Events - This Month

ACORD Reinsurance Plenary Session

rheil@acord.org — Thu, 03 May 2012 1:00:00 +0000

Plenary is the final review before the full membership votes on MRs. Members representing carriers, reinsurers, producers/distributors and solution providers participate at the plenary sessions to examine all facets of each MRs requirements and impact on the standards.

Plenary sessions are arguably one of the best ways to learn and understand the nuances of the specific MRs and the evolution of ACORD standards. This is your opportunity to better understand the standard, the standards process and to interact with other active and very knowledgeable members.

UK Claims Excellence Awards 2012

debbie.kidman@insurancetimes.co.uk — Tue, 08 May 2012 18:00:00 +0000

Achievement Speaks Volumes...

Now in its second year, the UK Claims Excellence Awards gives you the opportunity to highlight the hard work and committment of those individuals, teams and companies striving to deliver at the highest level.

Everything in claims is real...

If the insurance industry can be said to be in the 'busines of trust', claims is where that trust is vindicated - or disappointed. The UK Claims Excellence Awards will spotlight the tangble contribution you and your teams are making to your customers, large and small.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

3 FEBRUARY 2012 - Entry Deadline

16 FEBRUARY 2012 - Announce Shortlist

23 FEBRUARY 2012 - Second Stage Judging Day

Latin America Re/Insurance Forum Miami 2012

lmacey@euromoneyplc.com — Tue, 08 May 2012 23:00:00 +0000

The Latin America and Caribbean insurance markets are one of the few bright spots in the global industry at the moment, boasting strong growth in 2011 and tipped for a strong future as a result of the region’s booming economies. With developed markets stagnant in the US and Europe, international insurers and reinsurers are becoming increasingly attracted to the region.

The Latin America Insurance Forum will take place in Miami, which has gained critical mass as a hub for the region.

This conference will bring the Latin American and Caribbean insurance and reinsurance market together, along with international players, to discuss its biggest opportunities and challenges.

Some of the Key topics to be discussed:

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What lines of business are most attractive in Latin America?
How do Latin American countries’ regulatory approaches differ?
What trends are driving global reinsurance capacity?
What is the outlook for pricing globally?
Are cat models for the region good enough?
What lines of business are showing growth?
What sources of dispute are arising in the region?

Speakers confirmed to date:

Aidan Pope, CEO, Latin America and Caribbean, Guy Carpenter
Carlos Boelsterli, Head of Miami office, Swiss Re
Mike Hughes, CEO, Latin America, AON Benfield
Don Mango, Head of Global Advisory, Guy Carpenter
Marc Poliquin, Regional Vice President Financial Lines, ACE Latin America
Herman Weiss, Latin America Zone Manager, Chubb Group of Insurance Companies
Angelo Colombo Querci Filho, Corporate and Speciality Director of Allianz
Eduardo Fabrega, President and CEO at ASSA Insurance Company
Ronald Diaz, SVP, Latin America and Caribbean, Everest Re
Carlos Caputo, CEO of Alterra Latin America
Manuel Escobedo, CEO of Patria Re Mexico
David Flandro, Global Head of Business Intelligence, Guy Carpenter
Juan Fernando Serrano, Executive President, LatinoInsurance
Marcelo Mansur Haddad, Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr., e Qurioga

7th Asia Takaful Conference

michelle@asiainsurancereview.com — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

The past decade has seen an explosion in the global Takaful industry with leading Takaful operators rapidly positioning themselves to capitalise on the new opportunities emerging. With the current Euro zone crisis which has threatened to have global repercussions, the insurance industry is entering into a new and challenging business environment. However, the future of the Takaful business remains bright.

The Asia Takaful Conference, now in its 7th successful year organised by Asia Insurance Review in strategic partnership with BEST RE, has the theme “Takaful: Unravelling the Hidden Growth Areas in Insurance”. The two-day conference will explore how Takaful players can better position themselves to identify key growth drivers and capitalise on the emerging growth opportunities in an increasingly competitive global Takaful landscape; strategies to translate such market potential to real growth; new business models; pertinent issues in regulating Takaful and Retakaful providers; exploring the latest innovations in the next generation of Takaful products in light of changing consumer expectations as well as improving capabilities in the Retakaful industry.

The potential for Takaful is beyond question. With the increasing interest of leading conventional insurance players and major banks moving into Takaful business, the global Takaful industry is poised for significant growth. To grab a larger slice of the competitive Takaful market, there is a need for Takaful operators to unravel the hidden growth areas in Takaful in order to lead the competition.

