Insurance Ireland Milliman CRO Forum, H1 2026
Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026
Time: 09:00 – 11:00 AM
Venue: Stephens Green Club, 9 Stephens Green, Dublin 2, D02 C891
Overview
We’re pleased to invite you to join us for the first CRO Forum of 2026, where we’ll explore the theme of “Enabling AI, while managing double materiality.” We are delighted to welcome Jennifer Loftus and Pedro Ecija Serrano, who will be sharing their insights and expertise on this important topic. Our forum will open with a panel discussion featuring Jennifer and Pedro, focusing on how CROs can actively support and enable the use of AI throughout the insurance value chain, while managing risk exposures in a proportionate way. The session will introduce the concept of double materiality, especially in the context of AI risk management, and discuss the principles of responsible AI. We’ll also shine a spotlight on practical use cases showcasing AI adoption and effective risk management processes. After the coffee break, we’ll move into an interactive breakout session, where we’ll consider the risks and opportunities for insurance companies across a range of potential future AI pathways. This will be a great opportunity for CROs to discuss AI risk management topics directly with peers, share experiences, and learn from one another. Your input, as always, will be invaluable during these discussions.
Agenda:
09.00 – Welcome: Michael Curtin, Head of Regulation & Policy Development, Insurance Ireland
09.05 – Panel Discussion: Enabling AI, while managing double materiality, Jennifer Loftus, Acorn Life and Pedro Ecija Serrano, Independent Consultant
09.45 – Networking & Refreshments
10.15 – Breakout Session: AI Future Pathways
10.55 – Closing Comments: Sinead Clarke, Principal, Milliman Please note that this is an in-person event only.
Speakers
Jennifer Loftus, Executive Director | Group CEO | Chief Risk Officer | Head of Actuarial Function, Acorn Life
Jennifer is an Executive Director of Acorn Life where she holds the roles of Group CFO and Chief Actuary. She also serves on the Board of Vhi as an Independent Non Executive Director. Jennifer is a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, the Society of Actuaries in Ireland and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. She is a member of the Society of Actuaries in Ireland’s AI & Data Science Committee and Diversity, Equity, Accessibility & Inclusion Committee. She holds an MSc in Data Analytics and an MSc in Sustainability Leadership.
Pedro Ecija Serrano, Independent Consultant | Actuarial | AI & Machine Learning | Risk & Governance | Insurance
Pedro Ecija has more than 25 years of experience in insurance, working in industry and consultancy. He has served in a wide range of roles including pricing, reserving, solvency, and risk management. He has specialised in machine learning and AI, including ethics, governance, and risk management. He works as an independent consultant, helping clients with actuarial and AI topics.
Sinead Clarke, Principal, Milliman
Sinéad is a principal in Milliman’s Dublin office. She currently leads the Risk and Capital Management team in Milliman Dublin. Sinead has over 15 years’ experience working with a wide variety of clients, including life, health and non-life insurers.
She is an expert on the Solvency II requirements for the risk and actuarial functions and has supported clients on various risk and capital management projects in recent years. She discharges the outsourced Head of Actuarial Function role for an International Private Medical Insurer based in Dublin. She is an active member of the Society of Actuaries in Ireland and currently sits on the Society’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee and Healthcare Committee.
Registration
For further information or to register for this in-person event, please email:
tara.oconnell@insuranceireland.eu
We look forward to your participation. Join us for an engaging session filled with expert insights, interactive discussions, and valuable networking opportunities.