Middle East Global Advisers, a financial intelligence platform facilitating the development of knowledge-based economies in the MENASEA markets, will convene the 14th edition of the World Takaful & InsurTech Conference (WTIC) April 1-2 in Dubai.
The event is being held in strategic partnership with the Dubai International Financial Center Authority and supported by the UAE Insurance Authority (IA) and the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Center (DIEDC). The two-day forum will take place at Address Dubai Mall Hotel.
Addressing the theme of “Reinforcing customer engagement and operational agility through digital transformation,” the forum is expected to draw participation from over 300 industry leaders and stakeholders. The event will see unique innovations in the form of an “Innovative Insurer Showcase Session.” Attendees can explore transformative solutions by way of insurance products, services and technologies. Insurance regulators from the GCC and Asia will share the best regulatory mandates and practices for the industry to unleash its full potential while maintaining compliance.
There will also be presentations focusing on artificial intelligence solutions that detect insurance fraud and streamlining aggregators’ regulations for better governance, among others.
Abdulla Mohammed Al-Awar, CEO of DIEDC, will deliver the opening keynote address, with the vision of furthering the ecosystem for Islamic insurance to thrive and grow in global markets. Salmaan Jaffrey, chief business development officer of Dubai International Financial Center Authority, will offer his insights on building an insurance ecosystem and driving business value and internal data science capabilities in takaful and conventional insurance by leveraging on insurance innovations.
Industry veterans from leading corporates, banks and regulatory bodies will headline the forum and impart valuable insights on a host of central themes affecting the takaful and insurance innovations industry at large.
Sager Nadershah, managing director of Aljazira Takaful, will offer his insights on aiding takaful operators through substantial regulatory requirements on technical underwriting, pricing, technology adoption and risk management.
“Saudi insurance market continues to evolve due to strong government reforms and long-term vision supporting the insurance industry growth, namely expanding insurance coverage to increase penetration, enhancing the company’s corporate governance, focusing on building strong solvent companies, enabling business through talent creation and increasing the penetration of protection and saving sector. It is my pleasure to be a part of the 14th Annual World Takaful & InsurTech Conference and address these key points,” said Nadershah.
Industry stalwarts to headline takaful meet in Dubai
Industry stalwarts to headline takaful meet in Dubai
