Archive (2023 September)

REINSURANCE STRUCTURES*
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 pm (EST) – Presented Via Zoom

Presenter
Duane Hynes
Holborn Corporation

In this webinar, Duane Hynes of Holborn Corporation will review the various forms of reinsurance, including net and gross quota share and surplus treaties in proportional reinsurance, and Risk XL, Cat XL and Agg XL treaties in non-proportional reinsurance. He will also discuss why ceding companies buy these reinsurance structures as well as the differences between facultative and treaty.

To Register, visit the IRUA Website at:  www.irua.org or

REGISTER HERE

This session is part of our “Reinsurance Basic Syllabus Series” program, forming part of a “Reinsurance Basic Syllabus”.  This initiative brings a series of 12 topics together for those professionals who have recently joined the industry or who have just a few years of experience.  It is intended to be a “Reinsurance Primer Series” of basic topics and which will be offered on a rolling two-year cycle.  A Certificate will be issued to participants who complete 10 of the 12 topics. 

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  $75
IRUA Individual Members: (Not Associated with an IRUA Member Company) $75
Non-IRUA Members:  $105

The non-member rate is set as the default rate. You must log in to receive the member rate.  If you are unsure if your company is and IRUA member company, visit the “crawler” on the homepage that features all IRUA member companies.  For any registration issues, please contact Maria Sclafani at: mcs@irua.org

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY CLOSED.

ALL ABOUT REINSURANCE CONTRACTS*
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 ♦ 12:30 – 1:30 pm (EST) ♦ Presented Via Zoom

This webinar will address 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.

Presenters:
Mark Reynolds
Senior Vice President & General Counsel
Holborn Corporation

Nichole Morrison
Contract Advisor  and Vice President, Contracts
Holborn Corporation

Nichole Morrison is a Contract Advisor and Holborn’s Vice President of Contracts, where she drafts, edits and reviews the one tangible product her clients see – their reinsurance contract.  Previously, Nichole worked in the contracts departments of several other reinsurance intermediaries, including Guy Carpenter and TigerRisk Partners.  Her broad experience has given her insight and expertise in contract wordings, reinsurance structures, and emerging issues.  Nichole graduated from the University of Iowa and holds the ARe designation.

Mark Reynolds serves as Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Holborn and heads its Legal and Contract Departments. He joined the firm in 2013 with 25 years of experience in claims, contracts and legal and regulatory issues as they relate to the insurance and reinsurance industries.

 Mark began his career with the U.S. General Services Administration in 1984, where he focused on lease contracts and property damage claims. He then served in roles of progressively greater responsibility with primary insurers Inapro/Cigna and Homestead Insurance, and reinsurers Met Re, American Re (Munich Re America) and AXA Corporate Solutions Reinsurance Company. Prior to joining Holborn, Mark worked for AXIS Reinsurance as its Vice President and Counsel.

Mark received his B.S. in Business Management/Marketing from the School of Management at Syracuse University, and his J.D. from New York Law School.

This session is part of our “Reinsurance Basic Syllabus Series” program, forming part of a “Reinsurance Basic Syllabus”.  This initiative brings a series of 12 topics together for those professionals who have recently joined the industry or who have just a few years of experience.  It is intended to be a “Reinsurance Primer Series” of basic topics and which will be offered on a rolling two-year cycle.  A Certificate will be issued to participants who complete 10 of the 12 topics.  

Registration Fees:
Members: IRUA corporate & Individual members – $75
Members must log in to receive the discounted rate.
Non-Members – $95

Please Note: Before registering and if you are not sure if your company is an IRUA member, please see the “crawler” on our homepage that features all IRUA member companies.

LUNCH & LEARN: INNOVATION AND ITS EFFECTS ON INSURANCE/ REINSURANCE
This Event Will be Rescheduled for a Later Date

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

A NOTE WHEN REGISTERING:
The non-member rate is set as the default rate. If you are registering from a member company, you must log in to receive the member rate. Once logged in, the system will identify you as being from a member company and the non-member rate will automatically change to the member rate.

Insurers & reinsurers are hungry for innovation and have identified it as key to future business survival but face internal hurdles like legacy systems, existing distribution models and current company cultures that yet need to embrace change. IRUA’s President, Arlene Kern, is Munich Reinsurance America’s Senior Vice President- Strategic Innovation Leader, and co-presenting will be a Mayer Brown partner within the firm’s Insurance Industry group.

Speakers
Arlene Kern
IRUA President
Senior Vice President – Strategic Innovation Leader
Munich Reinsurance America

Mayer Brown Partner
TBD

Location:  Mayer Brown, 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
Time: 12:00 – 2:00 pm

Registration Fees:
Members:  $95
Non-Member: $115

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.

