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Prem Watsa Named 2024 Insurance Hall of Fame Laureate

New York, New York – April 16, 2024: The International Insurance Society (IIS) has named Prem Watsa, the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Toronto-based Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, the 2024 Insurance Hall of Fame Laureate. Mr. Watsa will be formally honored at an awards ceremony on Nov. 17, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Miami. The awards ceremony kicks off the Global Insurance Forum, running from Nov. 17-19, 2024.

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The Institutes Events Calendar 2024

Elevate your career in risk management and insurance in 2024! The Institutes offers a wide range of events designed to help you stay ahead of the curve. Gain insights from industry leaders, connect with a thriving network of insurance professionals, and earn valuable continuing education credits. Visit our events calendar to find the program for you.

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InsurInnovator Connect Asia 2024

THE PREMIER INSURANCE EVENT IN ASIA, Where Innovation Meets the Insurance

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IIS Executive Insights Cyber Expert: David Piesse, CRO, Cymar

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Why Asian insurers are ideally positioned for embedded market gains

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Supportive regulations, intensifying competition, digital-savvy consumers, and a coverage gap have created favorable conditions for Asian insurers to consider embedded-insurance opportunities.

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Rise of Intangible Assets, Causal AI, and Cybersecurity


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“The value of a business is a function of how well the financial capital and the intellectual capital are managed by the human capital. You’d better get the human capital part right.”— Dave Bookbinder, author i   

Solar Storms and Cybersecurity


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Five Tips to Combat the Insurance Industry’s Talent Shortage

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Embracing technology, reimagining operating models, and developing a comprehensive talent strategy aligned with business strategy can help bridge today’s talent gap.

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