On September 22, 2026, Vermeg brought together clients, industry leaders, experts and insurance professionals at the Parc des Princes in Paris for the 2026 edition of Insurance Client Day.
Held under the theme “Turning Technology Complexity into Business Performance” the event provided a platform to share market perspectives, exchange industry insights and showcase concrete experiences around the transformation of insurance operations and business models.
From Life and Protection insurance to AI, operational excellence and platform modernization, discussions explored the developments reshaping insurance operating models, processes and customer journeys.
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A sincere thank you to our clients, partners, speakers and Vermeg teams who contributed to making this edition a valuable opportunity for dialogue, knowledge sharing and meaningful conversations around the transformation of insurance.
We look forward to seeing you at the next edition of Insurance Client Day.
Insurance Client Day 2025 - Paris
Matinée
08:30-09:00 | Accueil & Networking
09:00-09:10 | Introduction “Assurance Vie à l’ère de l’IA : améliorer la qualité métier sans remplacer l’humain”
Francisco Jarrega, General Manager Europe & UK, Vermeg
/ Morning Session
08:30-09:00 | Registration & Networking
09:00-09:10 | Opening Keynote “Life Insurance in the AI Era: Enhancing Operational Excellence Without Replacing Human Expertise”
• Francisco Jarrega, General Manager Europe & UK, Vermeg
09:10-09:20 | Insurance Market Outlook
• David Dubois, Partner, Allian Conseil
09:20-09:40 | Vermeg Insurance Strategy 2027
• Anis Loukil, Insurance Director, Vermeg
09:40-10:30 | Panel Discussion 1
« Life Insurance: Balancing Profitability Pressures with Product Transformation »
• Anais Breger, Partner, Deloitte
• Nofel Goulli, Deputy Chief Executive Officer Life Insurance, BPCE Assurances
• Georges Valente Monteiro, Deputy Chief Executive Officer – Individual Life Insurance, GGVIE
• Marc Buls, Insurance Presales Director, Vermeg
10:30-10:50 | Use Case 1 – Multi-Line Journey Factory
« A Multi-Line Journey Factory Across Life, Protection, Health and Motor Insurance »
• Jonathan Poinen, Head of New Tech, GENERALI
• Francisco Jarrega, General Manager Europe & UK, Vermeg
10:50-11:00 | Coffee Break & Networking
11:00-11:25 | Use case 2 – Insurance Asset Management (Soliam)
« Industrialising Business Processes for Insurance Asset Managers »
• Jean-Denis Brix, Head of Finance, Sogelife
• Ala Ennaifer, Senior Product Manager, Vermeg
11:25-12:10 | Panel Discussion 2
« Protection Insurance: Managing Technical Complexity and Transforming Operating Models »
• Geoffroy Brossier, Chairman of the Executive Board, Prépar-Vie
• Laurent Charon, Director of Innovation & Digital Transformation, AG2R La Mondiale
• Dan Cohen, Head of Product Solife, Vermeg
12:10-12:30 | Surprise !
12:30-14:00 | Lunch & Networking – Salon Carré
/ Afternoon – Roadshow + User Clubs Solife & Soliam
14:00-14:45 | Roadshow Parc des Princes
14:45-17:30 | User Clubs sessions (Vermeg’s Clients only)
17:30-17:40 | Closing
• Francisco Jarrega, General Manager Europe & UK, Vermeg
17:40-19:30 | Networking Cocktail Reception
9:30AM (10minutes)
/ Introduction & Overview
- Wassel DAMMAK – Head of Collateral Solutions, Banking Market Strategy – Vermeg
9:40AM (45minutes)
/ Panel 1: Collateral Optimization at Scale
Preparing for market shocks with smarter margin and liquidity strategies.
Moderator: Roy ZIMMERHANSL – Head of Capital Markets – WTS Hansuke
- Philip FORKAN – Head of Collateral – The Tonic Consultancy
- Graham GOODEN – Executive Director – J.P. Morgan
- Gregory DONOVAN – VP, Collateral Client Solutions, State Street
- Asma BELGAIED HASSINE – Deputy Director, Collateral Solutions Strategy, Vermeg
10:30AM (45minutes)
/ Panel 2: Bridging the Gap – Convergence of Traditional Finance and Digital Assets
Exploring how tokenized assets are integrating into established frameworks.
Moderator: Steven GRIFFITHS – CEO, Absolute Collateral
- James POLLOCK – EMEA Sales Director, Digital Asset (Canton Network)
- Simon BARNBY – Chief Marketing Officer, Archax
- David SHONE – Senior Director, Data and Digital Solutions, ISDA
11:15AM (15minutes)
/ Networking Break
11:30AM (35minutes)
/ Keynote 1 & Demo: AI Agents & the Next Era of Collateral Intelligence
Vertical AI Workflows & Smart Automation in Action.
- Dinesh MAHADEVAN – Head of Architecture, Vermeg
- Wassel DAMMAK – Head of Collateral Solutions, Banking Market Strategy, Vermeg
12:05PM (75minutes)
/ Launch Break
13:20PM (30minutes)
/ Keynote 2: Embracing the AI Disruption, Transforming Collateral Intelligence
Harnessing AI to transform how we build, deliver, and support Collateral Intelligence
- Majdi NAFTI – Director of Architecture, Vermeg
13:55PM (45minutes)
/ Panel 3: Repo Clearing – The Way Forward in EUR and US
Preparing operations for regulatory shifts
Moderator: Terrance BAUM – Key Account Management Director, Vermeg
- Glenn HANDLEY – Founder and Managing Director – SecFin Solutions Limited
- Freda McMAHON – Senior Clearing SME – The Tonic Consultancy
- Wael DAMIATI – Head of RepoClear Products – LSEG
14:40PM (50minutes)
/ Keynote 3: Collateral Drive value through Vermeg Collateral Suite
Automation, real-time flows, and practical tips to maximize platform value; Digitization services, Agreements and eligibility schedules
Platform Evolution in Action: Digital Assets, Repo clearing, Connectivity, Market utilities.
- Wassel DAMMAK – Head of Collateral Solutions, Banking Market Strategy, Vermeg
- Asma BELGAIED HASSINE – Deputy Director, Collateral Solutions Strategy, Vermeg
15:30PM (15minutes)
/ Wrap-Up & Closing
- Khaled BEN ABDELJELIL – Senior VP, Head of Banking Market Strategy – Vermeg
15:45PM —
/ Cocktail Reception & Networking
