Archive (2025 January)

IRUA’s NEXT EDUCATIONAL SESSION
Being offered as a Hybrid

UNDERWRITING THE FUTURE – NAVIGATING AI RISKS & OPPORTUNITIES IN (RE)INSURANCE 

THIS SESSION IS BEING OFFERED BOTH
IN-PERSON at Mayer Brown LLP in Midtown, NYC
and
as a WEBINAR Via Zoom
(Lunch will be provided for those attending in-person)

Thursday, January 16, 2025
12:00 – 1:00 pm (EST)

Guest Speakers
Max Adironchick, Guy Carpenter
Tim Brockett, Munich Re
Vikram Sidhu, Mayer Brown

CLICK TO REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR

Join us for an exclusive webinar exploring the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the insurance and reinsurance industry. As AI continues to revolutionize all aspects of the insurance business, from marketing to underwriting to claims and administration, understanding the associated risks and opportunities is crucial for success.

In this session, we will delve into topics such as insuring AI, regulatory developments, good governance and model validation and testing. We will also share real-world examples of how AI is being leveraged by underwriters and entities, including internal use cases that are driving business forward. By attending this webinar, you’ll gain valuable insights into the future of AI in insurance.

Webinar Registration Fees
Members: IRUA Corporate & Individual Member Professionals – $85
Non-IRUA Members (Not Associated with a Member Company): – $115
CLICK HERE To Register for the Webinar

In-Person Registration Fees
Members: IRUA Corporate & Individual Member Professionals – $125
Non-IRUA Members: (Not Associated with a Member Company) – $145

Connection Details for those who will be attending via zoom will be emailed the day prior to the meeting to all registered attendees.

The Sharing of connection information/links and/or presentations from IRUA webinars is strictly prohibited

Registration For Members: The non-member rate is set as the default rate. You must be logged in as a member in order to receive the member rate. If you are unsure if your company is an IRUA member, please see the “crawler” on our website homepage that features all IRUA member companies.

For any registration issues, please contact Maria Sclafani at mcs@irua.org.

Best Regards,

IRUA’s Education Committee

IRUA REINSURANCE CLAIMS AUDITS* Webinar

Wednesday, November 6, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 pm (EST) – Presented Via Zoom

Guest Speaker
Frank DeMento, Esq.
Trans Re

Our classic Reinsurance Audits session will again focus on practical and useful insights on how and why to perform thorough claims audits from a Reinsurer’s perspective. Frank DeMento, Esq. of Trans Re is an experienced industry professional for whom auditing is a significant part of his work and he will provide an up-to-the-minute expose of current practices, strategies, and value added input.

Registration Fees:
Members: IRUA Corporate Member Professionals – $85
IRUA Individual Members: (Not Associated with an IRUA Member Company) – $85
Non-IRUA Members: – $115

Connection Details will be emailed the day prior to the meeting to all registered attendees.  The Sharing of connection information/links and/or presentations from IRUA webinars is strictly prohibited

Registration For Members: The non-member rate is set as the default rate. You must be logged in as a member in order to receive the member rate. If you are unsure if your company is an IRUA member, please see the “crawler” on our website homepage that features all IRUA member companies.

For any registration issues, please contact Maria Sclafani at mcs@irua.org.

CASUALTY UNDERWRITING FOR NON-CASUALTY PROFESSIONALS* WEBINAR

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 pm (EST) – Presented Via Zoom

Guest Speaker
James Wilson
Senior Vice President – Senior Underwriter
Partner Re US

 Speaker Biography

This Basic Syllabus webinar will present the underwriting process of casualty exposures to those who are new or relatively new to casualty underwriting. Non-underwriters will also benefit from this session.  Mr. Wilson will once again cover the basic aspects of non-professional casualty lines; the submission requirements; underwriting process and timeline.

Registration Fees:
Members: IRUA Corporate Member Professionals – $85
IRUA Individual Members: (Not Associated with an IRUA Member Company) – $85
Non-IRUA Members: – $115

Connection Details will be emailed the day prior to the meeting to all registered attendees.  The Sharing of connection information/links and/or presentations from IRUA webinars is strictly prohibited

Registration For Members: The non-member rate is set as the default rate. You must be logged in as a member in order to receive the member rate. If you are unsure if your company is an IRUA member, please see the “crawler” on our website homepage that features all IRUA member companies.

For any registration issues, please contact Maria Sclafani at mcs@irua.org.

CALIFORNIA PROPERTY – TURMOIL OR OPPORTUNITY? WEBINAR
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2

Kevin Stein, CEO and Co-Founder of Delos Insurance will reprise his excellent 2024 Conference session. Using patented AI wildfire risk models Delos, a California based MGA, is able to offer coverage to millions of low-risk homes that the industry had mis-categorized as high risk.

Kevin Stein Biography

Registration Fees:
Members: IRUA Corporate Member Professionals – $80
IRUA Individual Members: (Not Associated with an IRUA Member Company) – $80
Non-IRUA Members: – $110

 Connection Details will be emailed the day prior to the meeting to all registered attendees.  The Sharing of connection information/links and/or presentations from IRUA webinars is strictly prohibited

Registration For Members: The non-member rate is set as the default rate. You must be logged in as a member in order to receive the member rate. If you are unsure if your company is an IRUA member, please see the “crawler” on our website homepage that features all IRUA member companies.

For any registration issues, please contact Maria Sclafani at mcs@irua.org.

ALL ABOUT REINSURANCE CONTRACTS* – SEPTEMBER 17

The types of reinsurance contracts – pro-rata and excess of loss – and the various articles which play important roles in the application of  contracts to the insurance and reinsurance business are complex. Kortney Dick and Nicole Turner from BMS Re will guide you through the fundamentals of reinsurance contract wording, areas of focus as they pertain to key terms and conditions, and touch upon current trending topics. Ms. Dick is a Senior Vice President and Ms. Turner a Vice President in the Minneapolis, Minnesota and Chicago, Illinois offices respectively.

