The Future of Insurance in Greece
 
AGENDA: 12/11/2013
08:30 - 09:00Registration - Welcome Coffee
09:00 - 09:20Introduction
Angelina Michailidou, Strategic Development Consultant, Boussias Communications

Conference Chairman
Yuri Bender, Editor-In-Chief, Private Wealth Management, Financial Times Group

09:20 - 09:30Greeting
The role of Hellenic Insurance Association and the new challenges

Alexandros Sarrigeorgiou, Chairman & CEO, Eurolife ERB Insurance & Chairman, HAIC
SESSION 1:CHANGES, EU & THE MACRO-ECONOMIC ISSUES AFFECTING THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY
Moderator: Yuri Bender, Editor-In-Chief, Private Wealth Management, Financial Times Group

In this session, the conference will analyze and comprehend the regulatory changes that are about to be introduced by EU and their implication in European insurance market. It will also address and evaluate the current economic situation of Greece as well as the government’s prospects to accelerate the pace of reform and recovery. Through international and local keynote speeches, debates and lively panel discussions, the conference will also assess the insurance industry’s role in this New Greek Economy currently being shaped.

09:30 - 09:45Factors influencing the insurance industry
Margarita Antonaki, General Manager, Hellenic Association of Insurance Companies
09:45 - 10:00Reforming the Public Health System
Zeta Makri, Deputy Minister of Health

Government Keynote Speaker

10:05 - 10:20
George Stathakis, Member of Parliament, Syriza Party
10:25 - 10:40The outlook for Greece and Greek financial services industry
Michalis Massourakis, Group Chief Economist, Alpha Bank
10:40 - 10:55Insurance Industry’s role in assisting the economy’s revival
Miltiadis Nektarios, Professor, University of Piraeus
10:55 - 11:05Corporate Governance issues for Insurers
Leda Condoyanni, General Manager, Hellenic Council of Corporate Governance
11:05 - 11:15European and International Relations
Nikolaos Makropoulos, Chairman & CEO, Europa Insurance
11:15 - 11:30“Dealing” with Financial Sponsor Groups to Support Consolidation & M&A Aspirations
Omiros D. Sarikas, Director, Mergers and Acquisitions, AHV Associates LLP (UK)

International Keynote Speaker

11:30 - 12:00Networking Break - Coffee
SESSION 2:RE-DEFINING THE SHAPE OF THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY IN GREECE
Moderator: Marina Drakatou, Publisher, Private Insurance Monthly Magazine

In the second session, the conference will focus on strategic management issues currently affecting the Insurance sector in Greece, as well as specific challenges and opportunities for Insurance companies ahead. Pension funds and insurance-public sector partnership is a key issue in this session.

12:00 - 12:20Occupational Pension Funds in the Hands of Professional Investors
James Bevan, Head of Investments, CCLA (London)

International Keynote Speaker

12:20 - 12:35The Greek Social Security System Projections to a sustainable future
Panagiotis Kokkoris, Secretary General of Social Security

Government Speaker

12:40 - 12:50Restructuring of the pensions and relative investments
Yiannis Fourlis, Executive General Manager, International Life
12:50 - 13:00Outsourcing Public Services and PPP opportunities
Alexander Garyfallos, Vice- President, EOPYY
13:00 - 13:10Life Insurance Market, Challenges & Opportunities
Dimitrios Mazarakis, Vice Chairman BoD & Managing Director, Metlife Alico
13:10 - 13:25Financial status of the Greek Insurance companies
Philippos Kassos, Director, Audit Insurance, KPMG Certified Auditors

KPMG Research

13:25 - 13:35Profit is an achievable target
13:35 - 13:45The need of Greek consumers for legal protection
Nantia Stavrogianni, General Manager, DAS Hellas
13:45 - 14:00Dynamic run off solutions: giving the past a future
Eleni Iacovides, Partner, Goldberg Segalla (UK)
14:00 - 14:10Beyond Risk Transfer: Driving Economic Value with Reinsurance
Dimitris Tsesmetzoglou, CEO, Matrix
14:10 - 14:20Q&A
14:20 - 15:15Networking Lunch
SESSION 3:INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES AND NEW DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS

Given the imperative for the above described industry transformation and the focus on a higher insurability rate for Greece, in comparison to the EU average, new products, channels & services are emerging in a very impressive rate. The need for “customization at a mass level” (McKinsey 2013 review, 10 IT enablers for business in the decade) is approached in the session as a major challenge affecting the traditional business models. Innovative applications over internet in tandem with financial planning or human resources development methods will be presented by forerunners and set in a dialogue with industry experts.

15:20 - 15:35Government Reform to Support Innovative Business
Evi Christofilopoulou, Deputy Minister of Administrative Reform & E-Government

Government Keynote Speaker

15:40 - 15:55Novel & Innovative products coming to the forefront to increase focus & productivity
Ioannis Kantoros, Chief Commercial Officer, Interamerican
15:55 - 16:10Demystifying Big Data: From Theory to Practice
Dionissis Moschonas, Assistant IT Manager, Generali Hellas
16:10 - 16:25Digital insurance business
Lambros Tsolkas, Managing Director, Financial Services, Accenture
16:25 - 16:35Get into your customers shoes!
Anna Karadimitriou, General Manager of Ad-hoc and Online Research, Focus Bari

Focus Bari Research

16:35 - 16:45The added value of the intermediates in the age of direct channels
Ioannis Chatzitheodosiou, General Secretary, Athens Chamber of Corporate Governance
16:45 - 16:55Bancassurance: One step beyond
Triantafyllos Lysimachou, General Manager Insurance, Piraeus Bank
16:55 - 17:05Proposing new service lines. The role of Financial Planning
Rita Christodoulatou, President, Hellenic Financial Planning Association
17:05 - 17:20Q&A Session
17:30 - 17:35Conclusions

Please note that the above agenda is preliminary and is applicable as of October 30. Change & additions may occur until the date of the conference.