Speakers

Sasha Cruz, originally from the Dominican Republic, is a results-driven professional with over 17 years of experience in claims management and health insurance. She specializes in international medical cost containment and currently serves as a Senior Account Manager at GMMI, a subsidiary of the Europ Assistance/Generali Group. Drawing from her extensive background, including her previous role as a Claims Director and experience in reinsurance, Sasha effectively implements medical cost containment strategies, fostering key relationships across the Caribbean region.

Her expertise ranges from supporting Caribbean government insurance programs to managing medical assistance companies that cater to insured individuals requiring treatment in the United States. Known for her logical approach, exceptional communication skills, and commitment to reducing medical costs for her clients, Sasha brings a fresh perspective and strategic insights to every project she undertakes.

A fun fact: During the COVID-19 pandemic, Sasha served as a Claims Director for the penitentiary system across several counties in the United States, showcasing her adaptability and expertise in challenging situations.

Sasha is eager to participate as a speaker at the 2025 IAC Conference in Panama, where she aims to share her innovative approach to medical cost containment and contribute valuable insights to the industry.

Samantha Cook, focuses on advancing finance and policy to address critical global challenges across climate, nature, economic development, and human well-being, she leverages her extensive market insights to drive innovative finance and public policy solutions. With two decades of experience Samantha has substantial experience in driving change both locally and globally, and possesses deep technical expertise in data, analytics, scenario analysis, economics, and policy. She has been pivotal in some of the most innovative disaster risk finance and insurance solutions for vulnerable communities and sovereign catastrophe risk pools including the issuance of several catastrophe bonds and the establishment the Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company.