João Thole He holds a Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) and has solid experience in Data Analysis. Before joining Gallagher FAC in 2023, he gained professional experience in Marketing with a focus on data analysis, developing strategies based on analytical insights.

Currently, João focuses on the structural organization of data, the creation of interactive dashboards, and direct involvement in the Reinsurance Solutions area, contributing to process optimization and strategic decision-making.

JULIA NUNES She holds a Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) and an Executive MBA in Management with an emphasis on Leadership and Innovation from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV). With a consolidated career of over 16 years in the Reinsurance market, she has accumulated extensive experience, including 8 and a half years at Aon Benfield, where she held various roles in the Reinsurance sector.

In 2016, Julia participated in the start-up process of Capsicum Re, which, in 2020, was integrated into the Gallagher group. Currently, she holds the position of Head of FAC Operations & Reinsurance Solutions at Gallagher Re Brazil, leading strategic operations and reinsurance solutions.

ANDRE SCUDIERE Executive leader with 10 years of experience in the insurance market, focused on Data, AI, Digital Products, and Digital Transformation. Currently at Gallagher, he leads strategic initiatives, developing scalable, data-driven solutions to drive efficiency, innovation, and growth. With a career built at the intersection of technology and business, he brings expertise in analytics, automation, corporate strategy, and product development. He is a graduate of the University of São Paulo, with an MBA in Data Science & Analytics.

PAULO MILLER He graduated from the Military Institute of Engineering, with a master's degree in economics and finance from Fundação Getúlio Vargas. He has served Susep as a Technical Analyst since 2010, during which time he held various positions. He is currently the General Coordinator of Economic Studies.

CAROLINA VIEIRA is CEO of Olive Seguros, founder and host of The Surety Academy podcast, Director of the National Insurance and Pension Academy, Member of FENACOR's Guarantee Insurance Commission, Director of Sou Segura, as well as author and technical coordinator of several books on Guarantee Insurance.

With two decades of experience leading renowned multinational companies, Carolina has worked in Reinsurance, Insurance, Insurance Brokerage, and Reinsurance Brokerage before founding Olive Seguros, a brokerage specializing in Surety Bonds.

ROQUE MELO He holds a Law degree and a postgraduate degree in Civil Procedural Law from the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUC-PR).

Consultant Member of the Securities Law Commission of the OAB-PR.

Director of the National Federation of General Insurance - Fenseg.

CEO of Junto Seguros S/A.

LUCIANO VALINA He is Head of the Warranty, Credit, Housing, and Rental Guarantee lines at IRB (Re), having worked for the Company for 21 years.

Professor of Credit and Guarantee courses in the postgraduate program in reinsurance at ENS.

Member of the Fiscal Council of the IRB Servants' Pension Fund – PREVIRB.

Co-author of the book “Development and importance of performance bonds in Brazil”.

Effective participation in the issuance of the first LRS – Insurance Risk Note – in the Brazilian market.

Has a solid track record in the Brazilian electricity sector, with approximately two decades of experience, the last few years dedicated to risk and insurance management at Grupo Energisa, where he works as an Insurance Broker and Manager. A Production Engineer, with postgraduate degrees in Quality Engineering and Business/Strategic Management, he is licensed as an Insurance Broker in all branches, combining a solid technical background with a strategic vision applied to asset protection and business continuity. He actively participates in the Brazilian Association of Risk Management, serving as Coordinator of the Electric Sector Committee for two years and currently holds the position of Chief Financial Officer, contributing to institutional strengthening and the development of the risk management market in Brazil.

Professional with extensive experience in the electricity sector, specializing in risk and insurance management at Energisa, with strategic market involvement and active leadership at ABGR.

Sergio Mello He is a lawyer graduated from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, with postgraduate degrees from the Federal Fluminense University and the University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain). He is a Professor of Insurance and Reinsurance Law at Brazilian universities. He is the World Vice President of the International Association of Insurance Law (AIDA). He is a founding partner of the law firm Mello, Machado Advogados.

ILAN GOLDBERG She is pursuing a postdoctoral fellowship in commercial law at USP. PhD in Civil Law from UERJ. Professor at FGV Direito Rio. Founding Partner of Chalfin, Goldberg & Vainboim Adv. Ass.

