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Synopsis

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.

Nov 16, 2023

9:30 AM - 2:00 PMGMT+7

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Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel
155 Ratchadamri Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand

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Agenda

  • 9:00 AM - 9:30 AMRegistration
    9:30 AM - 9:45 AMWelcome & Opening

    Mujalin Boonrod

    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)

    Boonyalit Pisuttinusart

    Senior Risk Consultant at AXA XL

  • Robert Riha (Head of Claims, Asia at AXA XL)

    Robert Riha

    Head of Claims, Asia at AXA XL

  • Jui Lien Chung (Claims Manager at AXA XL)

    Jui Lien Chung

    Claims Manager at AXA XL

  • Ian Johnston (Partner at Clyde & Co (Thailand) Co., Ltd.)

    Ian Johnston

    Partner at Clyde & Co (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

  • Sorawat Wongkaweepairot (Legal Director of 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)

    Mujalin Boonrod

    Associate Director, Insurance Management of Minor Hotel Group Limited

  • Jan Mumenthaler (Regional Insurance Lead at IFC - International Finance Corporation)

    Jan Mumenthaler

    Regional Insurance Lead at IFC - International Finance Corporation

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