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ASEAN Forum on
Natural Hazards and Catastrophe Risk Management ____________________________________________________ A Project of the ASEAN Natural Disaster Research Works Sharing (ANDREWS)
Committee
Supported by ASEAN Insurance Council Organised by
College of Engineering Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Programme Manager 
Singapore College of Insurance May 14-15 2009 Lecture Theatre 15 Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore
Objective and Scope of the Forum Natural disasters, in particular earthquake and typhoons, are endemic in the ASEAN region and occurring with increased frequency and severity. With rapid economic and infrastructure development as well as urban population density growth across the region in recent years, there is a greater need for coordinated effort and collaboration to address the potential threats and manage the risks posed by such disasters. At the ASEAN Insurance Council (AIC) meeting in November 2007, a suggestion was made for a gathering of academic experts specialising in Asian natural disaster research and insurance practitioners to facilitate dialogue and information exchange. To spearhead this project, the ASEAN Natural Disasters Research Works Sharing (ANDREWS) Committee was formed under the auspices of the AIC, comprising representatives from various technical universities and relevant research institutes in ASEAN.
Hence, the objective of the Forum is to provide a platform for insurance industry professionals, academics and university students from the ASEAN region to share and exchange information on the latest scientific research and developments relating to natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods and typhoons as well as risk transfer mechanisms for catastrophe risk management.
Tentative Programme
Thursday, 14 May 2009 | 0830 – 0900 | | Registration | | 0900 – 0910 | | Welcome Remarks by Professor Pan Tso-Chien, Dean-College of Engineering, NTU, Singapore | | 0910 – 0920 | | Introduction and Forum Overview by Mr Teddy Hailamsah, Secretary-General of ASEAN Insurance Council (AIC) | | 0920 – 0930 | | Guest-of-Honour’s Opening Address: Mr or Ms xxx, National Research Foundation / Ministry of Education / Ministry of Finance / MAS Insurance Dept | | 0930 – 1030 | | Keynote Presentation: Professor Chiang Wei-Ling – President, National Central University, Taiwan | | 1030 – 1100 | | Morning Coffee Break | | 1100 – 1130 | | Professor M.T. Zen – Emeritus Professor of Geophysical Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Indonesia (Title) | | 1130 – 1200 | | Dr Renato Solidum Jr – Director, The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, Philippines (Title) | | 1200 – 1230 | | Prof xxx – Organisation, China (Wenchuan Earthquake) | | 1230 – 1400 | | Buffet Lunch | | 1400 – 1430 | | Mr Neil Mathison – Managing Director, Benfield Asia, Singapore (Title) | | 1430 – 1500 | | Mr Werner Bugl – Director for Strategic Business Development, Asia Capital Reinsurance Group Pte Ltd, Singapore (Title) | | 1500 – 1530 | | Mr Andreas Bollman – Director, Swiss Re, Singapore (Title) | | 1530 – 1600 | | Afternoon Coffee Break | | 1600 – 1700 | | Panel Discussion and Q&A on Presentations (Moderator: Prof XXX) | Friday, 15 May 2009 | 0900 – 1000 | | Second Day Opening Remarks: Dr Teddy Hailamsah and Keynote Presentation: Professor Kerry Sieh – Director, Earth Observatory of Singapore, NTU (Title) | | 1000 – 1030 | | Visiting Professor Chris Newhall – Earth Observatory of Singapore, NTU (Title) | | 1030 – 1100 | | Morning Coffee Break | | 1100 – 1200 | | Visit to Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) | | 1200 – 1230 | | Summary and Closing: Dr Teddy Hailamsah | | 1230 | | Buffet Lunch | About AIC The ASEAN Insurance Council (AIC) was formed in 1978 with the aim of fostering regional cooperation amongst the private sector insurance industries in the various ASEAN countries, in the same spirit of friendship and cooperation as embodied in the ASEAN Declaration of 1967. Representation at the AIC is through the life and non-life insurance associations of the various ASEAN countries, of which there are currently 12 member associations from seven ASEAN countries, namely Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Among the more notable regional projects embarked on by the AIC, which was granted official ASEAN NGO status in 1983, is a project to introduce a “green card” system to facilitate hassle-free customs clearance for cargo trucks at all land-based border checkpoints that will help boost intra-ASEAN trade. More information on the AIC can be found on its website at http://www.aseanic.org About NTU Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is a research-intensive university with globally acknowledged strengths in science and engineering. The university has roots that go back to 1955 when Nanyang University was set up. Today, NTU has four colleges with 12 schools, and three autonomous entities, the National Institute of Education, the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, and the Earth Observatory of Singapore. | NTU provides a high-quality global education to more than 21,000 undergraduates and 9,400 graduate students. The student body includes top scholars and international olympiad medallists from the region and beyond. Hailing from more than 40 countries, the university's 2,600-strong teaching and research staff bring dynamic international perspectives and years of solid industry experience. Website: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Pages/default.aspx | About SCI The Singapore College of Insurance (SCI), approved as an Institution of Public Character, is a not-for-profit, industry-based training and professional education provider that was set up in 1974 in support of Singapore’s aspiration to be a major international financial centre in the region. SCI was named the 'Educational Service Provider of the Year' at the Asia Insurance Industry Awards in 1997, 2001 and 2007. SCI was also recognised for its market leadership role as it was instrumental in garnering the support of nine industry stakeholders, including the associations representing the banks, life insurers, brokers, advisers and other professionals to adopt and implement the ISO 22222 International Standard for Personal Financial Planning in Singapore, the first country in the world to do so. SCI was appointed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Workforce Development Agency as one of the five key lead providers of Financial Industry Competency Standards (FICS) accredited training and assessment programmes for the General Insurance, Life Insurance and Wealth Management (Retail & Mass Affluent) industry segments, enabling it to actively contribute to the national effort of developing a world-class financial services workforce in Singapore. SCI website: https://www.scicollege.org.sg/
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