The Panelists for the first education session of our virtual Transactions & Networking Forum included: Paul Corver, Group Head of M&A, R&Q, Marcus Doran, EVP, Group Complex Claims Officer, Armour Risk Management (Moderator), Paul Ginnett, CEO, Allianz Reinsurance America, Inc., Linda Johnson, Head of Legacy Practice, TigerRisk and Matt Kunish, Chief Business … [Read more...] about Insights on Legacy in 2020
AIRROC Events
AIRROC Kicks Off 2020 Virtual Forum – A New Look at Legacy
AIRROC kicked off its first virtual conference with a welcome and introduction from our Executive Director, Carolyn Fahey. Carolyn spoke about the resiliency she has seen in our organization, and in our industry, during the past 6 months, culminating in the decision to go forward with our premier annual event in a new and exciting format. After a thank you to the Board of … [Read more...] about AIRROC Kicks Off 2020 Virtual Forum – A New Look at Legacy
AIRROC’s Runoff Webinar Series Takes Off
AIRROC’s Spring 2020 entry level webinars were a smashing success. So much so, that more are on the way! To learn more and register, please click here. AIRROC’s Three Part Webinar Series With the majority of insurance professionals working from home as the result of the global pandemic, AIRROC’s three part webinar series was a great success … [Read more...] about AIRROC’s Runoff Webinar Series Takes Off
The Revolution in Analysis of Cancer Causation and Genomics Liability
Genes or the environment? Advances in genomics science provide a new legal framework for a genetic defense to toxic tort claims. Legacy (re)insurers holding or acquiring toxic tort liabilities may be relying too heavily on outdated legal strategies to defend their policyholders. In our view, millions (perhaps billions) of dollars might be saved if reinsurers … [Read more...] about The Revolution in Analysis of Cancer Causation and Genomics Liability
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
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…
Oil & Gas Transport Environmental Risks for Pipelines, Motor, Railways, Port Operations, & Marine
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 of this particular session. Texas petrochemical engineer Phil Watters of Rimkus and Swiss Re's Claims Vice President Mike … [Read more...] about Oil & Gas Transport Environmental Risks for Pipelines, Motor, Railways, Port Operations, & Marine
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
Lessons from the Front: Managing the Program Manager
Regan Shulman (Vice-President and Deputy General Counsel of Arch Insurance Company) and Michele Jacobson and Robert Lewin (both Partners at Stroock) discussed the historical issues that insurance companies have faced in relationships with program managers and offered practical solutions on how to manage those relationships productively. The panel began by reminding attendees … [Read more...] about Lessons from the Front: Managing the Program Manager
The Future of Claims
Jake Acosta of EY presented insights on the future of claims. Acosta explained that, in early 2016, EY conducted research to understand where claims operations are headed. EY’s research included interviews with executives at commercial insurers, industry analysts, and FinTech leaders. EY’s research revealed six key drivers of change in the industry. Decreasing Claims … [Read more...] about The Future of Claims
Insurance Business Transfer Statutes
A panel comprised of Eleni Iacovides of DARAG, Vincent Laurenzano and Bernhardt Nadell of Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, Jim Wrynn of FTI Consulting, and Frank Schmid of AIG discussed the various statutory and regulatory provisions governing insurance business transfers. The panel addressed traditional statutory and regulatory procedures for handling impaired and insolvent … [Read more...] about Insurance Business Transfer Statutes
AIRROC Springs Ahead: Spring Membership Meeting
Though it wasn’t feeling like Spring, and a Nor’Easter hit New England so hard it left many unable to travel, AIRROC’s Spring Membership meeting drew more than 100 attendees over two days. The familiar format of a day for business and education meetings made it a productive combination for our members and supporters. The Education Day featured timely and interesting topics: PwC … [Read more...] about AIRROC Springs Ahead: Spring Membership Meeting
Emerging Cyber Risk Roundtable Explores Cyber Insurance Issues
Cyber risks are among the most pervasive risks of our time. They impact all industries that purchase insurance, and all lines of insurance. A panel from the insurance community whose roles in their companies focus on cyber risks (some from the underwriting and product development perspective, and others from the claims handling perspective) discuss key issues and challenges … [Read more...] about Emerging Cyber Risk Roundtable Explores Cyber Insurance Issues
