We are looking forward to being BACK IN PERSON and seeing all of our legacy colleagues! Register today for AIRROC NJ 2021 – Legacy Transactions and Networking Forum from Sunday, October 17 through Tuesday October 19, 2021. Our trusted event host will again be The Westin Jersey City Newport, located at 479 Washington Boulevard in Jersey City, New Jersey. AIRROC and our host … [Read more...] about AIRROC Reunites in October in Jersey City!
AIRROC Events
Embedding Racial Equity in the Insurance Industry
On April 21, 2021, AIRROC was thrilled to host a webinar during which a panel of experts in the field of diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) convened for a frank discussion on racial equity in the insurance industry. The panelists were: Brett Carter, MBA, a Managing Director for The Jacobson Group's executive search team, where he manages C-Level, vice president and … [Read more...] about Embedding Racial Equity in the Insurance Industry
Captive Virtual Symposium: Run-off in Focus
Run-off in Focus 15:00 - 16:00 BST | 16:00 - 17:00 CET | 10:00 - 11:00 EST | 09:00 - 10:00 CST | 07:00 - 08:00 PST Run-off now and into the future, how it has evolved Types of run-off captive transactions Case studies of run-off transactions and how they worked Emerging risks and run-off opportunities Moderator: • Carolyn Fahey, Executive … [Read more...] about Captive Virtual Symposium: Run-off in Focus
AIRROC Work From Home Webinar Series
Working from home is a dramatic change for many but AIRROC’s summer series of webinars makes a huge splash keeping members updated and connected. AIRROC’s Work From Home webinars continued to garner significant participation from our members and included a diverse range of topics and emerging trends, which were originally scheduled for the NYC and … [Read more...] about AIRROC Work From Home Webinar Series
Tips on How to Settle a Workers’ Compensation Claim
This will be the first in a series of brief articles by Greg Gitter with Legacy Claims Solutions; roughly based on the presentations he has given at AIRROC events, the articles portray the stories he uses to illustrate techniques he has developed to assist companies in resolving “old dog” workers' compensation exposures. The claimant’s wife is clearly not happy. … [Read more...] about Tips on How to Settle a Workers’ Compensation Claim
Why Should an Entity Cede WC Retentions?
Our Panel of national experts explored the current marketplace for transferring WC liabilities and the competitive pressures that are driving an interest in loss portfolio transfers. Swiss Re’s Ethan Vaughan moderated the opening educational session, “Why Should an Entity Cede WC Retentions?”, which explored the current marketplace for transferring WC liabilities and … [Read more...] about Why Should an Entity Cede WC Retentions?
AIRROC Person of the Year: David Scasbrook
AIRROC is honored to remember David Scasbrook of Swiss Re with Person of the Year Award. A fitting tribute to an industry giant who will be very missed. Don't count the days, make the days count. ― Muhammad Ali It is with profound sadness and deepest respect that the AIRROC community remembered and honored David Scasbrook at this year’s 15th Annual AIRROC NJ Legacy … [Read more...] about AIRROC Person of the Year: David Scasbrook
Insurance Business Transfer – What now?
An esteemed panel discusses the relatively new legal frameworks that provide legal finality and a further exit solution in addition to the well tested and accepted Loss Portfolio Transfer mechanism. For the optimistic, passionate and inquisitive IBT enthusiasts, the last panel of the Education Day in Jersey City this year must have been an hour of … [Read more...] about Insurance Business Transfer – What now?
