We start with the big picture: the discussion will cover the current state of the global and Hungarian insurance markets, the government's views on the sector's most pressing tasks, and the issues currently occupying the interests of the insurers' representative body, MABISZ. The first session will conclude with an assessment by insurance company leaders on strategy, the relationship between the state and the market, and growth prospects.
08:30 - 08:35
08:35 - 08:55
The Hungarian Government's Strategic and Regulatory Plans for the Insurance Market
Speaker: Máté Lóga, State Secretary for Economic Strategy, Financial Resources and Macroeconomic Analysis, Government of Hungary
08:55 - 09:20
Global Insurance Market Outlook: Business Challenges and Opportunities for Insurers
Speaker: Stefan Bleyhl, Managing Director & Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group
09:20 - 09:40
The State of Hungarian Insurers and the Market as Seen by MABISZ
Speaker: Mihály Erdős, Vice-president and Chairman-CEO, MABISZ and Generali Biztosító
09:40 - 10:00
Future-Proof Business Strategy in the Insurance Brokerage Sector
Speaker: Erik Keszthelyi, President-CEO, Hungarikum Biztosítási Alkusz
10:00 - 10:50
Insurance Leaders’ Roundtable – Panel Discussion
Moderator: Dávid Forrás, Executive Producer, Portfolio Podcast Lab
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In the II/A session, the audience will hear five presentations, thematically connected by one of the main drivers of the market: technology. The discussion will address digital identity in insurance, showcase practical AI examples, and provide insights into the intricacies of observability and insurtech problem-solving.
11:15 - 11:30
Digital Identity in Insurance: How Does It Enhance Security and Customer Experience?
Speaker: Máté Bárány, Account Executive EE&MEA, Ping Identity
11:30 - 11:45
AI in the Service of Insurers – with Practical Examples
Speaker: Enikő Szalai-Huszár, Director, Head of Product, Danubius IT Solutions
11:45 - 12:00
It Cannot Be Avoided – The Importance of Observability in Corporate Strategy
Speaker: Elemér Veréb, Regional maganer, Dynatrace
12:00 - 12:15
New-Age InsureTech: How to Handle Peak Loads, Cash Payouts, and Fraud Threats in 3 Seconds
Speaker: Dalius Simaitis, CEO, PortalPRO
12:15 - 12:25
10 Minutes to Market: Live AI Demo for Insurance Innovation
Speaker: Ádám Ferenczi, CEO, Insurwiz Technology
The Hungarian National Bank has released its "Ethical 2.0" regulatory package, which consists of five elements and will, after extensive preparation, come into effect in three stages between January 1, 2025, and January 1, 2026. In session II/B, we will explore from a practical perspective the biggest challenges in implementation according to the MNB and market participants, as well as the causes and potential consequences of the series of changes affecting unit-linked life insurance.
11:15 - 11:35
Ethical 2.0 - The fourth generation of life insurance
Speaker: Koppány Nagy, Director, Insurance and Pension Fund Supervision Directorate, Magyar Nemzeti Bank
11:35 - 12:25
Insurer and Broker Preparation for the Ethical 2.0 Regulation – Panel Discussion
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In the III/A session, we will focus on two non-life insurance areas in two panel discussions: on the one hand, home insurance, which will undergo the March housing campaign test for the second time this year to see what value they offer for customers in a more concentrated competitive environment. On the other hand, we will also address the situation of the motor insurance market, which has been heavily impacted by the windfall tax and the ageing vehicle fleet and is perhaps already past the peak of the soaring claims inflation.
13:40 - 14:20
Lessons of the First and Prospects of the Second: The Housing Insurance Campaign is in Full Swing – Panel Discussion
Moderator: Dávid Forrás, Executive Producer, Portfolio Podcast Lab
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14:20 - 15:00
Motor Insurance Challenges: What Is Next for Third-Party Liability and Comprehensive Coverage? – Panel Discussion
Moderator: Dávid Forrás, Executive Producer, Portfolio Podcast Lab
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Short-term events and long-term trends are shaping the business processes of the Hungarian life insurance market, from PMÁP interest payments and the growing interest in foreign currency programmes to the long-expected yet uneven growth of term life insurance and changes in customer expectations. Two presentations and a panel discussion will explore all of this in session III/B.
13:40 - 13:55
The Attitude of Hungarians Towards Life Insurance in Spring 2025
Speaker: Borbála Baittrok, Research Director, 21 Research Center
13:55 - 14:15
PMÁP (Premium Hungarian Government Bond): There Will (Not) Be Significant Cash Flow! How Much is Flowing into Insurance Fund Assets?
Speaker: Imre Kiss, Founder, CEO, MoneyMoon
14:15 - 15:00
(Not) Just Unit-Linked? Sales and Product Development Trends in the Life Insurance Market in 2025 – Panel Discussion
Moderator: Zsolt Raveczky, CEO, MediHelp International
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In session IV, alongside a presentation by one of Hungary's most prominent psychologists, Imre Limpár, on intrinsic motivation, there will also be lectures on digital insurance and digital citizenship. As the professional programme concludes, something unprecedented will follow: non-insurance resellers will share with the audience what they do and how they view the insurance market.
15:20 - 15:45
Maintaining Internal Motivation in Sales – Come Rain or Shine
Speaker: Imre Limpár, counselling psychologist, limparimre.com
15:45 - 16:00
Digital Insurance – What Is Next After the Housing Campaign?
Speaker: Márton Besnyő, Chief Executive Officer, Netrisk.hu
16:00 - 16:15
Digital Citizenship Program - the next steps
Speaker: Csongor Ádám, Deputy CEO responsible for Citizen and Enterprise Digital Services, IdomSoft Zrt.
16:15 - 17:00
Sales Perspectives from Outside the Sector: From Small Retailers to Banks – Panel Discussion
Moderator: Péter Kuruc, , EY
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