Harnessing African insurance markets to create a Resilient, Responsible and Sustainable Future for Africa

Date
16 June 2022
Location
Cairo, Eygpt
A meeting convened by the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA-Egypt), UN Environment Programme’s Principles for Sustainable Insurance Initiative (PSI) and FSD Africa.

Hybrid event: In-person in Cairo & virtual connection for international participants

09:30 – 10:00

Arrival & Registration

10:00 – 10:05

Welcome and introductory remarks

  • Zillah Malia| Manager, Risk and Resilience – FSD Africa
10:05 – 10:25

Opening remarks 

  • Mark Napier| CEO – FSD Africa  
  • Dr Mohammed Omran| Chairman of the Board, Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority
  • Gareth Bayley| British Ambassador to Egypt
10:25 – 10:50

Presentations

  • How is the UNEP PSI shaping the global sustainable insurance agenda?

Butch Bacani| Programme Leader, UN Environment’s Principles for Sustainable Insurance Initiative (15 min) 

  • How can Africa leverage the Insurance Sector for a Sustainable Future?

Kelvin Massingham| Director, Risk and Resilience, FSD Africa (15 min)

10:50 – 11:45

High-Level Panel Discussion – Theme: ‘As ESG-related risks evolve in Africa, what are the gaps and opportunities for African insurers?’

Facilitator: Noha Shaker | Principal, Digital Innovation, FSD Africa  

Panellists: 

  • Mohamed Moustafa | Managing Director, Arab Orient Takaful Insurance –Egypt.
  • Omar Gouda | Managing Director, Misr Insurance Co.
  • Ayman Kandeel |AXA Egypt CEO
  • Bassem Fayek, | Partner, BCG
11:45 – 12:00

Endorsement of the Nairobi Declaration on Sustainable Insurance 

  • Kelvin Massingham| Director, Risk and Resilience, FSD Africa 
12:00 – 12:05

Closing and Vote of Thanks

  • Dr Mohammed Omran| Chairman of the Board, Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority 
12:05

Lunch