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Sri Lanka International
Insurance Summit 2024
Insurers' Role in Challenging
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12th, 13th & 14th August 2024
at Shangri-La Colombo
Sri Lanka International
Insurance Summit 2024
Insurers' Role in Challenging
Economic Dynamics
12th, 13th & 14th August 2024
at Shangri-La Colombo
Sri Lanka International
Insurance Summit 2024
Insurer’s Role in Challenging
Economic Dynamics
13th & 14th August 2024
at Shangri-la Colombo
Sri Lanka International
Insurance Summit 2024
Insurer’s Role in Challenging
Economic Dynamics
13th & 14th August 2024
at Shangri-la Colombo
Sri Lanka International
Insurance Summit 2024
Sri Lanka International
Insurance Summit 2024
Insurer’s Role in Challenging
Economic Dynamics
13th & 14th August 2024
at Shangri-la Colombo
Sri Lanka International
Insurance Summit 2024
Sri Lanka International
Insurance Summit 2024
Insurer’s Role in Challenging
Economic Dynamics
12th, 13th & 14th August 2024
at Shangri-La Colombo
Sri Lanka International
Insurance Summit 2024
Sri Lanka International
Insurance Summit 2024
Insurer’s Role in Challenging
Economic Dynamics
12th, 13th & 14th August 2024
at Shangri-La Colombo
Sri Lanka International
Insurance Summit 2024
Sri Lanka International
Insurance Summit 2024
Insurers' Role in Challenging
Economic Dynamics
12th, 13th & 14th August 2024
at Shangri-La Colombo
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Sri Lanka International
Insurance Summit 2024
Sri Lanka International
Insurance Summit 2024
Insurers' Role in Challenging
Economic Dynamics
12th, 13th & 14th August 2024
at Shangri-La Colombo
Sri Lanka International
Insurance Summit 2024
Sri Lanka International
Insurance Summit 2024
Insurers' Role in Challenging
Economic Dynamics
12th, 13th & 14th August 2024
at Shangri-La Colombo
Sri Lanka International
Insurance Summit 2024
Sri Lanka International
Insurance Summit 2024
Insurer’s Role in Challenging
Economic Dynamics
12, 13th & 14th August 2024
at Shangri-La Colombo
Sri Lanka International
Insurance Summit 2024
Sri Lanka International
Insurance Summit 2024
Insurer’s Role in Challenging
Economic Dynamics
13th & 14th August 2024
at Shangri-la Colombo
Sri Lanka International
Insurance Summit 2024
Insurers' Role in Challenging
Economic Dynamics
12th, 13th & 14th August 2024
at Shangri-La Colombo
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ABOUT SLIIS 2024

The Insurance Association of Sri Lanka invites you to the International Insurance Summit 2024. This premier event is a unique platform for the global insurance, reinsurance, and brokerage community to gather and share knowledge in to the current trends and opportunities in the Insurance Markets in the region. SLIIS 2024 promises impactful knowledge-sharing sessions led by distinguished speakers and industry expert in South East Asia.

Set in Colombo, Sri Lanka’s bustling business hub, this three-day event will be hosted in a scenic coastal hotel, Shangri La Colombo. Experience Sri Lanka’s rich culture, pristine beaches, lush hill country, and vibrant wildlife. Savor the island’s exquisite traditional cuisines while engaging in insightful discussions.

Join us at the International Insurance Summit 2024 to witness the dynamic opportunities in Sri Lanka’s flourishing insurance market and beyond. Be part of a transformative experience where business and culture blend seamlessly. We eagerly await your participation in Colombo for this landmark event.

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INSURERS' ROLE IN CHALLENGING
ECONOMIC DYNAMICS

The Sri Lanka International Insurance Summit 2024 will delve into the critical role insurers play in navigating challenging economic dynamics.
This event aims to bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss strategies and solutions for sustaining growth and stability.

