Rock Creek Ballroom, Ballroom Level
Â鶹´«Ã½ President’s Welcome
Scott White, Â鶹´«Ã½ President and Commissioner, Virginia Bureau of Insurance
Introduction by Eric Dunning, Chair, Â鶹´«Ã½ International Insurance Relations (G) Committee and Director, Nebraska Department of Insurance
In Conversation: Marc Rowan, Co-Founder and CEO, Apollo Global Management, Inc.
Moderator: Scott White, Â鶹´«Ã½ President and Commissioner, Virginia Bureau of Insurance
While cybercrime is on the rise, so is cyber resilience and relevant consumer and employee education. Panelists will discuss key initiatives and policies that are helping the industry stay one step ahead and the products they are using should an emergency occur.
Moderator: Michael Yaworsky, Chair, Â鶹´«Ã½ Innovation, Cybersecurity, and Technology (H) Committee and Commissioner, Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
Speakers:
- Petra Hielkema, Chairperson, European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority
- Steve Jensen, Global Chief Information Security Officer, Transamerica
- Joe Toomey, VP of Underwriting Security, Coalition
Regency Ballroom BCD, Ballroom Level
Financial services and tools have never been more accessible than they are right now; however, vast amounts of people remain disconnected when it comes to understanding basic tenants of finance and maintaining financial health. Panelists will discuss their efforts to connect with consumers regarding financial literacy, and the role insurance plays in a person’s overall financial health.
Moderator: Doug Ommen, Chair, Â鶹´«Ã½ Life Insurance and Annuities (A) Committee and Commissioner, Iowa Insurance Department
Speakers:
- Guillermo Plate, Superintendent, Superintendency of Insurance of Argentina
- Francine Chew, Head of Corporate Impact, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
- Brenda J. Cude, Professor Emerita, University of Georgia
Presentation: The Development of Microinsurance in the Global Markets
- Speaker: Jamie Crystal, CEO & Co-Founder, MIC Global
Health insurers have been on the forefront of technology as questionnaires, surveys and other apps help guide consumers towards a healthier lifestyle. While these applications allow people to better manage their health, the concentrated data can be problematic in the event of a breach or potential misuse. Panelists will discuss the development of technology in the health lines, its benefits, while balancing the need for privacy.
Moderator: Grace Arnold, Chair, Â鶹´«Ã½ Health Insurance and Managed Care (B) Committee and Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Commerce
Speakers:
- Seána Cunningham, Director of Insurance, Central Bank of Ireland
- Laurel Kastrup, Principal, KPMG
In conversation: Global Asia Insurance Partnership (GAIP)
Speaker:
- Craig Thorburn, Senior Expert, GAIP
The finance industry is changing. With this transformation come changes to the regulatory landscape that must adapt to new business models and investments. Panelists will address how they are adjusting to these changes and what they see moving forward.
Moderator: Nathan Houdek, Chair, Â鶹´«Ã½ Financial Condition (E) Committee and Commissioner, Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Speakers:
- Craig Swan, Chief Executive Officer, Bermuda Monetary Authority
- Deb Schultz, Vice President & Chief Risk Officer, Northwestern Mutual
- Chuck Scully, EVP and Chief Investment Officer, MetLife
Rock Creek Ballroom Foyer
Rock Creek Ballroom, Ballroom Level
IAIS Executive Committee Leadership will discuss key developments in the IAIS work programme. The session will conclude with a Q&A with the audience.
Moderator: Jonathan Dixon, Secretary General, IAIS
Speakers:
- Toshiyuki Miyoshi, Chair, IAIS Executive Committee and Vice Minister for International Affairs, Financial Services Agency of Japan
- Petra Hielkema, Vice Chair, IAIS Executive Committee, IAIS FinTech Forum Chair and Chair, EIOPA
- Scott White, Vice-Chair, IAIS Executive Committee, Â鶹´«Ã½ President, and Commissioner, Virginia Bureau of Insurance
- Siham Ramli, Vice Chair, IAIS Executive Committee and Director of Communication and International Relations, Autorité de Contrôle des Assurances et de la Prévoyance Sociale Morocco
This fireside chat between Siham Ramli, IAIS ExCo Vice Chair, Judi French SSC Co-Chair and Farzana Badat, SSC Co-Chair will explore the interplay between financial stability and innovation as foundational pillars for building societal resilience. The conversation will touch on the IAIS’ initiatives to contribute to fostering global resilience in an evolving landscape, covering follow-on work on structural shifts in the life insurance sector, recovery and resolution as well as the IAIS’ priorities on AI, cyber, and financial inclusion - key highlights of the SSC’s work program for 2026.
Moderator: Conor Donaldson, Head of Implementation, IAIS
Speakers:
- Siham Ramli, Vice Chair, IAIS Executive Committee and Director of Communication and International Relations, Autorité de Contrôle des Assurances et de la Prévoyance Sociale Morocco
- Farzana Badat, Co-Chair, Standards and Supervisory Practices Committee, Deputy Commissioner, Financial Sector Conduct Authority of South Africa
- Judi French, Director, Co-Chair, Standards and Supervisory Practices Committee, Ohio Department of Insurance
The increasing frequency and severity of weather-related events highlight the urgent need for global dialogue and collaboration to address protection gaps. These gaps pose potential risks to financial stability but also to the resilience of households and communities. This panel will examine the importance of multi-stakeholder initiatives in driving action across key areas, fostering innovative solutions to strengthen resilience and close protection gaps worldwide.
Moderator: Ricardo Lara, Commissioner, California Department of Insurance
Speakers:
- Sophie Sirtaine, Global Director, World Bank Group
- Pierre du Rostu, CEO, AXA Digital Commercial Platform
- Martin Lennon, Director of Policy and Government Affairs, Flood Re