Life ILS Conference

Lifeils 2023

Thanks for joining us at LifeILS 2023

Life ILS Conference | 2023 returned to London. Thank you for joining us for insightful debate and presentations on the future of mortality and longevity risk.

Hosted by Life Risk News, this must-attend conference will bring industry peers together to cover the latest market insights, news and trends in the Life ILS space.

The in person conference is planned to be held over a full-day at EY’s Canary Wharf offices in London, UK. We will also be providing a virtual broadcast option to those unable to attend in person.

The agenda will focus on insightful content from active market participants covering such issues as;

The global opportunity that the life risk markets presents and where we can expect to see more demand and innovation.
The development of new opportunities to transfer longevity and mortality risk and the utilization of secondary markets to create additional liquidity.
In depth discussions on understanding the implications of mortality rate variations amongst different cohorts.
Tech innovation and life risk. Discussing the latest developments in InsureTech and its long term impact on the origination of life risk.

We are also excited to offer a number of sponsorship opportunities to help you showcase your firm, build new relationships and develop your brand recognition. Put your business in the spotlight and engage and interact with the Life ILS industry at this unique event. For more details reach out to the conference facilitator.

We thank you for joining us physically or virtually on Tuesday May 23rd. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to Life Risk News at [email protected] or visit the conference website for further information.

For more information please reach out to Life Risk News’ Managing Editor Chris Wells on [email protected].

Day

The conference is planned to be held over a full-day at EY’s Canary Wharf offices in London, UK.

Attendees

We will be bringing over 210 market participants together for an insightful day of Life ILS content and networking opportunities.

Speakers

The Life ILS conference will bring a range of speakers together to present on the future of mortality and longevity risk

Secondary Life Markets | 2023

What you will hear

Agenda

Life ILS Conference Tue, May 23, 2023

9:00 AM
Welcome Coffee, Sponsored by: Club Vita
- Club Vita
  
  Prime Sponsor
9:00 AM
Welcome from our Conference Chair
- Mark Godson
  
  Conference Chair, EY
9:05 AM
Mortality and Morbility – Keynote Presentation (More Info)

Nassib Chamoun will provide insights into US health care, discussing post-Covid population mortality and morbidity at the micro level and the deployment of large language models in the nascent $1 trillion/year market for life risk.
- Nassib Chamoun
  
  Health Data Analytics Institute
9:45 AM
State of the Market – Discussion Panel (More Info)

Understanding the new interest rate environment and the new economic implications post-pandemic are just two factors facing the longevity and mortality markets today. Our expert panel delves into the challenges of the state of the market today as investors look to life risk opportunities.
- Greg Winterton
  
  Chair, Life Risk News
- Jennifer Haid
  
  Club Vita
- Andrew Plevin
  
  BroadRiver Asset Management
- Scott Mitchell
  
  Schroders Capital
10:45 AM
Morning Coffee Break, Sponsored by: Wilmington Trust
- Wilmington Trust
  
  Morning Coffee Break Sponsor
11:15 AM
Supply and Demand of Life Risk – Presentation Session (More Info)

The push and pull dynamics of the supply of longevity and mortality risk has been rocked by rising interest rates and widening spreads. Our presenters discuss these changing dynamics.
- Liz Bury
  
  Chair, Trading Risk
- Adam Robinson
  
  Securis Investment Partners
- Aaron Giroux
  
  Life Roc Capital
12:15 PM
Technology Driving Supply – Discussion Panel (More Info)

Insure tech is playing an ever more important role in the longevity/mortality markets. From origination to pricing, from VC investments to academic innovation, new developments are driving market growth. Our panellists focus on the new opportunities and challenges that tech presents.
- Michael Freedman
  
  Chair, Lighthouse Life
- Yaacov Goldenhersh
  
  LiST Funding
- Avery Michaelson
  
  Longitude Exchange
- Cedric Fetiveau
  
  Dedomainia
1:00 PM
Lunch Break, Sponsored by: BroadRiver Asset Management
- BroadRiver Asset Management
  
  Lunch Break Sponsor
2:00 PM
Understanding Demographics Groups in Life Risk – Presentation Session (More Info)

With more data and more time we have more insight into how we see populations age. And it is clear we are not ageing equally. Our presenters will explore both age and wealth and their expectations for demographic future trends.
- Chair TBA
- Stuart McDonald
  
  LCP
- Jay Olshansky
  
  Lapetus Solutions
3:00 PM
Post Pandemic Impact on Covid-19 – Discussion Panel (More Info)

With over a year since the end of Covid-19 restrictions and the vaccine roll outs complete we can look to the future and the impact the pandemic will have longer term. Views vary from survivorship bias increasing average longevity to long Covid and challenges in health care provision having the inverse affect. Our panel discusses the complex environment market participants should consider.
- Douglas Anderson
  
  Chair, Club Vita
- Dan Ryan
  
  COIOS
- Additional Panellist TBC
3:45 PM
Afternoon Break, Sponsored by: Actuarial Risk Management
- Actuarial Risk Management
  
  Afternoon Break Sponsor
4:15 PM
Ever Evolving Regulatory Challenges – Presentation session (More Info)

Functioning within the evolving international regulatory environment gives rise to continues opportunities for innovation as well as challenges. Our two presentations will look at converging and diverging regulatory frameworks in light of Solvency UK and matching adjustments.
- Kirsty Maclean
  
  Chair, Willkie Farr & Gallagher (UK) LLP
- Marguerite Fevrier
  
  EY
- Michael Henderson
  
  Legal & General
5:15 PM
People Drive Innovation and Talent – Discussion Panel (More Info)

No aspect of the capitals markets is as important as the human talent that drives deals and innovations. But it is not an area we reflect on enough. Our panel addresses this topic including the new work from home dynamic, diversity and inclusivity, supply of talent and their impact on mental wellbeing.
- Jillian Williams
  
  Chair, Leadenhall Capital
- Andy McAleese
  
  Pacific Life Re
- Pretty Sagoo
  
  Just Retirement
6:00 PM
Networking Cocktails, Sponsored by: Corry Capital
- Corry Capital
  
  Networking Cocktails Sponsor