For 20 years, the Willis Research Network has connected world-leading research with the practical decisions shaping risk around the world. This anniversary event explores what comes next.
Join for an afternoon of forward-looking discussion with experts from academia, industry and WTW, exploring the forces reshaping risk — from AI and climate change to geopolitics, emerging technologies and the evolution of risk modelling.
What to expect:
Opening keynote - Lucy Clarke, President, Risk & Broking, WTW
Lucy will open the event by setting the Willis Research Network in the wider context of Willis and Willis Re and looking ahead to the next 20 years of risk.
Panel 1: The future of risk and capital in an era of competing demands
Artificial intelligence, geopolitics, infrastructure and resilience are placing increasing demands on shared resources, capabilities and capital. This panel will explore how these forces interact and what they mean for risk, capital allocation, resilience and insurability over the next 20 years.
Panellists:
- Elisabeth Braw, Senior Fellow, Transatlantic Security Initiative, Atlantic Council
- Dr Trevor Maynard, Vice Chair and Director of Systemic Risk, Cambridge Centre for Risk Studies, Cambridge Judge Business School
- David Cross, Head of Large Client GB, WTW
- Alexander Kirkby, Managing Director, Global Specialities, Willis Research Network, WTW
- Moderator: Lucy Stanbrough, Head of Emerging Risks, Willis Research Network, WTW
WRN Spotlight talks - Short perspectives from WRN specialists on key areas shaping the future of risk:
- Emerging Risks — Jen Daffron, Emerging Risks Research Lead, Willis Research Network, WTW
- Natural Catastrophe Risk — Scott St. George, Head of Weather & Climate Research, Willis Research Network, WTW
- Model Evaluation — Jessica Boyd, Head of Model Research, Willis Research Network, WTW
- Organisational Resilience — Simon Sølvsten, Head of Organizational Resilience Hub, Willis Research Network, WTW
- The Emerging Risks Spotlight will also mark the launch of WTW’s latest Emerging Risks Report.
Panel 2: The future of human led research in an AI driven world
As generative AI transforms access to information and knowledge, what role will human expertise and rigorous research continue to play? This panel will explore the opportunities and limitations of AI for risk research and modelling, the importance of credible evidence and how partnerships between academia and industry need to evolve.
Panellists:
- Lucy Clarke, President, Risk & Broking, WTW
- Professor David Stephenson, Professor of Statistical Climatology and Director of Exeter Climate Systems, University of Exeter
- Kirsten Mitchell-Wallace, Chief Risk Officer, MS Amlin
- Moderator: Hélène Galy, Director, Willis Research Network, WTW
Networking drinks
Continue the conversation with speakers, WRN partners and fellow attendees over networking drinks.
About WTW:
Willis Towers Watson (WTW) is a global leader in advisory, broking, and risk management solutions. With nearly 200 years of experience and 45,000 employees in over 140 countries, WTW helps businesses turn risks into growth opportunities by providing tailored solutions for intricate risk profiles. WTW’s offerings, including professional liability, D&O insurance, cyber risk, and M&A-related insurances, directly address the risks and challenges faced by today’s NEDs. NEDA are proud to be working in partnership with WTW.