Sim Tshabalala
CEO, Standard Bank Group
Amidst global uncertainty, the Marsh Risk & Resilience Summit delivers expert insights into the critical role insurance plays in strengthening resilience while driving sustainable growth.
Leveraging the Oliver Wyman B20 report, we examine the latest strategies and pragmatic actions needed across a broad stakeholder community to unlock and deploy capital effectively throughout the continent. Through industry-specific deep dives, we further explore opportunities for product innovation and highlight real-world examples of emerging and evolving risks.
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 2:40 PM | Keynote Address: A defining time for AfricaAfrica’s evolving growth story is unfolding amid shifting global dynamics and long-term economic and geopolitical changes. The keynote address will focus on how perceptions of risk across the continent are being reshaped alongside sustained growth potential, diversification and rising resilience, highlighting opportunities for collaboration and sustainable development across African economies. |
| 3:05 PM | The B20 DigestAfrica faces an $85 billion annual infrastructure funding gap against a $170 billion need, per the B20 report. This analysis from a strategy, risk, and insurance perspective explores how clients can address this challenge by balancing urgent actions with long-term reforms to drive growth, productivity, and sustainable development across the continent. |
| 3:50 PM | Break |
| 4:35 PM | Navigating the risk horizon: A Q&A DialogueThis interactive discussion invites the audience to ask live questions exploring the complex geopolitical tensions around the world, including the US–Iran conflict and its impact on Africa, while addressing emerging cyber threats to critical infrastructure and supply chains. Amid climate volatility and offers practical resilience strategies designed specifically for African businesses and communities. |
| 5:15 PM | Shaping Resilience in a Changing World: Insights from Swiss RE |
| 5:30 PM | Closing Remarks |
| 5:40 PM | Evening cocktail session & Networking |
CEO, Standard Bank Group
Group CEO, Swiss RE
CEO Bowring Marsh UK
Partner & Head of South Africa, Oliver Wyman
Africa Specialty Growth Leader and Infrastructure Practice Leader, Marsh Risk
Head of Placement and Specialty, Marsh Risk, Africa
CEO Marsh Africa
Head of Risk Consulting, Marsh Risk, Africa
Chair and Founder of the Liquidity and Sustainability Facility
Career Services Leader, Mercer Africa
Managing Director, Broking, Guy Carpenter
Chief Client Officer and Placement Leader, Bowing Marsh UK
Investment Principal, African Infrastructure Investment Managers
Partner, Financial Services, Oliver Wyman
Specialty Chairman, Global Energy & Power, Marsh
CEO, AfrexInsure
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