International Insurance Conference of Georgia 2025 

12-13 June, Batumi, Georgia

Day 1 – 12 June 2025

09:30 – 10:00 Registration and Welcome Coffee

In the chair: Prof. Karel Van HULLE, Catholic University Leuven, Belgium and Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany

10:00 – 12:00 Part I - Current Status and Future Perspectives of the Georgian Insurance Market

• Overview of market growth, trends, and challenges in 2024
• Key drivers for market development: Regulatory changes, digitalization, and consumer behavior – views on the market’s development strategy
• Opportunities for foreign investment and partnerships in the Georgian insurance sector

SPEAKERS:

• David ONOPRISHVILI, Chairman, Insurance State Supervision Service, Georgia
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• Devi KHECHINASHVILI, Chairman of the Board, Georgian Insurance Association, Georgia
• Panel of discussions
  • Devi KHECHINASHVILI, Chairman, Georgian Insurance Association, Georgia
  • Giorgi BARATASHVILI, General Director, Insurance Company ALDAGI , Georgia
  • Michael JAPARIDZE, CEO, ARDI Insurance, Georgia
  • Sofia LEBANIDZE, Chairperson of the Supervisory Board, PSP Insurance, Georgia

LIVE INTERVIEW:

• Canan Sanem CENGİZ, Head of Strategy Development Department, SEDDK- Insurance and Private Pension Regulation and Supervision Agency, Türkiye
• Prof. Karel Van HULLE, Catholic University Leuven, Belgium and Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
   

12:00 – 12:30  Coffee Break

12:30 – 14:30  Part II - Regulatory Adaptation and Compliance

• The Solvency II review - new amendments.
  • Prof. Karel Van HULLE, Catholic University Leuven, Belgium and Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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• Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD): Practical implementation, local adaptation, and balancing compliance with sales efficiency.
  • Prof. Karel Van HULLE, Catholic University Leuven, Belgium and Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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• Recovery & resolution: Insights from global practice and standard setting
  • Manuela ZWEIMUELLER, Special Advisor to the Secretary General of IAIS, International Association of Insurance Supervisors, Switzerland
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• Global Meets Local: Harmonizing Georgian regulations with international ones; lessons learnt from modernizing local insurance regulation and aligning it with the international framework.
  • Ekaterine TSERETELI, Deputy Chairperson, Insurance State Supervision Service, Georgia 
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14:30 – 16:00  Networking Lunch

16:00 – 18:00 Part III - Digital Transformation in Georgian Insurance: Unlocking the Power of AI and Data

• AI in Action: Enhancing risk assessment and claims management.
• Customer-Centric Platforms: Leveraging digital platforms for improved customer experience and operational efficiency.
• Navigating Challenges: Overcoming barriers to digital adoption in Georgia’s insurance sector.

SPEAKERS:

• Alexander MEZURNISHVILI, Information Security Manager, Administrative Department, Insurance State Supervision Service, Georgia
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• Erik BARNA, Board Member @ Cluj - IT cluster, Romania
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• Nikolay KOBZEV – IT and Operation Director, TBC Insurance, Georgia
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• Panel of discussions
  • Giorgi ZHURAVLIOV, Director of Customer Relationship Management Department, Insurance Company ALDAGI, Georgia
  • Michael JAPARIDZE, CEO, ARDI Insurance, Georgia
  • Alexander MEZURNISHVILI, Information Security Manager, Administrative Department, Insurance State Supervision Service, Georgia

19.00 - 23.00 Gala Dinner
Restaurant Senate

 DAY 2 – 13 June 2025

09:30 – 10:00 Registration and Welcome Coffee

10:00 – 13:00 Strengthening consumer protection in the Georgian insurance market 

• Simplifying insurance products for better customer understanding
• Addressing complaints and disputes: Building trust through transparency
• How regulatory frameworks can enhance consumer protection without stifling innovation
• Bridging the Gap: Promoting financial literacy to boost insurance penetration

SPEAKERS

• Mariam KOSHORIDZE, Head of Consumer Protection and Financial Education Division, Legal Department, Insurance State Supervision Service, Georgia
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• Archil TSERTSVADZE, Head of Insurance Mediation, Georgian Insurance Association
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• Menekşe UÇAROĞLU, CEO, IUC Group, Türkiye
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Sustainability in Georgian insurance: aligning with global trends 

• The role of insurers in addressing climate risks and natural disasters
• Collaborating with government and industries to close sustainability gaps
• ESG compliance in terms of insurance

SPEAKERS:

• María Luisa ÁLVAREZ BARBY, Head of Sustainability and Solvency II Subdirectorate, Directorate General for Insurance and Pension Funds, Spain
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• David MCHEDLIDZE, Head of the Service for Accounting, Reporting and Auditing Supervision, Georgia
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• Klime POPOSKI, University Professor, University St. Kliment Ohridski, North Macedonia
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• Ketevan MAGALASHVILI, Head of Marketing Communications Department, Insurance Company ALDAGI, Georgia
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Conference concluding section

• Position and perspectives of the Georgian market in the CEET context
• What ought to be the insurance market's top priorities in Georgia?
  • David ONOPRISHVILI, Chairman, Insurance State Supervision Service, Georgia

13:00 – 14:30  Networking Lunch

The official language of the conference is English. Interpretation in Georgian will be provided.

Disclaimer: The organizers of the Georgian International Insurance Conference 2025 reserve the right to modify the event agenda, including session topics, speakers, and scheduling, to ensure the best possible experience for participants. Any changes will be communicated in a timely manner.