Why you should attend
About the event
CFC Summit brings together hundreds of brokers from across Canada and the USA to discuss the hottest topics in specialty insurance. This dynamic in-person event promises engaging talks, plenty of networking and a first-look at the exciting innovation that’s powering CFC and changing insurance! Don't miss out!
- 12 speakers
- 350 attendees
- 15 products
- 5 hours of valuable learning
The talks
Registration and morning refreshments
Welcome
Pat Brice, Distribution Director, CFC
Distribution Director
The next frontier: building for the future
Louise O'Shea, Group Chief Executive Officer, CFC
Join Group CEO Louise O’Shea as she shares her vision for building the insurance business of the future.
Group Chief Executive Officer
Insurance: the dinner date turn-off?
Andy Holmes, Chief Executive Officer, CFC
Insurance has a bad public rep. And don’t we know it! For those of us who work in the industry, the moment we dread at a dinner party or on a dinner date is when we’re asked “what do you do for a living?”. But does it have to be this way, or do we as the first tech-enabled insurance generation have a unique chance to improve our dinner dates?
Chief Executive Officer
Fireside chat with Shannon Groeber and special guest
Shannon Groeber, Chief Executive Officer, USA, CFC
Chief Executive Officer, USA
Questions and discussions
Lunch
Carbon insurance and you: a critical force in the fight to prevent climate disaster
George Beattie, Head of Innovation, CFC
Around the world people are waking up to the reality that our seasons have become more extreme. As the world gets hotter, putting pressure on Earth’s ecosystems and causing more severe and commonplace natural catastrophes, the urgency of climate change intervention is increasing. In this session, Head of Innovation, George Beattie, will give an overview of the climate crisis, a look at what role carbon credits could play and finally how CFC plans to lead in insuring the transition, with your help.
Head of Innovation
The latest on CFC's tech innovation
Jason Hart, Head of Proactive Insurance, CFC
At CFC, being 100% broker-intermediated is our cornerstone. It has provided us deep insights into the daily operations, needs, and significant challenges faced by brokers. In this talk, CFC’s Head of Proactive Insurance, Jason Hart, will showcase how we are leveraging advanced technology to directly address these challenges. Jason will provide insight into CFC's innovations, focusing on our pioneering cyber and proactive services. This session will highlight how CFC is harnessing technology to enable brokers to succeed in a rapidly evolving technology-enabled market.
Head of Proactive Insurance
Keynote: Innovation and Advancement
Chris Hadfield, Astronaut, Business Leader, Tech Entrepreneur, Bestselling Author,
Chris served more than three decades with the military, NASA, and the Canadian Space Agency. Throughout his distinguished career he’s been a fighter/test pilot, flown three space missions, built two space stations, performed two spacewalks, crewed the Shuttle and Soyuz, and commanded the International Space Station. Safe to say he is no stranger to innovation and advancement. Chris will draw from his experiences in space exploration and lessons-learned to share the best strategies and tactics to help leaders prepare for and meet the challenges of our changing world - whether it’s remaining relevant, building for the future, or continually innovating.
Astronaut, Business Leader, Tech Entrepreneur, Bestselling Author
Afternoon break
What lies ahead?
Dan Trueman, Chief Underwriting Officer, CFC
CFC’s Chief Underwriting Officer, Dan Trueman, will share his perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the insurance industry. What shifts and transformations are we seeing, how can we capitalise and are we up to the task?
Chief Underwriting Officer
Cyber: The greatest missed opportunity
Lindsey Nelson, Cyber Development Leader, CFC
The digital revolution has changed the way we think about business exposures around the world, as crime has shifted from the physical world to the electronic. Equally, cyber-attacks are happening at a greater frequency and severity than ever before to businesses of all sizes. Cyber products are broader than they have been to meet the need of the customer, more accessible than ever through streamlined and digital underwriting processes and working tirelessly to prevent global threats for businesses.
Yet, less than 10% of businesses outside the US purchase a Cyber policy. Where have we gone wrong – and crucially, how do we change it?
Cyber Development Leader, Lindsey Nelson, will review the evolution of the global cyber market, how it plays a leading role in protecting society, and what our most successful cyber brokers are doing around the world to help grow the market.
Yet, less than 10% of businesses outside the US purchase a Cyber policy. Where have we gone wrong – and crucially, how do we change it? Cyber Development Leader, Lindsey Nelson, will review the evolution of the global cyber market, how it plays a leading role in protecting society, and what our most successful cyber brokers are doing around the world to help grow the market.
Cyber Development Leader
Panel discussion - ask our product experts
Margaret Murphy, Claims Director, CFC
Angus Marshall, Head of Transaction Liability, CFC
Kate Lyes, Head of Specialty Lines, CFC
Timothy Boyce, Head of Professions & Healthcare, CFC
Michael Brunero, Head of Tech, Media & IP, CFC
Representing both traditional and emerging risks lines as well as claims, our expert panel have their finger on the pulse of technology trends, new tech-enabled products to market, cross selling opportunities and how these can benefit brokers. Ask all your burning questions here.