Day 1 - Inauguration Day

12th August 2024, Monday

19.00

Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe
Governor - Central Bank of Sri Lanka

19.45 – 21.30

Day - Two

13th August 2024, Tuesday

09.20 - 10.30

09.20 – 10.30

Panel Discussion

10.20 – 11.15

Networking & Tea Break

Panel Member 1 :

Mr. Murtaza Jafferjee
CEO - Advocata Research

Panel Member 2 :

Dr. Nishan de Mel
Executive Director
Verite Research

Panel Member 3 :

Mrs. Damayanthi Fernando
Director General - IRCSL

Moderator:

Mr. Manjula De Silva
Former CEO Ceylon
Chamber of Commerce

11.15 - 12.35

11.15 – 11.35

Speaker - Dr. Christian Wards - Director of Group Healthcare, AIA

11.35 – 12.35

Panel Discussion

12.35 – 13.45

Networking & Lunch Break

Panel Member 1 :

Mr. Vipula Dharmapala
Co-Founder/Chief Executive Officer
InsureMe Insurance Brokers Pvt Ltd

Panel Member 2 :

Dr. Gumindu Kulatunga
Specialist Medical Doctor in Health Informatics and Digital Health

Panel Member 3 :

Mr. Raveen Wickramasignhe

Vice President
Association of Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes

Chief Executive Officer
Ruhunu Hospital (Pvt.) Ltd.

Moderator:

Mr. Iftikar Ahamed
Managing Director -
Softlogic Life

13.50 - 15.10

13.50 – 14.10

Speaker - Mr. Johannes Ziegler - Nat Cat Specialist, J. B. BODA Group.

14.10 – 15.10

Panel Discussion

15.10 – 15.45

Networking & Tea Break

Panel Member 1 :

Dr. Ravi Fernando
Director - Ceylon Asset Management
Chairman/CEO of Global Strategic
Corporate Sustainability (Pvt) Ltd.

Panel Member 3 :

Mr. Imran Hamid
Senior Property Treaty Underwriter
Swiss Re Asia Pte Ltd.

Panel Member 4 :

Mr. Arup Kumar Chatterjee
Principal Finance Sector Specialist
Asian Development Bank

Moderator:

Mr. Sandeep Gopal
Chief Executive Officer
FairFirst Insurance Ltd.

15.45 - 17.05

15.45 – 16.05

Speaker - Mr. Razif Abdullah - Underwriter- Cyber Risks - Beazley Pte Ltd

16.05 – 17.05

Panel Discussion

17.05

End of Day Two

Panel Member 1 :

Ms. Sunari Dandeniya
Chief Information Security Officer
Commercial Bank of Ceylon

Panel Member 2 :

Mr. Abyudaya Das
Director - Reinsurance
Turtlemint India

Panel Member 2 :

Mr. Pradeep Vasudevan
IBM - Country Leader
IBM India and South Asia

Moderator:

Mr. Boshan Dayaratne
Group Director/Chief Executive Officer
CICRA Holdings

Day - Three

14th August 2024, Wednesday

09.25 - 10.40

09.25 – 09.45

Speaker - Mr. Soeren Soltysiak, Property Growth Leader, Asia-Pacific, AON

09.45 – 10.40

Panel Discussion

10.45 – 11.15

Networking & Tea Break

Panel Member 1 :

Mr. Charaka Perera
Imm. Past Chairman -
Ceylon Motor Traders’ Association
Director/Chief Operating Officer
Stafford Motor Co. (Pvt) Ltd.

Panel Member 2 :

Mr. Sheran Fernando
Co-Founder & Consultant
Innosolve Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.

Panel Member 3 :

Mr. Charitha Subhasinghe
President- Retail
John Keels Holding PLC

Moderator :

Dr. Beshan Kulapala
Co-Founder/Chief Executive Officer
Cyrus EV Chargers (Pvt) Ltd

11.15 - 12.35

11.15 – 11.35

Speaker - Ms. Himalee Madurasinghe , Director/Head of Kantar Sri Lanka

11.35 – 12.35

Panel Discussion

12.40 – 13.40

Networking & Lunch Break

Panel Member 1 :

Ms. Neela Marikkar
Chairperson/Managing Director
Dentsu Grant Group

Panel Member 2 :

Mr. Rakhil Fernando
Former Managing Director
Daraz Sri Lanka
(Alibaba Group)

Panel Member 3 :

Mr. Bingumal
Thewarathanthri
Chairman – Sri Lanka
Banks Association,
Managing Director /Chief
Executive Officer
Standard Chartered
Bank Sri Lanka

Moderator :

Mr. Ravi Liyanage
Director/Chief Executive Officer
Janashakthi Insurance PLC

13.45 - 15.05

13.45 – 14.05

Speaker - Mr. Dirk Reinhard, Vice Chair, Munich Re Foundation

14.05 – 15.05

Panel Discussion

15.15 – 15.45

Networking & Tea Break

Panel Member 1 :

Ms. Shalika Subhasinghe
Senior Consultant
World Bank Group

Panel Member 2 :

Ms. Samadhanie
Kiriwandeniya
Managing Director
Sanasa International (PVT) Ltd.

