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Running for over 15 years, the Defaqto conference is an event not to be missed. Every year we welcome over 200 delegates from across the general insurance, banking, life and protection, funds and DFM industries. And this year’s event will be bigger and better that ever before with an exciting new format including keynote speakers, presentations, workshops and panel discussions. 

Hear from industry and Defaqto experts who will be shining a light on the future of finance looking at the latest industry trends and diving into the current issues and developments in the world of finance. As well as specialist sessions looking at our 2024 Star Ratings.

It’s a day full of insights, learnings and great networking opportunities, so make sure you stay for the drinks reception after to make the most of your day.

Location etc.venues St Paul's London

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Conference agenda - 7 September 

9:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Registration

Registration including networking and breakfast.

10:10 AM - 11:10 AM
Welcome, company overview and keynote address

Hosted by Dan Russell, Managing Director, Distribution Solutions, Fintel
Company overview delivered by John Milliken, CEO, Defaqto
Keynote speaker Claer Barrett, Consumer editor at the FT, and host of the FTs money clinic podcast.

11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
Refreshment break

Refreshment break.

11:30 AM - 12:20 PM
General Insurance session

A focus on distribution, product and regulation from across General Insurance. 
Brian Brown, Head of Insight & Consulting (Banking & GI), Defaqto
Branko Bjelobaba FCII, Principal Branko Ltd
 

Life and Protection, Wealth Protection, Funds and DFM session

The road to transparency - what is stopping us from making fully informed decisions. Panel debate with expert speakers from PPI/TISA/Eversheds and Defaqto.
This session is ideal for delegates interested in Life and Protection, Wealth Protection, Funds and DFM. 

 

12:20 PM - 1:10 PM
Lunch

Lunch and networking.

1:10 PM - 2:15 PM
Consumer focused session on the future of finance

This consumer focused session includes discussion around AI, consumer insights and finance for Gen Z.

2:15 PM - 2:20 PM
Move to the next session 
2:20 PM - 2:50 PM
General Insurance

Brian will be covering the latest trends in the Home insurance market

General Insurance

Anna will be covering the latest trends in the Travel insurance market

Investment Funds Panel Discussion

A panel discussion with Defaqto’s Investment Consultants Jason Baran, Patrick Norwood, and Danny Luggah, and MICAP Director Guy Tolhurst

A focus on the Investment Funds, the services we offer and a deep dive into the statistics around the various ratings including: increase in volumes, changes made to processes and calculations.

Audience participation is actively encouraged in this session, so lots of opportunities to contribute and ask questions of the panel.

2:40 PM - 3:40 PM
Wealth and Protection, Pensions and Platforms panel discussion

A 60-minute panel discussion with Defaqto’s Insight Consultants; Ben Heffer, Darren Winfield and Richard Hulbert. 

This session will cover key topics impacting the industry that cut across all areas of Wealth & Protection, including pensions; platforms; digital platforms (digital wealth and P2P); bonds and protection.

Again, audience participation is actively encouraged, so lots of opportunities to contribute and ask questions of the panel.

2:50 PM - 3:20 PM
Afternoon refreshment break

Afternoon refreshment break.

3:20 PM - 3:50 PM
DFM Ratings session

DFM Ratings session.

A panel discussion with Defaqto's Investment Consultants Fraser Donaldson and Mike Turner.

A focus on why Defaqto leads the way in the collection and analysis of DFM data. Providing insight into the depth and breadth of DFM data available, the statistics around the various ratings including: number of portfolios analysed, the process, the calculations, as well as the all encompassing Consumer Duty work being undertaken around these propositions.

Audience participation is actively encouraged in this session, so lots of opportunities to contribute and ask questions of the panel.

General Insurance

Mike will be covering the latest trends in the Motor Insurance market.

General Insurance

Angela will be covering the latest trends in the Pet Insurance market.

3:50 PM - 3:55 PM
Move to final session 
3:55 PM - 4:35 PM
Future Human Behaviour - navigating the polycrisis

It is time to envision how human behaviour will change the coming years now that society is hit by a so-called 'polycrisis': where several crises in a row shake up society, rattle our mental wellbeing and spark a so-called 'fear for the future.' How does this affect our behaviour? Decision-making? And our perception of risk? Amidst this polycrisis, leaders have to embrace the next wave of digitalisation - and get their people, their customers and themselves aboard this new technology. And then there is a new generation of colleagues and customers: Generation Z. Their unique perspective on life gives us great insight into what the future will hold for all of us.

4:35 PM - 6:00 PM
Drinks reception to mingle and network

Drinks reception - an opportunity to catch up with industry colleagues.