Summit

Swiss Insurtech Hub Summit & Award – 5th Edition

Where Innovation Meets Insurance

The Switzerland’s largest insurtech event, where insurtechs, incumbents & forward-thinking players unite to shape the future of the industry

Celebrating 5 Years of Swiss InsurTech Momentum

For the 5th year in a row, we are excited to bring our community together for another engaging edition of the 2026 Swiss InsurTech Summit & Awards.

Be inspired by keynote addresses from industry pioneers, engage in thought-provoking panel discussions, and discover groundbreaking startups through our electrifying pitch sessions. This event offers unparalleled opportunities for networking and collaboration, bringing together the brightest minds to shape the future of insurtech.

Join us to explore new horizons, forge valuable connections, and lead the charge in creating a more intelligent and interconnected insurance ecosystem.

🎯 Switzerland’s #1 Insurtech Event
📍 Live in Zurich | 🗓️ 01.12.2026

15:30–15:40 – Opening & Welcome

Silvia Signoretti
SIH Co-Founder & President

Brijesh Luthra
SIH Co-Founder & Vice President

Sharan Kaur
SIH Co-Founder & Vice President

15:45–16:00 – Opening Keynote: AI Is Here. What’s Next?

Cristina Lucas
Global Market Leader for Insurance
Google Cloud

16:00–16:20 – Keynote: The Human Edge: Leading Through Transformation

Philomena Colatrella
Independent Board Director
AXA Group

16:20–16:45 – Panel Discussion: From Ambition to Execution: Making Transformation Work


Carlos Rey de Vicente Chief Transformation Officer Zurich Insurance	Pravina Ladva Chief Technology and Operations Officer Swiss Re	Daniel Englberger Chief Operating Officer Sompo	⭐ Moderator Cristina Lucas Global Market Leader for Insurance Google Cloud

16:50–17:25 – Insurtech Spotlight I
Meet the innovators shaping insurance: four selected InsurTechs take the stage.

17:25–17:50 – Networking Break

17:50–18:10 – Special Keynote: Growth Without Boundaries
Speaker TBC. An outside-in perspective on growth, innovation and transformation.

18:10–18:45 – Panel Discussion. Commercial Insurance: Ready for Reinvention?

Raphael Schmid-1 Raphael Schmid
Chief Commercial Officer
Aon

Manuel Meier
Global Chief Client Officer AXA XL

Markus Mende
Head of Risk Services
Nestlé

⭐ Moderator Ruth Armalé
CEO of HITS

18:45–19:20 – Insurtech Spotlight II
Meet the innovators shaping insurance: four selected InsurTechs take the stage.

19:20–19:40 – InsurTech Awards 2026: The Winning Moment

We’re thrilled to honour the most innovative insurtechs that are revolutionizing the insurance landscape. As a special treat, our sponsors will reward winners through innovation workshops and coaching, offering valuable insights and expertise to further empower these outstanding insurtechs. It’s a moment you won’t want to miss.

Silvia Signoretti-1
Silvia Signoretti
SIH Co-Founder & President

Brijesh Luthra
Co-Founder & Vice President

Sharan Kaur
Co-Founder & Vice President

Roger Peverelli Chairman of the Jury	Stefan Schürmann Head of Corp. Dev. and M&A Vaudoise	Ruth Armalé CEO of HITS	Daljitt Barn Global Head of Cyber Risk, Head of Innovation lab Tokio Marine
Raphael Schmid Chief Commercial Officer Aon	Katharina Hesse Sr Client Partner FS DACH Heidrick & Struggles	Markus Bücheli Head of Marketing and Comms Helvetia	Maria Zazo Head of Open Innovation Axa Switzerland
Giles Burnier Innovation Manager Groupe Mutuel	Urs Häusler Head of Strategic Investment Development Die Mobiliar	Suzan Van de Kerk COO Risk Data Solutions Swiss Re