Name
Modern Law Department: Balancing Risk, Resources, and Results
Description

In-house legal departments are increasingly expected to deliver more with fewer resources, all while navigating complex regulatory landscapes, rising business demands, and rapid technological change.  This plenary brings together the heads of the legal departments from three life insurance companies and a leading reinsurance company to share their insights and strategies for navigating today’s challenges.  Topics include legal budgets and resource constraints, legal workload and operational efficiencies, building business partnerships and structuring legal teams.  Whether you're part of a large department or a small team, this session offers insights and tips relevant to all in-house counsel.

 

Speakers
Speaker: Neil Blue, Associate General Counsel & CCO, BMO Life Assurance
Speaker: Gillian Purvis, General Counsel, The Empire Life Insurance Company
Speaker: Colin Simpson, EVP, Chief Legal Officer, Equitable
Moderator: Gadhi Cruz, Senior Vice President, Senior Legal Counsel & Canada Location Head, Swiss Re
Date & Time
Friday, September 12, 2025, 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM