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NRRA NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2015

A Road Less Traveled

September 29 – October 1 • Sofitel Chicago Water Tower Hotel

Join Us

In Visiting Another

Year of NRRA Successes—

Defending the

Liability Risk Retention Act

We invite you to join your industry peers

for 3 days of great networking, our

NRRA-unique fast-paced educational sessions,

an impressive slate of speakers, and the most

current information about the regulatory,

judicial and legislative issues facing risk retention

groups and purchasing groups today.

A Road Less Traveled

SENATOR E. BENJAMIN NELSONSenator Ben Nelson became Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) on January 18, 2013. He was selected based on his unique combination of executive, legislative and regulatory experience.

Prior to this appointment Senator Nelson served two-terms in the U.S. Senate representing the State of Nebraska from 2001-2013. During his tenure, he earned a reputation as a

moderate who was adept at bringing his colleagues on both sides of the aisle together to find compromises on some of the biggest issues facing the country.

Earlier in his career, Senator Nelson was Governor of Nebraska. As governor, he pledged to bridge the gap between rural and urban areas to move forward as “One Nebraska” and to create a more efficient and effective state government. In 1994, he became the first Nebraska Governor to be elected to a second term in two decades.

Senator Nelson has extensive experience in the insurance sector and started his career in insurance law. He served as CEO of the Central National Insurance Group, as Chief of Staff and Executive Vice President of the NAIC, and as Director of the Nebraska Department of Insurance.

Nelson sits on the Board of Directors of Behlen Manufacturing Corporation, a global manufacturer headquartered in Nebraska, as well is a founding board member of the National Strategic Research Institute, a United States Strategic Command sponsored University Affiliated Research Center at the University of Nebraska focused on combating and responding to national security threats.

Senator Nelson earned a bachelor’s degree in 1963, a master’s degree in 1965 and a law degree in 1970, all from the University of Nebraska. Nelson also received the 2011 Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Nebraska College of Law and an honorary doctor of letters from the University of Nebraska in 2013.

Senator Nelson and his wife, former first lady Diane Nelson, have four children and

five grandchildren.

OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER

THANKS TO OUR DIAMOND & PLATINUM SPONSORS!

10:30 am – 12:30 pm Conference Registration

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch with the Regulators (Meet & Greet luncheon with opportunities to talk to and discuss issues with state regulators)

1:30 pm – 1:45 pm Conference Chairman’s Welcome Introductions & NRRA Mobile App Tutorial

1:45 pm – 2:45 pm RRG Execs: Leading By Example

2:45 pm – 3:00 pm Networking Break

3:00 pm – 3:45 pm Best Practices for Enterprise Risk Management

3:45 pm – 5:00 pm Foreign v. Domestic Reinsurance Placement: Which is right for you?

5:00 pm – 5:45 pm Building a Health Insurance Plan Owned by RRG Members

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Welcome Reception

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 – GRAND BALLROOM

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 – GRAND BALLROOM

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

8:00 am – 9:00 am Networking Breakfast

9:00 am – 9:15 am Comments from the Chairman of the Board NRRA Annual Meeting Sponsor Recognition

9:15 am – 10:15 am Ask the Regulators

10:15 am – 11:00 am Soft Market Survival Guide

11:00 am – 11:15 am Networking Break

11:15 am – 12:00 pm Claims: Professional Liability/E&O – Risk Management 101

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 – GRAND BALLROOM

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Conference schedule subject to change – visit www.riskretention.org for the most up to date schedule.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Luncheon with Sponsor Recognition

1:00 pm – 1:45 pm Keynote Speaker: Senator Ben Nelson Chief Executive Officer National Association of Insurance Commissioners

1:45 pm – 2:15 pm Networking Break

2:15 pm – 3:15 pm Cyber Security Update for the Risk Retention Community

3:15 pm – 4:00 pm Amicus Curiae Update: Toolkit for Your Risk Management Strategies

4:00 pm – 4:15 pm Networking Break

4:15 pm – 5:00 pm Strategies for Capital in a Difficult Market

5:00 pm – 5:15 pm Presentation of the Karen Cutts Award

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Reception

8:00 am – 9:00 am Networking Breakfast

9:00 am – 9:45 am State Captive and Regulator Issues

9:45 am – 10:45 am Captive State Associations’ Roundtable

10:45 am – 11:30 am Government Affairs Committee (All attendees welcome)

12:00 pm – 4:00 am NRRA Board of Directors Meeting

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 – (CONTINUED)

2014-2015 SPONSORS

DIAMOND PLATINUM

SOFITEL CHICAGO WATER TOWER HOTEL 20 East Chestnut Street • Chicago, IL 60611NRRA RATE: $260.00 per night (NOTE – rate only good through September 7, 2015)TO RESERVE YOUR ROOM ONLINE, visit the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower online at http://tinyurl.com/lu5lmtm. OUR RESERVATION GROUP CODE IS: NRR092815. Or you may call the hotel at (312) 324-4000 to make reservations on the phone before the above date.

