Events

April 17-19, 2023: IRUA Annual Members Meeting & Conference

Start Date/Time:
04/17/2023 12:00 PM
End Date/Time:
04/19/2023 12:00 PM
Location:
Marriott Harbor Beach Hotel
3030 Holiday Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
United States

IRUA 2023 Annual Members Meeting & Conference
APRIL 17-19, 2023

Marriott Harbor Beach Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Don’t miss IRUA’s 2023 Annual Meeting & Conference – it’s Marque Event!  Once again be held at the Marriott Harbor Beach Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The Conference format will be similar to last year’s highly successful event. Our program committee is busy finalizing the agenda which will feature such suggestions as:

  • Leadership Perspectives on Reinsurance and Market Capacity
  • Innovation in Programs & Excess and Surplus Lines 
  • The Current State of the Florida Marketplace 
  • How do Changes in the Environment Affect your Business 
  • Cyber and Systemic Exposures   
  • Demographic Workplace Trends Including Diversity & Inclusion 
  • Inflation & How it Affects Property & Casualty (Re)Insurance 
  • Guest Speaker – (Senior Risk Manager Invited)
  • Technical Breakout Sessions – Choose from such topics as:  PFAS/Forever Chemicals; Increasing Threat Environment for Post-Cat Political Violence; Professional Liability Update; Wildfire Analytics

PRELIMINARY AGENDA

The program will open with our traditional “Golf Outing” on Monday, April 17th followed by the Opening Night Reception.  The hotel offers many  non-golf options to enjoy if golf is not your preference.  On Tuesday, April 18th, the full-day starts with IRUA’s Annual Meeting and Board Elections immediately followed by the educational sessions and networking opportunities.  The day ends with a casual networking Fun In The Sun reception and BBQ. The program will continue on Wednesday, April 19th and adjourn at noon. This will be an instructive learning and networking experience that everyone in attendance will benefit from.

CLICK HERE

Sponsorship Opportunities:   A substantial number of sponsorship options and benefits – including complimentary Conference registrations.  To select your sponsorship, CLICK HERE.

For Hotel Accommodations Call

Marriott Harbor Beach Hotel: 1-954-525-4000 or 1-800-222-6543 or Click on the link below to make your reservation online. Room Availability at the Group rate is limited so book your room today!

https://book.passkey.com/e/50377084

Group Room Rate: $279 (Excluding State and Local Taxes and Fees)
Group Rate Cut-Off Date: Monday, March 27, 2023

Registration Fees
Early Bird Registration: $1,450
(Registration on or before March 17, 2023)
Standard Registration: (from March 18, 2023): $1,650
Three or more registrations from the same company —  from March 18th — $1275 (Excluding early bird rate registrations)
Regulators and Academics:  Credentialed Regulators and Academics may enjoy a discounted Conference Registration Fee of $850
Spouse/Partner: $750 
Golf Registration: $310 (And valuable golf prizes to be won!)

Please Note the Following:
♦ Schedule/Speakers subject to change.
♦ Please notify the IRUA with any special dietary requirements
Refund Policy: Only if cancelled, in writing, 30 days prior to the commencement of the event (March 17). A charge of $150 will be levied to cover administrative costs if attendees who have registered cancel. Between 30 and 14 calendar days (April 3) prior there is a 75% refund less the admin fee. On or after April 3 there is no refund available barring special circumstances.

For further information or questions,  Maria Sclafani at mcs@thebeaumontgroup.com or mcs@irua.org

We look forward to seeing you in Fort Lauderdale!

1.30.2023

 

2023 April 17-19 Annual Meeting & Conference Florida

Start Date/Time:
11/30/-0001 12:00 AM
End Date/Time:
11/30/-0001 12:00 AM
Location:
fort lauderdale, FL United States

IRUA 2023 Annual Conference
APRIL 17-19, 2023

Marriott Harbor Beach Hotel
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Don’t miss IRUA’s 2023 Annual Meeting & Conference – it’s Marque Event!  Once again, this event will be held at the Marriott Harbor Beach Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors for their Continued Participation and Support!

 American Agricultural Insurance Company ♦ APIW ♦ Arch Re ♦ Guy Carpenter & Company ♦ Renaissance Re ♦ MAPFRE Re ♦ Markel ♦ Munich Re ♦ Odyssey Re ♦ R+V Re ♦ Ryan Re ♦ State National Companies ♦ Toa Re ♦ The Beaumont Group

The Conference format will be similar to last year’s highly successful event. Our program committee is busy finalizing the agenda which will feature such suggestions as:

  • Leadership Perspectives on Reinsurance and Market Capacity
  • Innovation in Programs & Excess and Surplus Lines
  • The Current State of the Florida Marketplace
  • How do Changes in the Environment Affect your Business
  • Cyber and Systemic Exposures
  • Demographic Workplace Trends Including Diversity & Inclusion 
  • Inflation & How it Affects Property & Casualty (Re)Insurance 
  • Guest Speaker – Valerie Horton Rakes Esq., PCS, Risk Manager, Dept. of HR – Risk Management, City of Tampa
  • Technical Breakout Sessions – Choose from such topics as:  PFAS/Forever Chemicals; Increasing Threat Environment for Post-Cat Political Violence; Professional Liability Update; Wildfire Analytics