VINICIUS MALACCO With a degree in Administration and over ten years of experience in Information Technology, Vinicius Malacco entered the insurance market in 2016, working in Financial Lines underwriting at Chubb. In 2021, he joined Tokio Marine and, since 2022, has led the Financial Lines team, responsible for Cyber, D&O, E&O, K&R, and M&A products.

Luiz Otavio Top Scorer He holds a degree in Economic Sciences from UERJ and an MBA in Finance from IBMEC/RJ. After a brief stint in the banking sector, he joined Eletronuclear in 2006, where he currently serves as the company's Financial Superintendent.

He also serves as a Fiscal Advisor for the Eletronuclear Foundation for Medical Assistance (FEAM) and recently completed international certification in risk management ISO 31000.

Re-elected for the three-year term 2024-2026 as President Director of the Brazilian Association of Risk Management (ABGR).

Father of two beautiful daughters, athlete, and a true Fluminense supporter.

VINICIUS RATTON BRANDI He is Undersecretary of Microeconomic Reforms and Financial Regulation in the Secretariat of Economic Reforms of the Ministry of Finance. He worked in the areas of prudential regulation and market regulation at the Central Bank of Brazil and was Director at the Superintendence of Private Insurance - SUSEP. A Production Engineer from UFRJ, he holds a Master's degree in Finance from the Coppead Institute and a Doctorate in Economics from the University of Brasília.

LUCCA LIZZO He is a lawyer and Senior Climate Finance Specialist at the Climate and Society Institute (iCS), where he leads public policy projects, financial structuring, and international negotiations related to climate finance.

Has over 12 years of experience in financing and capital market operations, and currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Banco de Desenvolvimento do Espírito Santo (Bandes) and is a member of the sustainability committee at Sebrae. Previously, he was a senior attorney at Mattos Filho and worked at EDF in Brazil and France.

He holds a law degree from PUC-Rio, with an exchange program at Sciences Po, and a master's degree in International Relations from PUC-Rio.

RAFAEL AMADIU He is a lawyer and a corporate risk and insurance management executive, working at one of the world's largest mining companies, Vale. He currently leads global insurance initiatives, focusing on structuring complex programs, optimizing the use of captives, and negotiating with international markets.

With a degree in Law from the Law School of São Bernardo do Campo and in Insurance Management from Centro Paula Souza, an MBA in Business Management from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV), and a postgraduate degree in Accounting and Finance from PUC, Rafael has over 20 years of experience in the insurance market. He has worked in major industries and insurance companies, such as BASF, MAPFRE, and Sompo, in addition to having globally led the risk and insurance area of Grupo Votorantim. 

ALESSANDRA MONTEIRO She has 27 years of experience in the Insurance, Reinsurance, and Pension markets, with a solid 24-year track record in leadership positions, including roles as President and Director. An expert in strategic planning, governance, and risk management, she is the founder and CEO of Aller. Alongside her corporate career, she has been a professor at the National School of Insurance for over a decade and is a co-author of works on female leadership.

JAMILA HERNANDEZ MARINO She is a Senior Risk and Insurance Executive with over 20 years of experience in structuring and managing complex large risk programs, particularly in the petrochemical sector, with operations in Latin America, the United States, and Europe. She is currently the Global Insurance Manager at Braskem, responsible for the governance and evolution of the global insurance program, as well as the company's Insurance Policy.

Possesses experience in the management of captive insurers and mutual insurers in the energy sector, such as EVEREN, as well as solid experience in the international placement of risks, relationships with global stakeholders, and management of high-impact claims in complex regulatory environments.

She holds a degree in Actuarial Science from PUC-SP, with postgraduate studies in Administration from Insper, an Executive MBA from Fundação Dom Cabral, and AIRM – Alarys International Risk Manager certification, combining technical rigor, strategic vision, and collaborative leadership in global corporate risk management.

RAÍSSA CAMPELO She is a partner at Pinheiro Neto Advogados, where she leads strategic cases in the Insurance and Reinsurance practice. Her work includes regulatory, contractual, and litigation advice nationally and internationally, with an emphasis on large-risk claims regulations, reinsurance recoveries, coverage settlement negotiations, and the structuring of insurance products and programs, including private pension plans and capitalization.

