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Retakaful Partner Regulatory & Advisory Partner Health Care Insurance PartnerRatings Partner
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Indonesia at WTC
Consulting Partner
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9th Annual
14 & 15 April 2014, Dusit Thani Dubai, Dubai UAE.
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WTC: For 9 Years The World’s Largest & Most Influential Annual Gathering of International Takaful Leaders
Knowledge Partners
Gold Partners
Silver Partners
Associate Partners
Platinum Strategic Partners
Abdulla Mohammed Al AwarChief Executive Officer
Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre
Zainudin IshakChairman
Malaysian Takaful Association
Dr. Bassel HindawiImmediate Past Insurance Commissioner of Jordan
Member of the Steering CommitteeMena Insurance CEO Club
Keynote Speakers
Transforming the Global Takaful Industry: Fresh Insights to Key Challenges and New Opportunities @ WTC 2014
HIGH PROFILE
SPEAKERS
Abdulla Mohammed Al AwarChief Executive OfficerDubai Islamic Economy Development Centre
Zainudin IshakChairmanMalaysian Takaful Association
Dr. Bassel HindawiImmediate Past Insurance Commissioner of JordanMember of the Steering CommitteeMena Insurance CEO Club
Yassir Albaharna Chief Executive OfficerArab Insurance Group (Arig)
Shahril Azuar JiminChief Commercial OfficerEtiqa Insurance & Takaful
Firas El AzemGeneral ManagerTakaful Re Limited
Sami Sharif, FSA, MAAAGeneral Manager – General And Health Division & Assistant to the CEOSALAMA - UAE
Irshied TayebHead of Insurance & ReinsuranceBin Shabib & Associates (BSA) LLP
Amer DayaChief Executive OfficerAl Hilal Takaful
Nigel DenisonHead of Wealth Management and TreasuryBLME
Gautam DattaChief Executive OfficerAl Madina Insurance Company
Dr. Sayd Farook PhdGlobal Head Islamic Capital Markets Middle East & North Africa Thomson Reuters
Sohail JafferDeputy CEOFWU Global Takaful Solutions
Safder JafferManaging Director & Consulting Actuary - Middle East & AfricaMilliman
Ayman A. KhaleqPartnerMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in association with Mohammed Buhashem Advocates & Legal Consultants
Fareed LutfiSecretary GeneralEmirates Insurance Association and Gulf Insurance Federation
Prem SagarChief Executive OfficerACR ReTakaful MEA B.S.C. (c) Bahrain
Pervaiz AhmedHead of Liabilities and Wealth ManagementQatar International Islamic Bank
Susan DingwallPartnerNorton Rose Fulbright LLP
Rafiq HalaniDirector and CEOSecurelink Insurance & Reinsurance Services
Lars Silberg HansenCo-Founder and CEOHummingbit
Harun KapetanovicEconomic AdvisorDepartment of Economic Development, Government of Dubai
Nor Rejina Abdul RahimManaging Director Nomura Asset Management Malaysia
Ghassan MarroucheExecutive Vice President – Head of BranchesOman Insurance Co
Dawood Yousef TaylorSenior Regional Executive - Takaful, Middle EastPrudential Corporation Asia
Nassib El Barbir Assistant General Manager – RetakafulTakaful Re Limited
Mohamed Hussein El-DishishChief Executive OfficerEmirates Retakaful Limited (Emirates RE)
Dr. Hatim El-Tahir, FCIB, FCISIDirector- Islamic Finance Group Leader - Deloitte ME Islamic Finance Knowledge Centre (IFKC) Deloitte & Touche - Bahrain
Peter HodginsPartnerClyde & Co
Vasilis KatsipisGeneral Manager, Market DevelopmentA.M. Best - MENA, South & Central Asia
Dr. Mohamed Rafick Khan Abdul RahmanChief Executive OfficerMunich Re Retakaful
Sankalp SughoshVice President Consulting & Business DevelopmentAETINS Sdn Bhd
Eric SwatsHead of Asset ManagementRasmala Investment Bank Ltd
Srikandi UtamiVice President and Head of ShariahPT Sun Life Financial Indonesia
Zairulnizad ShahrimExecutive DirectorAmInvest
Prasanna SeshachellamDirector & Head of Prudential Risk SupervisionDubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)
Wael Al Sharif Chief Executive OfficerTakaful Emarat Insurance PSC
With a combination of carefully selected high-profile keynote speakers, key regulators and industry thought leaders, WTC 2014 is set to probe the major issues facing the global Takaful industry and discuss strategies to maintain growth and boost profitability.
