Embark on a journey of discovery at our one-day Insurance IN/sights Symposium, designed to illuminate the evolving landscape of the insurance industry. This conference offers a comprehensive view of the external factors shaping strategic plans and business objectives, equipping attendees with the knowledge to navigate rapidly changing markets.
This year’s symposium features industry leaders who will share insights on the current economic environment and how factors such as interest rates, inflation, the rise of AI, geopolitics, cybersecurity, and more influence decision-making and outlooks. The event also offers ample networking opportunities for attendees to connect with industry peers, share ideas, and build valuable connections.
In addition to our main program, our morning sessions delve into specialized topics and data-driven solutions, featuring expert guidance through engaging discussions and real-world case studies. These sessions are designed to provide you with the tools to make informed decisions and uncover hidden opportunities.
Join us at this year's Insurance IN/sights Symposium to explore the landscape of the insurance industry and reveal the horizon of your business's potential. Prepare to explore, connect, and transform. We look forward to seeing you there.
Strategic planning and corporate development officers at insurance companies
Investment bank and private equity professionals in financial services mergers and acquisitions
Consultants and legal advisers to insurance companies on mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings
October 8, 2024
Tim Zawacki, Principal Research Analyst, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Terry Leone, Manager, Financial Institutions Research – Insurance, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Jai Thakker, Senior Manager, Insurance Client Operations, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Brandon Newland, Senior Director, Head of Content and Product Management, Credit Solutions, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Meredith Beddow, Group Manager, Market Development Lead, RatingsDirect®, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Matt Katz, Credit Risk Specialist, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Kelsey Stokes, Sales Head, Insurance, S&P Dow Jones Indices
Engage with industry-leading professionals in focused discussions, where we delve into the latest developments, strategies, and research in the insurance market.
U.S. Insurance Investments
Kelsey Stokes, Sales Head, Insurance, S&P Dow Jones Indices
Tim Zawacki, Principal Research Analyst, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Credit & Risk: The Impact on the Insurance Industry
Brandon Newland, Senior Director, Head of Content and Product Management, Credit Solutions, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Meredith Beddow, Group Manager, Market Development Lead, RatingsDirect®, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Matt Katz, Credit Risk Specialist, S&P Global Market Intelligence
In today’s world there are many concerns that are top of mind for business leaders. Our team of thought leaders will lead an interactive discussion surrounding the following topics:
Expand Your Boundaries Outside U.S. Insurance
Terry Leone, Manager, Financial Institutions Research – Insurance, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Jai Thakker, Senior Manager, Insurance Client Operations, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Chris Winter, Associate Director, Insurance, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Join two Chief Risk Officers, representing P&C and Life companies, along with our Head of Credit and Risk Solutions to:
Sarah Williams, Chief Risk Officer, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
Steve Guijarro, U.S. Chief Risk Officer & Group Head of Exposure Management, Ascot Group
Whit McGraw, SVP, Head of Credit & Risk Solutions, S&P Global Market Intelligence (Moderator)
A group of industry experts will opine on the state of M&A in the insurance industry, including:
Neil Chawhan, Managing Director, Investment Banking, RBC Capital Markets
John Stamatis, Co-Head of North America, Howden Capital Markets & Advisory
Gerard Vecchio, Head of Capital Markets and Co-Head of Specialty Distribution, MarshBerry
Matt Hutton, Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP (Moderator)
An in-depth analysis of the insurance sector by S&P Global Ratings analysts, including:
John Iten, Managing Director and Property/Casualty Insurance Sector Lead, S&P Global Ratings
Carmi Margalit, Managing Director, North America Financial Services Ratings, S&P Global Ratings
Join a diverse panel of professionals to discuss the symbiotic intersection of Private Equity (PE) and Insurance, including:
Craig Buck, President and CEO, Converge RE II
Max Kaftal, Managing Director, Financial Services, Piper Sandler
Aartie Manansingh, Head of the Private Equity and Transaction Solutions, WTW
William Monat, Global Head of Transactional Liability, Mosaic Insurance
Tim Zawacki, Principal Research Analyst, S&P Global Market Intelligence (Moderator)
A panel of expert strategists will discuss the impact of the upcoming election, including:
Ben Herzon, Economics Executive Director, U.S. Macro, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Francis (Frank) J. Kelly, Senior Political Strategist, DWS
Jerry Theodorou, Policy Director, Finance, Insurance and Trade, R Street Institute
Hailey Ross, Insurance Reporter, S&P Global Market Intelligence (Moderator)
Bryan Falchuk,Founder and Managing Partner,Insurance Evolution Partners
Chris Winter, Associate Director, Insurance, S&P Global Market Intelligence (Moderator)
Bryan Falchuk, author of The Future of Insurance series, will hypothesize about the future of the industry, including:
Chris Winter, Associate Director, Insurance, S&P Global Market Intelligence
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Yes, we allow accredited media writing on behalf of major industry publications to cover the event at no charge. Please reach out to the contact below for press pass approval:
Amanda Oey: Amanda.Oey@spglobal.com
We're happy to transfer your registration to a member of your organization at no cost, up to 2 business days before the event. Requests must be received in writing via email to GlobalEvents@spglobal.com and are subject to approval. If you're not able to attend or send a colleague in your place, you will have the opportunity to receive a refund as noted in our cancellation policy.
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