Event Overview

It gives me great pleasure to present to you the 3rd Saudi Insurance Summit, the premier annual insurance event for Saudi Arabia, taking place at the Riyadh Marriott Hotel from 17 – 20 May 2009.

The Kingdom looks set to face a number of challenges in both the economic and political sphere. Some of these challenges lie in the continued development of the private sector, as well as in the reduction of the country’s dependence on oil in order to achieve economic diversification and ensure long-term economic growth.

Historically, the insurance sector has been one of the challenges for the Saudi Arabian government but was always clearly a source of huge potential. Great strides have been made to move the industry forward and with the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) continuing to develop the insurance industry through increased market liberalisation, the sector has been boosted with greater credibility and sophistication. It is thought that these developments will result in a doubling of insurance turnover over the next five years.

The 3rd Saudi Insurance Summit will tackle all the current issues and developments, including these significant topics, through a series of presentations and panel discussions. There will be ample opportunity for you to address your questions to each of the high profile professionals participating in this important industry event.

In addition to the exclusive two-day summit, there is a practical pre-summit workshop and intensive two-day post-summit seminar covering some of the most important subjects in the Saudi insurance industry. These interactive training days are designed by experienced trainers to provide delegates with tangible tools and techniques to take back to their respective organisations and put into practice immediately. You can find out more information about these exclusive training events as well as all the information about the 3rd Saudi Insurance Summit by reading this brochure.

As the organisers of the nationally recognised insurance industry event for Saudi Arabia, it is our pleasure to welcome you to what will be the largest and best Summit that has ever been held in the Kingdom. It is our hope that you will join us to support competition and vibrancy within the market.

Featuring new and progressive organisations looking to improve a once stagnant industry, the 3rd Saudi Insurance Summit is an event that cannot be missed!

Take Advantage Of The Most Comprehensive Insurance Event In Saudi Arabia:

• Over 30 Regional And International Expert Speakers

• 20+ Powerful Sessions

• 5 Interactive Panel Discussions

• Ample Networking Opportunities With Key Decision Makers

Including Key Contributions From:

SAMA, KSA SALAMA, KSA Heritage London, UK PricewaterhouseCoopers, KSA Bank Al Jazeera, KSA National Takaful Insurance Company (NTICO), KSA Standard and Poor’s AIG-ALICO, KSA United Insurance Brokers Ltd., UK Saudi Telecom Company, KSA Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), KSA Ministry of Health, KSA Council for Cooperative Health Insurance (CCHI), KSA Manar Sigma Financial Consulting, KSA The Chartered Insurance Institute, Bahrain Aldar Audit, UK Swiss Reinsurance Company,Switzerland Federation of the Mediterranean Insurance Intermediaries (FMBA), Lebanon Unit Head of Bancassurance, First Gulf Bank Tawuniya Bupa Arabia Medgulf Malath Insurance

By attending this top-level, cutting edge event you will:
•	Understand how ongoing economic developments affect the Saudi Arabian insurance industry
•	Discover global emerging risks that are affecting international insurance markets
•	Determine the impact of new insurance companies entering the Saudi Arabian market
•	Understand how the life and family Takaful markets can be expanded
•	Hear from large Saudi based corporations about their corporate risk and insurance requirements
•	Determine the current state of medical care in Saudi Arabia and how compulsory health insurance will impact on it
•	Learn what the state of the regulatory environment is and what has changed over the last year
•	Identify the principles and structures of Takaful insurance
•	Examine the level of insurance expertise within the Kingdom and how it can be improved

Who Should Attend?

Regional and international insurance professionals, investment experts, regulators, and investors who wish to benefit from an industry in a state of transition to a seasoned, sophisticated insurance sector in Saudi Arabia and the broader region.

At the 3rd Saudi Insurance Summit you will only meet high profile key decision makers from leading organisations and companies: