International Forum on Natural Catastrophe Risk Management and Effective Global Insurance Models
The International Forum “Albanian Natural Catastrophe – Risk & Insurance Solutions” is jointly organized by the Albanian Financial Supervisory Authority, AON Reinsurance, and the Albanian Insurance Association.
This high-level forum brings together senior policymakers, heads of regional supervisory authorities, representatives of the insurance and reinsurance industry, distinguished experts from AON, financial institutions, development partners, and international stakeholders, to exchange insights and discuss effective solutions related to natural catastrophe risk management, financial protection mechanisms, and sustainable insurance frameworks.
The forum also serves as an important platform for sharing international best practices, strengthening regional cooperation, and promoting innovative approaches for building resilience against natural disasters and climate-related risks.
Participant
1
Speakers
1
VENUE
Tirana at Maritim Hotel Plaza
DATE
14 May 2026
Time
09:00 - 14:30
Speakers of The Event
Opening Remarks
Ms. Adela Xhemali
General Executive Director of Albanian Financial Supervisory Authority
Ms. Milva Ekonomi
Chairwoman of the Committee on Economy, Employment and Finance
Ms. Delina Ibrahimaj
Minister of Economy and Innovation
Mr. Jan Liska
Head of AON Reinsurance Albania
SESSION 1: High-Level Discussion
Mr. Andrej Cernak
Head of AON Reinsurance Central and Eastern Europe
Dr. Vladimir Stejskal
Head of AON Analytics Central and Eastern Europe
Mr. Ogert Shkrepa
Head of Property & Guarantee Department, SIGAL Insurance Group
Mr. Daniel Smestad Jensen
Head of Nordic and Baltic Regional Clients in AON
Ms. Nicoleta Radu
Director General, PADROM, the Natural Disaster Insurance Pool SA Romania
Mr. Aranit Muja
Director of Risk Administration Directory, AFSA
Dr. Umberto Guidoni
Co-Director General of ANIA and Secretary General of the ANIA Foundation
SESSION 2: Technical Discussion
Ms. Egis Zaimaj
Advisor, Albanian Financial Supervisor Authority
Dr. Markel Baballëku
Lecturer at Polytechnic University of Tirana
Dr. Sergio Stolfa
President of the Italian Nat Cat Pool: Italian Nat Cat Pool
Mr. Luciano Lanzi
Director, Head of Actuarial & Analytics, AON Reinsurance Solutions Italy
Dr. Giacomo Sevieri
AON Head of Catastrophe Analytics EMEA
Ms. Eneida Cani
Vice Director at ITAS, Member of the Assembly and Steering Committee of the Italian Nat Cat Pool
Dr. Vladimir Stejskal
Head of AON Analytics Central and Eastern Europe
Mr. Valent Dakic
Senior Underwriter at Hannover Re
Mr. Plarent Hamzaj
Deputy CEO, ALBSIG Sh.a
Agenda
09:00 – 09:30
Registration of Participants and Welcome Coffee
09:30 – 10:10
Opening Remarks
09:30 – 09:40
Ms. Adela Xhemali, General Executive Director of Albanian Financial Supervisory Authority
09:40 – 09:50
Ms. Milva Ekonomi, Chairwoman of the Committee on Economy, Employment and Finance
09:50 – 10:00
Ms. Delina Ibrahimaj, Minister of Economy and Innovation
10:00 – 10:10
Mr. Jan Liska, Head of AON Reinsurance Albania
09:30 – 10:10
SESSION 1: High-Level Discussion
10:10 – 10:15
Moderator: Mr. Andrej Cernak, Head of AON Reinsurance Central and Eastern Europe
Discussion Panel
10:15 – 10:30
Dr. Vladimir Stejskal, Head of AON Analytics Central and Eastern Europe
10:30 – 10:45
Mr. Ogert Shkrepa, Head of Property & Guarantee Department, SIGAL Insurance Group
10:45 – 11:00
Mr. Daniel Smestad Jensen, Head of Nordic and Baltic Regional Clients in AON
11:00 – 11:15
Ms. Nicoleta Radu, Director General, PADROM,
the Natural Disaster Insurance Pool SA Romania
11:00 – 11:15
Mr. Aranit Muja, Director of Risk Administration Directory, AFSA
11:25 – 11:40
Dr. Umberto Guidoni, Co-Director General of ANIA and Secretary General of the ANIA Foundation