Keynote Speakers
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The Keynote Power Debaters
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08.00 to 09.00 Registration and Refreshments
09.00 Opening of the 9th Annual World Takaful Conference
09.00 to 09.05 Moderator’s Opening Remarks
Moderator: Safder Jaffer Managing Director & Consulting Actuary - Middle East & Africa Milliman
09.05 to 09.20 Inaugural Address: New Visions for Takaful and ReTakaful: Capturing the True Potential of the Islamic Insurance Industry
Inaugural Keynote Speaker: Abdulla Mohammed Al Awar Chief Executive Officer Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre
Key Discussion Points:• Positioning Takaful as an integral component of a broader economic strategy• Visions for the advancement of Takaful: What must be done by governments,
regulators, industry bodies and operators to ensure that the Takaful industry achieves its full potential?
• Overcoming the key challenges in the drive to mainstream Takaful • Expo 2020 and its potential positive impact on the development of the
insurance industry in Dubai, the UAE and regionally
09.20 to 10.10 Session 1: International Keynote Plenary:
(09.20 to 09.50) Session 1a: The Future of Insurance Regulations and Assessing New Developments in Key International Markets and Their Implications for the Takaful Industry
Session Introducer: Dr. Bassel Hindawi Immediate Past Insurance Commissioner of Jordan Member of the Steering Committee Mena Insurance CEO Club
Key Discussion Points:• What is the direction of new initiatives in the regulatory environment for
insurance in key markets?• What can the Takaful regulatory environment learn from these developments?
(09.50 to 10.10) Session 1b: Global Takaful Success Stories: Propelling the Industry to the Next Level
Session Introducer: Dr. Bassel Hindawi Immediate Past Insurance Commissioner of Jordan Member of the Steering Committee Mena Insurance CEO Club
Keynote Speakers: Zainudin Ishak Chairman Malaysian Takaful Association
Key Discussion Points:• Building a global Takaful brand and the need for the emergence of regional
Takaful operators to lead the way to the next level• Propelling the industry’s international expansion• Insights into successful Takaful businesses: What are the critical success
factors?
10.10 to 11.00 Session 2: The Industry Leaders’ Power Debate: Tackling the Tough Issues – Scalability is the Name of the Game: How is the Takaful Industry Faring in Achieving Critical Mass and Scale Vital to the Pursuit of Profitable Growth?
Session Chair: Irshied Tayeb Head of Insurance & Reinsurance Bin Shabib & Associates (BSA) LLP
Keynote Debaters: Sami Sharif, FSA, MAAA General Manager – General And Health Division & Assistant to the CEO SALAMA UAE
Firas El Azem General Manager Takaful Re Limited
Shahril Azuar Jimin Chief Commercial Officer Etiqa Insurance & Takaful
Key Discussion Points:• Size matters - achieving scalability and re-looking at the viability of industry
consolidation and M&A: Are too many operators chasing an insufficient number of risks?
• Overcoming product and distribution challenges in the Takaful industry• Growth and critical mass: The pursuit of GWC growth has been at the expense
of profitability in some markets: How have leading players managed the shift to profitability and what are they doing to counteract competitive pressures, downward pricing trends and margin squeeze?
• Re-energising profitable growth: Gaining market share at the right price and renewing focus on the quality of growth from core products
• Balancing competitive pressures with the need for risk based pricing• Addressing the challenges faced by some of the smaller struggling players
11.00 to 11.30 Opening of the World Takaful Exhibition & Refreshment Break
11.30 to 11.50 Session 3: The Exclusive Onsite Launch of the World Islamic Insurance Directory 2014: Insights into the Performance of the Leading Players in the Global Takaful Industry
A reference guide to record the growth and development of Islamic insurance institutions fully revised and updated for 2014.
