| Time | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am - 9:05 am | Opening Remarks | Thomas P. Ruggieri, CEO, Advisen |
| 9:05 am - 9:15 am | Opening Remarks by our Conference Co-Chairmen | Tony DeFelice, Aon Russ Johnston, AIG |
| 9:15 am - 9:45 am | Morning Keynote | Rob Schimek, President & CEO of AIG Property Casualty’s Americas Region |
| 9:45 am - 10:30 am | The Risk Manager’s Perspective [panel discussion] The Risk Manager’s Perspective on casualty risks and the casualty insurance market: Is the insurance market doing a good job of addressing the casualty risk management and insurance needs of large corporations? A panel of 4 Risk Managers will discuss their casualty exposures and assess the performance of their brokers and insurers. Additionally, the panel will discuss various risk management strategies for casualty exposures. | Steve Kempsey, Marsh (Moderator) Pamela Britt Schneider, Avon Bill Fealey, Dover Corporation John Marren, CSL Behring |
| 10:30 am - 10:45 am | Casualty Market Overview This introduction of the key issues which will be addressed throughout the day’s program includes a statistical overview of the casualty market based on proprietary Advisen Market Insights™ and Loss Insights™ data. | Jim Blinn, Advisen |
| 10:45 am - 11:00 am | Networking Break | |
| 11:00 am - 11:45 am | Managing a large casualty claim [panel discussion] The outcome of a large casualty claim is always uncertain, with potentially serious consequences for an organization. Additionally, the process of managing a large claim can be a drain on resources. What can be done to most effectively manage a large claim? Risk managers and claims experts discuss best practices, including the most effective ways to work with insurers to assure a smooth process and the most favorable possible outcome. | Joe Cellura, Allied World (Moderator) Jonathan Goodman, GE Michael O’Donnell, Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell LLP Andy Barberis, AIG Mike Merlo, Aon |
| 11:45 am - 12:30 pm | Data & analytics: Innovations in assessing and managing casualty risks [panel discussion] Actuaries have long been key players in pricing casualty risks, but recent advances in data and analytics open up new opportunities to use mathematical tools to quantify casualty risks, assist with underwriting decisions and manage claims. Panelists will discuss how both internal and external data, combined with advanced analytical tools, are being used to benefit both underwriters and risk managers. | David Bradford, President, Research & Editorial division, Advisen (Moderator) Eric Besman, The Hartford Ben Fidlow, Marsh Tony Hill, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Bob Reville, Praedicat |
| 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm | Conference Luncheon | |
| 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm | Casualty insurance for multinational organizations [panel discussion] Insurance and tax authorities throughout the world have increased their scrutiny of insurance-related transactions. This session will examine the compliance and tax issues associated with global casualty programs, as well as practical considerations such as managing claims in distant locations. Panelists will offer practical solutions to some of the most vexing problems in structuring casualty programs with broad international reach. | David Bradford, Advisen (Moderator) Michael Dellova, Willis Mike Rodgers, Marsh Suresh Krishnan, ACE Barbara Russo, Zurich |
| 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm | Affordable Care Act’s impact on casualty exposures and claims [panel discussion] Even before the rollout of the Affordable Care Act, healthcare reform was having an powerful influence on the delivery of healthcare services and , consequently, the liability exposures of healthcare organizations. With “Obamacare” now in effect, its impact is expected to be felt in other aspects of casualty insurance, especially workers’ compensation claim costs and the medical cost component of casualty claims. This session will review the essential features of the ACA, and examine the various ways it will likely impact the casualty insurance market. | Brian Winters, Zurich (Moderator) Vinny Armentano, Travelers Paul Heaton, RAND Corporation Derek Jones, Milliman Pam Ferrandino, Willis North America |
| 3:15 pm - 3:30 pm | Afternoon Networking Break | |
| 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm | Contractual risk transfer strategies [panel discussion] Using contracts to avoid or transfer risk is an essential tool for risk managers. This session will examine risk transfer techniques and various contractual risk transfer provisions to help risk managers understand how to best achieve their objectives and avoid pitfalls. Contractual risk transfer also will be contrasted with being named an Additional Insured under an insurance policy. | Rick Keegan, Travelers (Moderator) Shari Natovitz, Silverstein Properties, Inc. Will Eustace, Marsh Stephen Hackenburg, Aon Barry Martin, Old Republic Risk Management |
| 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm | The View from the Top [panel discussion] Top casualty executives will give their insights into the most significant trends and developments in the casualty insurance market. Topics to be addressed include factors driving the casualty pricing cycle, capacity, loss reserve adequacy, underwriting discipline and emerging risks. | Thomas P. Ruggieri, Advisen (Moderator) Tony DeFelice, Aon Chris Maleno, ACE Andy Marcell, Guy Carpenter Robert Petrilli, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Dan Riordan, Zurich |
| 5:00 pm - 5:10 pm | Closing Remarks
| David Bradford, Advisen |
Reception |
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