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EXPONENTIAL RISK LONDON 25

March 4, 2025 (13:00 –20:00) – March 5, 2025 (08:30–18:30)

Cavendish Venues, The Minster Building, 21 Mincing Lane, London EC3R 7AG

This event is for: Insurers, brokers and MGAs exclusively

Limited-time discount: Buy 2, get a 3rd for free. Expires 29th November.

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BRINGING TOGETHER THE USERS OF CATASTROPHE, CLIMATE AND EXPOSURE ANALYTICS FROM
AROUND THE WORLD





GETTING CLOSER TO A TRUE UNDERSTANDING OF RISK

I am delighted to be launching a new conference that represents the needs of the
global catastrophe and climate modelling community, the people building the
models and data, those running the analytics and those using the results for
business-critical decisions.



The modelling community across all of insurance and broking has been using
sophisticated analytics for over three decades. In the last few years, the
drivers of major losses have extended beyond hurricane and earthquake to include
flood, wildfire, severe convective storm and manmade risks such as cyber and
liability.

Our goal is to improve your understanding of these risks and the tools available
for assessing them. Efficiencies in the gathering, sharing and analysing of
critical data reduce frictional costs for all.

Over 30 years ago, I discovered catastrophe modelling and exposure analysis.
That launched my career. Today, thousands of people are also building careers
with significant responsibility for understanding and managing the cost of
natural and man-made disasters within their organisations.

This event has been designed in close collaboration with a cross-section of
industry leaders from major insurers, market associations and those providing
the tools, models and data that so many people rely on.

THREE THEMES HAVE EMERGED THAT DEFINE THIS EVENT:

 * The importance of education through interactive sessions and expert insights.
 * The value of networking and collaboration between people across all roles and
   at all levels.
 * The opportunity to create an event that is both accessible and enjoyable.

Matthew Grant, CEO, InsTech

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*LIMITED-TIME LAUNCH DISCOUNT*

BUY 2 PASSES, GET A 3RD PASS FOR FREE. YOU CAN ASSIGN PASSES TO GUESTS AT ANY
TIME AFTER COMPLETING YOUR PURCHASE. THE OFFER EXPIRES ON 29TH NOVEMBER. SELECT
THE OPTION DURING REGISTRATION.

 



KEY THEMES FOR 2025

NO MORE SECONDARY PERILS?

With increasing losses in recent years from severe convective storms, wildfires
and flood, a very active 2024 US hurricane season and, at this point, a low
level of loss from earthquake, we will be exploring key drivers of loss severity
and frequency for each of these perils. We’ll review the assumptions and
approaches to building catastrophe models that need to be understood to avoid
problems such as delusional accuracy and blind spots.

EMERGING CATASTROPHES AND NEW OPPORTUNITIES

We’ll be looking at emerging extreme events that are impacting insurers and how
to manage these in 2025. We’ll explore lessons from the CrowdStrike failure and
other recent cyber events. Liability risk is growing in areas such as forever
chemicals and other long-tail risks. Climate transition and renewables present
major new opportunities but analytics tools are challenged by limited historical
loss data. We’ll look at what the key issues are to understand in order to
support the growth of insurance whilst managing the risk.

CO-OPERATION OR COMPETITION: THE COLLABORATOR’S DILEMMA

Insurers have an increasing choice in the models, data and technology to use to
underwrite effectively and manage risk. You will hear from some of the new
arrivals and smaller companies making their mark.  Many of these services are
now provided through platforms from third-party providers. We will look at the
main platform providers in 2025, who they are working with, and some of the
essential requirements for easy and cost-effective access to new and established
models and data.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE – BEYOND THE HYPE CURVE

The use of AI to dramatically enhance analytics for insurers in catastrophe,
climate and data has been growing for the last decade. Generative AI has opened
up major opportunities. Join us to hear from insurance practitioners discussing
real-life applications for using AI and how these are opening up major
opportunities for more sophisticated, but cost-effective modelling and
analytics.

UNDERSTANDING THE WORLD AROUND YOU

There are an increasing number of initiatives supported by insurers that impact
how risk is measured, managed and insured. We’ll be looking at a range of
activities including: the state of parametric insurance; how insurers are
helping their clients mitigate risk; advancements in property valuation and
rebuild costs; and finally, whether there is light at the end of the tunnel for
data cleansing and standardisation. 

WHAT DO I DO NOW?

