ITFA Insurance Committee Day and ITFA Awards Ceremony, France

The ITFA Board wishes to remind you that on Thursday, 20th June 2024, the Insurance Committee, in association with HSBC, will be organizing a physical event to be hosted at the premises of HSBC Continental Europe, 38 avenue Kléber, 75116 Paris France.

This afternoon gathering will bring together esteemed members of the insurance, banking, and brokerage sectors for a series of insightful panel discussions, culminating in the highly anticipated announcement of our Award Winners. 

Agenda and Speakers are as follows:

13.00 – 13:30 – Registration

13.30 – 14:00 – HSBC Introduction

• Andrew Wild, Head Europe Continental at HSBC

14:00 – 14:15 – ITFA Introduction

• Silja Calac, ITFA Board member / Santander

14:15 – 14:45 – Using technology and data to grow the global Insurance Market

• Jay Hopkins, Divisional Director at Howden Group,
• Romaric de Corbière, Head of Credit Insurance Distribution at BNP Paribas
• Adam Clark, Underwriter at Liberty Specialty Markets

14:45 – 15:15 – Documentary Space

• Carol Searle, General Counsel at Texel,
• Hannah Fearn, Director – Financial Solutions at WTW,  
• Marian Boyle, Partner at Sullivan & Worcester LLP

15:15 – 16:00 – Product Update – Insuring Portfolios of Guarantees

• Eric de Vienne, Regional Head of Risk Distribution, HSBC   
• Marie-Aude Vesval, Global Unfunded Risk Participation Leader at Marsh 
• Marco Menini, Lead Structurer Credit & Surety at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Ltd 

16:00 – 16:30          Coffee Break

16:30 – 17:15 – Regulatory Update

• Sian Aspinall, Group CEO at BPL

17:15 – 18:00 – Claims

• Audrey Zuck, Director at A2Z Risk Services Ltd
• Dr Jakub Tomczyk, Risk Analytics and Insights Executive, Global Credit Data at GCD

18:00 – 18:45 – Awards Ceremony

• Silja Calac, ITFA Board member / Santander
• Geoffroy de Loisy, Director – Head of Transaction Group at BNP Paribas
• Florence Tan, Regional Head of Global Trade and Receivables Finance, Europe at HSBC

19:00 –  Networking Cocktail at the terrace

• Opening Words by Florence Tan

REGISTER HERE

Ensure your attendance by reserving your spot by Friday May 17, 2024, with a limit of 2 attendees per member institution.

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What are the ITFA Insurance Awards?

Organizing its third Insurance Award Ceremony underscores ITFA’s ongoing commitment to amplify the promotion and recognition of Credit Insurance within and beyond the Credit Insurance Community.

A total of 9 coveted awards will be granted, with 3 dedicated to Banks, 3 to Brokers, and another 3 to Insurers. Each award represents excellence in its respective category, showcasing the best and brightest talents within our community.
 
But here’s the twist – the winners will be determined by YOU, the nominees! In the spirit of fairness and transparency, all eligible nominees will have the opportunity to cast their votes. Here’s how it works:

• Banks will vote for Insurer + Broker nominees
• Insurers will vote for Bank + Broker nominees
• Brokers will vote for Insurer + Bank nominees

Rest assured, all votes will remain anonymous, ensuring a fair and impartial selection process.

The Award winners will be announced via ITFA official communications and on social media.

Why are votes so essential?

The voting right is both a responsibility as well as an opportunity to voice your opinion and contribute towards what will be the most representative opinion. ITFA is eager to ensure the plurality of views and opinions in this process. Achieving a quorum is essential to uphold the integrity and representativeness of the Award Ceremony, reflecting the collective sentiment of the voters.

Who can vote?

This right to vote is unique and individual. Indeed, the person chosen has been identified as the right and unique representative of your Company to exercise a vote for certain categories e.g. “Best Bank”/ “Best Broker” and/or the “Best Insurer”. His/ Her name was recommended by ITFA insurers, bankers and/or brokers all active members of the ITFA Insurance Committee.

Indeed, ITFA over the years has grown its members users, facilitators and/or providers of Credit Insurance Capacity. ITFA is a key industry organization proactive in education, wording templates & opinions and advocacy works promoting the Credit Insurance Product to a variety of stake holders.

We hope that many of our members can make it to this ITFA event and look forward to seeing you in Paris!