Who Should Attend

Life & General Insurance & Reinsurance Companies (both Takaful and Conventional)
Takaful Companies and those providing Takaful insurance services
Islamic Banking Institutions & Islamic Finance Players
Regulators
Shariah Scholars
Management Consultants
Reinsurance & Insurance Brokers
Service Providers to the Takaful industry, ie lawyers, technology companies, loss adjusters, etc.

Key Topics

Corporate Governance and Risk Management for Takaful: Whose Risk Are We Managing and How Much Risk to Take
Modelling the Economic Risks of Takaful
Special Focus: Growth Opportunities in a Dynamic Takaful Market Roundtable Discussion on Retakaful –Staying in Business
Innovations and Developments in Takaful and Re-Takaful in Labuan IBFC
Regulatory Forum: Boosting Takaful Business
The Importance of Sharia-Compliant Fixed Income in Takaful
Takaful Wealth Management Products: The Need for Longer Duration Sukuks

Cyber Risks Class of Business Event, Frankfurt

paula.mindt@lloyds.com — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:30:00 +0000

Lloyd's will host a seminar and informal dinner to provide an opportunity for brokers and underwriters from the Lloyd's market, including in-house brokers and risk managers, and those from Germany working in cyber risk insurance, to meet and network.

Experts from the London and German insurance communities will examine the latest trends and issues facing the cyber risks insurance market.

Dublin Meet the Market Day

Catherine.Carrigy@lloyds.com — Wed, 09 May 2012 23:00:00 +0000

Lloyd’s Ireland will host a meet the market day in The Convention Centre Dublin on 10 May 2012.

The Irish broking community is invited to meet with Lloyd's stakeholders from the local and London markets in the Lloyd's underwriting room that we will replicate in The Convention Centre Dublin. Lloyd’s boxes will be hosted by managing agents, brokers and Irish and UK coverholders. Meetings with these box holders can be arranged via an online booking system prior to the event.

The one-day event will allow representatives from the Irish and Lloyd’s markets to discuss their existing insurance arrangements, explore opportunities for the future and strengthen and develop existing and new relationships. It also provides a great opportunity for the London market to gain first-hand knowledge of local market conditions and gauge interest levels in the various classes of business.

We aim to build on the overwhelming interest in our inaugural event that was held in September 2010, by facilitating even larger numbers of local market brokers. There will be a range of CPD lectures (subject to approval) and Lloyd’s presentations running throughout the day.

7th Asia Takaful Conference

michelle@asiainsurancereview.com — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Who Should Attend

Life & General Insurance & Reinsurance Companies (both Takaful and Conventional)
Takaful Companies and those providing Takaful insurance services
Islamic Banking Institutions & Islamic Finance Players
Regulators
Shariah Scholars
Management Consultants
Reinsurance & Insurance Brokers
Service Providers to the Takaful industry, ie lawyers, technology companies, loss adjusters, etc.

Key Topics

Corporate Governance and Risk Management for Takaful: Whose Risk Are We Managing and How Much Risk to Take
Modelling the Economic Risks of Takaful
Special Focus: Growth Opportunities in a Dynamic Takaful Market Roundtable Discussion on Retakaful –Staying in Business
Innovations and Developments in Takaful and Re-Takaful in Labuan IBFC
Regulatory Forum: Boosting Takaful Business
The Importance of Sharia-Compliant Fixed Income in Takaful
Takaful Wealth Management Products: The Need for Longer Duration Sukuks

Acord Event: ACT Meeting

sherri.hunter@iiaba.net. — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Insurance Day Summit London

IDsummit@informa.com — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:00:00 +0000

Now in its seventh year, the Insurance Day Summit London is firmly established as the best platform for executive management to meet, network and do business, all brought to you by the insurance industry’s only daily newspaper. In May, Summit delegates will gather at the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel and over the two days more than 50 chief executives and senior management speakers from the London market and further afield will take to the Insurance Day stage to debate the major issues affecting the insurance market and your businesses.

The Summit represents a unique opportunity for all major stakeholders to listen to, debate and network with fellow insurance industry colleagues.

Exclusive insight from reinsurer study unveiled at Summit

Results of a global study comparing reinsurance trading practices in the Lloyd’s, Bermuda and continental European markets will be exclusively unveiled and debated by industry chief executives during this year’s Insurance Day Summit London.
Professor Paula Jarzabkowski, from the renowned Aston Business School, will present the findings from the latest phase of her ethnographic study of the sector, which is examining a number of issues including face-to-face and electronic trading and the implications of both of these approaches for industry evolution. Although this issue has been much discussed in industry circles in recent years there has been little systematic evaluation of future change factors, until now.

