Insurance Ireland & EY – Executive Briefing – Navigating Geopolitical and Economic Uncertainty: Implications for the Irish Insurance Sector

Date: Thursday, 29 May 2025

Timings: 12.00pm – 14.00pm

Location: EY Offices, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2

Overview

In our upcoming briefing, Insurance Ireland and EY, will discuss the Geopolitical and Economic Uncertainty ahead and how these are impacting your customers and your businesses.

We invite you to join us to hear Dr. Loretta O’Sullivan, Chief Economist and Partner, EY Ireland share her perspectives on the Global economic outlook and the domestic macroeconomic trends relevant to the Irish insurance sector. Following her contribution, Simon MacAllister, Co-Head of Geopolitical Strategy and Transactions Partner, EY Ireland and Aidan Meagher, Co-Head of Geopolitical Strategy, Tax Partner and Life Sciences, Tax and Law Lead, EY Ireland will share their perspectives, followed by an industry perspective from James Maher, Head of Insurance and Actuarial Services, EY Ireland before we enter into a discussion with participants.

Time: 12.00 – 14.00
12.00pm – 12.15pm (Networking & Lunch)
12.15pm – 14.00pm (Event)

Agenda

12.00 – 12.15
Arrival and Networking Lunch
Opening remarks: Moyagh Murdock, CEO, Insurance Ireland/James Maher, Head of Insurance & Actuarial Services, EY Ireland 

12.15 – 12.30
An Economist’s View of the Landscape: Dr. Loretta O’Sullivan, Chief Economist and Partner, EY Ireland 
– Global economic outlook
– Domestic macroeconomic trends relevant to the Irish insurance sector

12.30 – 13.10
Navigating Geopolitical Risk: Simon MacAllister, Co-Head of Geopolitical Strategy and Transactions Partner, EY Ireland and Aidan Meagher, Co-Head of Geopolitical Strategy, Tax Partner and Life Sciences, Tax and Law Lead, EY Ireland
– The evolving international risk landscape
– Strategic considerations for Ireland Inc.
– Key political developments to monitor

13.10 – 13.25
An Industry Perspective: Practical Implications for Insurers: James Maher, Head of Insurance & Actuarial Services, EY Ireland
– Sector wide observations and trends

13.25 – 13.45
– Open discussion and Closing Comments
– Reflections from participants
– Summary of key insights
– Suggested actions and next steps

Attendees: This session is intended for CEO’s and Senior Leaders of insurance firms, operating in Ireland. Don’t miss the opportunity to attend the event, spaces are limited, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you can’t attend, please share with another colleague on your senior leadership team who can attend.

Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact: ruth.nicginnea@insuranceireland.eu.