Agenda

2025 Program: Underwriters in a Dangerous Time

Day 1 – Wednesday, 17 September

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11am

Accenture – NICC Golf Tournament

Accenture – NICC Golf Tournament at Club de Golf Le Sorcier

   

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3pm

Registration Opens

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6:15-7:30PM

Cocktail Reception

 

Cocktail Reception Sponsored by

Welcome Address by

Marc Lipman
President of the Americas
Lloyd’s

Day 2 – Thursday, 18 September

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7:30AM

Registration Opens

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8-8:45AM

Breakfast

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8:45-9AM

Welcome & Address

Introductions by

 

Joel Baker
CEO
MSA Research & NICC

Nevina Kishun
President
MSA Research

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8:55-9:05AM

EmCee Address

 

Carol Jardine
NICC 2025 Emcee

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9:05-9:30AM

Munich Re Canada & HSB Canada Rising Star Awards

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9:30-10:15AM

The View from OSFI

Peter Routledge in Conversation with Celyeste Power

 

Peter Routledge
Superintendent of
Financial Institutions
OSFI

Celyeste Power
CEO
IBC

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10:15-10:45AM

Networking Break

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10:45-11:40AM

Concurrent Sessions

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Session A

Hot, Hotter & Hottest Legal/Regulatory Updates

 

Koker Christensen
Partner
Fasken

Stuart Carruthers
Partner
Stikeman

Laurie LaPalme
Partner
Dentons

 

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Session B

MGAs making their value known in the commercial marketplace

Steve Masnyk
Managing Director
CAMGA

Stephen Stewart
SSRU

Troy Moreira
Forward Insurance Managers

Tammy Parris
HSB

Sean Duggan
KRG

Session Description

MGAs have been talked about for years, partly misunderstood, and now becoming top of mind for commercial insurance in Canada. Why are MGAs occupying more and more of the commercial & specialty marketplace? What value do they bring the broker, the carrier, the insurance cycle? These relatively misunderstood underwriters are becoming the elite niche solutions providers in a legacy monolithic dominated underwriting landscape. Mature MGA channels like those in the UK and the US now occupy nearly 50% of the commercial insurance market; how quickly and why will MGAs in Canada catch up to this marketshare here? Hear from practitioners from two MGAs, a carrier and a broker on these questions.

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11:45-12:45AM

Concurrent Sessions

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Session C

Underwriting The Future: Are we ready for AI-Powered Threats?

 

Lasith Lansakara
VP Strategy & New Products
HSB Canada

Paul Caiazzo
Chief Threat Officer (CTO)
Quorum Cyber

Luigi Lenguito
CEO
BforeAI

Michael Berger
Head of AI Insurance
Munich Re

 

Session Description

Join us for a timely and thought-provoking discussion on the emerging threats and opportunities posed by Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance industry. Our expert panel will delve into the latest AI-powered risks, from sophisticated cyber attacks to AI-driven fraud, and explore the implications for underwriters, risk managers, and the industry as a whole. With insights from leading experts in cybersecurity, AI, and insurance, this session will provide a unique perspective on the future of P&C insurance and the steps necessary to stay ahead of the evolving threat landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with our panelists and gain actionable insights on how to navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in the P&C industry. Topics will include an overview of the emergency of AI-Powered Threats, a discussion on underwriting and Managing AI risks, and view into the future. Audience participation is encouraged.

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Session D

Building in Resiliency: New Home Construction Built to Last

 

Paul Kovacs
Executive Director
ICLR

Alex Miller
CEO
Big Block Construction & Co-Chair of the ICLR Resilient Homes Task Force

Anna McCrindell
SVP & Chief Commercial Lines Officer
Wawanesa

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1-2:30PM

IBC Lunch & Presentation

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2:45-3:45PM

Concurrent Sessions

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Session E

Personal Property: Domestic & International Responses

 

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Session F

Multi-National Coverage Tactics

 

MaryKate Townsend
Market Development Director
Lloyd’s Canada

Eric Gagnon
Market Leader & Branch Leader of Quebec/Montreal
Aon

 

Session Description

Delve into the evolving landscape of multinational strategies, which are becoming an ever more important component of comprehensive risk management and transfer strategies. Explore how these strategies can offer tailored solutions to address specific risks, enhance control over insurance costs, and provide greater flexibility in managing global exposures.

