Program | Insurance Risk Management Forum

7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Registration Open

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Time Allotted to Meet With Corporate Partners
We know how important it is to have one-on-one meetings with your underwriters and brokers. We have allotted time for individual meetings.

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by SOMPO

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

Opening Welcome Keynote

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM

Regulatory Outlook

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

General Session

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Break
Sponsored by Lockton

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

General Session

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

General Session

Third-Party Risk
Third-party provider risks are increasing. Contract terms are important, but there’s more to consider when an incident occurs. This session will cover next steps when a provider’s actions or inactions cause a loss. Topics include: Contract stipulations that could impact recoveries from the provider; possibilities if multiple customers of the same provider are impacted; notifying your insurer; and methods of tracking expenses plus direct or indirect effects on your customers.

• Courtney C.T. Horrigan, Partner, Reed Smith
• Jacqueline Quintal, Managing Director, Financial Institutions and Digital Asset Industry Leader, Marsh
• Moderator: Karen S. Meck, Senior Vice President, Director Corporate Insurance and Procurement Oversight, Corporate Services, Santander

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Lunch on Your Own: Time Allotted to Meet With Corporate Partners
We know how important it is for you to be able to have one-on-one meetings with your underwriters and brokers. We have allotted these designated times for individual meetings.

2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Learning Lab

2:50 PM - 3:00 PM

BreakSponsored by Starr Indemnity

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Corporate Partners Leadership Panel Part 1

This year’s Corporate Partners Leadership Panel will feature two sessions: one on Monday and Tuesday, both at 3:00 PM.

3:45 PM - 4:15 PM

Cocktails and Conversations

4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Time Allotted to Meet With Corporate Partners
We know how important it is for you to be able to have one-on-one meetings with your underwriters and brokers. We have allotted these designated times for individual meetings.

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Yacht Rock
Sponsored by AON, EPIC, Marsh, Gallagher and WTW

(All are welcome)

Come rock out while looking at yachts! We’ll see you at the Marina Courtyard, with its breathtaking views of the water. Enjoy fresh seafood and a live band playing yacht rock, harking back to the days of Hall & Oates, Toto and the Doobie Brothers, to set the mood. Participate in interactive stations that will stick with you even after you leave IRM Forum.

7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Registration Open

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Time Allotted to Meet With Corporate Partners
We know how important it is for you to be able to have one-on-one meetings with your underwriters and brokers. We have allotted these designated times for individual meetings.

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by Argo Pro

8:00 AM - 8:50 AM

General Session

Navigating the Future: Understanding AI Risk Implications in Business and Society

John Bremen is WTW’s Chief Strategy, Innovation and Acceleration Officer. As a C-suite and board advisor, author and lecturer, and regular contributor to Forbes, he is frequently cited in global media such as the Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Bloomberg TV and CNN. He will share his insights on how AI is reshaping the way banks should strategize to fuel their bottom lines.

• John Bremen, Managing Director, WTW

8:50 AM - 9:00 AM

BreakSponsored by Canopius

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

General Session

Stories From the Front Lines of Cyber Investigations

Regulatory bodies like the SEC and DOJ have made clear that they plan to hold people accountable for cyber risk management. Join us for a candid conversation — featuring the regulator perspective — around best practices in regulatory compliance after a data breach. With no shortage of emerging regulations, you’ll find out what to expect if a regulator comes calling.

• John Farley, Managing Director, Cyber Practice Leader, Gallagher
• Kim McLaughlin, Product CUO, Financial Lines Directors and Officers, AIG

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Break

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

General Session

Climate-Conscious Capital: Best Practices for Disclosures and Beyond

This session will offer a deep dive into the difficult decision-making process banks are facing regarding climate disclosures. The panel will touch on the NetZero Banking Alliance, the status of new SEC disclosure regulations finalized in 2024, and issues relevant to international exposures. D&O insurance is expected to take center stage as shareholders and the plaintiffs’ bar analyze climate disclosures for adequacy and materiality.

