New York, New York – June 23, 2026: The International Insurance Society (IIS) is proud to announce the RGA Leaders of Tomorrow class of 2026, a distinguished global collective of emerging insurance executives. Select participants will share their insights at the 62ndGlobal Insurance Forum (GIF), taking place Nov. 15–16, 2026, at the Lloyd’s Building in London, UK.
Anne-Katherin Schirlitz, Executive Director, Head of London D/A/CH Desk, Gallagher Re
1. Introduction
In today's global economy, the pursuit of growth has become an almost unquestioned imperative. Shareholders demand it, companies strive for it, and stock markets reward it. The prevailing belief is that everything must always go up – revenues, profits, market share.
Brittainy Rivers, COO & VP, Client Delivery, TAI, an RGA Company
Hector Martinez, Head of Insurance, US Segment, John Hancock
Dr. Robin Huettemann, Junior Engagement Manager, McKinsey & Companyi
The insurance industry’s opportunity to further elevate its role as a ‘glocal’ leader in societal resilience
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Boon Yoon Ho, Global Head of Reinsurance, HSBC Global Insurance
Protection Gaps – A Customer, Distribution and Product Lens
Discussions around income protection gaps are not new, and whenever the issue surfaces in the news, the gaps appear to widen. Despite numerous papers, initiatives, and public–private programs launched over the years to narrow these gaps, the situation shows little improvement.
Charles Lawson, Team Lead, Business Planning & Strategy, Custodian & Allied Insurance Ltd.
Adrian Hill, Chief Digital & Consumer Officer, MSIG Asia
Lessons from Southeast Asia
Market Context
Banking and Digital Financial Services in Emerging Markets
Like many emerging markets around the world and even some developed markets with large, underserved populations like China or the US, Southeast Asia is Underbanked and Underinsured.
Virginie Guinée, Group Head of Pricing - Life & Health Group Benefits, AXA GIE
Craig Fyfe, VP, Deputy Chief Actuary, Sun Life