EIF 2026 – Conference Agenda
A Stronger Europe: Insurance as a Catalyst for Competitiveness and Resilience
08:30 - 09:30
Registration & Breakfast
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09:30 - 09:35
MC Welcome
Speakers:
Sarah Carey, Journalist and Broadcaster
09:35 - 09:45
Opening address
President's Opening Address
Speakers:
Michael Leahy, Managing Director, PIA, M&G’s European insurance company, and President, Insurance Ireland
09:45 - 10:05
Minister’s Keynote
Speakers:
Robert Troy TD, Minister of State at the Department of Finance
10:10 - 10:40
Opening European Keynote Interview
Speakers:
Robert Troy TD, Minister of State at the Department of Finance
Valentino Valentini, Deputy Minister Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy
Interviewer:
Gráinne Callanan, Partner, Head of Cork Office, Matheson
10:40 - 11:00
Central Bank of Ireland Keynote
Speakers:
Mary Elizabeth McMunn, Deputy Governor, Financial Regulation, Central Bank of Ireland
11:00 - 11:30
Networking & Coffee Break
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11:30 - 12:10
Presentation - Interactive Panel Discussion
Keeping Risk Insurable: Climate Adaptation and the European Protection Gap
Speakers:
Adrian Doyle, Managing Director (CEO), Renaissance Reinsurance of Europe DAC
Tilman Lueder, Head of Insurance and Pensions, European Commission
John Ryan, Chief Underwriting Officer, Allianz Ireland
Dr Cera Slevin, Founder and Director, Climate Matters
Facilitator:
Ciara McKenna, Partner – EY Ireland Financial Services
12:20 - 13:00
Interactive Panel Discussion
Mobilising Insurance Capital for European Growth Savings, Investments Union, SIA and Pensions
Speakers:
Gerry Cross, Secretary General, International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS)
Noel Freeley, Chief Executive Officer, Royal London Ireland
Patrick Hoedjes, Head of Policy and Supervisory Convergence Department, EIOPA
Simon Woods, Chief Executive Officer, Savings & Retirement, Zurich Insurance Group
Facilitator:
Howard Hughes, Head of ESG Origination, Barclays Europe.
13:00 - 14:00
Networking Lunch
14:00 - 14:40
Parallel Strategic Sessions
- These are the two sessions taking place concurrently. The Talent Session will be on the main stage and the Consumer Confidence Panel on the 1st Floor (Robinson Room)
SESSION A: 1st Floor (Robinson Room)
Interactive Panel Discussion
From Protection to Participation: Building Consumer Confidence
Panelists:
Anna Marie Finnegan, Head of Function in the Cross Sectoral Policy Division of the Central Bank of Ireland
Grainne Griffin, Director of Financial Education, CCPC
Bryan O’Connor, Chief Executive Officer, AIB life
Facilitator:
Nadege Genetay, Partner, Sicsic Advisory
SESSION B: Main Stage
Interactive Panel Discussion
Building the Talent Base for a Competitive European Insurance Sector
Panelists:
Bairbre Berry, Chief People and Culture Officer at Credit Agricole Creditor Insurance (CACI)
Denis Curran, Head of International Financial Services, Emerging Business and Engineering & Green Economy, IDA Ireland
John Huff, Chief Executive Officer, Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers (ABIR)
Paul Johnston, Secretary General, Irish Universities Association
Facilitator:
Aidan Flynn, Director of Advocacy & Public Affairs, Insurance Ireland
14:40 - 15:20
Interactive Panel Discussion
The Evolution of LLMs – Disrupting the Customer Journey
Speakers:
Darragh O’Connell, Director, Deloitte Ireland
Lisa Silver, Commercial Director & INED, RedClick Ireland
Conor McRitchie, Partner, Deloitte Ireland
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Facilitator:
Ciara Regan, Partner, Audit & Assurance | Insurance Leader, Deloitte Ireland
15:20 - 15:55
Interactive Panel Discussion
Cyber Resilience: Protecting Business, Citizens and the Digital Economy
Speakers:
Patrick Davison, Director of Portfolio Performance and Analytics, Lloyds of London
Matthew Fage, Regional Manager - UK & Ireland | Cyber Risks, Beazley Insurance
Jennifer Loftus, Group CFO and Executive Director, Acorn Life
Professor Ciaran Martin CB, Professor of Practice - Blavatnik School of Government University of Oxford
Facilitator:
Eoin Caulfield, Partner, Head of Insurance Department, William Fry
15:55 - 16:35
Interactive Panel Discussion
Ireland's Role in a Stronger Europe
Speakers:
Regina Doherty, MEP
Michael J McGrath, Assistant Secretary Financial Services Division Department of Finance
Michael Mullan, Programme lead: Climate-resilient Finance and Investment, OECD
Furio Pietribiasi, Chief Executive Officer, Mediolanum International Funds Ltd
Dan O’Brien, Chief Economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs
Facilitator:
James Grennan, Partner, Insurance & Reinsurance, A&L Goodbody
16:35 - 16:45
Closing Remarks
Speakers:
Moyagh Murdock, CEO, Insurance Ireland
16:45 - 18:45
Networking Cocktail
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