Registration is now Open! AIRROC looks forward to reuniting with our legacy colleagues from Sunday, October 15 through Tuesday October 17, 2023. The legacy sector’s “must attend” event offers many of the highlights we all expect as well as some new additions to the schedule this year. Changes include offering a Mexican Fiesta dinner as our delegates arrive on Sunday, Robert … [Read more...] about The AIRROC 19TH Annual NJ Legacy Transactions and Networking
AIRROC News
Where Are They Now? 2019 Trish Getty Scholarship recipient: Melissa Navrot
Established in 2012, an annual scholarship in honor of Trish Getty, founding Executive Director of AIRROC, is awarded to one exceptional undergraduate student studying insurance, risk management or actuarial science. AIRROC’s NextGen decided to catch up with a few past recipients and highlight where their careers have taken them. Natalie Weedman of the AIRROC NextGen Council … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now? 2019 Trish Getty Scholarship recipient: Melissa Navrot
Meet Our New Board Members
AIRROC is excited to introduce our newest Board Members and share a little about how they became involved with AIRROC and why they are passionate about the work we are doing for the legacy community. The AIRROC Board is comprised of a dedicated team of experienced industry leaders that channel their talent and energy into furthering our mission. Please join us in welcoming … [Read more...] about Meet Our New Board Members
Meet Our Newest Corporate Partner
AIRROC extends a warm welcome to our new Corporate Partner VERTEX. We are delighted to have VERTEX join the AIRROC community and look forward to collaborating with them on a number of initiatives and incorporating them into our network. VERTEX is a global architectural, engineering and consulting firm and assists our clients in a variety of industries through claims, … [Read more...] about Meet Our Newest Corporate Partner
AIRROC Adds 5 New Members to Advisory Council
AIRROC is pleased to announce the addition of 5 new members to its Advisory Council. The AIRROC Advisory Council serves as a critical community and industry champion of AIRROC. Members of the Advisory Council share their talents in service to the organization’s mission and vision by offering expertise; bringing a diverse knowledge of constituent perspectives; providing their … [Read more...] about AIRROC Adds 5 New Members to Advisory Council
AIRROC Welcomes Director of the Illinois Department of Insurance as Keynote Speaker
One of the highlights of AIRROC’s Chicago Regional Education Day was the keynote address by Dana Popish Severinghaus, Director of the Illinois Department of Insurance. Director Popish Severinghaus has served since January 2021 and brings extensive legal, policy, government relations and insurance industry-related experience to her role heading a state regulatory agency. A … [Read more...] about AIRROC Welcomes Director of the Illinois Department of Insurance as Keynote Speaker
New AIRROC Regulatory Committee Focuses on Educating Regulators on Runoff
AIRROC’s Regulatory Committee was established in early 2023 and is co-chaired by two of the AIRROC Board members, Tom Mendralla of Swiss Re and Chris Reichow of R&Q Insurance Holdings, Ltd. The Regulatory Committee has 18 members – a number of which are former regulators. The focus of the group is to support AIRROC on NAIC and other regulatory activities. As a non-profit … [Read more...] about New AIRROC Regulatory Committee Focuses on Educating Regulators on Runoff
Where Are They Now? 2020 Trish Getty Scholarship recipient: Ashley Martin
This is the second installment of the "Where Are They Now?" series that reunites with past recipients of the Trish Getty Scholarship to find out where their careers have taken them. Established in 2012, the Scholarship is an annual monetary award in honor of the founding Executive Director of AIRROC. The Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student studying insurance, … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now? 2020 Trish Getty Scholarship recipient: Ashley Martin
AIRROC Welcomes Two New Members and a New Corporate Partner
AIRROC is pleased to announce the addition of two new members, Quest Group and Xitus Insurance Holdings USA, as well as Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP as a new Corporate Partner. AIRROC is delighted to expand its network with this group and extends a warm welcome to its new members along with its newest corporate partner. This line-up not only showcases the mix of global … [Read more...] about AIRROC Welcomes Two New Members and a New Corporate Partner
Smith Gambrell Russell and Freeborn & Peters Complete Combination to Create Global Am Law 150 Firm
ATLANTA and CHICAGO (April 1, 2023) – Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP and Freeborn & Peters, LLP announced today that they have completed their combination, effective April 1, creating a global Am Law 150 law firm operating under the Smith Gambrell Russell name. The combined firm is led by SGR managing partner and executive committee chair, Stephen M. Forte, with legacy … [Read more...] about Smith Gambrell Russell and Freeborn & Peters Complete Combination to Create Global Am Law 150 Firm
Where AI Can Make Dramatic Impacts in Run-Off Transactions
The 2023 Spring Membership Meeting education program included a presentation on the hot topic of artificial intelligence. Rooney Gleason, Chief Insurance Officer at Evolution IQ and Adam Fisher, Chief Data Officer at Sedgwick served as panelist with Marcus Doran, Senior Director Commutations at AIG as the moderator. A video replay of this presentation is available in the … [Read more...] about Where AI Can Make Dramatic Impacts in Run-Off Transactions
Hogan Lovells joins the AIRROC Community!
