A record number of 800 delegates from 35 countries have registered for the 16th India Rendezvous that kicks off in Mumbai today.
The three-day annual event to be held on 18-20 January is jointly organised by Asia Insurance Review and GIC Re. It will be held at the spacious Taj Lands End Hotel and will once again provide a platform for both insurers and reinsurers as well as the intermediaries to come together to take stock of the state of the Indian insurance market and the world of reinsurance in India.
The India Rendezvous, launched in 2008, has also grown to become a thought-leadership platform with several global CEOs sharing their insights. Over the years the event has received support from International Insurance Society (IIS), the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), The Geneva Association and the Federation of Afro-Asian Insurers & Reinsurers (FAIR). The event aims to be the impetus to catapult discussions on how India can establish itself as a futuristic reinsurance hub for the region. For this, it is imperative to innovate and stay relevant.
The Indian insurance market is a truly dynamic melting pot of opportunity. Currently growing at 14-15%, the Indian insurance market is set to soar further with the IRDAI’s mission to achieve “Insurance for every Indian by 2047”.
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it amply clear that there is a lot that the insurance industry can do to not only enhance protection covers but also stand up as a very important component of a wider economic and social system that should evolve to tackle the rising catastrophic events and the pandemics. With this in mind, this year’s theme for the Rendezvous “Strong, Resilient, Ready” has been chosen to showcase India’s endurance and grit during the long pandemic.
The India Rendezvous has been growing from strength to strength every year. Starting with 250 delegates at the inaugural event in 2008, the Rendezvous is today a must-attend event for anyone interested in doing business in India, drawing a record-breaking number of delegates each successive year. The event is supported this year by FAIR, the Insurance Brokers Association of India, and GIFT City.