CONFERENCE AGENDA

The program will open with our traditional “Golf Outing” on Monday, April 17th followed by the Opening Night Reception“.  The hotel offers many non-golf options to enjoy if golf is not your preference.  On Tuesday, April 18th, the full day starts with IRUA’s Annual Meeting and Board Elections immediately followed by the educational sessions and networking opportunities.  The day ends with a casual networking Fun In The Sun reception and BBQ. The program will continue on Wednesday, April 19th and adjourn at noon. This will be an instructive learning and networking experience that everyone in attendance will benefit from.

CLICK HERE to REGISTER

Sponsorship Opportunities:   A substantial number of sponsorship options and benefits – including complimentary Conference registrations are still available.  To select your sponsorship, CLICK HERE

Hotel Accommodations
The IRUA Room Block at the Marriott Harbor Beach Hotel Sold Out
 (There are still rooms available but not at the group rate.)

Overflow Hotel
Courtyard By Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach
(The Marriott Courtyard is .9 miles away from the Marriott Harbor Beach Hotel)
440 Seabreeze Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL

To reserve your room online at the Courtyard by Marriott, click on the link below. (Group Rate Cut-Off Date: April 7, 2023)

Book your group rate for IRUA 

Conference Registration Fees
Registration$1,450
The registration fee for the first 3 registrants per member company is $1450 each. Thereafter the fee for any additional registrants is $1275 each.

Regulators and Academics:  Credentialed Regulators and Academics may enjoy a discounted Conference Registration Fee of $850
Spouse/Partner: $750
Golf Registration: $310 

Please Note the Following:
♦ Schedule/Speakers subject to change.
♦ Please notify the IRUA with any special dietary requirements
♦ Refund Policy: Only if cancelled, in writing, 30 days prior to the commencement of the event (March 17). A c harge of $150 will be levied to cover administrative costs if attendees who have registered cancel. Between 30 and 14 calendar days (April 3) prior there is a 75% refund less the admin fee. On or after April 3 there is no refund available barring special circumstances.

For further information or questions, contact Maria Sclafani at mcs@thebeaumontgroup.comormcs@irua.org

We look forward to seeing you in Fort Lauderdale!

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2021 IRUA Annual Meeting & Conference – APRIL 12-13

Start Date/Time:
04/06/2020 12:00 PM
End Date/Time:
04/07/2020 8:00 PM
Location:
Marriott Harbor Beach Hotel
3030 Holiday Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
United States

 

  IRUA 2020 Annual Members Meeting & Conference
POSTPONED TO APRIL 12-13, 2021
Marriott Harbor Beach Hotel
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Navigating the Future with 20/20 Vision

Join us at the IRUA’s Annual Members Meeting & Conference where professionals in reinsurance will gather to discuss the current issues facing the industry in our headline panel: “The Reinsurance Leaders’ Vision of the Future.”   We will also be hosting a mix of brokers and reinsurance buyers to discuss challenges and expectations from both sides of a reinsurance transaction on our “Reinsurance Market Panel”.

In addition to IRUA’s General Session, the conference will have separate interactive workshop tracks available for Property and Casualty.  Attendees will have the opportunity to pick from a selection of topics including: Intellectual Property Insurance, Large Property Losses, Property Marine/Energy, 2019 Catastrophes, Workers Compensation Trends, Moss Torts, Child Victim Liability, Management/Transactional Liability, among others.

The program will open with our traditional Annual Golf Outing on Monday, April 12th followed by the opening night reception with a keynote speaker.  The educational sessions will be a full-day on Tuesday, April 13th and the program will conclude with a casual networking “Fun in the Sun” reception and dinner.

This will be an informative learning and networking experience that everyone in attendance will benefit from.  This program can be submitted for review to the Institutes®CPCU – Risk and Insurance Management for CPCU credit.  Registration and hotel accommodations will open shortly so keep an eye open for further details on the program agenda, registration and sponsorships opportunities available.

This program can be submitted for review to the Institutes®CPCU – Risk and Insurance Management for CPCU credit.

Workshop Sessions When Registering:  There are four (4) workshops being offered.  Please pick one (1) session from each workshop.