Are you looking for advice and opportunities to manage your career and those of
your colleagues today, and in the future? We’ll be reviewing how to share
technical information, discussing career options within and beyond modelling,
and covering techniques for managing the often significant levels of stress for
both analysts and managers. Hear from industry organisations such as LMA, ISCM,
Lloyd’s, CII and IUA about the educational opportunities they offer and be
inspired by our guest speakers who have chosen to build careers in unusual
high-risk roles and pastimes.

 

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DOWNLOAD THE DIGITAL EVENT BROCHURE

Our brochure provides all the essential details about Exponential Risk London
25, including the agenda, speakers, and opportunities for learning and
networking. Download the brochure to get a clear view of what the event offers
and how it’s designed to support the catastrophe, climate, and exposure
analytics community.

Inside the Brochure:

 * Event Highlights: Key sessions on critical industry topics, from AI in
   analytics to emerging risk factors.
 * Speakers and Panels: Learn about the professionals and thought leaders
   contributing insights and expertise.
 * Agenda Overview: An outline of our breakout tracks and main sessions,
   designed for both seasoned experts and those new to the field.
 * Networking and Awards: Information on the London Catastrophe Modelling Awards
   2025 and networking opportunities.
 * Registration and Discounts: Details on early bird pricing and group
   discounts.

Download the digital event brochure



REAL ADVENTURES, REAL RISK – KEYNOTE SPEAKERS



We’re thrilled to have four excellent speakers at the start and end of each day
bringing some very different perspectives to assessing risk in and outside of
insurance. We’ll be starting both days with a thought-provoking and inspiring
presentation to get us in the mood for learning and engaging with other
attendees. Then we’ll wrap things up at the end of the day’s sessions with
something slightly different.  You will hear from two adventurers with stories
and lessons of balancing risk and excitement around the world.



EXPONENTIAL RISK ADVISORY PANEL

We have spoken to a wide range of people to determine the themes and structure
for this event. Our advisory panel and many others have assisted us with a
review of the themes and how these will be presented in a way that is most
effective for our diverse audience. We are also delighted to have had the
support of Dr Claire Souch as our executive technical and scientific advisor for
this event.





AGENDA SNAPSHOT



 

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*LIMITED-TIME LAUNCH DISCOUNT*

BUY 2 PASSES, GET A 3RD PASS FOR FREE. YOU CAN ASSIGN PASSES TO GUESTS AT ANY
TIME AFTER COMPLETING YOUR PURCHASE. THE OFFER EXPIRES ON 29TH NOVEMBER. SELECT
THE OPTION DURING REGISTRATION.

 



MEET THE CATASTROPHE AND EXPOSURE MODELLING COMMUNITY

This event is for the people building the models and data, those running the
analytics and those using the results for business-critical decisions. With
dedicated breakouts and sessions throughout the two days, we are designing the
event to meet the needs of the global catastrophe and climate modelling
community.







WHY EXPONENTIAL RISK LONDON 25 IS A MUST-ATTEND EVENT

EDUCATION ON THEMES THAT MATTER

You will have a chance to step back from your daily life and review a wide range
of themes that impact you and your organisation directly or indirectly.
Education and awareness is at the heart of this event and, consistent with our
usual InsTech approach, we will ensure that you gain essential knowledge that is
relevant whether you have many years of experience or are early in your career.

THREE BREAKOUT TRACKS

Join us in one of three breakout tracks aligned to the core themes, in dedicated
conference rooms. Select the topics that match your professional needs and
interests to ensure you leave with insights and strategies that can be
implemented immediately in your role.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT & LEADERSHIP

Gain valuable advice on advancing your career as an analyst, modeller, manager
and many other roles. Learn from industry leaders who’ve successfully navigated
the path to senior roles, and learn how to deal with the conflicts and stress
that often arise. Explore how embracing diversity can open new doors in your
professional journey.

CURATED NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

With dedicated networking drinks at the end of days one and two plus regular
breaks, every moment of the event is an opportunity to connect, collaborate and
cultivate new business relationships. We know that this is not easy for
everyone, so we will provide some help to expand your network during the event
with a new networking app and other onsite support.

EXHIBITION OF INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS

Meet the teams and products from over 20 established and new technology, data
and model providers. See the latest tools and platforms transforming catastrophe
and exposure modelling.