Jarzabkowski will present the results from the latest stage of her study of the global reinsurance industry on the second morning of the summit (May 16).

Key findings from the study will then be debated during the chief executive leadership panel, which follows. This session will feature Hannover Re chief executive, Ulrich Wallin, the president and chief executive of Navigators Group, Stan Galanski, chief executive of Scor Global P&C, Victor Peignet and chief executive of Zurich Global Corporate UK, Ann Haugh.

Other topics to be featured in the 2012 Summit programme include:

Implications of the Euro crisis and sovereign debt for the insurance industry
Where are we in the insurance cycle?
Impact of the rise of China and other global markets
The future of UK regulation – PRA and FCA
Driving London’s modernisation programme - Future of outsourcing; Project Darwin; electronic endorsements, cloud computing, increasing costs
Solvency II: latest implementation challenges
Capital management and movement after 2011’s record cat bill
Investing in the future -
Improving talent pools and the image of insurance – educating regulators/government
Optimising investment income in challenging market conditions
Catastrophe modelling - Earthquake, flood, drought, windstorm analysis
Investing in Lloyd’s underwriting and broking
Emerging risks

Acord Loma Forum

memberservices@acord.org — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:00:00 +0000

The future is here. Are you ready?

The ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum is the premier event for insurance technology, business and networking, where today’s thought leaders define tomorrow’s industry. Get the knowledge you need to go farther, faster. Seek out solutions in our expansive exhibit hall. Build the contacts that get your career to the next level.

Analytics
Business Strategy
Cloud Computing
Enterprise Architecture
Mobile Technology
Operational Efficiency
Regulatory Issues
Social Media Tools
System Development
…and much more!

Who Should Attend?

C-Level Executives (CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, CFOs, COOs, etc.)
Senior Management in Business, Technology and Financial Services
Line-of-Business Executives and Managers
IT and Business Staff

Acord Event: AUGIE Session

sherri.hunter@iiaba.net. — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Implementing the Optimal workflow for rating - Industry discussion of PIA NJ Initiative

Acord Loma Forum

memberservices@acord.org — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 +0000

The future is here. Are you ready?

Analytics
Business Strategy
Cloud Computing
Enterprise Architecture
Mobile Technology
Operational Efficiency
Regulatory Issues
Social Media Tools
System Development
…and much more!

Who Should Attend?

C-Level Executives (CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, CFOs, COOs, etc.)
Senior Management in Business, Technology and Financial Services
Line-of-Business Executives and Managers
IT and Business Staff

Insurance Day Summit London

IDsummit@informa.com — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 +0000

Exclusive insight from reinsurer study unveiled at Summit

Jarzabkowski will present the results from the latest stage of her study of the global reinsurance industry on the second morning of the summit (May 16).

Other topics to be featured in the 2012 Summit programme include:

Implications of the Euro crisis and sovereign debt for the insurance industry
Where are we in the insurance cycle?
Impact of the rise of China and other global markets
The future of UK regulation – PRA and FCA
Driving London’s modernisation programme - Future of outsourcing; Project Darwin; electronic endorsements, cloud computing, increasing costs
Solvency II: latest implementation challenges
Capital management and movement after 2011’s record cat bill
Investing in the future -
Improving talent pools and the image of insurance – educating regulators/government
Optimising investment income in challenging market conditions
Catastrophe modelling - Earthquake, flood, drought, windstorm analysis
Investing in Lloyd’s underwriting and broking
Emerging risks

Acord Loma Forum

memberservices@acord.org — Wed, 16 May 2012 23:00:00 +0000

The future is here. Are you ready?

Analytics
Business Strategy
Cloud Computing
Enterprise Architecture
Mobile Technology
Operational Efficiency
Regulatory Issues
Social Media Tools
System Development
…and much more!

Who Should Attend?

C-Level Executives (CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, CFOs, COOs, etc.)
Senior Management in Business, Technology and Financial Services
Line-of-Business Executives and Managers
IT and Business Staff

Regulation 2012

Wed, 23 May 2012 23:00:00 +0000

Going into 2012, regulation is at once the biggest issue facing the insurance community, and the most uncertain. Timescales for the dissolution of the FSA and implementation of a new regulatory structure are still unclear. Meanwhile, the spectre of Solvency II continues to hang over the industry, with many insurers still grappling with data, models and compliance strategies.

