Join us we shine a spotlight on important issues with regards to Flood Risk and Environmental Litigation Risks, with focus on its impacts both in Thailand and the broader Asian region.
Thailand is a country prone to flooding, with certain regions experiencing flooding annually. What recent trends have developed to counter flood damage, and what lessons can businesses in Thailand draw from previous flooding incidents to mitigate the economic & social impacts of flooding?
In addition, we will provide an overview of the current litigation landscape and the increase in lawsuits alleging environmental violations against corporations and directors, citing case studies on businesses who failed to adapt.
Associate Director, Insurance Management of Minor Hotel Group Limited
9:45 AM - 10:45 AMFlood Risk
The presentation will be about the dikes/floodwalls of three industrial estates, Rojana (1), Hi-Tech (2) and Bang Pa-In (3), in Ayutthaya, Thailand. - Background on 2011 Floods to these industrial estates - Dike/floodwall - design level and construction - Current conditions of these flood protections - Recommendations of inspection and maintenance, using international guidelines
Boonyalit Pisuttinusart
Senior Risk Consultant at AXA XL
10:45 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Break
11:00 AM - 12:00 PMEnvironmental Litigation Risk
The "E" in ESG and regional environmental litigation exposes corporations and the directors to an increase in environmental liability lawsuits. - Environmental litigation landscape in Asia - The impact on companies and directors - EIL case studies - Insurance solutions
Robert Riha
Head of Claims, Asia at AXA XL
Jui Lien Chung
Claims Manager at AXA XL
Ian Johnston
Partner at Clyde & Co (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Sorawat Wongkaweepairot
Legal Director of Clyde & Co (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Jan Mumenthaler
Regional Insurance Lead at IFC - International Finance Corporation
12:00 PM - 12:15 PMClosing Remarks
12:15 PM - 2:00 PMLunch Networking
Speakers
Boonyalit Pisuttinusart
Senior Risk Consultant at AXA XL
Robert Riha
Head of Claims, Asia at AXA XL
Jui Lien Chung
Claims Manager at AXA XL
Ian Johnston
Partner at Clyde & Co (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Sorawat Wongkaweepairot
Legal Director of Clyde & Co (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Mujalin Boonrod
Associate Director, Insurance Management of Minor Hotel Group Limited
Jan Mumenthaler
Regional Insurance Lead at IFC - International Finance Corporation