POWERED BY INSTECH: COMMUNITY AND INSIGHTS

As part of the InsTech community, this event is more than just a two-day
conference. It’s a chance to tap into our extensive network, gain insights from
other expert members, and maintain your learning and development throughout the
year with our regular events, podcasts and webinars.

 

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EXPONENTIAL RISK LONDON 25 HOSTS

LONDON CATASTROPHE MODELLING AWARDS 2025

Taking place on the evening of the first day of Exponential Risk London 25, this
year’s ceremony marks the fourth edition of the awards.

These awards celebrate the work and talent of the large catastrophe risk
modelling and management community. This group has been supporting the London
market for 30 years and is central to most re/insurance companies – yet is
rarely recognised in other insurance awards.

The winners will be selected from your nominations by a panel that includes each
award’s sponsor.

Award categories:


 * Best newcomer (2 – 3 years established) 
 * Best piece of research / evaluation / validation in the last two years 
 * Best broking analyst
 * Best underwriting analyst
 * Industry collaboration champion
 * Leadership
 * Resilience & sustainability
 * Best modelling company client representative / manager

Nominations will open in mid-November and close on the 15th January.

All Exponential Risk London 25 ticket holders are invited to join the awards
during the drinks reception.



CAVENDISH VENUES, THE MINSTER BUILDING, EC3R

A NEW EVENT SPACE IN THE CITY OF LONDON

Located in the heart of London’s vibrant financial district, The Minster
Building offers a newly opened event space. Featuring expansive 5-metre
floor-to-ceiling windows that let in ample natural light, the space includes a
dedicated main stage, three breakout rooms for parallel sessions, and generous
areas designed for seamless networking.

Nearest Tube: Bank, Monument, Tower Hill. Nearest Overground: Fenchurch Street,
Cannon Street.





DOWNLOAD THE DIGITAL EVENT BROCHURE

Our brochure provides all the essential details about Exponential Risk London
25, including the agenda, speakers, and opportunities for learning and
networking. Download the brochure to get a clear view of what the event offers
and how it’s designed to support the catastrophe, climate, and exposure
analytics community.

Inside the Brochure:

 * Event Highlights: Key sessions on critical industry topics, from AI in
   analytics to emerging risk factors.
 * Speakers and Panels: Learn about the professionals and thought leaders
   contributing insights and expertise.
 * Agenda Overview: An outline of our breakout tracks and main sessions,
   designed for both seasoned experts and those new to the field.
 * Networking and Awards: Information on the London Catastrophe Modelling Awards
   2025 and networking opportunities.
 * Registration and Discounts: Details on early bird pricing and group
   discounts.

Download the digital event brochure



SUPPORTED BY LEADING MARKET ASSOCIATIONS





AN INSTECH COMMUNITY EVENT

Bringing together those with an interest in risk and insurance, InsTech is a
community that connects the insurance ecosystem. Our global network of over
30,000 senior insurance professionals and 150+ Corporate Members consists of
large enterprises, early-stage start-ups and everything in between. We run over
100 live and digital events each year.





InsTech evening events and podcasts have been accredited by the Chartered
Insurance Institute (CII) to count towards annual Continuing Professional
Development (CPD) learning. The CII will be reviewing the final agenda for
Exponential Risk London 25 to confirm that this can also receive CPD
accreditation.

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BREAKOUTS - COMING SOON

With three dedicated breakout rooms on both Day 1 and Day 2, you’ll have the
flexibility to customise your agenda to best suit your needs. Further details on
breakout session options will be available in the coming weeks.

Download the digital event brochure to stay up to date


Register Now


DAY ONE

View our indicative programme for the event. The Full programme including all
speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.


PLENARY

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Arrival, registration and exhibitor hall

2:00 pm - 2:05 pm

Welcome to the conference



Conference opening and welcome to day one from the team at InsTech



2:05 pm - 2:20 pm

“Analytics count!”



Data and modelling have an increasingly critical role in guiding how the senior
leadership in major organisations make decisions. Discover how one of the
world’s largest insurance organisations communicates and uses this essential
information to remain profitable whilst underwriting many of the world’s most
complex risks.



2:20 pm - 2:45 pm

A catastrophe doesn’t need to be a disaster



Insurance has an essential role to play in supporting society’s recovery from
major losses. The London Market in particular plays a vital role in underwriting
catastrophic losses. We will be exploring a selection of the major catastrophes
of the last 12 months and the lessons learnt for successfully managing risk, and
managing expectations.



