Intelligent Insurer to host largest gathering of European Chief Underwriters in London

The industry’s finest Chief Underwriting Officers will convene at the invitation-only, Underwriting Network in London on 12 June 2025, the largest underwriting meeting held by the industry.

Intelligent Insurer, the leading publication for insurance professionals, hosts the forum at London’s prestigious One Moorgate Place.

The exclusive event will welcome 170-plus leading senior insurance professionals enabling insurance experts to come together, collaborate, network and hear from influential keynote speakers discussing the key challenges in underwriting.

The one-day forum, Resilience – Adaptation – Opportunity: Optimise underwriting decisions in an uncertain market, will discuss the climate of a softening market, geopolitical turbulence, an evolving emerging risk landscape, environmental challenges and capital constraints.

The largest underwriting event of its kind offers:

• Exclusive networking – Forge meaningful connections with senior-level peers. Pre-qualification of delegates and invitation-only ensures connection with industry experts
• Immersive experience – with a variety of panel discussions, private meetings and roundtables, attendees can customise their day in the way they want
• Focused one-to-one business meetings – a unique opportunity to book ahead and meet key partners in exclusive private meetings
• Insightful discussions – from emerging risks, ways to enhance underwriting performance, drive efficiency and leverage AI to best advantage, the one-day event discusses all the issues under one roof.

The forum begins with the keynote, Fostering underwriting discipline to remain profitable in the future economy by Rachel Turk, Chief Underwriting Officer, Lloyd’s. Discussion highlights include whether the market is moving fast enough for large-scale innovation and the importance of the underwriting discipline to manage combined ratios and market volatility.

In addition to expert insight, the event introduces new connections that last beyond the forum. Booked in advance, the business meetings offer on-site appointments with potential partners.

A large number of roundtables run throughout the day and gather industry experts to discuss a range of topics in a more intimate setting. These include: The role of AI in pricing, The rise of the portfolio underwriter and the much-debated, Human vs machine and more. There is something for everyone.

Workshops are offered at both breakfast and lunchtime – these extend the opportunity for networking, chatting over the issues and enjoying gourmet food.

Several panels also run throughout the day, offering a chance to hear from leading minds in the sector. Enrique Fontana Arroyo, Chief Underwriting Officer, Admiral Seguros will speak at the afternoon event: Automated underwriting: Use AI to improve underwriting performance, competitiveness and the customer experience. Of the session he said: “AI-driven underwriting is at a pivotal moment. While automation brings efficiency and precision, it also raises critical questions about fairness, transparency and the evolving role of human underwriters. This session is essential because it explores both the opportunities and challenges AI presents, ensuring that its adoption enhances – not replaces – human expertise.”

Request your invitation here: The Underwriting Network | Innovation & Risk Strategies 2025