Archive (2022 November)

REINSURANCE CLAIMS AUDITS*
November 30, 2022 ♦ 12:00 – 1:00 pm (EST)
Presented Via Zoom

Our classic Reinsurance Audits session will focus on practical and useful issues 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 will provide an up to the minute expose of the most current and practical knowledge.

Guest Speaker
Frank DeMento, JD, CPCU, CLP, Are
Vice President, Claims Manager
Trans Re

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.

IRUA AND LLOYD’S BRING LONDON TO YOU! LLOYD’S IN THE 2020s
November 12 & 13, 2020 – Webinar
9:00 am – 11: 00 am (EST)

Lloyd’s is rapidly changing both internationally and externally.  This special program over two mornings will feature Lloyd’s executives and reinsurance underwriters discussing both market conditions and appetites as well as how the Society is focusing on efficiencies to maximize policyholder value.  Presented in co-operation with IRUA member – Lloyd’s America Inc. and featuring Hank Watkins, Lloyd’s Regional Director and President – Americas (and past IRUA board member) in the United States and well-known Lloyd’s speakers directly from the United Kingdom.

 Registration Fees: Please note that this is a FREE event but you sill need to register as we are expecting a large attendance.

To Register: Please send an email with your name, company and business title to:  mcs@irua.org and please copy jwallis@irua.org.

INSURTECH INNOVATION AND ITS EFFECTS ON INSURANCE/REINSURANCE
November 10, 2020     12:30-1:45 p.m. Eastern Time ♦ Webinar 

This highly topical webinar will discuss the impact of InsurTech on several links within the insurance value chain including the players driving the change as well as the regulatory topics to consider when adopting the new and emerging technologies that are fueling the disruption.

Our presenters are Arlene Kern, Senior Vice President and Strategic Innovation Leader of Munich Reinsurance America and Stephanie Duchene, Esq., a Partner of Mayer Brown LLP.   Ms. Kern, is the  IRUA’s Immediate Past President and while now dedicated to the innovation space comes from an insurance/reinsurance underwriting and marketing background.  Ms. Duchene will exploring the legal implications arising from the InsurTech phenomenon.  To bring you completely current our California based experts will discuss the early signals of the pandemic’s impact on InsurTech from both the startup and regulatory point of view.

Our thanks, as always, are due to Mayer Brown LLP for their support of the IRUA and its educational mission.

Stop the Press!  CLE credit has not been applied for by Mayer Brown.  This includes multi-state credit.  Please contact Jerry Wallis at jwallis@irua.org for further details.

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

FOREVER CHEMICALS AND PFAS Webinar
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 pm (EST) – Presented Via Zoom

Presenter
Frank DeMento, J.D.
Vice President
Trans Re

In this webinar Frank DeMento J.D., Vice President and Head of the US Custom, Latin American and Caribbean Claims Units at Trans Re, will provide a comprehensive expose of the extent and complex issues arising from these substances which have been with us for many years and will be so forever. This webinar will be an eye opener into the extent to which we are all exposed and the claims consequences for the (re)insurance industry, including coverage and reinsurance treaty wording issues.

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.

THE BIG TORT: WHEN EMERGING PRODUCTS LIABILITY RISKS TRANSFORM INTO NUCLEAR VERDICTS
May 26, 2021 ♦ 12 Noon – 1:30 pm EST ♦ Powered via Zoom

Arch Re Managing Director and IRUA Board member, Joshua Hackett, will discuss with Peter Dinunzio, Partner, Clyde & Co., what are the likely next drivers of toxic tort litigation; the underlying theories driving the plaintiff’s bar; known cases and their current status; and underwriting considerations for GL/Pollution/Environmental/Excess coverage forms.

Peter Dinunzio is a member of the firm’s insurance disputes practice. He focuses his practice on litigation and arbitration of complex commercial insurance and reinsurance matters. He has particular experience litigating environmental, talc, asbestos and other product liability exposures.

Peter has more than a decade of experience working with policyholders, brokers, London Market and other domestic and international insurers in this space and in relation to other latent-type insurance matters.

He is Admitted to the Bar in NY, CT and MA and holds a JD, with honors, from University of Connecticut Law School, a Masters of Public Administration, with honors, and a BA in Political Science from the University of Connecticut.

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.

IRUA’s ACTUARIAL PRINCIPLES  FOR THE NON-ACTUARY WEBINAR*

Wednesday, May 24, 2023
12:00 – 1:00 pm (EST) – Presented Via Zoom

Presenter
Michael Schummer, ACAS, MAAA
Sr. Vice President – Casualty Team Lead
Munich Reinsurance America, Inc.

This webinar is designed not only for the junior underwriter, broker and other (re)insurance professional, but also for the more experienced professional who is looking to increase their knowledge of basic and intermediate actuarial principles.

Munich Re America’s Michael Schummer, ACAS MAAA, will explain the rating process from start to finish and show attendees what trends to look for in the analysis to better price and underwrite your risks. Join us and be better prepared for discussions with your actuarial colleagues!

To Read more about Michael Schummer, CLICK HERE

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.  These sessions are being 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

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 not sure 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.

4.11.23

EMERGING RISKS & REINSURANCE

Full Day Seminar ♦ May 22, 2019

Emerging Risks – Defining the Exposure, Understanding Underwriting & Pricing Aspects, Analyzing Claims

Emerging risks include the sharing economy, climate change and water scarcity, the Me-Too movement as well as technological advancements like autonomous vehicles, the Internet of Things, cyber and alternative energy. Our excellent speakers all gave an in-depth look at all these. The day concluded with a lively panel discussion which was followed by a networking reception.

In addition, this program could have been submitted for review to the Institutes® CPCU – Risk and Insurance Management for CPCU credit.

Program Agenda

Speaker Profiles

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.

Location: Transatlantic Reinsurance Company, 1 Liberty Plaza, 165 Broadway, New York, NY 10006

Registration Fees:
Members: $525
Non-Members: $625

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.

The intent of this presentation is to clearly explain Blockchain and its application to the insurance value chain.

In addition, this program can be submitted for review to the Institutes®CPCU – Risk and Insurance Management for CPCU credit.

Guest Speaker:
Joseph Calandro, Managing Director
PricewaterhouseCoopers

Session Overview

Presentation
Blockchain’s Role in Digital Transformation

Registration Fees
Members: $55
Non-Members: $55