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WhERE IT ALL BEGAN...
Connecting the market
Uniting Markets and Risk Managers to address critical issues and turn challenges into opportunities.
Technical Conversations That Matter
When Alex Guillamont arrived in Miami in 2010 to establish Kennedys, he noticed something missing—unlike in London and Madrid, there was no local forum bringing together industry professionals who serviced the region. Driven by the desire to build a space for sharing experiences, knowledge, and expertise, he set out to create a dynamic network for the insurance and reinsurance community.
On September 22, 2011, the first Insurance Professionals Meeting in Miami was held. At that inaugural presentation at the former Novecento on Brickell Avenue, Ricardo García (then Head of Helvetia in Miami) spoke about the entrepreneurial risks carriers were prepared to take under acceptable conditions. The presentation sparked informal debate over tapas and drinks—a fitting start to what would become a long-standing tradition.
After three years of Novecento gatherings, Alex and QLDG’s Juan Lopez-Santini realized the power of those candid, personable discussions. Over a tomahawk steak dinner—again at Novecento—they laid the groundwork for what would become the annual Miami Latin American Claims (re)Insurance Forum. The Forum has since drawn the participation of thousands of claims and underwriting professionals who routinely engage in lively discussion of relevant claims and underwriting topics.
A few risk managers and brokers from across the region who sought broader dialogue with peers across the insurance spectrum enticed Juan and Alex to launch the 360 in 2023. Held during Miami’s Reinsurance Week every February, the event brings together risk managers, brokers, underwriting agencies, and market representatives, staying true to the Forum’s original spirit of authenticity and collaboration.
In both events, CEOs kick off the debates with their vision from the boardroom and give an insightful market analysis.
On September 22, 2011, the first Insurance Professionals Meeting in Miami was held. At that inaugural presentation at the former Novecento on Brickell Avenue, Ricardo García (then Head of Helvetia in Miami) spoke about the entrepreneurial risks carriers were prepared to take under acceptable conditions. The presentation sparked informal debate over tapas and drinks—a fitting start to what would become a long-standing tradition.
After three years of Novecento gatherings, Alex and QLDG’s Juan Lopez-Santini realized the power of those candid, personable discussions. Over a tomahawk steak dinner—again at Novecento—they laid the groundwork for what would become the annual Miami Latin American Claims (re)Insurance Forum. The Forum has since drawn the participation of thousands of claims and underwriting professionals who routinely engage in lively discussion of relevant claims and underwriting topics.
A few risk managers and brokers from across the region who sought broader dialogue with peers across the insurance spectrum enticed Juan and Alex to launch the 360 in 2023. Held during Miami’s Reinsurance Week every February, the event brings together risk managers, brokers, underwriting agencies, and market representatives, staying true to the Forum’s original spirit of authenticity and collaboration.
In both events, CEOs kick off the debates with their vision from the boardroom and give an insightful market analysis.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Juan and Alex, the Co-Founders behind The Forum and the 360, share one conviction: that the Americas (re)insurance market grows stronger when its people are in the same room discussing profound technical issues relevant to the industry. Professionals with decades of combined experience across underwriting, claims, and risk management, Juan and Alex built these events to create the connections and conversations that move markets and Risk Managers forward.
Alex Guillamont
Co Founder
Juan Lopez Santini
Co Founder
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