This event is perfectly timed to provide you with an unparalleled insight into where regulation is going, and how your business can rise to the challenge. Through a combination of high level keynote presentations and practical debate sessions, we will address critical questions such as:

What will the future of insurance regulation look like, and when should we expect changes to be implemented?
Reviewing the FSA: What did it do well, where could it have improved, and how can future regulators learn from it?
Solvency II: What is the current state of play, and how much more do insurers have to do to achieve compliance?
How can your business turn regulatory compliance into business advantage through effective data management?
What might Solvency III entail, and how can you build its potential requirements into your Solvency II strategy?
Assessing global regulatory frameworks and tax regimes: Where is the best place to domicile your business?
How will pan-European insurance regulation unfold and what will this mean for companies operating in the UK?

Whether your remit is compliance, risk management or general management, you cannot afford to ignore the issue of regulation in 2012. With expert speakers drawn from the political, regulatory and insurance arenas, this will be an unmissable event.

Who should attend?

Compliance officers
Compliance managers
Heads of legal
General counsel
Heads of regulation
Directors of regulatory affairs
Head of risk management
Risk officer
Heads/Directors of governance
Risk Analyst
Solvency II programme manager
Actuaries
Quality & control officer
Quality & control director

FAC Forum 2012

aimee@insuranceinsider.com — Thu, 24 May 2012 8:15:00 +0000

Inside FAC, the leading publication dedicated to the global direct and facultative markets, was delighted to launch its annual Forum and Awards dinner last year, becoming the definitive event for senior professionals operating in the facultative reinsurance markets.

The overarching theme for the Forum this year is "Holding Firm" during testing times for the market, and promises to give delegates a morning of stimulating discussion and debate about the most important issues on everyone's minds.

Key themes this year...

Retrenchment: has the squeeze on volume finished?
Rates: how long must we wait for a market turn?
Purchasing: what can we do to increase cedant appetite?
BI: still the elephant in the room?
Model shortfalls: what needs to be done?
Casualty reserving: how bad can it get?

Speakers

Les Rock - D&F arbitrage legend - currently mulling next move
Paul Summers - MD, Aon Benfield FAC
William Bachmann - CEO, Infrassure Ltd
Jason Howard - CEO, Faber
Rory Cline - EVP,Ascot FAC
Elliot Richardson - Executive Director, RKH Group Facultative Reinsurance
Ron Whyte - Managing Principal, Integro Insurance Brokers Limited

Insurance Strategy Asia 2012

cs@incisivemedia.com — Mon, 28 May 2012 23:00:00 +0000

Asia plays host to an array of markets at varying stages of maturity and development within the insurance industry. Understanding the variances and challenges presented in each market and across different classes of risk is a key objective for international firms operating effectively in the region.

Post magazine, one of the global insurance industry's leading publications, is delighted to announce inaugural Insurance Strategy Asia 2012. A new event for the insurance community, taking a hard look at the heard of core challenges facing the general insurance industry in Asia.

Join us at Insurance Strategy Asia to:

FOCUS on the biggest issues facing Asian insurance: capacity, regulation, and emerging risks

NETWORK with C-level insurance professionals from across Asia

DISCUSS best practices for executing effective business strategies and challenges to overcome when doing business in China

IDENTIFY key strategies for developing and attracting talented staff while retaining top performers

EXAMINE the Asian risk landscape and its impact on commercial sustainability

The Claims Awards 2012

charlie.hallett@incisivemedia.com — Tue, 29 May 2012 18:00:00 +0000

Congratulations to all of the finalists.

Following the huge success of the inaugural Claims Awards last year, Post is delighted to announce that this year's event will take place at the prestigious Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London.

Hosted by Post Magazine's Claims Club, The Claims Awards were introduced last year to support the club's ongoing mission to champion and support the UK general insurance claims sector by rewarding those that have made a significant difference in the past twelve months.

All categories are free to enter and are open to specific teams in any claims department or section of an FSA authorised insurer, Lloyd's syndicate, broker with significant delegated claims authority, public authority claims department or self-insured corporate.

