About this event
Catastrophe risk modelling has changed dramatically over the past decade. With more frequent extreme weather events, evolving regulatory expectations and an ever-growing range of model providers, the challenge is no longer how to access models – it’s knowing how to select the models that are “fit for purpose” and how to use them effectively.
In some cases, these new solutions are built on existing offerings from established providers; in others, the models and data are filling gaps in capabilities. And this becomes ever more important as a broader range of hazards impacts insurance losses. Multi-model strategies are becoming standard among leading insurers and brokers, allowing companies to provide more accurate pricing and risk selection, strengthen capital management and satisfy the demands of regulators.
As part of our Exponential Risk event series, this event was designed to help insurers, regulators and solution providers understand how to get the most out of this new era of catastrophe modelling – and apply it to real-world decision-making.
We examined the evolving landscape of niche model providers, with real-life case studies on model evaluation, model selection and the application of multi-model approaches to catastrophe, in insurance and beyond.
Topics covered on the day included:
- Which areas of catastrophe modelling are seeing the emergence of new solutions
- Where niche models fit in and what problems they solve
- How to evaluate the choice and options for multi-model evaluation
- Examples from start-up companies
- How sectors beyond insurance are integrating risk modelling into their strategic planning
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Programme
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Registration & bar
4:30 pm - 4:35 pm
Housekeeping
4:35 pm - 4:45 pm
Why are we here today?
- Professor Paul Bates CBE FRS, Chairman, Fathom
- Matthew Grant, CEO, InsTech
4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
Exploring the rise of niche modellers
Exploring the new generation of niche catastrophe models – why they’ve emerged over the past decade, how analytics have become more sophisticated, and what insurers can do to capture their benefits.
- Olivia Sloan, Head of Catastrophe Products, Fathom
- Dana Foley, Head of Catastrophe Research, Chaucer
- Joss Matthewman, Chief Revenue Officer, Reask
- Moderated by Brian Owens, Independent Consultant
5:15 pm - 5:25 pm
Start up perspective
- Paige Roepers, CEO & Co-Founder, Ocean Ledger
- Moderated by Harry Vardigans, Head of Insurance, Fathom
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Networking break & bar
6:00 pm - 6:25 pm
Multi-model evaluation in practice
Learn how insurers are leveraging multi-model platforms to generate blended perspectives and perform robust model evaluations. Explore real-world case studies that demonstrate how these approaches drive smarter pricing, improved risk management, and enhanced resilience.
- James Lay, AVP Product Management, Verisk
- Tom Philp, CEO, Maximum Information
- Stephen Martin, Head of Catastrophe Modelling, Westfield Specialty
- Moderated by Claire Souch, Independent Consultant
6:25 pm - 6:40 pm
From risk to resilience: MSCI’s role in shaping climate intelligence
Hear firsthand how sectors like investment, capital markets, and asset management are embracing multi-model approaches to assess exposure, shape portfolios, and comply with evolving regulation.
- Kyra Gibhardt, Head of EMEA Climate & Nature Solutions Specialists, MSCI
- Moderated by Matthew Grant, CEO, InsTech
6:40 pm - 7:30 pm
Networking bar & pizza
7:30 pm
Finish
In collaboration with:
Speakers
Brian Owens
Independent Consultant
Dana Foley
Head of Catastrophe Research
Olivia Sloan
Head of Catastrophe Products
Harry Vardigans
Head of Insurance
Joss Matthewman
Chief Revenue Officer
Kyra Gibhardt
Head of EMEA Climate & Nature Solutions Specialists
James Lay
AVP Product Management
Paige Roepers
CEO & Co-Founder
Stephen Martin
Head of Catastrophe Modelling
Professor Paul Bates CBE FRS
Chairman
Tom Philp
CEO
Claire Souch
Independent Consultant
Continuing Professional Development
This InsTech Evening Event is accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). By attending, you can claim up to 1.5 hours towards your CPD scheme.
The Learning Objectives for this event are:
- Describe how the catastrophe risk modelling landscape is evolving and the role of emerging niche model providers
- Explain how to evaluate, select and apply multiple catastrophe models to strengthen pricing, risk selection and capital management
- Identify practical case studies demonstrating the integration of multi-model approaches across insurance and other sectors
CII CPD accreditation demonstrates the quality of the learning of this InsTech event and confirms it meets CII CPD scheme requirements.