Claims Director
Head of Transaction Liability
Head of Specialty Lines
Head of Professions & Healthcare
Head of Tech, Media & IP
Closing
Pat Brice, Distribution Director, CFC
Distribution Director
Networking
CFC took care to utilize every moment of the conference to maximize learning and networking opportunities for all attendees. A day well spent and well worth the time. Excellent job!
The CFC Summit is one of my favorite industry conferences. I always find value in the sessions.
This was my first CFC Summit and I am so glad I attended. I only wish more of my team could have been there to witness the energy and enthusiasm of the speakers and the audience. A tremendous amount of knowledge sharing and networking opportunities. A first-class event that I truly cannot recommend highly enough.
Learning about cutting edge innovations and technologies is wonderful, especially when getting good time with your underwriters.
Being at the Summit was such a great experience. It's always so great to get together in person to put faces to names and to meet new people! The topics were all very interesting and speakers were engaging. Overall, it was just such an amazing opportunity! Coming from a broker, I love CFC!
A valuable learning exchange between the exceptional talent at CFC and the conference attendees.
At Limit, we greatly appreciate the strong support and detailed focus that CFC brings to our partnership. The gold standard of service with genuine people behind the scenes.
CFC is always one of the most innovative MGA's in the marketplace and they always seem to be on the cutting edge of what's new in cyber insurance.
Amazing event, well planned & executed!
Everything from the speakers to the food and party is incredible. It is the best event of the year every year!
What people are saying
The speakers
Industry rockstars, tech extraordinaires and more!
Venue
About Evergreen Brick Works
Nestled in the heart of Toronto’s lush ravines, surrounded by beautiful heritage buildings, Evergreen Brick Works offers a truly unique setting for CFC Summit. Once an industrial brick factory, it is now an award-winning public space and an internationally renowned showcase of sustainability and green design.
FAQs
CFC Summit is FREE! Yeah, you heard that right. But space is limited.
You’re in for a treat! Your registration provides access to:
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an innovative, irreverent conference program
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all day refreshments, to keep you recharged and energized
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networking session to keep the conversations going
The only thing we ask is that delegates are responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements.
Once you’ve registered online, you should receive an email within 24 hours to confirm your spot.
Please tell us as soon as possible so that we can cancel your registration.
If you have a colleague who can attend in your place, we can accept substitutions up to three working days before the event…but you have to let us know in advance!
Yes, you can…as long as they have a confirmed registration for the event.
Tickets to this exclusive event are limited and we’ll close registration once we’re booked out!
Yes! Interested in sponsoring CFC Summit? Please contact summit@cfc.com to discuss further.
Yes, we do have limited spaces reserved for press. Please contact summit@cfc.com for more information.
Yes, we have negotiated special rates with the Intercontinental Toronto Centre.
Hotel address: 225 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2X3, Canada
Rooms start from CAD $339 per night plus taxes, subject to availability.
Contact the reservation team:
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Toll free number: 1-800-235-4670 and quote "CFC Summit North America”
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Book online via the following web link: https://book.passkey.com/go/CFCsummit2024
All rooms will be released from the block on Monday 22 April, unless sold out prior.
Evergreen Brick Works Suite 300, 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON, M4W3X8
Please follow the recommendations from the venue here.
Coat check facilities will be available at Evergreen Brick Works.
Car spots are charged at $10 per car per day. There is a limited number of spots available onsite and the car park is managed by an external party, Indigo. See full parking details here.
Date: Thursday, May 23, 2024 08:45 - 17:15
Time: 10am – 21:30pm
Venue: Evergreen Brick Works Suite 300, 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON, M4W3X8
Wondering if CFC Summit is right for you? We’ve designed Summit 2024 for our partners – brokers across North America – who want to know about the biggest trends and topics in insurance that will impact their clients and their jobs.
We also welcome attendees from across the insurance industry. So, if our hot topics tickle your fancy, come along and join the fun.
CFC is a pioneer in emerging risk so it’s no surprise this will be a major focus at our Summit. Whether its cyber insurance, artificial intelligence, digital healthcare, IP, digital distribution or big picture state of the industry ‘stuff’, you’re sure to be inspired and have FUN!
Plus, we’ll be showcasing the latest in our tech innovation and how this ultimately will help contribute to new business growth and revenue targets.
We’re excited to have you join us at CFC Summit for a day of learning, networking and fun. We also hope you’ll join us in upholding our standards of behaviour – treat everyone with respect, consume alcohol responsibly, and no illegal substances.
Drop us a line at summit@cfc.com and we’ll sort it out for you! If in doubt, get in touch with your fave underwriter too.