Name: KPMG Insurance Soirée 2026
Start: 2026-11-26T16:30:00.000+01:00
End: 2026-11-26T21:00:00.000+01:00
Location: Hotel Baur au Lac Zürich, Talstrasse 1, 8001 Zürich

Overview

It’s time we come together again for an inspiring evening at the iconic Baur au Lac in Zurich on 26 November 2026.

This year’s Soirée will be dedicated to the essence of our industry: Risk Management.

Leading industry voices and C‑level executives will explore emerging risk topics and the evolving landscape of the insurance sector. From shifting regulatory expectations to innovation trends you will gain curated insights that matter for your organization today.

Amongst others, we are delighted to welcome our special guest Dani Arnold, the renowned Swiss alpinist. In his keynote, he will share how ambition, preparation and calculated risk shape his approach to extreme challenges, offering a unique perspective that resonates far beyond mountaineering.

Following the presentations, we invite you to an apéro riche, where you can exchange ideas informally with peers, speakers and colleagues while enjoying the elegant atmosphere of the Baur au Lac.

Be part of an evening designed to spark dialogue, fresh thinking and new connections within the insurance community.

The event will be held in German and English.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Neva Meier (nevameier@kpmg.com).

This event will be held in German and English.

During the event there will be photography and filming. KPMG AG may use the photo and film material for marketing purposes, e.g. on our social media, website or for digital publications and newsletters. By participating in the event, you agree with the above.

Meet our speaker (more to follow)

Dani Arnold

Dani Arnold lives his passion: extreme mountaineering. Expeditions all over the world, difficult routes in rock and ice, speed records on all the great north faces of Europe: Eiger, Matterhorn, Grand Jorasses, Grosse Zinne, Piz Badile and Petit Dru.

He is one of the strongest extreme mountaineers in the world and is considered Europe's most famous free solo climber.

Impressions: Tax & Legal Summit, check-in

Peter Giger

Peter Giger, Group Chief Risk Officer Zurich Insurance Group, has extensive experience in insurance and reinsurance, including in areas of finance, risk, strategy, underwriting and regulatory management.

He has led finance, risk, strategy, underwriting and regulatory functions in senior supervisory and executive roles, e.g. serving as Group CRO and Executive Committee member since October 2019.

Previously he headed FINMA’s insurance division and served as FINMA’s deputy CEO (2014–2018), held senior roles at Zurich and Swiss Re, and is a member of the CRO Forum Association; he holds a PhD from the University of Zurich and an MBA (IT) from the University of St. Gallen.