mallowstreet Insurance Indaba 2025

Important

Delegates are expected to attend the full event. We do understand that this is a time commitment in diaries. Please do let us know if you need to step away for a call/meeting and we shall adjust your personal agenda.

Join us at the mallowstreet Insurance Indaba for a day of immersive learning and inspiration from leading industry experts. Analyse the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the insurance landscape. Our carefully curated keynotes will offer you valuable insights into the current state of the industry and its future direction.


Throughout the day, join our exclusive masterclass sessions that take you deeper into the world of insurance investment. Guided by experienced investment experts, these interactive and intimate sessions will provide you with the tools and strategies you need to confidently navigate the market.


Why Attend:


This event is FREE to attend for investment decision makers and their advisers.

 

*An Indaba (pronounced in-dar-bah) is an important conference held by the izinDuna (principal people) of the Zulu or Xhosa people. The term comes from a Zulu language word meaning "business" or "matter".


At mallowstreet we adhere to a principles-based approach to ensure a meaningful and respectful experience for all attendees. We believe that upholding these principles will contribute to a thriving and inclusive professional environment. Please review our Code of Conduct here: Code of Conduct

Speakers

Program

  1. Registration & Breakfast

  2. Welcome Address

    Dawid provides an overview of the conference, speakers, and key themes for the Indaba.

    Speaker

    Dawid Konotey-Ahulu CBE DL, Co-founder, mallowstreet

  3. In Discussion with David Thompson: Revisiting the 2025 Outlook

    In this follow-up conversation, Zurich Insurance UK CIO David Thompson joins Dawid Konotey-Ahulu to build on the discussion they had in November 2024. With the U.S. political landscape reshaped by President Trump’s return to office, the discussion will explore how macro and market conditions have evolved—and what that means for insurance investors. David will also share his latest thinking on sustainable and renewable investing, reflecting on how the industry can balance the pursuit of stronger returns with long-term responsibility to both stakeholders and the planet.

    Speaker

    David Thompson, CIO, Zurich

  4. Session Transition

  5. Investment Masterclass I

    Delegates split into five Investment Masterclass sessions over the course of the Indaba.

  6. Tea, Coffee, and Networking

  7. Investment Masterclass II

    Delegates split into five Investment Masterclass sessions over the course of the Indaba.

  8. Session Transition

  9. Keynote Address

    Full synopsis to follow.

  10. Session Transition

  11. Investment Masterclass III

    Delegates split into five Investment Masterclass sessions over the course of the Indaba.

  12. Lunch and Networking

  13. Insurance Investment Panel


    Speaker

    Chaired by Dawid Konotey-Ahulu CBE DL, Co-founder, mallowstreet

  14. Session Transition

  15. Investment Masterclass IV

    Delegates split into five Investment Masterclass sessions over the course of the Indaba.

  16. Tea, Coffee, and Networking

  17. Investment Masterclass V

    Delegates split into five Investment Masterclass sessions over the course of the Indaba.

  18. Session Transition

    Full synopsis to follow.

  19. Keynote Address

  20. Closing Remarks

    Speaker

    Dawid Konotey-Ahulu CBE DL, Co-founder, mallowstreet

  21. Drinks and Networking

  22. End