Presenter: Nassib El Barbir Assistant General Manager – Retakaful Takaful Re Limited
11.50 to 12.00 Session 4: Strengthening Retakaful Capabilities
Presenter: Mohamed Hussein El-Dishish Chief Executive Officer Emirates Retakaful Limited (Emirates RE)
12.00 to 12.40 Session 5: Interactive Debate: Redefining ReTakaful - Driving the Shift Towards Risk Sharing and Creating the Conditions for Underwriting Larger, Complex Risks
Session Chair: Yassir Albaharna Chief Executive Officer Arab Insurance Group (Arig)
Panelists: Dr. Mohamed Rafick Khan Abdul Rahman Chief Executive Officer Munich Re Retakaful
Prem Sagar Chief Executive Officer ACR ReTakaful MEA B.S.C. (c), Bahrain
Fareed Lutfi Secretary General Emirates Insurance Association and Gulf Insurance Federation
Rafiq Halani Director & CEO Securelink Insurance & Reinsurance Services
Key Discussion Points:• What needs to be done to create a better balance between Takaful and
ReTakaful players in terms of risk sharing vs risk transfer?• A question of scale: Is there sufficient ReTakaful capability to meet the needs
of the market on an international basis?• How can Takaful and ReTakaful operators be better positioned to underwrite
larger and more complex commercial risks? Assessing new initiatives in London to tackle the challenge of finding Shari’ah-compliant coverage for large commercial risks in the international subscription market
12.40 to 13.10 Session 6: Market Growth Engines & Product Innovation: Which Business Lines Will Drive the Next Wave of Exciting Growth?
Speakers: Amer Daya Chief Executive Officer Al Hilal Takaful
Wael Al Sharif Chief Executive Officer Takaful Emarat Insurance PSC
Key Discussion Points:• Product innovation: Creating the next generation of Takaful solutions• Aligning product development with market needs to improve penetration:
Customer centric solutions vs product push• Where are the growth catalysts: Looking beyond mandatory lines for new
growth opportunities
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08.00 to 09.00 Morning Refreshments
09.00 to 09.05 Moderator’s Opening Remarks
Moderator Safder Jaffer Managing Director & Consulting Actuary - Middle East & Africa Milliman
09.05 to 09.50 Session 10: Plenary Debate: The Future of Regulation - Reforming The Rules of the Game – Adapting to an Evolving Regulatory Environment and Ensuring a Level Playing Field for the Success of the Takaful Industry
Keynote Speaker Prasanna Seshachellam Director & Head of Prudential Risk Supervision Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)
Panelists: Fareed Lutfi Secretary General Emirates Insurance Association and Gulf Insurance Federation
Susan Dingwall Partner Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
Dr. Hatim El-Tahir, FCIB, FCISI Director- Islamic Finance Group
Leader - Deloitte ME Islamic Finance Knowledge Centre (IFKC) Deloitte & Touche - Bahrain
Key Discussion Points:• Strengthening the capital base: How is the international regulatory
environment evolving with regards to Solvency, Capital Adequacy and Disclosure requirements?
• What do the industry players want and need in terms of an effective direction for the regulatory framework?
• Pricing and profit: A stronger regulatory line required?• Risk sharing vs risk transfer: Assessing the role of regulators in getting the
balance right • Evolving AAOIFI standards for the Takaful industry• Assessing regulatory developments in key international markets and adapting
to the evolving legal and regulatory scenario
09.50 to 10.20 Session 11: Building an Effective Risk Management Capability to Strengthen the Takaful Industry
Speakers: Vasilis Katsipis General Manager, Market Development A.M. Best - MENA, South & Central Asia
Key Discussion Points:• What do Takaful operators need to do improve their risk management and
practices and internal controls?• Implementing Enterprise Risk Management
• New risk management guidelines for Takaful operators: IFSB initiatives and implications
• Ratings methodologies and improving the strength of Takaful operators
10.20 to 11.20 Session 12: Optimising Distribution Strategies for Takaful: Improving Reach and Scale
(10.20 to 10.50) Session 12a: BancTakaful: Maximising What the Major Banks Can Bring to the Takaful Proposition
Session Introducer Sohail Jaffer Deputy CEO FWU Global Takaful Solutions
Speakers: Pervaiz Ahmed Head of Liabilities and Wealth Management Qatar International Islamic Bank
Key Discussion Points:• Learning from the experiences of international banks active in the distribution
of Takaful products• Structuring BancTakaful partnerships for success: What do banks expect from
Takaful operators?• Understanding the implications of new rules for BancTakaful
(10.50 to 11.20) Session 12b: Alternative Distribution Channels
Session Introducer Sohail Jaffer Deputy CEO FWU Global Takaful Solutions
Speakers: Ghassan Marrouche Executive Vice President – Head of Branches Oman Insurance Co
