A 50-Year Legacy
In Educational Advancement.

Program Information

For over 50 years, the Houston Marine & Energy Insurance Conference has provided and promoted educational opportunities in the marine and energy insurance and admiralty law industries. This three-day event provides networking opportunities, continuing education requirements and keynote speeches from industry veterans. Each year, the Conference is held during the third week in September at The Westin Galleria Houston.

Day 1, Sunday, October 9 | Day 2, Monday, October 10 | Day 3, Tuesday, October 11

8:30 – 8:45 a.m.

Opening Remarks
James Vavasour, Executive Director,
MatthewsDaniel and 2022 – 2023 Conference Chair

8:45 – 9:30 a.m.

Day 1 Keynote Speaker: The War on Carbon
David Cox, CEO, MatthewsDaniel.

9:30 – 10:15 a.m.

Energy Transition and the JNRC
Melanie Raven, JNRC Chair, Head of Energy Ark
Clive Magnus, JNRC, Head of Energy CNA Hardy

10:15 – 10:30 a.m.

Coffee Break

10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

Energy Markets: And The Future Of Oil And Gas
Tom McNulty, Managing Director, Chiron Financial LLP

11:15 – 12:00 p.m.

Market Trends and Global Vessel Values
Robert Day, CEO, VesselValue
Robert Stewart, Business Development Executive, VesselValue

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Luncheon, Westin Galleria Hotel
Mercy Ships: Life-Changing Mission Around The World
Justin Ray, Vice President Operations, Mercy Ships

1:00 – 1:45 p.m.

Parametric Insurance: Flexible Solutions to Help Weather the Storm
Dan Nicholls, Miller Insurance Services LLP

1:45 – 2:15 p.m.

Parametric Insurance Panel Discussion
Dan Nicholls, Miller Insurance Services LLP
Stuart Newcombe, Active Underwriter, Munich Re Innovation Syndicate
Hong Guo, Executive Vice President & Chief Insurance Officer, Arbol
Matt Raymer, Chief Risk Officer, Postlane Partners & Gladieux Energy
Moderator: Ted Dimitry, Energy & Marine Practice Leader, Higginbotham

2:15 – 3:00 p.m.

Battery Energy Storage Systems (Energy and Logistics)
Jatin Sharma, Managing Partner, NARDAC

3:00 – 3:15 p.m.

Coffee Break

3:15 – 3:55 p.m.

A New Approach for the US Offshore Wind Industry
Jeffery M. Andreini, Vice President New Energy – Crowley Shipping

3:55 – 5:00 p.m.

Jones Act: US Offshore Wind, USL&H, and Fleet Technology Panel Discussion
Nik Prokopuk, TotalEnergies
Alberto Morandi, General Manager Gusto MSC
Jeffery M. Andreini, Vice President New Energy – Crowley Shipping
Moderator: Cindy Muller, Partner, Jones Walker LLP

5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Cocktail Party – Grand Ballroom Foyer
Registrants and Spouses/Dates

Networking opportunities, continuing education requirements, insightful speeches—experience it all at this three-day event.

Conference Information:

Conference Dates: October 9 – 11, 2022
Host Hotel: The Westin Galleria Houston – 5060 West Alabama, Houston, Texas 77056

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Sponsorship Opportunities:

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the Conference. Please see the Become a Sponsor page for additional information and sponsorship benefits.

Young Insurance Professionals:

We encourage you to invite your company’s new recruits to the Conference! Our industry depends on up-and-coming professionals and we’re committed to sharing industry connections and insights.

Please see our Students page for additional information and our Student Success Stories.

A 50-Year Legacy In Educational Advancement.