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In this Cyber Risk Masterclass, a group of experts take a look at the rise of Ransomware, the benefits and risks of using The Cloud and what advice they would give when it comes to cyber. Featuring on this panel is:

• Ryan Rubin, Accenture
• James Tuplin, Head of Cyber & TMT, International, AXA XL
• Clive Clarke, Director of Insurance, Willis Towers Watson

Rachel Doerr, MD @ Doerr Dallas Valuations talks with Alastair Meiklejon, General Valuer on the ways we are adapting to the current situation

The experts on this environmental risk focused panel discuss what actual impression regulation has left on the industry so far, and how leaving the EU may change things going forward. We also look at the growing influence climate change is forcing upon all areas of insurance. Joining us for this Masterclass is:

• Dan Alexander-Lothian, Environmental Underwriting Manager UK & Ireland, AXA XL
• Aidan Thomson, Partner, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
• Kelly Coombes, Environmental Risk Specialist, EDIA Ltd
• Tim Champney, Managing Director, Future Climate Info

Bruce Hepburn, CEO & Founder, Mactavish discusses his views on the depletion of the UK insurance market, why he believes promoting insurance as a commodity is a mistake and why the dipping broker fees will cause issues for the industry.

The FCA is looking to protect loyal customers being penalised, the PIB group has acquired a Croydon based broker and Ecclesiastical’s research shows owners of listed properties are worried about crime.

Our expert panel of asset owners and asset managers join Mark Colegate to talk about how major themes like ESG are shaping their industries, how important it is that communication improves across the board and their hopes for the future of the field. Featuring on this roundtable discussion is:

• Bruce Porteous, Investment Director, Insurance Specialist, Aberdeen Standard Investments
• Ashish Dafria, Chief Investment Officer, Aviva UK Life
• Michael Lewis, Head of Sustainable Finance Research, DWS
• Ian Coulman, Chief Investment Officer, Pool Re

Company Information

www.aberdeenstandard.com/

www.aviva.co.uk/

www.dws.com/en/

www.poolre.co.uk

John Glen, Economic Secretary to the Treasury spoke at the launch of this year's BIBA Manifesto.

We caught up with some of the key speakers at the BIBA Manifesto Launch at the Houses of Parliament as they outlined some of the key themes looking ahead to the new year.

There’s been a major investment in Global Risk Partners from Searchlight Capital Partners. Find out more in this bulletin which also looks at the latest career moves across the insurance world.