Lars Silberg Hansen Co-Founder and CEO Hummingbit
Sankalp Sughosh Vice President Consulting & Business Development AETINS Sdn Bhd
Rafiq Halani Director & CEO Securelink Insurance & Reinsurance Services
Key Discussion Points:• Reviewing the role of brokers• Assessing opportunities in Group Schemes through corporates• Direct online sales• Technology solutions as a driver of Banctakaful• Enhancing and strengthening the Takaful value proposition: Broadening the
appeal and customer base of Islamic insurance
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• Assessing the outlook for Medical, General, Family, Motor and other key segments
• Improving the underwriting process
13.10 to 13.50 Session 7: Reviewing the Shari’ah Framework for Takaful and ReTakaful
Speaker: Srikandi Utami Vice President and Head of Shariah PT Sun Life Financial Indonesia
Key Discussion Points:• Towards standardisation and consistency in Shari’ah rulings• Balancing Shari’ah governance with industry priorities for innovation and
growth• Assessing the UAE’s initiative to form a national Shari’ah board
13.50 to 13.55 Moderator’s Summation Remarks
13.55 to 15.10 Conference Luncheon
15.10 to 15.55 Session 8: Interactive Discussion: Assessing the Emergence of Pension Plans and Defined Contribution Business Opportunities for Takaful
This session creates a forum for interactive discussions with industry leaders into how the Takaful industry can position to capitalise on new opportunities in the pension retirement savings market.
Panelist: Harun Kapetanovic Economic Advisor Department of Economic Development, Government of Dubai
15.55 to 16.35 Session 9: Interactive Roundtable Discussion: Financial Performance Improvement for Takaful Operators – Squeezing Further Operational Efficiencies
Key Discussion Points:• What further actions can CEOs, CFOs and COOs take in order to boost
profitability in the Takaful industry?• Sorting out the key numbers: Bringing in line Claims Ratio, Expense Ratio, and
Combined Operating Ratio• What can be done to strip away legacy start-up costs that many Takaful
operators are still burdened with?• Current investment results: Do balance sheets really reflect the true health of
Takaful businesses given the positive turnaround in the economic landscape?
16.35 Close of Day 1
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11.20 to 11.50 Viewing of the World Takaful Exhibition & Refreshment Break
11.50 to 12.20 Session 13: Repositioning Asset Management and Investment Strategies in the New Economic Climate for Takaful Operators
Session Chair: Dr. Sayd Farook Phd Global Head Islamic Capital Markets - Middle East & North Africa Thomson Reuters
Panelists: Nigel Denison Head of Wealth Management and Treasury BLME
Nor Rejina Abdul Rahim Managing Director Nomura Asset Management Malaysia
Eric Swats Head of Asset Management Rasmala Investment Bank Ltd
Zairulnizad Shahrim Executive Director AmInvest
Key Discussion Points:• Improving and stabilising risk/return ratios • Challenges and opportunities for asset managers serving the Takaful industry• Addressing the relative lack of high quality Shari’ah- compliant investment
instruments• Re-looking a balanced investment portfolio providing the optimum risk/
return ratios in the context of the new economic environment
12.20 to 12.50 Session 14: Shari’ah Scholar Interactive Debate 2: Defining Risks – Shari’ah Scholars and Management
Session Chair: Peter Hodgins Partner Clyde & Co
Panelists: Ayman A. Khaleq Partner Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in association with Mohammed
Buhashem Advocates & Legal Consultants
Key Discussion Points:• Meeting the needs of the rapidly growing global Takaful market • Building a new generation of Islamic scholars
12.50 to 13.25 Session 15: Country Focus Roundtable: Rapid Growth Markets – Assessing the Varying Potential for Key Takaful Hubs & Frontiers
Panelists: Dawood Yousef Taylor Senior Regional Executive - Takaful, Middle East Prudential Corporation Asia
Gautam Datta Chief Executive Officer Al Madina Insurance Company
Key Discussion Points:• An assessment of the potential and regulatory environment in key high-
potential markets for Takaful• Capturing the awakening Africa opportunity for Takaful• The prospects for Oman to emerge as an exciting growth market for Takaful• Further efforts and prospects to mainstream Takaful in core established
markets• Asia growth examples
13.25 to 13.30 Moderator’s Summary of the Key Findings of WTC 2014 and Closing Remarks
13.30 to 15.00 Conference Luncheon
15.00 Close of the 9th Annual World Takaful Conference 2014
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Keynote Plenary SessionsThe high-profile platform where international leaders tackle the big picture issues, the Keynote Plenary Sessions are highly valued by delegates and play a significant role in generating new strategic insights into industry trends. WTC keynote plenary sessions feature industry gurus.