Graduated in Law from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, with a specialization from Fundação Getúlio Vargas and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Stanford Law School, Raíssa is recognized by the publications Chambers & Partners and Legal 500.

JOHN MARCELO Founding Partner of Santos Bevilaqua Advogados, former Deputy Director and Superintendent of SUSEP, former President of the Board and life member of the Superior Council of the National Academy of Insurance and Social Security, and Member of the Executive Board from the Global Insurance Law Connect, a worldwide network of law firms specializing in insurance.

EMERSON MEDEIROS He holds a degree in Business Administration and has the CFM certification from IBMEC. With 27 years of experience in the financial market, he began his professional career at Banco BBA Creditanstalt in 1999, which was acquired by Itaú Unibanco in 2002. Throughout his career, Emerson worked in various commercial areas, serving as an executive responsible for bank relationships, including financial institutions, SMEs, and large corporations. Currently, he is responsible for relationships within the insurance sector, encompassing Insurance Companies, Reinsurance Companies, Brokerages, Insurtechs, and MGAs.

Reinaldo Marques He holds a degree in Actuarial Science from UFMG, a Master's degree from PUC-Rio, and a PhD from the Department of Risk and Statistics at the University of Oslo. He is a member of the Brazilian Institute of Actuaries (MIBA) and has extensive experience in data analysis applied to actuarial science, with a focus on quantitative methods for financial and actuarial risk, modeling, reinsurance, solvency, and regulatory capital.

Recognized for his academic output, he received awards such as the SBSS Paper Competition (American Statistical Association, 2014) and the Ricardo Frischtak Prize (IBA, 2016). He is the author of three books on quantitative risk assessment.

Currently, he is Superintendent of Research & Development at IRB(Re), coordinator of the Actuarial Science program at Unifal-MG, General Director of the Laboratory of Actuarial Risk and Innovation (LAR), and co-director of cIA.

HELENA VENCESLAU She holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Economics from UnB, with a career at the National Treasury spanning over 28 years in the federal public sector. During her tenure, she held prominent positions such as President of the Public Company ABGF, Director at Susep, Director at the Ministry of Infrastructure, at the Ministry of Transport, and currently serves as Director of Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Ports and Airports. She also served as Chair of the Board of Directors of INFRA S.A. and Alternate Advisor to CRSNSP. She is a specialist in the following matters: insurance, guarantees, guarantee funds, financing funds, debentures, concession contracts.

MARCIA CICARELLI She is a partner in Demarest's Insurance, Reinsurance, Private Pension, and Supplementary Health Law practice area. With a Master's in Civil Law from USP and a specialization from FGV, she has over 30 years of experience in insurance, handling highly complex cases, strategic consulting, contracts, products, and claims regulation, as well as litigation and arbitration.

She is a professor at ENS – Business and Insurance School and a speaker at national and international events. Her work is recognized by rankings such as Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500, Who’s Who Legal, Análise Advocacia 500, Leaders League, and Latin Lawyer.

VALDIR ASSEF JR. He holds a degree in Law and Political Science from USP and has over 20 years of experience in project management and public policies in the security sector.

Coordinated security initiatives with the São Paulo State Secretariat of Justice, the Capital City Hall, and the Sou da Paz Institute.

Worked for 11 years at the São Paulo State Public Safety Secretariat, holding the positions of Coordinator, Undersecretary, and Chief of Staff.

With 6 years at Febraban, worked in bank security, fraud prevention, and banking services. Currently leads the Cybersecurity area, strengthening partnerships, sharing knowledge, and combating digital threats with equal rigor.

MARCELO BILLI Began his career as a reporter at Folha de S.Paulo, where he primarily wrote about macroeconomics and finance. At the newspaper, he also served as assistant editor and correspondent in Buenos Aires. He transitioned to corporate communications in 2008, specializing in communications and crisis management for publicly traded companies. He has been at ANBIMA for over 15 years. At the Association, he was responsible for the communications and marketing areas, member relations, and strategic planning. He currently leads the entity's Sustainability, Education, and Innovation teams. Billi holds a degree in Economics from Unicamp, a specialization in Finance from Insper, and an Executive MBA from ONEMBA-FGV.