AIRROC Congratulates Joe Angelina and Melissa Navrot – Recipients of the 2019 Trish Getty Scholarship
AIRROC is please to present the 8th Annual Trish Getty Scholarship to two very deserving St. Joseph University students, Joseph Angelina and Melissa Navrot. AIRROC presented the Trish Getty Scholarship to two very deserving St. Joseph University students this year. The scholarship was founded to honor the contributions of AIRROC’s first Executive Director. … [Read more...] about AIRROC Congratulates Joe Angelina and Melissa Navrot – Recipients of the 2019 Trish Getty Scholarship
AIRROC Returns to Jersey City for the 15th Annual NJ Legacy Transactions and Networking Forum
Still Time to Register for AIRROC’s Biggest Event of the Year! It’s not too late to register for AIRROC’s biggest event of the year! Join us from Sunday, October 20 to Wednesday, October 23, 2019. The AIRROC Board of Directors looks forward to seeing you at the upcoming forum. This year we return to The Westin Jersey City Newport, located at 479 … [Read more...] about AIRROC Returns to Jersey City for the 15th Annual NJ Legacy Transactions and Networking Forum
Runoff Deal Market Forum – Season 2
Back by popular demand, AIRROC and Mayer Brown, presented a new episode in the ongoing market drama that portrays the evolution of dynamic options for creating value out of “has-been” books of business. Building on last season (June 2018), a stellar cast of players in the Runoff Market --- some new faces, some returning from last season, brought the market scene to life. … [Read more...] about Runoff Deal Market Forum – Season 2
The Weather was HOT and so was AIRROC’s Summer Membership Meeting…
As we do annually, AIRROC members met at the offices of Norton Rose Fulbright to work on their goals and also to take in some new topics offered by our Education Committee and partner firms. First up we featured a look at Captives and Emerging Risks. What do Legacy business and captive market transactions have in common? The ability to evaluate and manage the exposures … [Read more...] about The Weather was HOT and so was AIRROC’s Summer Membership Meeting…
Do the Right Thing
It was a record breaking attendance at the AIRROC Spring Membership Meeting on March 5 & 6. Hosted at the offices of Norton Rose Fulbright in New York City, members held meetings and also heard from great education panels. Read on for highlights for this particular session. Doing the right thing is easy . . . isn’t it? Not always. When it comes to environmental … [Read more...] about Do the Right Thing
On-Demand, Usage-Based, and Micro Insurance
It was a record breaking attendance at the AIRROC Spring Membership Meeting on March 5 & 6. Hosted at the offices of Norton Rose Fulbright in New York City, members held meetings and also heard from great education panels. Read on for highlights for this particular session. Karen Borg and Randi Ellias of Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP moderated a panel discussion … [Read more...] about On-Demand, Usage-Based, and Micro Insurance
Exploring the Evolving Role of FinTech and InsureTech on Runoff Issues
It was a record breaking attendance at the AIRROC Spring Membership Meeting on March 5 & 6. Hosted at the offices of Norton Rose Fulbright in New York City, members held meetings and also heard from great education panels. Read on for highlights for this particular session. Richard J. Fabian (SVP, General Counsel and Chief Strategy Officer of Riverstone) and Huhnsik … [Read more...] about Exploring the Evolving Role of FinTech and InsureTech on Runoff Issues
Emerging Risks and the Legalization of Marijuana
It was a record breaking attendance at the AIRROC Spring Membership Meeting on March 5 & 6. Hosted at the offices of Norton Rose Fulbright in New York City, members held meetings and also heard from great education panels. Read on for highlights for this particular session. Tyler Scott and Scott Davis, Partners at Husch Blackwell, along with Lisa Simon, Vice President at … [Read more...] about Emerging Risks and the Legalization of Marijuana
AIRROC Congratulates Kayla Cecchine: Recipient of the 2018 Trish Getty Scholarship
AIRROC is pleased for the 7th year to have presented the Trish Getty Scholarship to a very deserving student. This year’s award recipient is Kayla Cecchine, who will graduate in May 2020 from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA. She is pursuing a double major in Risk Management Insurance and Business Intelligence and Analytics. In presenting the scholarship, AIRROC … [Read more...] about AIRROC Congratulates Kayla Cecchine: Recipient of the 2018 Trish Getty Scholarship
Bringing it in Bean Town: Boston Regional Education Day
AIRROC’s Boston Regional this year was co-hosted by Locke Lord and Pro. Held in the Prudential Center, the attendees learned from a diverse faculty and were treated to a keynote from Elizabeth Dwyer, Deputy Director and Superintendent of Banking and Insurance for Rhode Island. We also had an insightful presentation on Hurricane Maria and its effects on Puerto Rico, a report out … [Read more...] about Bringing it in Bean Town: Boston Regional Education Day
AIRROC / EECMA Climate Change Symposium: Trade Associations Pair up to Face Reality
On September 6, 2018, AIRROC and EECMA (Environmental and Emerging Claim Manager Association) presented their 2018 feature co-hosted program, which took a comprehensive look at climate change. The one-day symposium presented material too voluminous to summarize adequately in a single article. However, here are a few things you missed if you did not attend the symposium. Courts … [Read more...] about AIRROC / EECMA Climate Change Symposium: Trade Associations Pair up to Face Reality
Biometrics: The Next Big Privacy Issue
Picture a world in which you use your fingerprints, rather than keys to open your front door; where you pay for items by taking a selfie; where your heartbeat serves as your password. Biometrics —automated recognition of individuals based on unique characteristics—are making all of this possible. But maybe not surprisingly, the commercial use of biometrics raises numerous … [Read more...] about Biometrics: The Next Big Privacy Issue