Facilitated Interactive DebateBy utilising the investigative talents of the cream of professional interviewers as our session Moderators we really probe the issues from all angles and ensure that it’s not just another “talk shop”. Interactive debate between panelists and delegates is expertly facilitated by the Moderator often resulting in groundbreaking new insights.
ExhibitionThe exhibition runs alongside the conference and provides a showcase for the latest developments in the industry, new financial services product launches and innovative solutions, with an emphasis on improving efficiency and performance.
SidelinesIn addition to the substantial information exchange and knowledge transfer that takes place at the main WTC sessions, there is also significant value to be gained from activities and discussions that take place on the sidelines of the main conference. From international press briefings to informal networking, the WTC Sidelines are a creative environment conducive to getting the most from your participation.
What Makes WTC the World’s Most Eminent Gathering of International Islamic Insurance Leaders?
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• 450+ International Islamic Insurance Leaders including Industry Pioneers, Thought Leaders, Key Regulators and World-Renowned Shari’ah Advisors
• Representation from 35+ Countries• 40+ Partners, Sponsors and Exhibitors• 45+ International Speakers• 14+ Highly Interactive Conference Sessions• A Special Country Focus Roundtable Exploring New Frontiers and
New Opportunities for Takaful• A Powerful CEOs and Industry Leaders Power Debate Tackling Tough
Issues on Growth, Profitability and Scalability in the Global Takaful Industry
• Original Research Insights and Interactive Discussions on Research Findings
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What the industry leaders are saying about WTC 2014
If not here’s why you shouldn’t miss the 9th Annual World Takaful Conference (WTC 2014):
“The Takaful industry has grown significantly as a viable Islamic alternative to conventional insurance. Though the global Takaful industry has witnessed strong progress, the development of related regulatory and supervisory frameworks has not kept pace and varies substantially between key Takaful markets. In many key countries, the Takaful market is becoming increasingly over-crowded with a number of domestic and international companies competing for a small pool of risks to cover. Industry-wide profit margins have been under pressure and previously strong growth rates have started to decelerate. In line with Dubai’s determination to become the global capital of the Islamic Economy, the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre is committed to creating an enabling environment to reignite the growth of the Takaful sector, as part of an integrated vision. The World Takaful Conference (WTC), will play a significant role in shaping the global Takaful industry and I look forward to discussing new strategies that will unlock the true potential of the sector.”
“A major challenge faced by the global Takaful industry is the lack of added value from the Retakaful industry leading to an over-representation of conventional reinsurers in the market. However, recent developments and the emergence of new sizeable Retakaful companies is an opportunity for the whole Takaful industry to have an integrated approach, and move to the next level. As the global Takaful industry is set to grow further, projected to hit the US$ 17 billion mark in 2015, a lot more additional participation and a leading role is needed in the Retakaful industry. To meet the demand, Retakaful companies must move from a follower to a more leadership position. We are very delighted to see strengthening the Retakaful industry as one of the key areas covered at this year’s World Takaful Conference and we are delighted to be supporting this prestigious gathering of international Takaful leaders as a Platinum Strategic Partner.”
Abdulla Mohammed Al AwarChief Executive OfficerDubai Islamic Economy Development Centre
Mohamed Hussein El-DishishChief Executive OfficerEmirates Retakaful Limited (Emirates RE)
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Venue: Dusit Thani Dubai Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Accommodation: Ms. Rhealyn Cabinian Dusit Thani Dubai 133 Sheikh Zayed Road, P O Box 23335, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Phone +971 4 3174221; Fax +971 4 3433327; E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.dusit.com
If you require hotel accommodation and visa assistance to Dubai, UAE, please follow the link http://www.megaevents.net/takaful/hotel/Form.pdf to the Dusit Thani Dubai hotel reservation form. Kindly complete the form and email it to [email protected] or fax back directly to Ms. Rhealyn Cabinian on +971 4 3433327. To avail the corporate rate, please note that Reservation should be received latest by 12th March 2014, after which rooms will be subject to availability and the rate will be the best available.
To register please contact:Diju Panicker – [email protected]. +971 4 343 1200
9th Annual
14 & 15 April 2014, Dusit Thani Dubai, UAE
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