2:45 pm - 3:00 pm

“Who moved my model?”



This is a chance to hear about the critical drivers of model uncertainty and
sensitivity and how these are considered when building a model. We’ll review how
the way models are built varies across different perils and what these mean when
looking at results.

The session will cover key aspects to consider, such as uncertainty, model
vintage, resolution, fit for underwriting vs. portfolio, regulatory
requirements, and technology platform.



3:00 pm - 3:15 pm

Moving models - high frequency low severity events



A deeper dive into the choices and assumptions that are made when building
models and how these impact the results generated by models. What matters to the
end-users? There will be a focus on two different types of models in the two
following sessions.



3:15 pm - 3:30 pm

Moving models - low frequency high severity events



A deeper dive into the choices and assumptions that are made when building
models, and how these impact the results generated by models. What matters to
the end-users? 



3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Networking break & exhibition



Connect with fellow delegates and engage with leading technology providers
sponsoring the event. Refreshments are provided.




BREAKOUT SESSIONS

4:00 PM – 5:00PM

With three dedicated rooms, you will be able to select one track for the
breakout session.

Breakout 1 - Career Skills



Don’t talk data, talk decisions



Whether you run models or use the output, your work can influence very
significant business decisions related to capital management, risk selection,
event response, and regulation. 

Information is often required urgently by people who may not be familiar with
the science and uncertainty associated with results. In this first of two
sessions, we will review tips and guidance on how to share business-critical
information and guide your colleagues and partners on how to use that
information.



Breakout 1 - Career skills



Developing your stress resilience



The demands of analysts and managers working in catastrophe modelling can be
stressful at peak times. During renewals and catastrophic events, there is an
increase in the workload and often urgent needs from across the organisation,
along with ongoing demands from external stakeholders. This session will provide
an overview of the science of stress along with some techniques that can help
anyone at any stage of their career. 

The workshop will be given by Neena Saith, a former meteorologist and
catastrophe modeller who is now a qualified personal coach.



Breakout 2 - Cyber, man-made and emerging risk



Cyber essentials



Cyber risk is becoming a major area of growth and is driving new modelling
techniques. Challenges exist in managing aggregation risk and building models
with only limited loss experience. This session is a foundational discussion for
anyone who wants to learn more about how cyber models are built and the general
risk of cyber. 



Breakout 2 - Cyber, man-made and emerging risk



Violence, terrorism and other man-made perils



We live in a fast-moving world, with new risks emerging each year. Insurance has
a key role in helping mitigate losses. These new risks require a new approach to
modelling. This session will help you learn about classes of business that may
be outside your normal experience and give you a chance to discover new
approaches to how they are modelled.



Breakout 3 - Climate change and long-tail risk



Looking at the long-tail emerging risks in casualty



The casualty market has lagged behind property with regard to access to models
and analytics, yet the risks are large and variable. This session will review
some of the major risks and the models available to assess them.



Breakout 3 - Climate change and long-tail risk



Climate opportunities in transitional and renewable risk



Climate change will offer many challenges for insurers in the next few years,
but it will also open up opportunities in new areas that need different types of
insurance. This session reviews how shifts in exposure and new development can
be underwritten and managed by insurers in areas such as solar flares, wind
turbines, and solar panels.




PLENARY

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

In the danger zone - decision-making with limited data and little time



Models and analytics only get you so far. With complex risks and unfamiliar
situations, it’s important to consider what other factors might increase or
lower the perceived risk. Experienced mountaineer, adventurer, and cyclist Neil
Laughton will review the lessons and provide advice from his experiences making
decisions that were often life or death based on little information.



5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Drinks Reception



Join us for networking and drinks.



6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

London Catastrophe Modelling Awards 2025



These awards celebrate the work and talent of the large catastrophe risk
modelling and management community. This group has been supporting the London
market for 30 years and is central to most re/insurance companies – yet is
rarely recognised in other insurance awards.



7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Drinks Reception and Canapés



Join us for networking, canapés and drinks.




DAY TWO


PLENARY

8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

8:30 am - 9:00 am

Arrival and exhibitor hall

9:00 am - 9:10 am

Conference opening and welcome to day two



Welcome back to a full day two.



