ABOUT THE SUMMIT
Swiss Re and GAM Investments are pleased to host the second GAM & Swiss Re ILS Investing Summit on 12 November 2026 at the Swiss Re Centre for Global Dialogue, overlooking Lake Zurich.
Building on the inaugural event held in Switzerland and the earlier 2026 Summit in the UK, the Summit has established itself as a forum for expert-led discussion on Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS), bringing together pension funds, banks, family offices, insurers and investment bankers. The event is designed to provide attendees with a rounded, independent perspective on the asset class and the forces shaping its future.
The format has been refined by attendee feedback, with a focused half-day structure designed to maximise discussion, Q&A, and peer-to-peer exchange. Speakers represent a broad range of market participants, ensuring perspectives extend across the wider ILS ecosystem.
For those new to ILS, the Summit offers a structured introduction to the asset class. For experienced allocators, it provides direct access to the practitioners and data that inform real portfolio decisions.
Please note: This event will be conducted in English.
Attendance is subject to approval and open to professional investors only.
SPEAKERS
Dr Balz Grollimund
Dr Mariagiovanna Guatteri
Albert Saporta
Beat Wüst
Michael Knecht
Quentin Perrot
Jin Shah
Dr Rom Aviv
Karin Jans
Daniel Durrer
AGENDA AT A GLANCE
08:30
Registration, Coffee, and Networking
09:00
Welcome & Introduction
Daniel Durrer, Head of Switzerland Distribution, GAM Investments
Karin Jans, Business Development, Switzerland, Swiss Re
09:05
CEO Remarks
Albert Saporta, Group CEO, GAM Investments
09:10
ILS Market Dynamics: Overview and Update
Perspective on today's ILS market, exploring recent performance, key drivers and the structural trends shaping the asset class.
Dr Mariagiovanna Guatteri, CIO, Swiss Re ILS
09:45
Investor Panel: Lessons in ILS Allocation
How are institutional investors allocating to ILS today? Hear first-hand perspectives on portfolio construction, manager selection and the role of ILS within diversified portfolios.
Beat Wüst, Head of Capital Investments, GastroSocial Pension Fund
Christian Braunhofer, Executive Director, LGT Capital Partners AG
Michael Knecht, Investment Managing Director, Cambridge Associates AG
Moderator: Karin Jans, Business Development, Switzerland, Swiss Re
10:20
Coffee Break
10:50
Fireside Chat: Navigating the Market Cycle with Cat Bonds and Private ILS
Cat bonds and private ILS offer complementary ways to access insurance risk. This discussion examines their distinct characteristics, the role each can play in a portfolio, and how investors can use both to navigate changing market conditions.
11:25
Advances in Nat Cat Modelling in the New Technology Landscape
Natural catastrophe models underpin ILS investing. Discover state-of-the-art advances in data, analytics and technology and how this is enhancing risk assessment and underwriting.
Dr Balz Grollimund, Head Catastrophe Perils, Swiss Re
12:00
Cat Bonds 2030 Panel: Liquidity, Diversification and Scalability
As the catastrophe bond market evolves, what comes next? Industry leaders discuss how liquidity, diversification and market growth is expected to benefit investors over the coming decade.
Jin Shah, Head of International Sales & Distribution, Gallagher Securities
Quentin Perrot, Managing Director, Marsh Securities
Moderator: Dr Rom Aviv, Head of ILS, GAM Investments
12:35
Closing Remarks
Dr Rom Aviv, Head of ILS, GAM Investments
12:45
Networking Lunch
13:30
Event Ends
EVENT DATE & TIME
Thursday, 12 November 2026
08:30 - 13:30 CET
EVENT LOCATION
Swiss Re Centre for Global Dialogue
Gheistrasse 37
8803 Rüschlikon
Switzerland
PAST EVENTS
Rüschlikon Summit 2025
The inaugural investor summit marking the start of the partnership between GAM Investments and Swiss Re, bringing together global ILS experts to explore three decades of market experience and the future of insurance-linked securities.
London Summit 2026
The first London investor forum, bringing together global investors and experts to discuss innovation in ILS, cat bonds, portfolio allocation, and emerging market opportunities.
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