DAS unveils stand line-up for BIBA 2018

DAS unveils stand line-up for BIBA 2018

The UK’s leading legal expenses insurer DAS UK Group has unveiled an array of thought provoking talks, debates and seminars for its stand at this year’s BIBA conference, which takes place on 16 and 17 May at Manchester Central.

This year DAS - part of the ERGO Group, one of Europe’s largest insurance groups - will be hosting the stand with HSB Engineering Insurance, which is part of Munich Re, the majority shareholder in ERGO.

The events at the DAS/HSB stand (F31 and F39) are as follows:

Day 1, Wednesday 16 May

9.20-9.35am: The Final Countdown - GDPR and Cyber Exposure

A brief presentation on the impact GDPR will have on SMEs. With real case examples, our cyber experts will look at how similar data breach legislation has impacted in the US.

Speakers:           

• Paul Cullum, Alternative Distribution Manager, HSB
• Eric Cernak, VP Cyber Risk Practice Leader, HSB (US).

10.00-10.15: DAS e-Trading Transformation

DAS UK Group is rapidly evolving its distribution channels through digital transformation, making it easier for business partners to do business.

Speaker:           

• Mickey Attia, Strategic Development & Collaboration Leader, DAS UK Group

11.00-11.25: Your Future is InsurTech: Redefining the Insurer’s Business Model

There are lots of collaboration activities underway between insurers and start-ups, and start-ups and investors. The majority of current innovation activities, however, still remain very much around delivering near-term operational efficiency benefits. Opportunity for growth has to be transformative. This session will take you an innovation journey and share with you strategies to get the most from your collaborations.

Speaker:             

• Sabine Vanderlinden, CEO – Startupbootcamp InsurTech

13.20-13.35: The Internet of Things (IoT) at HSB

The fourth industrial revolution is here. But what is it, what does it mean to insurance and how is HSB embracing the technology? In this insight into the world of IOT, our US expert will explain all.

Speaker:             

• Eric Cernak, VP Cyber Risk Practice Leader, HSB (US)

16.00-16.30: The Cyber Insiders - Cyber Panel Discussion with DAS, HSB and Partners

DAS and HSB are hosting a drinks reception with other industry experts to discuss the UK cyber market while hearing the latest insight from in-depth joint DAS/HSB cyber research. This session will be facilitated by Anthony Gould (previously editor at POST magazine) to facilitate an audience question and answer session to the expert panel.

Speakers:           

• James Henderson, Managing Director, Insurance UK & Ireland
• Stephen Worrall, Managing Director HSB Engineering Insurance (UK)
• Andrew Martin, CEO Dynarisk
• Scott Leonard, Managing Director Geo Private Clients
• Eric Cernak, VP Cyber Risk Practice Leader, HSB (US)

16.30-17.00: Networking

Following the ‘Cyber Insiders’ session, an informal networking session will take place on the DAS/HSB stand (F31/F39) with the chance to meet the senior management team with some award winning English sparkling wine or cold beers.

Day 2, Thursday 17 May

10.00-10.15: DAS e-Trading Transformation

DAS UK Group is rapidly evolving its distribution channels through digital transformation, making it easier for business partners to do business.

Speakers:           

• Mickey Attia, Strategic Development & Collaboration Leader, DAS UK Group

11.35-11.50: The Internet of Things (IoT) at HSB

The fourth industrial revolution is here. But what is it, what does it mean to insurance and how is HSB embracing the technology? In this insight into the world of IOT, our US expert will explain all.

Speaker:         

Eric Cernak, VP Cyber Risk Practice Leader, HSB (US)