9:10 am - 9:30 am

The world of risk beyond insurance - managing the knowns and unknowns



The insurance industry has a vital role in providing financial protection for
losses, but many of those around us, whether clients or the institutions that
protect us, have to manage external threats every day. Steve Hill will draw on
his experience working at senior levels in major banks and the British
Government to manage the threats of cyber security, terrorism and weapons
proliferation to provide lessons on how to assess risk with and beyond the
models we use in the insurance world.



9:30 am - 9:50 am

If I had what they have…



We are benefiting from a wider range of analytics and data that are available
from companies old and new, some of which have not been available to assess
insurance risk. We’ll be talking to some of these new arrivals and established
companies such as Google to learn what they are bringing to catastrophe
modelling and exposure management.



9:50 am - 10:05 am

Beyond the hype - Artificial Intelligence in the real world



We’re moving beyond the trough of despair and onto the slope of enlightenment
with AI and, more recently Generative AI and Large Language Models. Join us as
we bring together representatives from insurers and the providers of tools to
show the significant increases in efficiency and scale available today to those
building and running models. Innovation not aspiration.



10:05 am - 10:30 am

The rise of the platforms - Collaboration not competition



Models and data are increasingly being made available via third-party platforms.
This increases the flexibility and choice for users of models and data, but it’s
important to understand what needs to be available to make this successful.
Expect more practical examples from those who are taking the opportunity to
rapidly scale up their analytics capability with access to new data and models
through platforms. It’s not all easy though and we’ll discuss some of the
challenges and what the industry needs to do to overcome these.



10:30 am - 11:00 am

Networking Break & Exhibition



Connect with fellow delegates and engage with leading technology providers
sponsoring the event. Refreshments are provided.



11:00 am - 11:15 am

Is it worth it? The latest trends in property valuation



Getting the correct value for the rebuild cost of residential and commercial
buildings is essential to avoid over or under-insurance. The data used to assess
vulnerability to natural perils can be completely different than that needed to
determine rebuild cost. Some buildings can be reviewed remotely, others require
an on-site inspection. We will review the choices available and what critical
aspects need to be considered when selecting a provider.



11:15 am - 11:30 am

Debate - are data standards redundant in a world of AI?



AI-enabled data cleansing and ingestion tools have become more widespread and
cheaper in the last few years. At the same time, the industry struggles to adopt
data standards. Does this mean that standards are no longer relevant? Should we
all drink from the same data lake and what does that actually mean?  We are
going to test this hypothesis in a debate to argue the points for and against
standards and let you, the audience decide.



11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Climate Change or Seasonal Variability ? What is driving losses?



Assessing hazard frequency and severity is getting harder in these turbulent
times. We’ll be exploring how short-term seasonal variability can be a more
significant variant for insurers during an underwriting year. Discover how the
hazard can change and what to consider when assessing risk for underwriting and
portfolio management across different natural peril types.




BREAKOUT SESSIONS

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM

With three dedicated rooms, you will be able to select one track for the
breakout session.

Breakout 1 - Parametric



Parametric modelling - a perspective for modellers and insurers



A chance to learn about what is evolving in this fast-growing area, some of the
challenges faced and how companies are overcoming these.  We’ll be providing
guidance for those who may be running analyses for parametric solutions today or
asked to help design them in the future.



Breakout 2 - Reporting



Regulation and reporting in 2025



A preview of new reporting requirements impacting insurers during 2025 and an
assessment of initiatives to make reporting easier through, for example, new
standards. Topics will include: 

 * Bank of England – exposure management
 * Cyber data standards
 * Lloyd’s RDS and capital standards
 * The impact of Lloyd’s Blueprint 2



Breakout 2 - Reporting



Data cleansing - don’t mistake a clear view for a short distance



We all recognise that the industry would be much better off with higher-quality
data being captured, sourced, and updated regularly, but don’t expect that in
2025. In this session, we will review the approaches and tools being used to
improve the industry’s hygiene and ensure that incomplete and messy data don’t
undermine the great advances in modelling or prevent simple aggregation.



Breakout 3 - Exposure and Property



Property rebuild valuation - deeper dive



In this session, we will examine more deeply the critical information required
when setting re-build valuations for commercial and retail companies worldwide.



Breakout 3 - Exposure and Property



Risk Reduction - helping your client



Insurers and brokers are increasingly looking for ways to assist and support
insurers of all sizes to take more responsibility for reducing their exposure.
We’ll review some of the initiatives around the world that are part of the move
to “predict and prevent”.



