Technology and the harnessing of data in an increasingly risky world will be one focus next month as the re/insurance industry gather for PwC’s annual Insurance Summit November 10 at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club.

Arthur Wightman, territory leader and regional insurance, sustainability and markets leader, PwC Bermuda, will open and close an event that could attract more than 400 industry leaders and professionals.

The summit hosts discussions that explore trends and strategies that help companies adapt and thrive in the fast-evolving industry.

PwC said there will be an “an unrivalled line-up of C-Suite speakers, influential game-changers, and global thought leaders” and a chance for delegates “to learn from top decision makers in the world's largest insurers and reinsurers, as they discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the insurance industry”.

A keynote panel of industry trailblazers will offer insights on why leadership matters now more than ever before. Speakers will include Stephen Catlin, founder and life president, Convex and Dan Glaser, operating partner, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice. The moderator will be Fiona Luck, deputy chair and senior independent director, Council of Lloyd’s of London.

A seaside chat will include a discussion on inspiring the next generation of insurance talent with speakers Vicky Carter, chairwoman, Global Capital Solutions, Marsh McLennan, and deputy chair, Lloyd’s, together with Kyla Evans, senior vice-president, Marsh.

A keynote presentation on regulatory insights from the Bermuda Monetary Authority will be delivered by Gerald Gakundi, deputy managing director — supervision, Bermuda Monetary Authority.

Simon Wilson, CEO of Markel International, will provide a CEO perspective in a conversation with Meg Green, senior editor, multimedia, Insurance Insider.

A panel will mount an interesting discussion, involving capital partners unlocking the convergence opportunity.

Moderated by Damian Cooper, partner, insurance, PwC Bermuda, speakers will include Chris Parry, senior vice-president and global head of Capital Partners, RenaissanceRe Capital Partners; Michael Millette, cofounder and managing partner, Hudson Structured Capital Management; and, Kathleen Faries, CEO of Artex Capital Solutions.

Other topics include: staying agile in a volatile environment while unlocking new growth opportunities; preparing for the next climate shock and the role of prevention, data, and technology; harnessing AI for disaster prediction; and managing systemic cyber-risk and the role of capital markets and public-private partnerships.