DES MOINES, Iowa, March 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — International leaders from the insurance, technology and government sectors will gather at the 2023 Global Insurance Symposium April 18-20 in Des Moines, Iowa. Symposium speakers and panelists will provide industry-defining insights into new ideas and challenges insurance, insurtech and startup companies, as well as regulators, are facing during this outstanding event.

“We are delighted to have some of the most prominent names and thought leaders in the global insurance industry headlining this year’s event,” said Jay Byers, President and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership. “Coming together at the heart of the US insurance industry, this year’s speakers will address a number of critical issues impacting symposium attendees and their companies, as well as the future of the insurance industry.”

The three-day event is co-hosted by Jason GrossVice President and Head of Platform for ManchesterStory and Aaron PearceGeneral Counsel for Berkley Agribusiness and Continental Western Group, who will deliver opening and closing remarks. Lard FriesianCEO and Chairman of the Board, Aegon NV, Want fillerPresident and CEO of Transamerica, and Peter GalliotManaging Director, Financial Institutions Group (FIG) Global CIO and Head of Fixed Income FIG Portfolio Management will serve as global keynote speakers.

At the symposium, panelists will provide key conversations on a variety of insurance topics, in addition to opportunities for attendees to network and attend the annual InsurTech Expo, showcasing the latest insurance technologies.

Headliners and highlights of the event include:

• CEO panel – moderated by Doug Ommen, Insurance Commissioner of Iowa; include panelists Anant BhallaCEO and President of American Equity Investment Life Holding Company; Jeff DailyyChairman of Farmers Insurance; Kendall Jones, President and CEO of ProAg; And Tom SwankChairman and CEO of American…