ExCred27: Insuring Export Credit & Political Risk, 28 Feb – 1 March 2017, London

The ITFA Board is pleased to announce that together with Informa PLC, it has managed to secure 2 passes at 50% discount, available only to ITFA members, to attend the forthcoming ExCred27: Insuring Export Credit & Political Risk. This 2-day event will commence on 28 February and will be held at Hilton Tower Bridge, London.

Moreover, any other ITFA members who register for this event will receive a 15% discount. As always, the 2 passes will be made available on a first come first serve basis. Those interested in applying can do so by sending an email to alexiavella@logixtest.com. Please bear in mind that such offers are eligible for new bookings only.

The leading event for the global export credit and political risk insurance industry promises to provide a detailed and insightful analysis of global events and trends impacting the industry right now, including: current affairs, political shifts, the world economy and risk profiles of key regions.

300+ Attendees: join leading executives from ECAs, DFIs, Commercial Banks, Private Insurers & Corporate Exporters and Buyers.

90+ Speakers: learn from industry leaders on the current macroeconomic environment and geopolitical risk climate.

26+ Years: as the leading industry event for Trade, Export & Project Finance, Credit, Political Risk & Investment Insurance.

Essential industry topics covered include:

Day 1:

• Global Perspectives: Post Brexit, Trump & Commodities
• The Long Term Futures of Private Insurers and ECA’s
• Analysis of Key Markets & Risks for Export Credit & Political Risk
• Middle East: Governments Foster Growth by Trade and Innovation
• Fintech & Insuretech

Day 2:

• The Corporate Perspectives: Main Challenges Faced by Exporters
• Market Trends: Impacts for Insurers &Regulatory Changes
• The Emerging Market Funding Gap
• Africa: Commodity Cycle Shifts, Infrastructure & Power Generation
• Claims & Recoveries: An Unprecedented Year

Expert speaker line-up including:

• Al Hamdani, Senior Vice-President and Chief Risk Officer, EDC
• Valentino Gallo, Global Head of Export & Agency Finance, CITI
• Isabelle Girardet, Global Head of Transactional Cover Unit, Euler Hermes
• Gernot Bruch, Head of Export & Project Financing, Linde AG
• Topi Vesteri, Deputy CEO and Chief Credit Officer, Finnvera
• Dr. Rebecca Harding, CEO at Equant Analytics, Chief Economist at BBA
• David Anderson, Managing Director Credit & Political Risk, Zurich
• Geetha Muralidhar, Chairman cum Managing Director, ECGC
• Michal Ron, Managing Director, Head of International Business, SACE
• Jan Mueller, Managing Director, HANNOVER RE
• Otilia Dhand, Senior Vice President, Teneo Inteligence
• Erwin Boon, Executive Director, Global Export Finance Debt Solutions, ABN Amro

Two Interactive Workshops

Pre-conference workshop: Legal Aspects of Export Credit & PRI Claims – 27 February
Leading experts unpick the most challenging legal aspects of export credit & PRI claims. Topics under discussion will include coverage, establishing claims, disputes & recoveries.

Post-conference workshop: Using Data & Metrics to Identify & Mitigate Political Risk – 2 March
Dr Rebecca Harding of Equant analytics will be accompanied by a host of experts from all fields in teaching participants how to use the power of key data and metrics to identify and mitigate unknown political risks.

To find out more information on the event please visit the event website. Should you need further information please send an email on kmregistration@informa.com.

As always we do hope that our ITFA members make the most of the additional benefits that ITFA is bringing to them through such collaborations.