Breakout 3 - Exposure and Property



Data cleansing in practice



Catastrophe models have been around for over 30 years and aggregation tools even
longer, but the industry still spends far too long cleaning data. But help is at
hand. A chance to review the tools available to clean your data and allow you to
get on with your job.




PLENARY

12:45 PM – 3:00 PM

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Lunch, Networking & Exhibition



Food and drinks provided.



2:00 pm - 2:15 pm

Careers in catastrophe



Whether you are early in your career or a senior leader, it’s always worth
looking at the future. Do you know which insurance CEOs have worked as modellers
and analysts? Who is protecting a major London Market institution from disaster?
What about the founders of multi-million dollar companies? After lunch, our
panel of people who started as cat modellers and analysts will re-energise you.
They will discuss where they are now and who is inspiring them.



2:15 pm - 2:30 pm

The underwriting journey from Augmented to Algorithmic



AI is not just about efficiency. With the increase in algorithmic syndicates
such as Ki insurance and the emergence of augmented underwriting, a whole new
approach to insurance has arrived in specialty insurance. We will review what
this means for those working with models and data, why the “human in the loop”
is still critical, and what this means for trust in the data.



2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Hurricane review of 2024 and outlook for 2025



What drives uncertainties in hurricane forecasts, were the forecasts correct in
2024, what’s the outlook for 2025, and what does this mean for end-users? Expect
an animated and refreshing review from our panel of experts, stepping out of
their day jobs to reflect on the year behind us and offer some hints of what to
expect in the summer of 2025.



3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Networking Break & Exhibition



Connect with fellow delegates and engage with leading technology providers
sponsoring the event. Refreshments are provided.




BREAKOUT SESSIONS

3:30 PM – 3:50 PM

With three dedicated rooms, you will be able to select one track for the
breakout session.

Breakout 1 - Technology and AI



IT and integration - make friends not foes



Your colleagues in IT have as important a role as ever in supporting the
deployment of the complex technology you need to get your job done. It’s not
getting any easier, but there are more choices. This is a chance to learn how to
work with this important function in your company and where you may be able to
go it alone.



Breakout 2 - Modelling



HD Modelling - sharper vision or delusional accuracy?



The concept of high-definition (HD) modelling is becoming more widespread. We’ll
be exploring what this means in practice, which models are best suited to HD and
what the pitfalls are if expectations are set too high or models or the input
data are not configured correctly.



Breakout 3 - Catastrophe Peril



Flood Modelling - a taste of the next frontier?



Flooding is becoming one of the most prevalent perils and the nature of floods
is changing. Models are evolving, but we recommend that everyone gets familiar
with the new types of loss potential such as flash flooding and urban flooding.




PLENARY

4:00 PM – 6:30 PM

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Wildfire modelling - the choices in 2025



Wildfires have grown significantly over the last decade. This devastating peril
is challenging insurers, regulators and model builders. Insurers are being given
more choices than ever before with catastrophe models, as traditional model
provider offerings are being complemented by new entrants. In this moderated
vendor panel you’ll get a chance to hear from many of those offering solutions
about the loss drivers they consider the most significant and how these are
being modelled.



4:30 pm - 4:45pm

Near misses - the counterfactual - the catastrophes that never happened



Lessons from the CrowdStrike IT failure and other recent events can help you
consider how to estimate losses and communicate uncertainty before and after
major events threaten to occur.



4:45 pm - 5:00 pm

Support from the broader community - organisations you need to know



The insurance community is supported by a wide range of associations,
organisations and market bodies that recognise the benefits of collaboration and
education. For our penultimate session, we’ll hear short pitches from
representatives of Oasis, IUA, ISCM, CII, EWG, and IDF about what they offer,
who they are, and how to join.



5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Your next holiday adventure? - Tornado chasing in the US



To wrap up this year’s conference, David Vicary, who in his day job is assessing
catastrophe models and perils for Brit, will be talking to us about his other
life – running tornado-chasing excursions in the US. You’ll find out how to join
David on the front line of perils – or if you prefer your risk from the comfort
of your chair then a chance to observe some live footage and stories from the
front line.



5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Cocktail Reception

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS - REAL RISKS, REAL ADVENTURES

We’re excited to feature four diverse speakers who’ll kick off and close each
day, sharing unique perspectives on risk assessment both within and beyond
insurance—starting with inspiring presentations and ending with these
adventurers’ thrilling stories on balancing risk globally.

