12/07/2017
CYBER RISK, DRONES AND THE CHALLENGES OF GLOBAL INSURANCE MARKETS UP FOR DEBATE IN THE 25TH MAPFRE GLOBAL RISKS CONFERENCE
More than 500 attendees from 30 countries gathered in Granada at one of the world’s leading insurance events
From June 7 to 9 MAPFRE GLOBAL RISKS held its 25th International Conference, in which more than 500 experts from 30 countries discussed the challenges facing the insurance industry in the current environment of economic recovery and the new opportunities opening up, with emerging businesses such as cyber risk or the use of drones, in a meeting that has become a benchmark for the international insurance industry.
The program was divided into two parallel blocks, with roundtables, speeches and presentations specifically on Insurance and Security, respectively. The agenda includes topics such as cyber risk in global companies, the application of drones to risk management, and the global model of aviation and air safety, among other things.
El programa se ha dividido en dos bloques paralelos, con mesas redondas, ponencias y presentaciones específicamente dedicadas a Seguros y Seguridad, respectivamente. En la agenda se incluyen temas como los ciberriesgos en las empresas globales, la aplicación de drones a la gestión de riesgos, o el modelo global de aviación y seguridad aérea, entre otros.
Opening
Closing
The Vice Chairman of MAPFRE and CEO of MAPFRE GLOBAL RISKS, Ignacio Baeza, inaugurated the conference with a discussion on the importance of knowing and recognizing the obstacles and challenges that insurers face in order to be flexible enough when providing solutions tailored to the needs of its clients. He also stressed that MAPFRE GLOBAL RISKS, which is the leading global risk insurer both in Spain and Latin America, is committed to continue to strengthen its competitive position in the coming years, especially in Europe, with a focus on profitability and searching for excellence in client focus.
The Chairman and CEO of MAPFRE, Antonio Huertas, closed this event, which for is duration turned Granada into the capital of the insurance industry.
Below you will find all the information about the 25th MAPFRE GLOBAL RISKS International Conference, which was held in Granada on June 7, 8 and 9.
During this event, topics were dealt with in relation to the new challenges facing global risk markets.
The program of social events began on Wednesday, June 7 at 8 pm, with a visit to the Alhambra and later a welcome drinks party at the Parador. On Thursday, June 8, the traditional gala dinner was held at the Ave María College, and finally, on Friday, June 9, the conference was closed with a closing drinks party at the Palacio de Congresos de Granada.
FIRE PROTECTIN COMPETITIONS
In addition to the Technical Conference, they were able to take part in the Fire Extinguishing Competitions Program held at the FORTEM El Casar Comprehensive Emergency Training Center (Guadalajara), which was attended by more than 50 professionals from different business sectors.
