Portfolio optimisation, risk management and regulatory impacts

In this briefing, we delve into practical solutions, real use-cases, and the path forward for the insurance industry in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong insurance lunch briefing: 

Portfolio optimisation, risk management and regulatory impacts for insurance firms

 

June 4, 2024 | 11:00AM - 1:30PM HKT | The American Club Hong Kong
Hosted by SAS and Asia Risk

Free registration

 

 

 

 

As insurance firms continue to respond to geo-political tension, rapid changes in macro-economic conditions and the requirements of the IFRS 17 & upcoming Risk-Based Capital, a complex interplay of asset management strategies and liability/capital management challenges are highlighted in the industry.

Join this roundtable event alongside senior actuary, investing, portfolio management and finance professionals to discuss best practices and industry challenges. 

Discussion highlights:
  • How can insurers adapt their asset portfolios to changing market conditions?
  • Navigating the complexities of regulatory requirements—what insurers need to know
  • Leveraging data management for risk assessment and portfolio optimisation
  • Accomplishing asset valuation, portfolio optimisation, stress testing and simulation 
  • Anticipating industry shifts and preparing for the next wave of challenges with technology driven solutions
Who should attend?

This roundtable is open to senior insurance professionals from job roles including:

  • Portfolio management
  • Asset valuation
  • Actuary
  • Finance
  • Investing
  • Risk management

Agenda

11:0011:30

Registration

11:00 - 12:00

11:3011:50

Portfolio optimisation, risk management and regulatory impacts for insurance firms: staying ahead of the curve in an evolving industry
Presentation

15:00 - 16:00

Stefan De Lombaert

Senior director of risk research and quantitative solutions

SAS Institute

Stefan is a domain expert in risk and advises insurance companies and financial institutions on key topics in regulatory risk (credit, market, operational risk, asset and liabilities management, EBA reporting, Basel II/III/IV, Solvency II, IFRS 17, LDTI....)

Stefan joined SAS in 2001 and started as Belgian Risk Sales Specialist. In 2003 has made it to the 1,000,000 $ Club. In 2005 he prototyped SAS’ Basel II Solution, in 2008 SAS’ Solvency II Solution. Elected Top Performer in 2013. Right now he is the leader of the product development of Risk & Finance Insurance Solutions. 

Prior to SAS, Stefan worked for 15 years at ING Bank in Brussels where he started as Management Trainee and then successively held positions of Project Manager and Entity Manager in the IT Department, with responsibilities of delivering Risk Management Solutions. 

Stefan holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with Honors from VUB (Free University of Brussels) in Belgium. 

In his spare time he is a numismatist, with special interest in 19th-21st century medals from Belgium. He is representative of Belgium in FIDEM (International Art Medal Federation).

11:5012:30

Fireside Chat

14:00 - 16:00

  • How can insurers adapt their asset portfolios to changing market conditions?
  • Navigating the complexities of regulatory requirements—what insurers need to know
  • Leveraging data management for risk assessment and portfolio optimisation
  • Accomplishing asset valuation, portfolio optimisation, stress testing and simulation 
  • Anticipating industry shifts and preparing for the next wave of challenges with technology driven solutions
Dhiran Dookhi

Partner

Deloitte

Dhiran Dookhi is a Partner of Deloitte Consulting based in Hong Kong. He has 20 years’ experience in life insurance. He joined Deloitte in late 2021 from Willis Towers Watson in the UK and prior to that worked in industry for leading insurers such as Prudential and the Phoenix Group. Dhiran leads Deloitte’s Capital offering to Hong Kong insurance clients covering Risk-Based Capital, Economic Capital and Capital Optimization. He has worked with UK, European, Middle Eastern and Hong Kong clients on a range of business problems including risk-based and economic capital, Strategic Asset Allocation and ALM, actuarial reporting, ESG and Climate Change. His recent work focuses on Hong Kong Risk-Based Capital (HKRBC) implementation and operationalization and advising Hong Kong insurance groups on the capital aspects of Group-wide supervision. Since joining Deloitte, he has been a regular speaker at industry events on HKRBC.

Stefan De Lombaert

Senior director of risk research and quantitative solutions

SAS Institute

Stefan is a domain expert in risk and advises insurance companies and financial institutions on key topics in regulatory risk (credit, market, operational risk, asset and liabilities management, EBA reporting, Basel II/III/IV, Solvency II, IFRS 17, LDTI....)

Stefan joined SAS in 2001 and started as Belgian Risk Sales Specialist. In 2003 has made it to the 1,000,000 $ Club. In 2005 he prototyped SAS’ Basel II Solution, in 2008 SAS’ Solvency II Solution. Elected Top Performer in 2013. Right now he is the leader of the product development of Risk & Finance Insurance Solutions. 

Prior to SAS, Stefan worked for 15 years at ING Bank in Brussels where he started as Management Trainee and then successively held positions of Project Manager and Entity Manager in the IT Department, with responsibilities of delivering Risk Management Solutions. 

Stefan holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with Honors from VUB (Free University of Brussels) in Belgium. 

In his spare time he is a numismatist, with special interest in 19th-21st century medals from Belgium. He is representative of Belgium in FIDEM (International Art Medal Federation).

12:3013:30

Sit-down lunch

14:00 - 15:00

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