Panel Member 3 :

Mr. Kithsiri Gunawardena
Chairman
LOLC General Insurance PLC

Moderator :

Mr. Chandula Abeywickrama
Chairman
Banking with The Poor Network

15.45 - 17.05

15.45 – 16.05

Speaker - Mr. Suryamohan Surampudi, Group Chief Technology Officer, IIRM

16.05 – 17.05

Panel Discussion

17.30

End of Sri Lanka International Insurance Summit 2024

Panel Member 1 :

Dr. Kartik Sakthivel
Vice President/
Chief Information Officer
LIMRA/LOMA

Panel Member 2 :

Mr. Ganaka Herath
Managing Partner
McKinsey Sri Lanka

Panel Member 3 :

Mr. Santosh Gannavarapu
Chief Growth Officer
Merkle Sokrati

Moderator :

Mr. Indika Prematunga
Director/Co-Founder InsureMe

Discover the enchanting beatuy of Sri Lanka, a tropical
paradise brimming with stunning attractions and vibrant nightlife.

From pristine beaches and lush tea plantations to ancient
temples and bustling markets, our island offers an
unforgettable adventure.

Immerse yourself in the rich culture, savor exotic
cuisine, and dance the night away under the stars.

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OUR SPEAKERS

 

Keynote Speaker

Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe

Governor
Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Speakers

Dr. Christian Wards

Director of Group Healthcare
AIA

Mr. Johannes Ziegler

Nat Cat Specialist
J B BODA Group

Mr. Razif Abdullah

Underwriter
Cyber Risks Beazley Pte Ltd

Mr. Soeren Soltysiak

Property Growth Leader
Asia-Pacific, AON

Mr. Dirk Reinhard

Vice Chair
Munich Re Foundation

Mr. Suryamohan Surampudi

Group Chief Technology Officer
IIRM

Ms. Himalee Madurasinghe

Director/Head of Kantar Sri Lanka

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With over 25 years of market research experience at Kantar, Himalee is a pioneer in the use of specialized research methods, leveraging innovative techniques to help design strategies for leading companies in diverse business sectors.

Currently, Himalee serves as the country representative for ESOMAR - the global body that encourages, advances, and elevates market research worldwide. She was recognized as the outstanding country representative at the 75th ESOMAR Congress held in September 2022 in Toronto, Canada for her exceptional contribution towards the market research industry and leadership provided to uplift market research in Sri Lanka.

In 2019, Himalee spearheaded the re-classification of the Socio-Economic Class — SEC by adding a third dimension to the previous classification, in collaboration with the Market Research Society of Sri Lanka — MRSSL where she is also the founder Secretary, a past President, and the past Chairperson. Himalee has also served on several local and international Judging Panels.

Himalee holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Ottawa, Canada. She also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Law.

 

  

Suryamohan Surampudi, who leads digital transformation initiatives at IIRM, an insurance intermediary and third-party administrator, as the Group Chief Technology Officer.

More recently, he has presented on topics such as Al empowerment in the workplace and the evolving role of business analysts in the era of generative Al at insurance industry forums.

As an active member of the International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), Suryamohan has shared his insights on digital transformation at numerous prestigious forums, including BioAsia, Indian Express Computers, Smart Manufacturing, and Compliance Regulations forums. He has also been a panel member at the European Manufacturer's Summit, Global SCM Summit, Bulk Drug Manufacturer's Summit, and Drug Serialization Round Tables.

Suryamohan has spearheaded significant projects at Dr. Reddy's facilities across multiple continents, gaining recognition as a subject matter expert in compliant electronic data systems, and digitalization.

His previous roles include serving as Vice President and Head of Life Sciences vertical at Tech Mahindra, working with global clients in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device sectors. Prior to this, he has a decade of experience in Financial Services industry as an IT professional.

Suryamohan is committed to knowledge sharing and continuous learning, evident in his whitepapers on Drug Anti-counterfeiting strategies, Digital Pharma 4.0, and Continuous Manufacturing.