AIRROC is please to announce the addition of Hogan Lovells to our every expanding group of legacy professionals and extends a warm welcome to them as a new Corporate Partner. AIRROC looks forward to collaborating with Hogan Lovells on a number of initiatives that advance the AIRROC mission and the legacy industry. Hogan Lovells is a global law firm co-headquartered in London … [Read more...] about Hogan Lovells joins the AIRROC Community!
What’s new with the AIRROC DRP?
We have all heard and read: “AIRROC’s Vision is to be the most valued (re)insurance industry educator and network provider for issue resolution and creation of optimal exit strategies.” That phrase is recited at every AIRROC Board meeting. AIRROC’s educational content and its networking forums are the instrumentalities of that vision. But, while those events help us build a … [Read more...] about What’s new with the AIRROC DRP?
Where Are They Now? 2017 Trish Getty Scholarship recipient: Samantha String
Established in 2012, an annual scholarship in honor of Trish Getty, founding Executive Director of AIRROC, is awarded to one exceptional undergraduate student studying insurance, risk management or actuarial science. After presenting the award to our newest recipient Lori-Ann Knight at the October 2022 AIRROC Conference, we wanted to catch up with a few prior recipients. … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now? 2017 Trish Getty Scholarship recipient: Samantha String
AIRROC Continues to Build its Network Welcoming New Member and Corporate Partner
AIRROC extends a warm welcome to the Illinois Department of Insurance as a new Member and Chaffetz Lindsey as a new Corporate Partner. What a terrific way to start off 2023 by expanding our network with the addition of these quality organizations. We are delighted to have the Illinois Department of Insurance and Chaffetz Lindsey join the AIRROC community and we look forward to … [Read more...] about AIRROC Continues to Build its Network Welcoming New Member and Corporate Partner
AIRROC Confirms Board Leadership and New Directors for 2023
AIRROC is pleased to announce that its board leaders remain the same for a second year in a row. Heading up the board are Chair Bill Goldsmith (AIG), along with Co-Vice Chairs Tom Mendralla (Swiss Re) and Betsy Mitchell (A.G. Risk Management). The board supporting officers are Marianne Petillo (ROM), Treasurer, Megan McHugh (Brandywine), Secretary and Susan Aldridge (Norton … [Read more...] about AIRROC Confirms Board Leadership and New Directors for 2023
Managing the Evolving Risks and Expectations Regarding Corporate ESG Disclosure
Kevin Harnisch, Head of White Collar and Co-Head of Regulation, Investigations, Securities, and Compliance at Norton Rose Fulbright moderated a panel that dissected the interplay between litigation, insurance, and the reinsurance and legacy worlds vis-à-vis ESG. The panel consisted of John O’Bryan, Partner at Freeborn & Peters, Maureen Gorman, Managing Director at Marsh, … [Read more...] about Managing the Evolving Risks and Expectations Regarding Corporate ESG Disclosure
Corporate Liabilities Deals
The evolving market for restructuring and managing long-tail legacy corporate liabilities was the topic of the presentation entitled “Corporate Liabilities Deals.” The panelists included Peter Calleo, Vice President, Senior Legal Counsel, M&A, Investments and Commercial Contracts, Enstar, Andy Hill, Partner, Structured Solutions, McGill & Partners, Robert Hut, CEO, Fara … [Read more...] about Corporate Liabilities Deals
The Legacy Dealmaking Landscape: What do YOU think??
Expect another strong year for the legacy deal marketplace, say a panel of experts during an audience interactive session at the 2022 AIRROC Legacy Transactions & Networking Forum. Mayer Brown LLP Partner, David Alberts, chaired the panel that included Edward S. Hochberg, Head of Global Risk Solutions, Managing Director, Guy Carpenter, Laura Pearson, Senior Manager, PwC, … [Read more...] about The Legacy Dealmaking Landscape: What do YOU think??
Attracting NextGen Professionals – What Can Companies Do?
The AIRROC NextGen Group hosted the first session of the day that kicked off the 2022 Legacy Transactions & Networking Forum education program. Chris Hamphshire, Vice President – Carrier Practice at Gallagher Bassett and Global President of the CPCU Society was the moderator and session leader. The day started with a focused and thoughtful presentation by Chris on the … [Read more...] about Attracting NextGen Professionals – What Can Companies Do?