David Vicary

Research and Development Manager & Owner / Operator for See Nature's Fury

Neil Laughton

Entrepreneur & Adventurer

Rachel Turk

Chief Underwriting Officer

Steve Hill

Independent Strategic Board Risk Adviser


SPEAKERS

VIEW OUR INITIAL SPEAKER LINE-UP, WITH MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED IN THE COMING WEEKS!

Dana Foley

Head of Catastrophe Research

Jessica Turner

Head of Exposure Management

Laura Freeman

Head of Exposure Management

Ioana M. Dima-West

Head of Science and Natural Perils

Ian Simons

Content and Capabilities Director

Nalan Senol Cabi

Head of Catastrophe Model Research

Kirsten Mitchell-Wallace

Former Director of Portfolio Risk Management

Paul Wilson

Partner

Dr. Nigel Winspear

Head of Natural Catastrophe Analytics Research

Richard Dixon

Director

Iwan Stalder

Head of Group Accumulation Management

Neena Saith

CEO

Ruth Petrie

Principal Risk Scientist

Juan Duan

Head of Financial Climate Risk

Steve Jewson

CEO

Dr Paul Della-Marta

Head of Catastrophe Research


ADVISORY PANEL

We have spoken to a wide range of people to determine the themes and structure
for this event. Our advisory panel and many others have assisted us with a
review of the themes and how these will be presented in a way that is most
effective for our diverse audience.

Dickie Whitaker

Chief Executive Officer

Emma Watkins

Head of Exposure Management & Aggregation

Dr. Sibylle Steimen

Managing Director Advisory & Services

Alan Godfrey

Secretary of the ISCM, and Exposure Management Director

Lauren O’Rourke

Exposure Manager

Louise Jane Matthews

Group Head of Exposure

Lisa Coomey

Senior Technical Specialist in General Insurance Risk

Charlotte Cross

Chief Risk and Compliance Officer

Claire Souch

Independent Consultant

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GOLD SPONSORS

AON



Aon’s Impact Forecasting enables firms to analyse catastrophic events’ financial
impacts to develop effective reinsurance, underwriting and exposure management.
With over 135 models spanning 12 perils and almost 90 territories, we empower
users by providing risk insights for the peak regions around the globe and
emerging markets. Impact Forecasting partners with academic and industry
organisations worldwide to incorporate the latest research into catastrophe
models.



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CORELOGIC



CoreLogic is a leading provider of property insights and innovative solutions,
transforming the property industry by putting people first. Our comprehensive
insurance solutions, including 185+ catastrophe models for 100+ countries, equip
re/insurers with the critical data needed for effective risk management.
Leveraging our network, scale, and technology, CoreLogic delivers faster, more
human-centered experiences, fostering stronger relationships, resilient
businesses, and a more secure society.



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E2VALUE



For over 25 years, e2Value has delivered, proven, unmatched accuracy in property
data and valuations across North America. Our commitment to better data and
better analytics ensures you get the best answers every time. Now featuring
LIDAR technology.  We take precision to the next level, empowering insurance
carriers, MGAs, E&S lines, data scientists, and more to tackle complex risks.

Whether it’s catastrophe modeling or everyday underwriting, e2Value is your
trusted partner. We’ve helped everyone, from seasoned professionals to man’s
best friend take on Cats!



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FATHOM



Fathom gives risk management professionals the most scientifically rigorous
tools and intelligence to rapidly analyze, understand and price global exposure.
By publishing cutting-edge academic research and applying it to real-world
challenges, Fathom has created a robust portfolio of flood maps and models that
power better decision-making to make a real-world difference to customers and
communities worldwide.



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MOODY'S



Moody’s Insurance Solutions have shaped the world’s view of risk for over 30
years, leading the catastrophe risk industry that we helped to pioneer. Our
unmatched science, technology, innovation, and 300+ catastrophe risk models help
risk and insurance leaders evaluate and manage the risks of natural and man-made
disasters.



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SCRUB AI



Scrub AI specialises in automating data cleaning, empowering Insurance Carriers,
TPAs, Brokers and Coverholders with accurate, reliable data. Our platform
reduces cleaning times and costs by over 50% while achieving 99.9% accuracy.
Clients can automatically clean SOVs and bordereaux and seamlessly ingest data
into catastrophe models, pricing platforms, and binder management systems,
enabling skilled employees to focus on higher-value tasks.