REINSURANCE AUDITS FROM A CLAIMS PERSPECTIVE
September 17, 2020 ♦ Powered by Zoom

Time:  12 Noon – 1.15 pm Eastern Time

Slimmed-down to “Claims Only” our classic Reinsurance Audits session will focus on practical and useful issues.  Frank DeMento, Esq. of Trans Re is an experienced industry professional for whom auditing is a significant part of his work so you will receive the most current and practical knowledge!

Registration Fees:
Members: IRUA corporate member professionals – $75
IRUA Individual Members: (not associated with an IRUA member company)- $75
Non-IRUA members – $95

Please note: Before registering and if you are not sure if your company is an IRUA member, please see the “crawler” on our homepage that features all IRUA member companies.

A NOTE WHEN REGISTERING:
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.

First Time Registrants: If you are registering for an event for the first time and are from a member company, please email Jerry Wallis: jwallis@irua.org or Maria Sclafani: mcs@irua.org to be set up as a member so that you can log in and receive the member rate. Once logged in, the system will identify you as being from a member company and the non-member rate will automatically change to the member rate.

ALL ABOUT SPACs FOR UNDERWRITERS AND CLAIMS PROFESSIONALS

September 13, 2021 ♦ 12:00 – 1:00 pm Eastern ♦ Presented Via Zoom

Mary Jo Barry of Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck, LLP and Partner Re’s Brad Lo Gatto will explain the underwriting, claims, investment and legal aspects of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies – what they are and the issues associated with these in-vogue but controversial  investment vehicles.

Ms. Barry is Co-Managing Partner of the firm’s New York City and Westchester offices and Mr. Lo Gatto CFA, is Senior Investment Analyst in Partner Re US’s Miami, Florida office.

Registration Fees:
Members: IRUA corporate member professionals – $75
IRUA Individual Members: (not associated with an IRUA member company)- $75
Non-IRUA members – $95

Please Note: Before registering and if you are not sure if your company is an IRUA member, please see the “crawler” on our homepage that features all IRUA member companies.

A NOTE WHEN REGISTERING:
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.

First Time Registrants: If you are registering for an event for the first time and are from a member company, please email Jerry Wallis: jwallis@irua.org or Maria Sclafani: mcs@irua.org to be set up as a member so that you can log in and receive the member rate. Once logged in, the system will identify you as being from a member company and the non-member rate will automatically change to the member rate.

REINSURANCE PROPERTY UNDERWRITING: THE BASICS*

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 pm (EST) – Presented Via Zoom

Presenters
Christina Rutte
Property Treaty Underwriter, Munich Re
Munich Germany

Matthew Doherty
Vice President & Property Treaty Underwriter, Partner Re US
Stamford, CT

Just in time for renewal season, this webinar will give everyone an overview of property underwriting.  Topics explored will include:  Basic Property Principles; The Basic Task of the Property Underwriter; The Basic Items of COPE and will then migrate to an interactive session among the presenters discussing firstly, the insurance requirements and pricing of a primary risk and secondly, how the reinsurance is structured and pricing principles for a portfolio of property risks. 

To Register, visit the IRUA Website at:  www.irua.org  OR

REGISTER HERE

This session is part of our “Reinsurance Basic Syllabus Series” program, forming part of a “Reinsurance Basic Syllabus”.  This initiative brings a series of 12 topics together for those professionals who have recently joined the industry or who have just a few years of experience.  It is intended to be a “Reinsurance Primer Series” of basic topics and which will be offered on a rolling two-year cycle.  A Certificate will be issued to participants who complete 10 of the 12 topics.

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.

Best Regards,

IRUA’s Education Committee

“DE-CONSTRUCTING CONSTRUCTION” A CHALLENGING INDUSTRY FOR RE/INSURERS

September 12, 2019

This seminar is geared to insurance and reinsurance underwriters, brokers and claims professionals who today face challenges that construction industry exposures provide.  The morning session will provide a high-level overview of basic coverages, exposures and policy forms.  The afternoon session will provide a broad market update, construction defect issues and the implications of NY Labor Law and the current legal environment.

Click Here to download the agenda.
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Presentations
Construction Risks and Challenges
Construction Market Update

Location:  Mayer Brown,1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020

Registration Fees:
Member:  $395
Non-Member: $495

A NOTE WHEN REGISTERING:
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.

First Time Registrants: If you are registering for an event for the first time and are from a member company, please email Jerry Wallis:  jwallis@irua.org or Maria Sclafani: mcs@irua.org to be set up as a member so that you can log in and receive the member rate.  Once logged in, the system will identify you as being from a member company and the non-member rate will automatically change to the member rate.

Registration For Non-Members: Please complete the registration form as it appears once you click on “To Register”.

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