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Navigating Value, Risk and Innovation in Insurance

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FinanceMalta, in collaboration with the Department of Insurance and Risk Management at the University of Malta, is pleased to invite industry professionals to an exclusive evening event exploring one of the most pressing challenges facing the insurance sector today — how to translate evolving regulatory requirements into real-world value, innovation, and sustainable business models.Taking place in an engaging and interactive format, this focused three-hour session will bring together leading experts from regulation, academia, and industry to discuss the future of insurance in an increasingly complex environment. <h3>Why Attend?</h3>As the regulatory landscape continues to evolve at EU level, insurers and intermediaries are under growing pressure to demonstrate value for money, strengthen governance frameworks, and respond effectively to emerging risks.This event will provide:<ul><li>Practical insights into how EU regulatory expectations are being implemented in practice</li><li>Expert perspectives from regulators, industry leaders, and academics</li><li>Forward-looking discussions on digital disruption, climate risk, and systemic challenges</li><li>Networking opportunities with key stakeholders, insurance practitioners, local and non-resident academics and international students</li></ul> <h3>Event Highlights</h3>The programme will feature two high-level panel discussions addressing critical industry themes:<h4>Panel Session 1: Emerging Risks in a Digital and Uncertain World</h4>Examining the impact of AI-driven underwriting, cyber risk, climate change, and the evolving role of insurance in strengthening economic resilience and sustainability.Panel Session 2: From EU Regulation to Market Practice – Are We Delivering Value?Exploring how firms are adapting to value-for-money requirements, product oversight and governance (POG), and the broader implications of outcome-based supervision — including the balance between compliance, profitability, and customer value.<h3>Speakers</h3>The event will feature distinguished speakers, including:<ul><li>Senior representative from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)</li><li>Leading insurance executives and subject-matter experts</li><li>Renowned academics specialising in insurance and risk management</li></ul>The discussion will be guided by experienced moderators from academia and industry, ensuring a dynamic and insightful exchange. <h3>Event Details</h3><ul><li>Date: Wednesday, 8th July 2026</li><li>Time: 17:30 – 20:30</li><li>Venue: St James Cavalier, Valletta</li><li>Format: Panel discussions followed by Q&amp;A sessions and networking drinks with non-resident Professors and students</li><li>Opening Remarks: Dr Bernice Buttigieg, FinanceMalta</li><li>Closing Remarks: Dr Matthew Bianchi, Governor, FinanceMalta</li></ul> <h3>Register Now</h3>Spaces are limited to ensure a high-quality and interactive experience. We encourage early registration to secure your place at this timely and impactful discussion.

Agenda

Welcome Coffee and Registration

Opening Remarks by Dr Bernice Buttigieg, Chief Strategy Officer, FinanceMalta

 Panellists:
o Daniel Thompson-Yvetot, Chief Executive Offices, CrabNebula Ltd
o Aaron Baldacchino, Head of GRC, Artex Risk Solutions Malta
o Kar Karel Van Hulle, Prof. em. KU Leuven and Honorary Professor Goethe University Frankfurt


 Panel 1: Emerging Risks in a Digital and Uncertain World 

Panellists:
o Ray Schembri, Head, Insurance and Pensions Supervision, MFSA 
o Julian Boffa, Chief Business Officer, Eucare
o Nico Spiegel, Senior Expert at the European Commission 

Panel  2: From EU Regulation to Market Practice – Are We Delivering Value?

Concluding Remarks by Dr Matthew Bianchi, Governor, FinanceMalta

Networking  Drinks

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