Sim Tshabalala
CEO, SBG and Executive Director, SBSA
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 AfricaWith a macro-overview of the B20 report, this key note address affirms that Africa stands at a historic crossroads as it assumes the G20 presidency for the first time. How can we capitalize on the unique opportunity to reshape global financial priorities and unlock the continent’s vast infrastructure potential? |
| 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 horizonThis 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. |
| 5:05 PM | Shaping Resilience in a Changing World: Insights from Swiss RE |
| 5:20 PM | Closing Remarks |
| 5:30 PM | Evening cocktail session & Networking |
CEO, SBG and Executive Director, SBSA
Group CEO, Swiss RE
CEO Bowring Marsh UK
Partner, Oliver Wyman
Africa Specialty Growth Leader and Infrastructure Practice Leader, Marsh
Head of Marsh Risk Placement & Specialty, Africa
CEO Marsh Africa
Head of Advisory, Marsh Africa
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