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3:45-4:15PM

Networking Break

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4:15-5PM

Concurrent Sessions

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Session G

Climate Risk Disclosure: Best Practices for Insurers

 

Véronique Lauzière
Managing Director
SLC Management

Michel Dionne
Chief Actuary
Aviva Canada

Sally Murdock
Managing Director, Insurance Strategy, Office of the CIO
SLC Management

Kevin Quinlan
Senior Director, Climate & Client Strategy
SLC Management

 
 

Session Description

The last year has seen a flurry of new reporting requirements from OSFI on climate risk for Canadian insurers. How should insurers approach these new regulations, and how does it impact issues like asset allocation? Join SLC Management’s Sally Murdock, Managing Director, Insurance Strategy, Office of the CIO, and Kevin Quinlan, Senior Director, Climate and Client Strategy and (tbc) Managing Director, for a panel discussion on the challenges, learnings, and opportunities that have emerged, based on SLC Management’s experience managing the General Account of Sun Life. Learn how the new requirements for climate risk disclosure are enhancing risk management, informing client reporting, and influencing investment strategy.

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Session H

Canadian Reinsurance Landscape: Seeking Equilibrium & Sustainability

 

Guillaume Chaput
Managing Director
Guy Carpenter

Debdatta Bose
AVP
TD Insurance

Jeff Walpole
CEO
SCOR Canada

 

Session Description

Last year, OSFI introduced new climate risk reporting requirements for Canadian insurers. How should insurers navigate these regulations, and what’s the impact on asset allocation?

Join SLC Management’s Sally Murdock and Kevin Quinlan for a panel discussion on the challenges, insights, and opportunities arising from these changes. Drawing from SLC Management’s experience managing Sun Life’s General Account, they’ll explore how climate risk disclosures are shaping risk management, client reporting, and investment strategy.

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5:10-6PM

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:  Is it Worth the Risk?

 

Dionne Bowers
Chair of Canadian Association of Black Insurance Professionals (CABIP)

Omari Aarons-Martin
Executive Director & COO, National African American Insurance Association (NAAIA)

Ingrid Wilson
Board Member
Canadian Association of Black Insurance Professionals (CABIP)

Nicole Bonnie
Principal Consultant
Firma Strategy Group

 

Session Description

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are typically seen as positive drivers of social progress and organizational growth, but they can also be perceived as risks in certain contexts. While as a risk, it can present challenges, the key to success lies in approaching it thoughtfully, with clear goals, consistent messaging, and a focus on long-term sustainability.  Leadership lies in recognizing that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not just a compliance requirement but a strategic imperative that drives innovation, strengthens decision-making, and enhances organizational outcomes.  

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6:30-7:30PM

Cocktail Reception

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7:30PM

Gala Dinner

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10PM

Nightcap Party

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Day 3 – Friday, 19 September

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7:30-9AM

Breakfast

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9-9:45AM

Global Economic Outlook

Jérôme Jean Haegeli
Group Chief Economist
Swiss Re
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9:45-10:45AM

Global Leaders’ Panel

 

Andy Marcell
CEO of Risk Capital
Aon

Gianfranco Lot
Chief Underwriting Officer, P&C Reinsurance
Swiss Re

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10:45-11:10AM

Networking Break

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11:10-11:50AM

Concurrent Sessions

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Session I

Dealers’ Choice: Auto Dealers in Ontario to Distribute Insurance?

 

Clinton D’Souza
SVP Mobility Sharing Economy Practice Leader
Marsh Canada

Paul Antony
Executive Chairman
AutoCanada

Colin Simpson
Chief Executive Officer
IBAO

 

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Session J

The Cross-Border Connection: Organized Crime, Fraud, & Enforcement

 

Bryan Gast
VP, Investigative Services
Équité Association

Kari Dart
Deputy Commissioner
Ontario Provincial Police

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12-1PM

Supply Chain Risk in a De-globalizing/Fractured World

 

Carol Jardine
NICC 2025 Emcee

Tiffany Ho
Managing Director
Accenture

Sarah Kalma
Partner
EY

David Shillingford
Co-Founder
Everstream Analytics

 

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1-2:30PM

Lunch

Closing Luncheon Keynote Sponsored by

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2:30PM

Wrap Up

Nevina Kishun
President
MSA Research