The 11th annual Latin American Marine Insurance Conference will be hosted by the Latin American Maritime Insurance Association (ALSUM) from 24 to 26 October in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Previous conferences have been roaring successes, and last year’s event, held in Mexico City, saw a record of more than 500 people from 20 countries in attendance.
Feedback from last year’s attendees in Mexico City demonstrates that the workshops were well received. Case studies provided unique opportunities for delegates to learn about industry-related issues such as cover and clauses, risk management and risk appetite, claims and legal matters.
Therefore, the academic agenda for the 2023 conference will feature strategic and technical panels as well as a particular focus on workshops. The Technical Committees of ALSUM are preparing six workshops regarding cargo, hull and marine liabilities, covering topics such as yacht underwriting, general average, ship liabilities and cargo salvage and recovery.
After a theoretical introduction, the workshops will allow delegates to break into smaller groups to analyse the different case studies and come up with solutions and specific outcomes. These will be presented to the larger group at each workshop’s end.
Experts from Latin America, the USA and Europe will lead discussions on the Industry Outlook in Times of Economic Change, particularly its slowdown, inflation, and political tensions. Speakers will also provide information on the latest technology, the impact on the relationship with customers, policyholder concerns and marine insurance response, to name a few.
Finally, as part of the ALSUM Women Strategy, the first golf tournament of ALSUM will be held on Monday, 23 October. This will involve a special discount for women and the possibility to participate in a golf clinic for beginners or the professional group.
Click on the link for the full agenda, registration information, and accommodation costs: alsum.co/en/congreso