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VERISK



Verisk’s Extreme Event Solutions provides advanced risk modeling tools to help
individuals, businesses, and governments build resilience against natural
disasters, supply chain disruptions, terrorism, and pandemics. Since pioneering
catastrophe modeling in 1987, Verisk has expanded its expertise to support
clients in insurance, finance, and other sectors with cutting-edge science,
software, and advisory services.



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SILVER SPONSORS

ADDRESSCLOUD



Addresscloud is a leading location intelligence platform, providing insurers
with precise address-level data to enhance underwriting. Our APIs and
applications streamline risk analysis, from accurate address capture to
evaluating peril and climate risks. We help insurers avoid accumulation issues
while improving pricing accuracy. Addresscloud’s solutions integrate seamlessly
into workflows, powering better decision making and operational efficiency for
the insurance industry.



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ADVANTAGEGO



AdvantageGo is a (re)insurance technology provider. Through its platform
underwriters can access an underwriting workbench, exposure management and
policy administration modules that drive the complete policy lifecycle from
pre-bind risk and portfolio assessment value to policy renewals and beyond.
Together with the AdvantageGo ecosystem of third-party data sources,
applications, and systems integrators underwriters can make better,
more-informed decisions.



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BELLWETHER



Bellwether is a platform that delivers insights about future wildfire risk,
helping businesses and insurers make faster and more accurate decisions about
their portfolios in the face of tomorrow’s natural disasters.



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GUIDEWIRE



Guidewire HazardHub is the comprehensive property risk data for P&C insurers,
providing risk scores and underlying data for 40+ perils across 21 countries.
HazardHub integrates with insurance core systems via the HazardHub API, allowing
insurers to incorporate granular property risk data within underwriting
workflows, which leads to lower loss ratios and improved combined ratios.



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INSURITY



Insurity is a leading provider of cloud-based insurance software and analytics
for MGAs, syndicates, and brokers. With over 20 years’ experience working with
the London Market, Insurity is trusted by 12 of the top 15 Lloyd’s managing
agencies and has over 40 London Market clients. Insurity’s advanced offerings,
including its underwriting workbench and geospatial analytics, are designed to
empower clients to better assess, underwrite, and manage CAT risk exposures.



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JBA



JBA Risk Management provides cutting edge flood risk intelligence to the world’s
largest organisations in the insurance and financial sectors, governments, the
international banking community, and NGOs. The first to offer flood catastrophe
modelling on a truly global scale, JBA uses pioneering science to stay at the
forefront of flood modelling innovation, focusing on making complex science
usable for their clients in a changing climate. Part of the JBA Group – they
form part of the largest team of flood experts in the world



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KROLL



Kroll provides property insurance valuation services using a global team of over
250 valuers. Its Property Insurance Valuation Platform helps clients manage
valuation risks. This online tool uses Kroll’s global proprietary data engine
and no-code technology to provide high-speed and cost-effective valuations in
seconds. Kroll also provides global risk and financial advisory solutions to
help clients stay ahead of complex demands.



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NASDAQ



Nasdaq Risk Modelling for Catastrophes is a Software as a Service (SaaS)
platform that provides access to a vivid cat risk modelling ecosystem for
re/insurance firms and brokers. With a wide range of cat models across multiple
geographies and perils at their fingertips, exposure management teams can
quickly evaluate and apply the models that align with their business needs.
Powered by the Oasis Loss Modelling framework, Nasdaq Risk Modelling for
Catastrophes is an efficient solution to manage risk and explore new business
opportunities.



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BRONZE SPONSORS

REASK



Reask provides advanced extreme weather event data analytics, combining
physics-based insights with machine learning to model climate-driven risks
dynamically. Beyond traditional, static models, Reask’s approach simulates
global climate interconnectedness, capturing potential impacts of extreme
weather through high-resolution event simulations. With a unique focus on
tropical cyclones and severe droughts, Reask provides innovative, adaptable
solutions for accurate risk assessments essential in a changing climate.



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EXHIBITORS

ICEYE



ICEYE delivers unmatched persistent monitoring capabilities for any location on
earth. Owning the world’s largest Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) constellation,
we are able to capture data required to provide powerful insights and solutions
for insurance enabling radically new products for refining underwriting,
managing claims, sizing the impact of events, and monitoring of assets. SAR
technology also allows ICEYE’s data to be collected day or night, and even
through cloud cover.



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