BENGT VON TOLL He has been with Munich Re for over 25 years, holding various roles in Casualty Underwriting, Non-Life Insurance Client Management, and Cyber Underwriting, including a 4-year stint in Milan, Italy.

Over 15 years of experience in various leadership positions.

Head of Munich Re's Cyber Underwriting team for Europe and Latin America since January 1, 2019.

Diploma in Industrial Engineering from the Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany.

Resident in Munich, inspired by family and friends, enjoying football, running, and cycling, as well as listening to music.

Ana Paula de Almeida Santos She is a lawyer with over 20 years of experience in the legal field. Currently serving as a consultant and Full Counsel for the Council of Appeals of the National Private Insurance System, she previously served as Director of Sustainability and Consumer Relations at CNseg, and was Legal and Compliance Director for major insurance companies such as Assurant and Akad Seguros, in addition to being Legal & Compliance Manager for companies like McDonald's and AON. Ana Paula holds a degree in Legal Sciences from Mackenzie University, an MBA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from FIA – Business School, and an LLM – Masters in Law from Ibmec. She participated in The Women Leadership Forum – held annually by Harvard Business School. She is a visiting Professor at IBMEC-DF in the Public Policy and ESG chair and at the Business and Insurance School in the Risk Management and ESG/Sustainability chairs. She served as State Counsel – Alternate for the OAB/SP – for the 22/24 triennium. She is an academic at ANSP – National Academy of Insurance and Social Security, and a member of AIDA.

STEPHANIE FONSECA He has been at Guy Carpenter since 2019, following the acquisition of JLT Re, where he had been working since 2012. With a background in Economics (FGV and PUC-Rio), he has extensive experience in the Financial Market, especially in Hedge Funds and Brokerage. He began his career in facultative reinsurance, working in the Power and Property and CPE (Thefts, Jewelry Stores, and Events) areas.

In 2015, she became Director of the Contracts division at JLT Re, and in 2018, she also took on leadership of Surety & Credit for Latin America. In 2019, she joined Guy Carpenter as Senior Vice President, and in 2021, she was appointed Executive Director, a role she held until April 2024, leading the areas of Treaty Broking, Business Intelligence, Claims, and Marketing.

Currently, as Deputy CEO, she is part of the Guy Carpenter Latin America Executive Committee, leading with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and a strong, meritocratic culture. For her, growth depends on the combination of innovation, a strong culture, a refusal to be complacent, and the strength of the group.

HENNING LUDOLPHS joined the Hannover Re Group in 1989. With a background in mathematics, with an emphasis on computer science and economics, he began dedicating his career to structured reinsurance operations in 1991. In 2002, he took over as director of the non-life companies in Ireland, which at the time were the group's main vehicles for structured reinsurance. In 2008, he returned to Hannover, Germany, where he structured the insurance-linked securities (ILS) unit, focusing on the transfer of third-party reinsurance risks to the capital markets, as well as investments in ILS in the life and non-life segments. As of July 1, 2014, he became head of the Retrocessions and Capital Markets division, created from the integration of the group's protection area - responsible for contracting retrocessions to protect Hannover Re's balance sheet - with the ILS area. With his retirement scheduled for the end of 2026, he transferred his leadership responsibilities to his successors in October 2025. Currently, he continues to support his former teams and is also dedicated to initiatives aimed at reducing the protection gap in developing countries.

CLAUDIA PRATES She is the Director of Sustainability at the National Confederation of Insurance Companies (CNseg), a position she has held since May 2025. An executive with 28 years of experience at the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES), she served as Director of the institution and, subsequently, as Director-General of the New Development Bank (NDB), responsible for the Americas. In 2023, she returned to BNDES as Head of Climate, leading the institution's climate strategy and actions and coordinating the Climate Investment Platform for Ecological Transformation (BIP). She holds a degree in Economics, with a Master's in Economics from UFRJ and an MBA in Finance from COPPEAD.

