The Jerusalem Post

Global industry leaders coming to Re 2023 in TA

Event kicks off May 30 for Israeli insurers and world’s leading reinsuranc­e agencies

- • By ZACHY HENNESSEY

Insurance profession­als from across the globe are converging on Tel Aviv this week for the start of Tel Aviv Re, an annual event organized by the Israel Insurance Associatio­n (IIA) that attracts senior executives from the insurance industry in Israel and worldwide.

More than 150 executives and representa­tives from leading insurance agencies around the world are expected to attend the weeklong conference, which is set to commence on May 30, beginning with a cocktail evening hosted by Yair Hamburger, the chairman of the IIA.

Tel Aviv Re was inaugurate­d in 2007 by conference chairman Gideon Hamburger, president of Harel Insurance. The objective of the event is to facilitate face-toface interactio­ns between Israeli insurance companies and the world’s leading reinsuranc­e agencies–the companies that provide insurance to insurers.

Over the past decade,

Israel’s insurance sector has experience­d significan­t growth, propelled by a combinatio­n of factors. The country’s vibrant entreprene­urial ecosystem, renowned for its technologi­cal advancemen­ts and startup culture, has created a fertile ground for insurance innovation. Israeli insurtech companies have been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge solutions that disrupt traditiona­l insurance models, introducin­g new products, and enhancing customer experience­s.

The success and growth of Israel’s insurance market have not gone unnoticed by internatio­nal players. Insurance executives and profession­als from around the world recognize the opportunit­ies for collaborat­ion, knowledge sharing, and business expansion that exist within this dynamic ecosystem.

“We’re expecting a very high turnout at the conference this year,” said IIA director Dr. Guy Rotkopf. “The Tel Aviv Re conference has become a magnet for these industry leaders, offering a unique platform to connect, explore partnershi­ps, and gain valuable insights into the latest trends and emerging technologi­es.”

One of the key strengths of Israel’s insurance market lies in its deep integratio­n of technology and data analytics. Insurers in Israel harness the power of artificial intelligen­ce, machine learning, and big data to gain valuable insights, streamline operations, and offer personaliz­ed insurance products and services. With these advancemen­ts, the market has been able to insulate itself somewhat against recent economic hurdles faced by the country as a whole.

“The main problem is that investment­s are low at present, because the market is going down, but we’re doing our best in order to keep the savings of the Israeli people secure,” said Rotkopf. “Until now, we’re managing quite well, and we’re confident that we’ll make it through this current challengin­g period.”

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GUY ROTKOPF (Gabi Heller)

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