Schedule of Second IA|BE Annual Actuarial Afternoon (AAA) (3.25 CPD)
| On Friday 8 November: | |
| 13:00 - 13:30 | Arrival of the participants |
| 13:30 - 13:35 | Welcome |
| 13:35 - 13:55 | Regime switch in a stochastic mortality model of type Lee-Carter |
| 13:55 - 14:15 | Sensitivity analysis of stochastic reserving models using bootstrap simulations |
| 14:15 - 14:35 | Excess of loss reinsurance: reinsurer pricing and related pitfalls |
| 14:35 - 14:40 | Awards IA|BE Prize 2024 |
| 14:40 - 15:20 | Price and Prejudice: Innovation led by actuaries and data By VAN DELM Rudi |
| 15:20 - 15:50 | Break |
| 15:50 - 16:30 | MGA's versus insurer: controlling the value chain? By BECKERS Marc |
| 16:30 - 17:25 | Panel discussion By GOOVAERTS Cedric, VAN DELM Rudi, D'HALLEWIN Frederic, MATTHIJS Pieter-Jan |
| 17:25 - 17:30 | Closing of the 2nd AAA |
| 17:30 - 19:00 | Cocktail |
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From 13:30 to 13:35
Welcome
by the Chair of the 2nd AAA
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From 13:35 to 13:55
Regime switch in a stochastic mortality model of type Lee-Carter
by Sebastian Beikircher
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From 13:55 to 14:15
Sensitivity analysis of stochastic reserving models using bootstrap simulations
by Othman El Hammouchi
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From 14:15 to 14:35
Excess of loss reinsurance: reinsurer pricing and related pitfalls
By Romain Vignaud
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From 14:35 to 14:40
Awards IA|BE Prize 2024
Presentation of the Awards
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From 14:40 to 15:20
Price and Prejudice: Innovation led by actuaries and data
By VAN DELM RudiTopics covered:
- Climate change is amongst us, and actuaries have a role to play: some real-life examples
- Everyone is using AI. But are they really prepared for what is coming?
- New pricing regulation in the UK has also impacted Europe. What has the UK done?
- Inflation has been a really hot topic. Actuaries need to lead the future
- Behavioural pricing is coming our way
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From 15:50 to 16:30
MGA's versus insurer: controlling the value chain?
By BECKERS MarcTopics covered:
- What is an MGA?
- What is the value proposition behind MGAs
- MGA vs insurer
- Case Study: From Insurer to MGA, searching for capacity
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From 16:30 to 17:25
Panel discussion
By GOOVAERTS Cedric, VAN DELM Rudi, D'HALLEWIN Frederic, MATTHIJS Pieter-JanCentral theme: Insurtech: The future of insurance?
Moderator: Rudi Van Delm
Participants:
- Frederic D'Hallewin, Head of Corporate Finance, Strategy and Development at AG Insurance
- Cedric Goovaerts, Insuranc product lead 🇧🇪 @ Alan
- Pieter-Jan Matthijs, Executive Director Strategy and Transactions at EY Financial Services
Topics covered:
- “InsurTech valuations and fundraising slowdown: Navigating the New Normal?”
Discuss recent trajectory of InsurTech valuations, the apparent slowdown in fundraising and strategies to manage liquidity and sustain operations when access to capital becomes more restrictive
- “Innovation by InsurTech: What is the impact on traditional insurers?”
Given InsurTechs are active in distribution, claims data, risk assessment and operations, are they a threat to established companies or an opportunity for symbiotic growth?
- "The Actuary's Dilemma: Will InsurTech Render Traditional Skills Obsolete?"
What is the role of the actuarial profession in an era dominated by data science and algorithms. Consider whether the traditional actuarial role is at risk or if it will evolve alongside InsurTech advancements.
- "Starting an InsurTech: Visionary Entrepreneurship or a Leap into the Unknown?"
Examine the realities of launching an InsurTech startup. Debate the balance between innovative ideas and the practical challenges of entering a competitive and regulated market.
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From 17:25 to 17:30
Closing of the 2nd AAA
by the Chair of the 2nd AAA