• Alison W. MacLaren, Esq., Financial Institutions Product Officer, Zurich North America
• Jacob Hupart, Member, Mintz
• Moderator: Aaron M. Seiter, ARM, Senior Vice President, Corporate Insurance Executive, The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

11:00 AM - 11:10 AM

BreakSponsored by Great American Insurance

11:10 AM - 11:40 AM

General Session

AI and Insurability

Next-Gen AI is a tool that businesses of all sizes are being told they cannot afford to not use.  But how it is used and the liability that can come from its use remains legally unclear. Whether your insurance policies will respond to claims and potential liability is an immediate concern.  This panel will cover some of the policyholder arguments for coverage, as well as the responses from insurance companies.

11:40 AM - 12:25 PM

General Session

Why Bermuda?

Bermuda has traditionally focused on low-frequency, high-severity risks, offering a comprehensive suite of financial lines coverages and a strong claims handling reputation. The regulatory environment in Bermuda promotes innovation and flexibility, allowing for the coverage of terms not suitable in the U.S., and providing a positive complement to North American and London platforms. Join us for a lively discussion about the Bermuda market from the perspectives of three leading Bermuda underwriters. 

12:25 PM - 2:00 PM

Lunch On Your Own: Time Allotted to Meet With Corporate Partners
We know how important it is for you to be able to have one-on-one meetings with your underwriters and brokers. We have allotted these designated times for individual meetings.

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Learning Lab

Credit Insurance Solutions for Increased Lending and Optimizing Capital

With bank balance sheets facing growing headwinds — including the looming prospect of increased capital requirements — banks seek to expand the tools in their portfolio management toolkits to continue serving client needs in the face of these pressures. Credit insurance is one tool that removes the non-payment risk of borrowers and helps banks manage internal limit constraints because of concentrations on obligors, countries, sectors and industries by freeing up limits. It is also being employed by banks to achieve capital relief in many jurisdictions outside the U.S., and there could be a path forward depending on the final Basel rules in the U.S.

• Azi Larsen, Managing Director, Marsh
• Joe Glover, Underwriting Manager, Credit and Political Risk Insurance, Chubb

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Break
Sponsored by Berkshire

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Corporate Partners Leadership Panel Part 2

This year’s Corporate Partners Leadership Panel will feature two sessions: one on Monday and Tuesday, both at 3:00 PM.

3:45 PM - 4:15 PM

Cocktails and Conversations
Sponsored by CAC Specialty

4:15 PM - 9:00 PM

Time Allotted to Meet With Corporate Partners
We know how important it is for you to be able to have one-on-one meetings with your underwriters and brokers. We have allotted these designated times for individual meetings.

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Bermuda Markets Brew Pub and Dueling Pianos 

(All are welcome)

For a great last night in San Diego, join us for an event like no other! Dueling pianos is a lively and interactive musical performance style where two pianists play off each other. Typically, each pianist takes turns playing popular songs — and often compete for the audience's attention, showcasing their skills through improvisation, clever arrangements and playful rivalry. The format creates an engaging experience where everyone can sing along, clap and enjoy the energy of live music. A great time is guaranteed!

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Registration Open

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Time Allotted to Meet With Corporate Partners
We know how important it is for you to be able to have one-on-one meetings with your underwriters and brokers. We have allotted these designated times for individual meetings.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by Aspen London

8:30 AM - 9:15 AM

General Session

The Resurgence of Cryptocurrency and Impact of Grayscale Decision on Risk and Insurance  

Are we on the cusp of a revolution that will transform financial markets as we know it? Cryptocurrency may now be used in exchange-traded-funds, a more mainstream kind of financial product. Plus, will FTX customers be made whole — with interest? From ETFs to SBF: The bigger and more mainstream the market for crypto becomes, the greater the risk. Hear about the crypto comeback and its effect on risk and insurance.

9:15 AM - 9:30 AM

Break
Sponsored by IronShore

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

Learning Lab

10:15 AM - 11:30 AM

General Session

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Chair’s Closing Remarks