ALEXANDRE LEAL Technical, Studies, and Regulatory Relations Director of the National Confederation of Insurance Companies (CNseg), where he joined in 2009. He oversees the related activities to the monitoring and analysis of insurance sector regulation in the areas Actuarial, Accounting, Risk Management and Internal Controls, Reinsurance, among others, in addition to studies regarding the sector's evolution and performance and its prospects future. Previously, he was Underwriting Director at Icatu Hartford Seguros, manager of Variable Income at Banco Itaú and Icatu Investimentos and quantitative analyst at Pollux Capital and Banco Icatu. Graduated in Telecommunications Engineering and Master's in Communications Systems from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio). Holds Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification since 2000.

MARIANA FREITAS DE SOUZA She is a lawyer, President of CBMA (Brazilian Center for Mediation and Arbitration), and a partner at PVS Advogados, with extensive experience in mediation and arbitration. She is a certified mediator by the IMI (International Mediation Institute) and a JAMS Weinstein International Fellow.

In the last 10 years, she served as the director of CBMA, leading relevant initiatives in mediation and arbitration, such as courses and events in Brazil and abroad.

Graduated from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), holds a Master's degree in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADRs) from Tulane University (USA).

He served as President of ICFML-Brazil and was a member of the Mediation Commission of the Federal Council of the OAB. Currently, he is a member of the Arbitration and Mediation Commissions of the OABRJ, as well as the Mediation, Conciliation, and Arbitration Commission of the IAB.

Professor with over 20 years of experience in negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and dispute resolution system design, she is the author of several articles on the topic and co-coordinator of the Migalhas Consensuais column.

JOSÉ MARENGO is a Senior Scientist and General Coordinator for Research and Development at the National Center for Monitoring and Early Warning of Natural Disasters (CEMADEN). His areas of expertise include climatology, surface hydrology, climate extremes, drought and desertification, global climate change, adaptation, impacts and vulnerability, tropical meteorology, disaster risk reduction and early warning systems.He is a member of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences, the São Paulo State Academy of Sciences and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), as well as the Brazilian Climate Network and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). He serves as Associate Editor of the International Journal of Climatology and the Annals of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences. Marengo is a professor in graduate programs at INPE and UNESP, and Adjunct Professor of International Studies at Korea University. He has contributed as a risk and impact analyst to multiple IPCC reports (TAR, AR4, AR5, SREX, SR1.5, AR6 and AR7) and has acted as a consultant for international organizations and institutions including the World Bank, UNFCCC, CEPAL and WWF, as well as for national and regional climate and environmental initiatives.

VERA CARVALHO PINTO is Regional Reinsurance Legal Director for Latin America at Chubb, with over 25 years of legal experience in insurance and reinsurance. She holds a Ph.D. in Law from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo, where she was a professor for over 10 years. She has worked at leading law firms with an international presence before transitioning to in-house legal roles within multinational insurance groups, thereby consolidating her expertise in complex transactions and the regulatory framework of the sector.

SANTIAGO ARECHAGA is an international executive with over 25 years of experience in the insurance and reinsurance sector, specializing in underwriting, risk management, finance, and strategic leadership. He currently serves as President Reinsurance Latin America and Caribbean at Swiss Re, where he leads operations and client relationships across the region. In this role, he drives the regional strategy for growth and innovation, strengthening Swiss Re’s position as a key partner for the resilient development of Latin American markets.

Before taking over this role, Santiago served as Market Head for Southern Europe and CEO Iberia at Swiss Re, where he was responsible for driving the strategic growth of Life and Non-Life operations in Spain, Portugal, and Italy. In this capacity, he led the strategic expansion of the business, fostering innovation in reinsurance solutions and creating ong-term value. Previously, he held senior management roles at Aegon Spain, including Technical Director and Chief Risk Officer. Earlier in his career, he worked as a consultant at Tillinghast / Towers Perrin, advising on capital management, M&A, and Solvency II.

Previously, he held senior leadership positions at Aegon Spain, including Technical Director and Chief Risk Officer. Earlier in his career, he worked as a consultant at Tillinghast / Towers Perrin, focusing on capital management, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and Solvency II.

