Event Program

We've curated an excellent lineup of speakers, covering a wide range of topics to spark ideas to bring back to your teams. Please find the details below. Note that we are in the process of finalizing additional speakers for certain sessions. We will keep updating this page as speaker information is confirmed.


2024 JLL Insurance Executive Forum Co-Hosts & Client Chair

Albert Soltanian

Vice President of Corporate Real Estate, Prudential Financial

 

Giles Wrench

Vice Chairman,
JLL Financial Services + Insurance

 

Ben Bailey

Managing Director,
JLL Insurance

 

The Future of Insurance Workplaces: Exploring the Evolution of Work and Space

Keynote speaker: Erik Lucken, Strategy Leader, Gensler

Join us for an insightful keynote session
and discover key findings from Gensler’s latest
global workplace survey, delve into the forces reshaping work and the workplace (AI and
workforce transformation), and be inspired by
case studies of innovative insurance workplaces. Explore the future possibilities for insurance workspaces in this thought-provoking session.


Positioning Your CRE Portfolio to Reach Top Talent

Moderator: Amber Schiada, Head of Work Dynamics & Industries Research, Americas, JLL


Client Panelists:
Peter Barnett, Cigna;
& Joe Hamilton, CNA Insurance

In an ever-evolving business landscape, aligning business strategy with location and talent strategy has become increasingly crucial for insurance organizations seeking success. Location analytics as part of your CRE strategy provides a powerful tool to understand the intersection between geography, talent availability, and business needs. This panel led by insurance CRE peers and JLL Research will guide you through practical strategies to optimize your talent acquisition and CRE location decisions, ensuring a seamless alignment between your business strategy and talent management efforts.


Understanding current
market complexities: insights oN the lease equation
(occupier v owner/lender)

Moderator: Wally Reid, Capital Markets, JLL

Client Panelists: Jennifer Starbuck, Chubb; Kevin Westra, Northwestern Mutual; Roger Boone, Shelter Growth Capital Partners

Delve into the dynamics of the commercial real estate market perspectives from Lenders, Owners, and Equity representatives to shed light on how Lenders and Owners tackle the challenge of providing capital to assets that may face limitations due to capital requirements in the future. By examining both the outlook and reviewing past Capital transactions, the panel aims to provide valuable insights for attendees to take advantage of future opportunities.

JLL, with its substantial presence of $20 billion in the market, has a unique vantage point that allows them to observe trends and track public market information. This comprehensive perspective combines real-time data with historical context, creating a well-rounded understanding of the market's trajectory.


Building an Engaging Workplace Experience: An Interactive Workshop

Daniel Rooney, JLL Consulting
& Jesse Garcia, JLL Consulting

Creating an exceptional workplace experience is not only crucial for attracting and retaining top talent, but it also plays a vital role in fostering a thriving company culture. In this dynamic workshop led by JLL Consulting, we will explore practical strategies and ideas that can be implemented to enhance employee retention, boost engagement, and attract top talent, resulting in an unmatched company culture.

Join us in this highly interactive session as we delve into the key factors that contribute to a memorable workplace experience and how they impact employee satisfaction. Through thought-provoking discussions, we will uncover innovative ways to inspire change within your teams and transform your workplace into a hub of engagement and fulfillment.