Program Agenda

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

To secure your hotel reservation, please call:
Marriott Harbor Beach Resort at 1-954-525-4000 or 1-800-222-6543
OR click on the link below to make your hotel reservation on-line:

https://book.passkey.com/e/50016849

Group Room Rate:  $239 valid until the Cut-Off Date of Monday, March 9, 2020

Conference Registration Fees:
Early Bird Member Rate: $1275 per person (Registration on or before March 9, 2020)
Member Registration (from March 10, 2020): $ 1350 per person

Three or more member registrations from the same company —  from March 10th — $1100 per person


Non-Member:
$1750 per person
Spouse/Partner: $595 per person
Golf Registration: $275 per person

If you are interested in participating on the Committee, please contact Jerry Wallis, Executive Director, at jwallis@irua.org.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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”.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

  • Please notify the IRUA regarding any special dietary requirements.
  • Schedule/Speakers subject to change.
  • Refundable only if cancelled, in writing, 30 days prior to the commencement of the event (March 12). A charge of $150 will be levied to cover administrative costs if attendees who have registered cancel. Between 30 and 14 calendar days (March 28) prior there is a 75% refund less the admin fee. On or after March 28 there is no refund available.
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2019 Annual Meeting & Conference

Start Date/Time:
04/02/2019 12:00 PM
End Date/Time:
04/03/2019 11:00 PM
Location:
3030 Holiday Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL United States

J. O’Rourke, humorist and writer, was an excellent opening night speaker. An all-day session on April 3rd featured CEO & Reinsurance Buyers Roundtables. Additionally, there were 4 breakouts in each of 3 workshop tracks – Property, Casualty & Claims. The event wrapped up with a great BBQ dinner.

This year, the format had changed to allow for the Golf Tournament to be held on Tuesday, April 2 at noon with the Opening Night Cocktail Reception and dinner held immediately following the Tournament.

On April 3rd, the program ran all day starting with the 2019 Annual Meeting of Members where new officers were elected with Andrew Downing of Stonybrook Risk Management assuming the role of President for 2019 – 2021 term. Arlene Kern, of Munich Reinsurance America moved to Immediate Past President after serving her two -year term. Laura Herubin, of MAPFRE Re continues to serve as Secretary and Bill Bernens of Arch Re as Treasurer.  Following the days sessions, a casual networking reception and dinner was held for all attendees.

A Copy of the full program agenda can be downloaded by CLICKING HERE.

2019 Annual Members Meeting & Conference Attendance List

This was an informative learning and networking experience that everyone in attendance benefited from.

This program can be submitted for review to the Institutes®CPCU – Risk and Insurance Management for CPCU credit.

2019 Annual Members Meeting & Conference Sponsors

MAPFRE Re
Munich Reinsurance America
Guy Carpenter & Company LLC
R+V
Markel Global Re
Odyssey Re
Ren Re
Arch Re
Partner Re
American Agricultural Insurance Company
AXIS Re
Farmers Mutual Hail of Iowa
State National

CLICK HERE to Download our list of complete sponsorship opportunities.

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.

To secure your hotel reservation, please call the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort at 1-954-525-4000 or1-800-222-6543 OR click on the link to make your hotel reservation on-line:

https://book.passkey.com/e/49806174

Group Room Rate:  $229 was valid until the Group Cut-Off Date of Monday, March 11, 2019

Conference Registration Fees:
Member: $1350
Three or more member registrations from the same company post March 4th: $1050
Non-Member: $1695

Spouse/Partner:
$595 per person
Golf Registration: $275

If you are interested in participating on the Committee, please contact Jerry Wallis, Executive Director, at jwallis@irua.org.

We hope to see you there.

Register

2018 Annual Meeting & Conference

Start Date/Time:
04/11/2018 6:00 PM
End Date/Time:
04/13/2018 12:15 PM
Location:
Marriott Orlando World Center
8701 World Center Drive
Orlando, FL 32821
United States

Welcome to the 2018 IRUA Annual Members Meeting and Conference being held April 11-13, 2018 at Marriott Orlando World Center, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32821.

“Game Changers” is the theme of our 2018 Annual Conference and Meeting of Members.  This program brings together prominent Executives in the industry with “Leaders of the Future”.  This program will include interactive sessions and topics:  a CEO Panel, The Work Force of the Future, Flood, Cannabis and InsurTech.

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

For your records, a limited number of rooms have been blocked at the group rate of $219 (plus applicable taxes). The cut-off date for rates at the group rate was:  Tuesday, March 28, 2018.  The phone number for reservations was: 800-228-9290 or 407-239-4200.  Conference registration fees were: Members: $1350; Non-Members: $1995; Golf: $275; Cocktail Mixing Class: $50 (Alternate Activity to Golf).  Below are the meeting materials and the room locations:

Attendance List
Registration Brochure
Program Agenda
Speaker Profiles
Schedule of Events & Meeting Locations

Presentations
Executive Roundtable Presentation

SPONSORS
We wish to extend our thanks to our sponsors for their continued participation and support.

Munich Reinsurance America
Mapfre Re
Guy Carpenter & Company LLC
Markel Global Reinsurance
R+V Re
American Agricultural
Arch Re
PartnerRe
Adams & Reese
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa
OdysseyRe
TransRe
AXIS
RenassianceRe
The Beaumont Group

Click below to Download Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship Opportunities
For more information on sponsorship opportunities, some in which include a complementary registration, contact
Jerry Wallis at: jwallis@irua.org