 

  

Dirk Reinhard graduated in Industrial Engineering and Management and has more than twenty years experience in the sustainability and finance industry sector. From 2001 to 2004, he was responsible for sustainable investment in the Environmental Management Unit of Munich Reinsurance Company, a global leader in the reinsurance field, and has published numerous articles on this subject.

Prior to joining Munich Re, he worked for oekom research AG as a sustainability analyst in the period from 1995 to 2000. In April 2004, Dirk Reinhard was appointed Vice-Chairman of the Munich Re Foundation. He is responsible for the foundation's finances as well as the inclusive insurance programme including the publications "Protecting the Poor — A microinsurance compendium Vol I and II" edited by Craig Churchill. He was furthermore involved in the publication series "The Landscape of Microinsurance in …".

From 2008-2014, Dirk Reinhard was elected as a member of the board of the Microinsurance Network. Since the first International Conference on Inclusive Insurance (ICII) in 2005 Dirk Reinhard chairs the Conference Steering Committee. The event is largest meeting of insurance and development experts worldwide. In 2011, the ICII introduced additional local satellite conferences called "Learning Sessions".

 

  

Soeren joined Aon in 2021 as Property Leader. Asia Pacific and has over 26 years of underwriting and senior management experience.

He has held numerous senior management roles including General Manager. Non-life Treaty Division at Allianz Re SE. Reinsurance Branch Asia Pacific and Chief Underwriter Officer. Reinsurance. Asia Pacific for both Catlin and XL Catlin. Prior to joining Aon. Soeren was Chief Underwriting Officer at Asia Capital Re.

Soeren is a business administration graduate from the University of Applied Sciences Cologne. Germany. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute. UK.

 

  

Razif joined Beazley in 2017 and almost a decade of experience trading on the Lloyd's platform.

He has served as an underwriter across Financial Lines and Cyber for 4 of those years.

Currently. Razif is an underwriter for Cyber Risks at Beazley. excelling in assessing digital threats for a diverse range of clients across the Asia Pacific region.

He has contributed significantly to growing the portfolio sustainably and profitably whilst cultivating relationships with key partners. including Insureds. brokers and cedants.

Razif is an integral part of Beazley's Cyber bench strength. providing comprehensive protection and innovative strategies. ensuring clients are well-prepared to navigate the constantly evolving cyber landscape.

 

  

Mr. Ziegler is a passionate risk professional leading the catastrophe modelling services at J.B. Boda Group in Singapore. With over 10 years of reinsurance industry experience. he collaborates closely with clients in the Indian sub-continent and Southeast Asia to identify. quantify. and manage catastrophe risks using third-party vendor models and J.B. Boda's internal expertise.

Previously. he contributed to research and consulting projects on financial market risks and government policies.

Mr. Ziegler holds a Master's in Economics from the University of Mannheim. Germany.

 

  

Dr. Christian Wards is AIA's Director of Group Healthcare, leading the development of a differentiated customer hearth & wellness journey from payer to partner, embedding value-based healthcare, vertically integrating health insurance through to provision and improving hearth risk management across the Asia-Pacific region.

Christian has over 25 years of international experience in healthcare across hearth insurance, healthcare provision and health service sectors in a wide number of geographies including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.

Earlier in his career, Christian practised medicine in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. He has a Master of Business Administration, Postgraduate Diplomas in Marketing & Hyperbaric Medicine, Bachelors of Medicine & Surgery and a Bachelor of Human Biology.

 

  

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Dr. P Nandalal Weerasinghe holds a PhD and a Master's Degree in Economics from the Australian National University (ANU), and a B.Sc. Degree from the University of Kelaniya.

Dr. Weerasinghe served at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka nearly 30 years in different capacities including Chief Economist/Director of Economic Research, Assistant Governor, Deputy Governor and Senior Deputy Governor. He also served as an Alternate Executive Director for India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Bhutan, at the IMF.

Dr. Weerasinghe served as a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Colombo, Visiting Research Economist at the SEACEN Centre and Visiting Research Fellow at the ANU. He has published several research papers in international and local journals. He worked as an Independent Consultant for economic and financial matters for multilateral agencies and global investment firms prior to assuming duties as the 17th Governor of the Central Bank in April 2022.

Dr. Weerasinghe has been rated 'A= by Global Finance Magazine recently, based on inflation control, economic growth goals, currency stability and interest rate management.