Magic in Marrakech
WBN 71st Global Conference - October 23–26, 2024 | #WBNMarrakech
Ready, set, Morocco
We were very proud to have Mr Chami, Moroccan Ambassador to the European Union, as our keynote speaker in Marrakech.
Mr Chami set the scene perfectly – taking us on a rich political, social and cultural tour of the country.
Our conference came to Morocco at an exciting time.
It’s in the top 5 African economies, and a leader in cutting edge industries, such as aerospace and pharma.
Morocco’s infrastructure upgrades and attractive investment conditions make it a country ready to grow and compete globally. Thanks so much to Mr Chami for a great start to the conference.
Adapting to ever-present evolution in the insurance industry
Our top insurer partners came together in Marrakech to discuss the key issues affecting our markets:
How technology is changing the insurance process and improving client experience
What geopolitical volatility is doing to the regulatory landscape
The war for talent, and how to attract the next generation of workers
Changing client expectations – and how insurers and brokers can come together to meet them.
Thanks to Alex Goona (Sompo), Peter Davis (Zurich), Janette Hiscock (UnitedHealthcare Global), Jalil Rehman (CNA), Daniel de Swaan (Meijers Assurantien B.V.).
From the experts on the ground and in the know
Africa – a continent full of opportunities, but a complex continent to crack. Businesses need people in their corner with that deep regional know-how.
Our Africa experts united to help us navigate the risk and employee benefit challenges in the region.
They explored the geographical nuances, insurance opportunities and the impact of foreign investment.
The conversation took a deep look at capacity issues – the pros and cons of onshore and offshore options, and the new regulations on non-admitted coverage.
They then finished on anti-money laundering efforts in the region and ESG.
Thanks to Michel Brabant (Ascoma), Abdelhamid Habboubi (Epega), Axel Zoma (Verlingue) and Rupert Weterings (OLEA).
Tackling the megatrends in risk management and employee benefits
If one thing’s for certain in today’s world, it’s uncertainty.
In recent times, clients have been lurching from one crisis to the next – all while keeping pace with the latest trends and expectations.
Client panels at our conferences help us see it all from their vantage point.
They make us better partners – and help us design global programs that are right in sync with what our clients need.
The panel covered ESG pressures, cyber security, digitization, shifting regulations and much more.
Thanks to Regis de Poncins (CFAO), Aakash Mehta (Mastercard), Kritika Singh (Mongo DB) and Marlon Goodwin (Zeeco).
Risks to assets, income and people
Global unrest surrounds us.
In many regions, acts of political violence or terrorism are sadly becoming all too common.
How can businesses better protect their people, assets and income from the threat?
Our specialists in the field brought some clarity to the unpredictable.
They defined political violence and terrorism, and how they can differ by location and industry.
Steering us around recent events, they also took a closer look at duty of care for businesses caught up in these unforgiving circumstances.
Thanks to Jon Warwick (Miller), Sean Jackson (IMA), Tatiana Akl (AIC) and Will Mule (HUB).
Prevention, reaction, and resilience to the cyber threat
Our digital world knows no borders.
It means cyber events are getting harder to contain.
They can have far-reaching impacts across regions and industries.
Our expert panel helped us take on the cyber threat from three angles – prevention, reaction and resilience.
They looked at the current threats and how they expect them to evolve, and the best way to react to an event when the time comes.
Thanks to Vivien Bilquez (Zurich Resilience Solutions), Federico Vaccari (Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions) and Philippa Berry (CFC).
Catalyst gives young stars a platform to rise
The WBN Catalyst Program fast tracks the careers of our network’s rising stars, and we’re proud to be the only global network that offer an initiative like it.
Catalyst is for people new to insurance at our member firms. Not only does it give them a network of likeminded people to lean on and collaborate with, but they also get access to our formal training program: The Catalyst Academy.
Combining leadership coaching, industry-specific training, and workshops at our global conferences, the program is there to help accelerate them up through the ranks and into leadership roles in their firms.
Once they graduate, they then move onto our Board Mentorship Program, and are guided by some of the most experienced leaders in our industry.
Catalyst never stops moving. In Marrakech, we opened up a new chapter with the launch of the Exchange Program.
Anyone going through the academy can now arrange a domestic or international exchange with another member firm.
It gives them a rare opportunity to step into a new team, culture, and business – and start soaking up new skills and experience.
It’s another way Catalyst can help members fast track their development and build deeper connections across the network.
Your multinational operations are running like clockwork, but is your global broker working on your wavelength? WBN can help.
We’ve got over 150 member firms in more than 100 countries, all united around one purpose – to synchronize your insurance and employee benefits program into one global strategy.
Get in touch with the team to learn more