Event program
9:00am
Registration
9:30am
Opening: MC Rae Johnston
In this opening address, Rae will set the scene for the day's discussions.
9:45am
Keynote Address - Political Perspectives: Hon Stephen Jones MP
In this keynote presentation, the Federal Assistant Treasurer will explore the themes of re/insurance, extreme events, affordability, mitigation and resilience.
10:30am
Global Catastrophe Funding: Cory Anger
This presentation will give an international perspective on catastrophe risk and what investors consider when funding this risk.
11:15Am
Morning Tea
11:45Am
EVEs and Catastrophes: Prof Christian Jakob
Prof Jakob will provide an overview of Earth Visualisation Engines and how they can be used to understand the correlation of global events.
12:15pm
Insurance at a Crossroads: Panel Discussion
This panel discussion will discuss the issues that intersect housing affordability, insurability and policy.
Panelists: Jane Stroud, Andrew Dyer, Charles Daoud
1:00pm
Lunch
1:45pm
Extreme Event Attribution: Associate Prof Sarah Perkins
This presentation will discuss what the fields of extreme event and impacts attribution are, how underlying research is performed, what these studies can and can’t tell us, and avenues for future developments and advancements.
2:15pm
Earth’s Burning in Unexpected Ways: Nicholas Miller
Nicholas will explore whether any lessons learned from the extreme fires in Canada and the USA can be applied in Australia.
2:45pm
Afternoon Tea
3:15pm
ICEYE Presentation of CARS award and winner’s presentation
3:30pm
Insuring the Blue Economy: Dr Alistair Hobday
In this session, Dr Hobday will provide an overview of the “Blue Economy” of ocean resources, and explain how insurers can take advantage of this growing area.
4:00pm
Today’s Takeaways Panel Discussion: Moderator - Nathaniel Simpson
This panel discussion will discuss how the industry can take ideas and issues presented today to make decisions to ensure we are fulfilling our promises to customers, investors and stakeholders.
Panelists: Derek Martin, Carla Pickford, Sophie Lancaster
5:00pm
Drinks and Conversation
Speaker Line-up
Hon Stephen Jones MP
Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services
Prof. Christian Jakob
Director, ARC Centre of Excellence for the Weather of the 21st Century
Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick
Associate Professor, UNSW
Nicholas miller
Director, Verisk
Alistair Hobday
Research Director, CSIRO
Carla Pickford
EGM Capital Management, Suncorp
Charles daoud
Director, Traders in Purple
Cory Anger
Managing Director, GC Securities
Jane Stroud
CEO, Kiama City Council
Andrew dyer
Manager Land Planning Hazards and Regulatory, IAG
Nathaniel Simpson
CEO, Youi
Derek Martin
Head of APA Claims, Munich Re
Sophie lancaster
Executive Director, Steadfast Re
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Rae Johnston
Rae Johnston is a Wiradjuri woman who was born and raised on Darug & Gundungurra Country in the Blue Mountains of NSW. A multi-award-winning journalist, she was first Science & Technology Editor for NITV at SBS, and currently travels the country as a host on NITV’s Going Places with Ernie Dingo, and ABC’s Back Roads.
An accomplished podcast producer and host, Rae has worked on a slew of programs such as Harmful (SBS), 100 Climate Conversations (Powerhouse Museum) and Download This Show (ABC). She also hosts the Next Gen podcast with Unicef Australia, for whom she is an Ambassador.
Rae is currently serving on the boards of both the Telstra Foundation and Swinburne University of Technology, where she also sits on the Technology, Innovation and Value Creation Committee.
Ms Rae Johnston appears by arrangement with Claxton Speakers International
About
the Event
The Catastrophe and Reinsurance Symposium is a free event created by the industry, for the industry.
Join us to hear from leading business thinkers, scientists, policy makers and industry professionals on the latest in managing and understanding catastrophic events.
The event is open to reinsurance buyers, brokers, underwriters, fund managers, catastrophe modellers, claims specialists, risk scientists, actuaries and government professionals working in the Australian insurance market.
Attendees are eligible for 6.25 ANZIIF CIP Points
SPONSORED BY ICEYE
CARS RESEARCH AWARD
Bridging Science / Innovation and Insurance Risk
Sponsored by ICEYE, the Catastrophe and Reinsurance Symposium Inc is proud to present a unique opportunity for early career professionals, postgraduate students, and postdoctoral researchers. The CARS Research Award is a platform that encourages innovative research directly relevant to the insurance industry.
The winner will receive AUD 7,500, along with transport and accommodation for one night to attend the CARS2024 conference (within Australia only, up to a value of $1,500). They will also have the opportunity to present their work in a 20-minute presentation to C-suite executives and thought leaders at the conference, with a coaching session from ICEYE to help prepare.
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