Santiago holds degrees in Financial and Actuarial Sciences, Economics, and Business Administration at Universidad Pontificia de Comillas, and completed the Executive evelopment Program (PDD) at IESE Business School. His career combines technical rigor, strategic vision, and collaborative leadership, all focused on promoting innovation and resilience in the global reinsurance industry

MARC LIPMAN is President of Lloyd’s Americas, responsible for supporting Lloyd’s business in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean, as well as acting as the legal representative for Lloyd’s Members in Canada.

He is responsible for Market Development teams and the execution of Lloyd's commercial strategy, as well as providing functional oversight across the Americas region, delivering on Lloyd's commitments to global excellence.

Marc has extensive experience in the insurance sector, with a deep understanding of the US and Canadian (re)insurance markets. He is the founder and chairman of the Canadian chapter of the International Insurance Charitable Foundation and was included in the Insurance Business Global 100 list (2021), which highlights professionals driving positive change in the industry.

She holds a Master of Laws from the London School of Economics and a Bachelor of Laws from Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, and is also a member of the Law Society of Ontario.

RAFAELA BARREDA is an established leader in the insurance and reinsurance sector, with over 25 years' experience in areas such as shipping, logistics, aviation, brokerage, insurance and reinsurance.

Rafaela is economist and has a prograduation degree in Business Administration from Universidade Federal Fluminense and an MBA in Risk Management from FUNENSEG/COPPE-UFRJ. She is also certified as an Insurance Broker by SUSEP.

Elected to serve as FENABER's president since May 2025, Rafaela is President of Lloyd's Brasil and held strategic positions in the areas of business development, technical, regulatory, governance and institutional relations.

Throughout her career, she has actively worked with entities and companies in the sector to promote diversity and inclusion, supporting initiatives aimed at strengthening female leadership in the insurance and reinsurance market, as well as participating in mentoring programs and professional development actions.

In addition to her executive career, Rafaela is a mother of three, an active mentor and an advocate for a more diverse, inclusive and representative market.

PEDRO FARME is currently CEO of Guy Carpenter in Brazil and a member of the Latin American Executive Committee. Pedro has a degree in Economics from PUC-Rio and is certified as an Autonomous Investment Agent by ANCOR. With initial experience in the capital markets in the management of neutral and long-short strategy investment funds, Pedro began his career in reinsurance in 2009 at JLT Re Brasil, always dedicated to the Automatic Contracts operation, leading this operation in Brazil since 2014. He joined Guy Carpenter in 2019 following the acquisition of JLT Group by MMC.

KARSTEN STEINMETZ is an economist with over 30 years of experience in the reinsurance sector, having graduated from the University of Cologne, Germany. Since January 1, 2025, he has been a member of the Board of Directors of Suramericana, following a distinguished international career at Munich Re, where he served as CEO since December 1, 2022. He has also held important positions such as CFO of Munich Re Africa, Head of Life and Health Underwriting for Europe and Latin America, and Life Customer Management Executive for Western Europe and Israel, among others.

Throughout his career, he has led global teams in the implementation of financial strategies, risk management, and the development of innovative solutions for the insurance industry. Among his most notable achievements is the creation of the MIRA Digital Suite, an award-winning project that transformed the digital offering in reinsurance.

Mr. Steinmetz has been a member of boards of directors in various markets and has led strategic projects, such as the integration of subsidiaries and adaptation to new international financial standards (IFRS 17 and IFRS 9).

BRUNO FREIRE Chief Executive Officer of Austral Re since its inception in 2010/11, he is one of the company’s founding partners. He also serves as Co-CEO of Austral Participações, President of ANRe (Brazilian Association of Local Reinsurers) and Vice-President of Fenaber. Bringing 26 years of experience in reinsurance, Bruno spent more than a decade at Aon prior to joining Austral Re, where he held the position of Director. He holds a degree in Economics from PUC-Rio.

DYOGO OLIVEIRA, President of the Brazilian Insurance Confederation (CNseg)- Economist, holding a master’s degree in Economic Sciences from the University of Brasília (UnB). He also holds an MBA in International Negotiations and Foreign Exchange from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV), as well as a specialization in Public Policy and Government Management from the National School of Public Administration (ENAP).

