2025 Reinsurance & Excess Surplus Lines Symposium

 

The Changing Climate of Technology

Join us this March 24–27, for the 2025 Reinsurance & Excess Surplus Lines Symposium.

Relevant to any risk management and insurance professional, learn from four expert panels on need-to-know issues including the popular “View From the Top” executive leader session, as well as panels discussing climate change, aggregate accumulation in cyber insurance, and best practices for agent/wholesaler engagement.

Sessions will take place from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET each day, with the last half hour dedicated to an interactive discussion with our speakers. Those who register will:

  • Hear key insights from industry leaders across four days to make the most of each session without impacting your schedule.
  • Gain exclusive access to the recordings of all four panels on the Learning Library for 60 days after the event.
  • Attendees who have earned their CPCU designation will automatically receive 6 CPCU in Good Standing credits.

Registration is complimentary for Society members and just $99 for non-members.

Please note: CPCU Society members who join or renew their membership for 2025 by Friday, March 21  will receive exclusive access to register for free. Members will need to wait 24 hours after membership renewal before receiving access to register for the event.

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Event Schedule


The year 2023 saw ongoing headwinds for our industry – crushing extreme weather events and unrelenting social inflation expressed through “shock verdicts.” During that time, the market adjusted with some suggestion that rates in some lines were moderating; however, much uncertainty remains. Are those adjustments sufficient to compensate for a changing climate and an unsettled casualty environment? What “known unknowns” lie ahead? What “black swan” events are lurking? In this lively, moderated session, key executives will address market opportunities and identify current and potential challenges.

  • Moderated by: Timothy M. Fletcher, JD, CPCU, Vice President, Senior Emerging Issues Specialist, Gen Re
  • Jim Hanson, Assistant Vice President, Reinsurance Placement & Analytics, Travelers
  • Desmond Pollock, SVP and Head of US Custom Treaty, TransRe
  • Marc Amen, SVP, President RRUSI
  • Tim Madden, Executive Vice President, Philadelphia Branch Manager, Gallagher Re

 

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Reinsurance Association of America (RAA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the shared goal of analyzing and communicating weather and climate hazard risks to key stakeholders. Our panelists will speak to the mission of the alliance, the methodologies to be employed, and how the research results can be used to address the risks faced by communities nationally and internationally. Additionally, the alliance seeks to improve the usefulness of NOAA’s products and services to the insurance and reinsurance industries.

  • Moderated by: Christopher G. McDaniel, President, Catastrophe Resiliency Council, The Institutes Risk and Insurance Knowledge Group
  • Frank Nutter, Preside, Reinsurance Association of America
  • Ellen L. Mecray, Regional Climate Services Director, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

 

This session will delve into recent cyber incidents and their impact on the evolving cyber insurance landscape. We'll explore the development of cyber insurance models and strategies to manage cyber accumulation risks. Additionally, we'll discuss the role of the capital market in supporting the development of cyber insurance. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with industry experts from around the world.

  • Moderated by: Edward Shen, Director, Head of Casualty Product Underwriting, Peak Re
  • Stephan Brunner, Senior Cyber Actuary of Corporate Underwriting, Munich Re
  • Henry Skeoch, Cyber Risks Exposure Management Lead, Beazley
  • Souki Chahid, Head of Cyber Analytics, Guy Carp London
  • Jonathan Choi, Director of Insurance Consulting, CyberCube

 

Access to the E & S/Specialty market has drastically increased and for the agency community it may be a new experience.

Our panelists will look at the best practices and procedures that agents and wholesalers should engage in to improve efficiency, speed process time, and minimize errors and omission pitfalls. We will also have representation from the regulatory side for which compliance is the responsibility of the producers.

  • Moderated by: Lou Nunez, CPCU, Portfolio Manager, Zurich
  • Leslie Rogoff, Madison Brokerage Corp.h
  • Michael DiBlasi, Vice President, RT Specialty
  • Theresa Fitzgerald, Counsel, California Surplus Lines Association