XVI International Conference "Insurance in Central Asia"

Day 1. Insurance and Financial Resilience under Global Challenges

Session 1. “Geoeconomics, Risks and Insurance: A New Reality for Central Asia”

1. The State and Outlook of Insurance Markets in CIS Countries
   Speakers: Representatives of professional insurers’ associations of CIS countries (KAS, ARIA, BSA, UAS, AFK).
2. “Prospects of Insurance Markets in Central Asia: Credit Quality, Profitability and Resilience”
   Elena Polyakova, Deputy Director, Insurance and Financial Institutions, S&P Global Ratings.

Session 2. Panel Discussion: “Cyber Insurance in Kazakhstan: Traded – Laughed, Counted – Wept”

Cyber insurance in Kazakhstan faces a shortage of local data, caution from reinsurers, and low business awareness of cyber risks. Leading insurers, regulators and cybersecurity experts will discuss how to build a national cyber incident database, improve tariff transparency and strengthen client trust.
Moderator: Evgeny Pitolin, Cybersecurity, IT and Communications Expert, Co-Chairman of the Cybersecurity Committee, Qaztech Alliance.
Speakers: State Credit Bureau, NBK / ARFRR (Cybersecurity Department), CIB of MCSRIT, TsARKA, PS Cloud, KazTelePort, international and Kazakhstani cyber insurance experts.

Session 3. “Catastrophic and Weather Risks: Reinsurance and Resilience Technologies”

1. “Reinsurance in International Markets: Growth Opportunities and Risks for Central Asian Insurers” — Lev Dorf, AVP-Analyst, Moody’s Ratings.
2. “Kazakhstan as a Source of Reinsurance Capacity: Opportunities and Challenges” — Timur Burenin, Head of Underwriting Department, Halyk Insurance.
3. “Closing Disaster (Re)insurance Protection Gaps” — Johann Fuchs, Senior Underwriter, CEE Treaty Division, Hannover Re.
4. “Digital Technologies in Agricultural Insurance” — Dias Yergaliev, Freedom Finance Insurance.
5. “Russian Experience in Managing Catastrophic Events” — Anton Kovalenko, Head of Analytics & Modeling Department, RNRC.

Session 4. “IFRS 17 and Solvency II: A New Model of Insurance Resilience and Transparency”

1. “Specifics of IFRS 17 and Solvency II Implementation in Kazakhstan” — Aislu Zhapakova, Actuary, Member of the Public Relations Committee, Society of Actuaries of Kazakhstan.
2. “Key Financial Reporting Metrics under IFRS 17: International Practice” — Elena Popova, B1 (application of IFRS 17 by international and Russian insurers).
3. “Optimizing Actuarial Calculations Using the B1 Graf Solution: An Implementation Approach” — B1, GlowByte.

Day 2. Technology, Retail and Risk Protection

Session 5. “The Future of Pension and Healthcare Systems: Resilience and Reforms”

1. “How HealthTech Addresses Insurers’ Challenges: Telemedicine and AI Services Perspective” — Katrin Soomre, CEO, Doctor Ryadom (HealthTech company).
2. “Personalization in Health Insurance Pricing” — Arailym Amangeldiyeva, Member of the Society of Actuaries (USA), FSA, CERA.
3. “Medical Malpractice Liability Insurance: Challenges and Solutions” — Natalya Li, Head of Claims Settlement, LLP “My Insurance Broker.”
4. “AI in Voluntary Health Insurance (VHI): New Opportunities for Automation Across the Policy Lifecycle” — Alexey Glushakov, Head of VHI Development Projects, GlowByte.

Session 6. “Artificial Intelligence, Big Data and Insurance: Transforming Risk Management”

1. “Digitalization in Risk Engineering: Risk Grading Systems” — Alexey Sonin, Head of Engineering Center, RNRC (Russia).
2. “Developing Risk Engineering in Kazakhstani Insurers” — Sergey Usov, Head of Survey Department, Underwriting Division, Halyk Insurance.
3. “How AI Platforms Improve Operational Efficiency and Profitability in Insurance” — Alexey Timchenko, Partner, Business Development Director, PULSE.
4. “Actuarial Toolkits in the Era of AI and Big Data” — Dmitry Pomazkin, Head of Actuarial Calculations Department, NPF Gazfond.
5. “Using AI to Automate Underwriting: New Opportunities for Insurers” — Denis Bystrov, Senior Insurance Consultant, GlowByte.
6. “Risk Assessment in Cyber Insurance: Current Trends” — Vladimir Kremer, Independent Risk & Insurance Expert.

Session 7. “Modern Approaches to Motor Insurance and MTPL Portfolio Management”

1. “The Evolution of MTPL Tariffs in Russia: Specifics of Taxi MTPL Insurance” — Andrey Spirov, Head of Methodology Department, Russian Association of Motor Insurers (RSA).
2. “Mutual Recognition of Cross-Border Motor Liability Policies: Implementation Practice” — Sergey Razuvaev, Executive Director, Green Card Bureau, RSA.
3. “Reducing Loss Ratios and Growing MTPL Portfolios through AI Segmentation” — Artem Vostrikov, Business Strategy & IT Solutions Expert, GlowByte.
4. “Pricing Management and Tariff Modeling within MTPL Tariff Corridor Framework” — Georgiy Belyankin, CEO, United Consulting Group.

Session 8. “Retail Insurance and Digital Ecosystems: The Path to the Mass Client”

1. “Retail Insurance: Rhinos vs Unicorns” — Freedom Finance Insurance (speaker TBC).
2. “Digital Online Innovations in Insurance: Smart Vehicle Inspections and Risk Assessment” — Alexander Filinsky, CEO, SmartEx Company LLP.
3. “Boosting Sales and Renewals with AI-Based Motivation Systems for Intermediaries” — Denis Bystrov, Senior Insurance Consultant, GlowByte.
4. “AUDATEX: Current Solutions for Claims Settlement” — Maxim Alekbashev, Sales Director, and Sergey Kozak, Key Account Manager, Audatex.