Over the past two decades, he has held senior leadership positions in the Brazilian federal government, including Minister of Planning, Development and Management, President of the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES), Executive Secretary at the Ministries of Finance and Planning, and Deputy Secretary for Economic Policy at the Ministry of Finance. During this period, he also served as a member of the National Private Insurance Council (CNSP) and the National Supplementary Pension Council (CNPC).

Ainda no âmbito do governo, foi membro do Conselho Nacional de Seguros Privados (CNSP) e do Conselho Nacional de Previdência Complementar (CNPC). 

He played a central role in the design and implementation of major economic policies and structural reforms, including the federal government’s spending ceiling, pension and tax reforms, the release of FGTS and PIS/PASEP funds, the Growth Acceleration Program (PAC), the Minha Casa, Minha Vida housing program, the taxation of overseas corporate profits, and the privatization of IRB Brasil Re.

Mr. Oliveira also served as President of the National Association of Airport Management Companies (ANEAA), where he oversaw Brazil’s airport concession program, and during the same period held board positions at major companies in the finance and technology sectors. Since 2022, he has been President of CNseg, where he leads the strategic agenda of Brazil’s insurance sector, with astrong focus on innovation, regulatory advancement, and the role of insurance in supporting sustainable development.

MARCELO MANSUR is a partner at Mattos Filho Advogados. He is also a professor at FGV School of Business Administration and at ENS – School of Insurance Business. He holds a Law degree from the University of São Paulo and a specialisation in International Trade Law from the University of Paris (Nanterre), France. He earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Heidelberg University Faculty of Law, Germany, where he was a Konrad Adenauer Foundation scholar, and holds a PhD in Law from the University of São Paulo. Mr. Mansur is Chair of the Insurance and Pension Regulation Committee at FGV Direito Rio’s “Regulation in Numbers” initiative. He is the author of several publications on insurance and reinsurance.

CARLOS QUEIROZ is Director at SUSEP, responsible for Prudential Supervision and Reinsurance Supervision (DISUP). He also currently oversees the Prudential Regulation and Economic Studies Directorate (DIRPE). Mr. Queiroz holds degrees in Economics and Law from the University of São Paulo (USP). He has been a federal public servant for 23 years and has worked at SUSEP since 2010. He served as Acting Superintendent of the Authority between January and April 2023 and has remained as Deputy Superintendent since then. He represents SUSEP at COREMEC (Committee for the Regulation and Supervision of the Financial, Capital Markets, Insurance, Private Pension and Capitalisation Markets) and at ENCCLA (National Strategy to Combat Corruption and Money Laundering), among other institutional forums.

MARIA NETTO is the Executive Director of the Instituto Clima e Sociedade (iCS). She previously worked at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) as Principal Specialist in Capital Markets and Financial Institutions, and at the New Development Bank (NDB) as Head of the Financial Institutions and Markets Division.

Throughout her career, Maria has led programs that promote innovative financing strategies with local financial institutions and capital markets, helping expand financial inclusion and attract private investment in low-carbon and climate-resilient projects across Latin America and the Caribbean. Her work has covered key sectors such as land use, low-carbon agriculture, renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable infrastructure, and urban mobility. 

Earlier, she served at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), where she oversaw global initiatives to strengthen countries’ and civil society’s capacity to assess financial flows and develop policy options that integrate green business models into economic activities.

Maria also spent over a decade at the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), where she led the institution’s work on bilateral and multilateral financial cooperation, the tracking of climate-related financial flows, and the development of carbon market mechanisms under the Kyoto Protocol.

She holds a master’s degree in Economics from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva. 

ALOÍSIO LOPES is the current National Secretary for Climate Change and former Director of the Department of Mitigation and Implementation Instruments of the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change-MMA. A federal civil servant since 2002, he coordinated the environment and climate change area of the Ministry of Finance for ten years, after having worked in the formulation and management of federal policies on food and nutritional security, rural credit and family farming, and civil protection and defense. He was a senior international consultant for the Inter-American Bank (IDB) in the area of climate finance and integrating climate change into the fiscal management agenda.