from one insurer to another.  This workshop highlights the common pitfalls and how to avoid them so that you can maximise the benefits of your global programme.  It also looks at how to change multinational provider and the steps to take to simplify the process while avoiding any gaps in coverage along the way.

Presented by by Belinda Steedman, global manager of Service Operations at QBE.

A7: Human rights & labour risks - are you compliant?

For the first time, companies are required by law to state how they are dealing with human rights – specifically labour risks. Businesses with a commercial presence in the UK now need to comply with the Modern Slavery Act, which builds on a wide range of other “soft law” standards that change the global risk landscape for all multinationals. In this workshop, real-life case studies will be used to demonstrate best practice in how to manage these risks.

Presented by Jean Devlin, director, and Iona Cheng, director, at Control Risks.

B3: Liability risks in North America

To gain global brand recognition, a large number of UK companies are setting their sights on US expansion and starting to export products or set-up operations there. Whether companies have operated in the US for decades, or are making their first foray into this market, complying with the evolving insurance and tax regulations in each of the 50 States can determine a company’s success in the US. This workshop will compare the UK and US insurance market with a particular focus on liability insurance.

Presented by Richard Spink, senior underwriter - liability, Travelers Europe.

D1: Terrorism Risk - Managing & Mitigating the Impact of Fast-Evolving Global Threats

The unpredictable nature, frequency and severity of man-made terrorist attacks and security crises cannot be underestimated, demanding a dynamic response from those responsible for risk management and risk transfer. This interactive session - led by former British Army officers with decades of operational experience - will help you understand the shifting geopolitical climate and how this impacts your legal duty of care. It will also explore gaps in cover under current policies and government schemes, discuss risk mitigation tactics, and demonstrate how best to protect your people and assets by enhancing your organisation’s overall crisis resilience.

Presented by Paul Bassett MC, managing director, and Justin Priestley GM, director, Crisis Management, Arthur J. Gallagher.

D4: Innovation - Developments which may disrupt the insurance industry

This workshop will look at four key areas which are impacted by innovation - big data, artificial intelligence, emerging risks and demographics. By first reviewing the wider effects of these factors and then focusing on their specific impact upon businesses the session will consider which key strategic and operational risks will remain, diminish or develop, and which new risks will need to be considered. This will be an interactive workshop, and active delegate participation will be required.

Presented by Mark Platten, chief underwriting officer, and Matt Reeves, business development manager, AXA Corporate Solutions UK.

D6: Anatomy of a D&O claim

A D&O claim can be highly personal and complex, and present conflicts of interest. What’s more, when a board of directors faces a D&O claim, it’s usually their first time. Lockton’s interactive workshop will help you to understand the potential pitfalls before such a claim is made. It will present the story of a hypothetical D&O claim from first advice through to settlement, analysing key issues along the way. It will also provide strategies for optimising claims responses under a D&O liability policy – including the value of claims protocols, the importance of disclosures and managing board’s expectations.

Presented by Michael Lea, head of international management liability, Lockton, and Anne Davies, special counsel, Gunner Cooke.