19 Jul 2024

Sammy Free stands out at the Fórum Nacional de Seguros 2024: innovation and the future of insurance in Portugal

Last 2 and 3 July, Sammy Free had a notable presence at the Fórum Nacional de Seguros held in Porto, Portugal. This event, one of the most important for professionals in the insurance sector, was an excellent opportunity to exchange knowledge and strengthen networks of contacts.

Sammy Free, as a wholesale broker specialising in surety bonds in 30 European countries, took an active part in the event. The Sammy Free team was represented by Tasso Paes Franco Filho, Luiz Arthur Blisa de Paula Ferreira and Lucas Pereira Durand da Silva, who played a crucial role in the success of our participation. We would especially like to thank them for their hard work and dedication.

The event featured a full and varied programme, packed with conferences, round tables and networking opportunities. In addition to Sammy Free, the event was sponsored by several leading companies in the sector. Full details of the programme and the sponsors can be found on the official event website.

Sammy Free made two contributions at the Fórum. The first talk took place on the opening day from 16:15 to 16:30, under the name “Momento Sammy”: the entire Sammy Free team took part, explaining the applications of the surety bond that are still often unknown to companies, highlighting the advantages over the bank guarantee. We leave the following link so you can watch the talk.

The next day, from 12:15 to 13:00, we took part in a round table on “The next steps for credit and surety insurance”, where Lucas Pereira Durand da Silva, Territorial Manager for Portugal at Sammy Free, was one of the participants alongside leading figures in the sector. You can find more information at the following link.

At Sammy Free we wanted to stress the importance of surety bonds: a form of guarantee that offers security to the parties involved in contracts and transactions. This type of insurance is essential to ensure the fulfilment of contractual obligations and to protect against possible breaches.

We are grateful for the sponsorship of Onix Asigurari, whose collaboration made our outstanding participation in this event possible. Onix Asigurari has been a key partner on our journey towards innovation and excellence in surety bonds.

Without a doubt, the Fórum Nacional de Seguros 2024 was an ideal occasion to create new connections and strengthen existing relationships. We interacted with professionals from all over the world, sharing knowledge and experiences that will enrich our future strategies.

Sammy Free was present at the stand, where we welcomed numerous professionals from the sector, such as Mr José Manuel Fonseca, President of Brokerslink, the prestigious global broker network of which Sammy Free is a part as a strategic broker in surety bonds for Europe.

We would like to thank ECO.SAPO, the organisers of the Fórum Nacional de Seguros, for their excellent work in organising this event. Their effort and dedication made possible a high-level forum that provided valuable insights to all participants.

Our contribution reaffirms our commitment to innovation and leadership in the insurance sector. We are excited about the new opportunities and perspectives that emerged at the event and look forward to continuing to contribute to the development and growth of the industry.

Thank you to all the participants and organisers for making this event an unforgettable experience!

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