THE SHORTLIST

The Rising Star Award

    * Jason Anderson, AXA Personal Lines
    * Emma Church, LV=
    * Chris Douglas, QBE
    * Emma Leafe, Aviva
    * Jenny Neale, Ecclesiastical

The Customer Care Award

    * Broker Direct
    * Cardif Pinnacle Insurance
    * Hastings Direct
    * Home & Legacy Insurance Services
    * RSA - Pet Claims

The Training Award

    * Aviva - Tech Time
    * LV=
    * QBE Claims Supply Chain Team
    * RSA - Household Technical Development Programme
    * Zurich Insurance

Innovation of the Year Award

    * Aviva Personal Motor Insurance
    * RSA eClaim
    * Sterling Insurance Company
    * XL GlobalClaim
    * Zurich Insurance

Personal Lines Team of the Year

    * Axa Personal Lines - Direct Motor
    * Direct Line Group - Night Response Team
    * LV=
    * Sterling Personal Lines Claims Team

Commercial Lines Team of the Year

    * Axa Commercial Claims Team
    * Ecclesiastical Commercial Property Claims Team
    * Hiscox Commercial Lines Claims Team
    * Sterling Commercial Lines Claims Team

Property Claims 2012

jasmin.sangha@incisivemedia.com — Wed, 30 May 2012 23:00:00 +0000

In 2011, global catastrophe losses doubled for the second year running, totalling $107bn and placing strain on insurers in all regions. Closer to home, the volume and cost of weather and escape of water claims have continued to spiral, the fallout from August's riots has struck another blow to the industry's public image, and with the Statement of Principles expiring next year, the future of flood insurance remains unclear. The property claims sector is under unprecedented pressure to service more claims, faster and more cost-effectively than ever before. And with the industry's response to surge events receiving ever more media scrutiny, the need to maintain customer service standards in ultra‐challenging circumstances has never been greater.

Post's sixth annual Property Claims conference has been developed to bring together an audience of key UK property claims managers to debate the impact of these, and other, key issues on their work. With a combination of interactive debate, industry case studies and expert speakers, this event will leave delegates better equipped to forge a path through the next, critical 12 months.

Key topics for discussion will include:

What will flood insurance look like post-2013, and how will any changes impact claims departments?
The 2011 riots: how well did the insurance industry respond and what lessons can be learned?
Commercial fire trends: what can we do to ensure sprinklers are adopted more widely?
Understand how global catastrophes could impact the work of UK property insurers
Hone your staffing strategies to strike the balance between claims volumes and cost pressures

Reasons to attend:

Hear from expert speakers and industry leaders on key topics
Network with your peers and discuss pressing property claims challenges
Debate critical issues in the interactive workshop sessions
Understand the latest services and solutions available in the market
Take away full online access to the event's content through the e-conference website

Acord Club Meeting

mbarwick@acord.org — Thu, 31 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000

ACORD hosts and runs a monthly information sharing forum - The ACORD Club (formerly the IT Club) . The Club reports on current business and information technology issues affecting the London Insurance Market. The objective of the Club is to raise awareness of the future opportunities new business practices and technologies might provide and how current initiatives could be utilised for the collaborative benefit of the Market. As part of ACORD's commitment to support the industry, the Club is free to attend.

Acord Event: E-Signature Summit

Thu, 31 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

1 Day, 8 Speakers, Case Studies, Experts Panels, Analyst Research

E-signature adoption is quickly reaching critical mass among insurance carriers, agents and producers. The shift from paper to 100% electronic processes across every channel is being driven by the modern consumer. Changing consumer preferences and mobility are converging with e-applications, e-signatures and e-underwriting to shape the future of insurance purchases.

Amidst these disruptive forces, carriers like 21st Century and Country Financial have found the path to sell and service customers faster and more efficiently, in ways that meet consumer expectations and provide an optimal service experience. During this summit you will learn how e-signatures have:

Helped deflect millions of potential customer disputes;
Saving one carrier $2.5 - $5M in hard cost savings/year;
Reduced the average time to process new business from 52 days to 15 minutes.

Learn how to apply the transformational benefits of e-signatures to your company. Join Gartner analyst Steven Leigh, as well as 21st Century, Country Financial, and e-signature law experts from Lorde Lock LLP and Shutts & Bowen LLP, for this power-packed one-day summit to absorb the latest on e-signature legal issues, adoption trends, use case demonstrations, best practices & recommended strategies.

Agenda at-a-Glance:

Keynote - E-Signatures and the Future of Insurance
Steven Leigh, Gartner Principal Analyst, Insurance, Gartner

E-Signature Legislation and Case Law Review
Patrick Hatfield, Partner, Locke Lord LLP

Preparing and Defending E-Signatures in Court
Frank Zacherl, Partner, Shutts and Bowen

E-Signatures in Action Panel
Mark Streitmatter, ITS Director Application Development, COUNTRY Financial
Alan Ciaverelli, Vice President, Call Center, 21st Century

Three Approaches to Independent Agent E-Signature Adoption
Steven Leigh, Gartner Principal Analyst, Insurance, Gartner
Marcia Berner, Director Implementation P&C, ACORD
Roy Goodart, SVP Marketing, Aplifi