Oasis Insight Conference 2023

Hosted by the Swiss Re Institute
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Date 06 Sep 2023
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Location Swiss Re Next Auditorium Click to open location details Online
Followed by Apero for onsite participants

About the event

Join us and network with Nat Cat peers, friends and colleagues from around the globe during our Oasis Insight 2023 Conference!

This year’s conference will highlight complexities with flood modelling and challenges of modelling European earthquake risks. We will also discuss the pitfalls of model validation and give updates on how Oasis works in practice. On the market place you will be able to visit the following model providers who will exhibit and discuss their products and services available on the Oasis platform:

Applied Research Associates (ARA)
Fathom
Impact Forecasting
Swiss Re Reinsurance Solutions 
Renew Risk
CoreLogic

Networking drinks will end the conference and provide that relaxing opportunity to discuss the highlights of the day and network with your peers.
We hope to see you in Zürich!

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Time Local time zone is Topic Speaker
09:00-10:00

Registration, Coffee and Model Vendor Marketplace

Exhibitors: ARA, CoreLogic, Fathom, Impact Forecasting, Renew Risk, Swiss Re Reinsurance Solutions

10:00-10:15

Welcome Remarks and Introduction

10:15-10:45

Latest on Oasis LMF

10:45-11:15

Using Oasis in Practice

11:15-12:00

Model Vendor Updates

Short presentations from:

  • Applied Research Associates (ARA): Dr. Lauren Mudd, Senior Engineer
  • CoreLogic: William Forde, Senior Director of Industry Solutions
  • Fathom: Harry Vardigans, Business Development Manager – Insurance
  • Impact Forecasting: Chris Ewing, Head of Client Management
  • Renew Risk: Dr. Joshua Macabuag, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer
12:00-13:30

Lunch and Model Vendor Marketplace

Exhibitors: ARA, CoreLogic, Fathom, Impact Forecasting, Renew Risk, Swiss Re Reinsurance Solutions

13:30-13:45

Open Source Assets in Swiss Re: A Glass Half Full or Half Empty?

13:45-13:50

New Ways to look at Flood Risk at the Location Level

13:50-14:45

Handling Complexity in Flood Models: A Close Look at Hazard and Exposure Data

Moderated by Federica Remondi, Flood Lead, Swiss Re

This panel will address some key questions such as:

  • Can models be used equally from portfolio accumulation analysis down to creating tariffs for single sites?
  • Can the impact of urbanisation and poor defenses be replicated on hazard analyses while receiving poor exposure information?
14:45-15:15

Coffee Break and Model Vendor Marketplace

Exhibitors: ARA, CoreLogic, Fathom, Impact Forecasting, Renew Risk, Swiss Re Reinsurance Solutions

15:15-16:15

Model Validation: Are There Opportunities to Improve How This is Done and the Data That’s Used?

Moderated by Dickie Whitaker, CEO, Oasis LMF

  • Could there be better standards around how this is done?
  • What role should model vendors play in this?
  • What methods deliver the most practical use?
  • What does the future look like and how can collaboration play a role?
16:15-17:00

Challenges in Modelling European Earthquake Risk: How Can Open Data and Science Help?

Moderated by Michael Ewald, Earthquake Perils Lead, Swiss Re

  • As earthquake is the most volatile peril, there is no consistent approach across countries, so its key to learn from the past. What can be learnt from recent events in Turkey?
  • How can the latest science, data and approaches be used to enhance the understanding of European EQ risk when current commercial models are outdated?
17:00-17:15

Closing Remarks

17:15-19:00

Networking Drinks

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Disclaimer

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Partner

This conference is organized in partnership with Oasis.