New Horizons. Market Reset and the Fight for Trust

Date: September 17, 2026
Location: Almaty, InterContinental Almaty Hotel
Organizer: Insurance Payment Guarantee Fund
Supported by: Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Regulation and Development of Financial Market
Title Sponsors of the Forum: JSC Life Insurance Company "BCC Life" and JSC Insurance Company "BCC Insurance"

The insurance sector of Kazakhstan is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Amid new macroeconomic challenges, the industry and national business face large-scale tasks: from adapting to regulatory reforms to exponentially increasing institutional trust.

Kazakhstan Insurance Forum 2026 is the region's central dialogue platform, bringing together top regulatory officials, bank and insurance company management, the logistics sector, investors, and leading international experts. The event is held with the key support of LIC "BCC Life" and IC "BCC Insurance" — leaders of the financial and insurance group that set high standards for technology and reliability in the market.

The Main Context of 2026: The Forum takes place during the launch of the practical implementation of the Development Program for the Insurance Sector of the Republic of Kazakhstan until 2030 and the drafting of a new conceptual version of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Insurance Activity."

Why Should You Attend?

Evaluate legislative changes: Engage in direct dialogue with the developers of legislative reforms and the market regulator.
Value for commercial business: Understand how new legislative requirements and insurance tools will help reduce company risks, protect property, and optimize costs during emergencies.
Protect your business assets: Discover practical solutions for insuring corporate risks, commercial real estate, cargo, and foreign economic activity (FEA).
Discover new financial tools: Learn about the integration of banking, pension, and insurance products (unit-linked/endowment life insurance) to optimize corporate social packages and manage liquidity.
Enter the international market: Access ready-made models for cross-border insurance and logistics protection along the Silk Road routes.
Top networking: Connect with over 200+ executives, investors, and key decision-makers in a single space.

Key Sessions and Speakers

09:35 – 09:50 | Strategic Keynote Address
Madina Abylkassymova — Chairperson of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Regulation and Development of Financial Market.

09:50 – 11:05 | Panel 1. "Strategy 2030: Vectors of Legislative Development and Transformation"
A detailed breakdown of the new conceptual version of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Insurance Activity," revision of prudential standards, and market capitalization mechanisms.
Speakers: Nurzhan Tursunkhanov (Deputy Chair of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Regulation and Development of Financial Market), Bakhyt Sultanov (Member of the Board (Minister) for Economy and Financial Policy, Eurasian Economic Commission), Arman Kassenov (Vice Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan), Vusal Gurbanov (Executive Director of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan), Yaroslav Zakharov (Oliver Wyman), Danita Pattemore (International Association of Insurance Supervisors).
Moderator: Rodolfo Wehrhahn (W&W Consulting).

11:25 – 11:45 | Special International Report
Paul Petrelli (Canada) — “The Canadian Life Insurance Market: Lessons Learned”

11:45 – 13:00 | Panel 2. "Life Beyond the Plan: Why Do We Fear Insuring the Future?"
An open discussion on the synergy of banking, pension, and insurance tools to form long-term savings for citizens and retain personnel.
Speakers: Assel Amirbayeva (Director of the Insurance Market and Actuarial Department, ARDFM), Zhanat Kurmanov (Chairman of the Management Board, Unified Accumulative Pension Fund), Adil Mukhamedzhanov (Chairman of the Management Board, Kazakhstan Stock Exchange), Anastassia Ovsyannikova (Vice President of "Bank CenterCredit"), Gulzhan Zhaksymbetova (Chairperson of the Management Board, Life Insurance Company "BCC Life").
Moderator: Eldar Abdrazakov (Centras Group).

14:20 – 15:35 | Panel 3. "The Silk Road Insurance Belt: Integration of Turkic Markets"
Practical steps for developing the Turkic World Insurance Union, insurance of transit FEA cargo, infrastructure investments, and protection against catastrophic risks (NatCat).
Speakers: Abas Miskarli (Executive Director of the Azerbaijan Insurers Association); Ahmet Yasar (President of the Insurance Association of Turkiye); Börte Barlasoğlu (Chairman of the Association of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies of Northern Cyprus); Peter Choi (Member of the Board of Directors, Sinoasia B&R); Sanat Abenov – (Head of "Qazaq Eli Logistics")
Moderator: Vitaliy Verevkin - Chairman of the Association of Insurers of Kazakhstan.

15:35 – 16:50 | Panel 4. Actuarial Congress of Kazakhstan: 25 Years of the Actuarial School
An anniversary session on international risk assessment standards, talent continuity, and digital analytics.
Speakers: Matthew Hill (CEO, Chartered Insurance Institute (UK); Joana Amorim (COO, ACTEX Learning); Gayane Arsenyan (International Actuarial Association); Kanat Kozhakhmet (President, Narxoz University)
Moderator: Aidar Aukenov (Chair of the Society of Actuaries of Kazakhstan).

Who Can Participate in the Forum?

Representatives of the real sector and commercial business: To be the first to learn about legislative changes, assess the impact of reforms on their sector, and build an effective system to protect corporate assets.
Top executives and CEOs: To timely adapt to legal changes and minimize entrepreneurial risks.
Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and Chief Risk Officers (CROs): To build sustainable financial models and effectively manage liquidity.
Heads of logistics, trading, and FEA companies: To minimize risks in international transportation and supply chains.
Financial sector participants: To find new partnerships and expand their product line.

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Terms of Participation

Participation in the forum is FREE.

Seating at the venue is limited.