Guest Speakers
Kortney Dick, Senior Vice President – BMS Re
Nicole Turner, Vice President – BMS Re

Speaker Biographies

Registration Fees:
Members: IRUA Corporate Member Professionals – $80
IRUA Individual Members: (Not Associated with an IRUA Member Company) – $80
Non-IRUA Members: – $110

 Connection Details will be emailed the day prior to the meeting to all registered attendees.  The Sharing of connection information/links and/or presentations from IRUA webinars is strictly prohibited

Registration For Members: The non-member rate is set as the default rate. You must be logged in as a member in order to receive the member rate. If you are unsure if your company is an IRUA member, please see the “crawler” on our website homepage that features all IRUA member companies.

For any registration issues, please contact Maria Sclafani at mcs@irua.org.

IRUA’s FIRST  SOCIAL HOUR
September 10, 2024 – 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Connolly’s Bar and Grill
14 East 47th Street, NYC

Join us on September 10th for IRUA’s First “Social Hour“ to meet with your colleagues and friends at Connolly’s Bar and Grill on 47th Street in New York City.  This Social Hour will give you a wonderful opportunity to meet, mingle and chat with other industry professionals.

One Registration Fee: $10.00 (Members & Non-Members)
This Social Hour is open to members and non-members alike.  All are welcome. Payment at the door will also be accepted.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Social Hour Sponsorship Available: $250
Your $250 Sponsorship comes with 4 complimentary tickets and signage highlighting your company name at the event. Email Maria Sclafani at mcs@irua.org to be email a sponsorship invoice.

Join us for a refreshing beverage or even just a social chat!

We look forward to seeing you there.

If you experience any issues registering, please email Maria Sclafani at mcs@irua.org

REINSURANCE ACCOUNTING FOR UNDERWRITERS & BROKERS * – AUGUST 6

U.S. Insurance and Reinsurance accounting is unique to the industry. In this session, Shaya Altschuller, CPA, Arch Re’s Corporate Controller, will provide a High-Level Annual Statement orientation and analytics and an explanation of the mechanics of insurance/reinsurance accounting including how and why Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP) – the Annual Statement- varies from Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).  The differences between facultative and treaty accounting and how proportional and non-proportional business is accounted for will also be addressed.

Guest Speaker
Shaya Altschuller, CPA
Corporate Controller
Arch Reinsurance Company
Biography

Registration Fees:
Members: IRUA Corporate Member Professionals – $80
IRUA Individual Members: (Not Associated with an IRUA Member Company) – $80
Non-IRUA Members: – $110

 Connection Details will be emailed the day prior to the meeting to all registered attendees.  The Sharing of connection information/links and/or presentations from IRUA webinars is strictly prohibited

Registration For Members: The non-member rate is set as the default rate. You must be logged in as a member in order to receive the member rate. If you are unsure if your company is an IRUA member, please see the “crawler” on our website homepage that features all IRUA member companies.

For any registration issues, please contact Maria Sclafani at mcs@irua.org.

CYBER MARKET PERSPECTIVES
FROM PERCEPTION TO UNDERSTANDING

Thursday, June 20, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 pm (EST) – Presented Via Zoom

Webinar Presenters
Hanumita Gupta
AVP Professional Liability, QBE North America

Brian Lewis
Cyber Brokering Leader, Lockton Re

Tatjana Loepker
Treaty Reinsurance Underwriter, SCOR

 Courtney Mauge
SVP – Cyber Practice Leader, NFP Insurance

Register Here

Our panel of cyber experts from across the value chain that will explain the development of cyber exposures from how it is recognized today to its continuing and ongoing evolution. Current challenges facing insurers, reinsurers and brokers will be detailed along with possible market developments.

Registration Fees:
Members: IRUA Corporate Member Professionals – $80
IRUA Individual Members: (Not Associated with an IRUA Member Company) – $80
Non-IRUA Members: – $110

 Connection Details will be emailed the day prior to the meeting to all registered attendees.  The Sharing of connection information/links and/or presentations from IRUA webinars is strictly prohibited

Registration For Members: The non-member rate is set as the default rate. You must be logged in as a member in order to receive the member rate. If you are unsure if your company is an IRUA member, please see the “crawler” on our website homepage that features all IRUA member companies.

For any registration issues, please contact Maria Sclafani at mcs@irua.org.

POLITICAL VIOLENCE: Insights and Impacts

Tuesday, May 21, 2024
12:00 – 1:00 pm (EST) – Presented Via Zoom

Webinar Speakers
Alex Mican
Head of Global Strategy and Growth
Verisk Analytics

Andre Wright
Product Development Manager
Verisk Analytics

Speaker Biographies

 Political Violence varies widely in form, severity and practice.  Protecting against the devastating effects of political violence, including strikes and terrorism, requires that businesses understand their insurance/reinsurance options. Alex Mican, Head of PCS Global Strategy and Growth at PCS, a Verisk business, will address the topic in detail.

Register Here

Connection Details will be emailed the day prior to the meeting to all registered attendees.  The Sharing of connection information/links and/or presentations from IRUA webinars is strictly prohibited.

Registration Fees:
Members: IRUA Corporate Member Professionals – $80
IRUA Individual Members: (Not Associated with an IRUA Member Company) – $80
Non-IRUA Members: – $110

Registration For Members: The non-member rate is set as the default rate. You must be logged in as a member in order to receive the member rate. If you are unsure if your company is an IRUA member, please see the “crawler” on our website homepage that features all IRUA member companies.

For any registration issues, please contact Maria Sclafani at mcs@irua.org.