GETTING THERE: Sofitel is 3 blocks from the E. Chicago Ave. Red Line Stop. By train to downtown and the Loop, take the Blue Line from O’Hare (18 miles) or the Orange Line from Midway (14 miles) and you’re about 10 mins by car from the Loop. From O’Hare by car (40 mins), take I-90/94 downtown to Ohio Street East [Exit 50-B], east to Rush Street. North to Chestnut; left 1 block to hotel.

ACCOMMODATIONS

GOLDA.M. Best Company

Allied Professional Insurance ServicesAmlin PLC

AON Captive & Insurance ManagementChaucer Syndicates

Demotech, Inc.Dewane Investment Strategies

General Reinsurance CorporationIMPERIAL PFS

Lloyd’s America, Inc.Longfellow Investment Management Co.

Milliman, Inc.Morris, Manning & Martin

OOIDA Risk Retention Group, Inc.Stonybrook Capital

Swiss Re

SILVERAspen ReFaraday

Guy CarpenterHAI Group

MFXchange USA a Fairfax Company NAMIC Insurance Company, Inc.

New Home Warranty Insurance Company a RRGPinnacle Actuarial Resources, Inc.

Risk ServicesShores, Tagman, Butler, & Company, P.A.

VCIAVertical Claims

BRONZEBMS Intermediaries, Inc.

Lenders Protection Assurance Co, RRGTransatlantic Re (Trans Re)

Strategic Risk SolutionsWellspring Capital Advisors

FRIENDChar Hamilton

GPWIntegro Re

Oliver WymanOMIC

Sands Anderson PCTrideo

Wells Fargo Insurance Services, Inc.

SILVER (CONTINUED)

NRRA 2015 NATIONAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORMSeptember 29 – October 1, Sofitel Chicago Water Tower

REGISTRATION INFORMATION (Please list information as it should appear on all conference materials)

Name__________________________________________________ Badge Nickname: ____________________________________

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Company ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION (Please Check One)

NRRA Members*RRG/PG ❑ $549

Service Provider/Captive Manager/Reinsurer ❑ $799

NRRA Non-MembersNon-Member RRG/PG/Captive Manager/Reinsurer ❑ $1,090

Non-Member Service Provider ❑ $1,690

Domicile Regulator or Insurance Commissioner ❑ $0 (no charge)

Press (limit one per company – cleared in advance by Executive Office) ❑ $0 (no charge)

Sponsors ❑ $549

Conference Speakers ❑ $549

Social Fee (for spouses not wishing to attend Conference sessions but attending social events) ❑ $349

*Those receiving the member rate must be a direct employee of a NRRA member company registering under that company’s name.

FEES AND PAYMENTTotal Conference Fees: $ ______________Total Social Fees: $ ______________Total Fees (Amount Enclosed): $ ______________❑ Check/Money Order (payable to NRRA and in U.S. Dollars) OR ❑ Credit Card: ❑ American Express ❑ VISA ❑ MasterCard

Card No. ________________________________________________________________________ Exp. Date ___________________

Cardholder Name _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Cardholder Signature __________________________________________________________________________________________

LATE REGISTRATION: A $200 late registration fee will be added to the cost of registration for individuals registering to attend the conference after September 4, 2015. *NOTE: You must reserve your hotel room by September 4, 2015.CANCELLATIONS: Individuals canceling their registration on or before September 4, 2015, will receive a refund equal to 75% of the registration fee. Individuals canceling their registration after September 4, 2015, will not receive a refund, but may substitute other persons in their stead. All cancellations must be received in writing.

RETURN COMPLETED FORM WITH PAYMENT TO:NRRA, 16133 Ventura Blvd., Suite 1055, Encino, CA 91436 Fax (818) 995-6496; info@riskretention.org | www.riskretention.org

2015 ANNUAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM

REGISTER ONLINE AT www.riskretention.org

REGISTRATION INFORMATION (please list information as it should appear on all conference materials)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CHAIRMAN Dan Labrie HAI Group

VICE CHAIRMAN CHAIRMAN- ELECT

Rod Nofziger OOIDA RRG

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMANSanford Elsass

Structured Health Management Innovation

SECRETARYMichael Schroeder

Allied Professionals Insurance Co. RRG

TREASURERNancy Gray

Aon Insurance Managers

GENERAL COUNSELRobert Myers, Jr., Esq.

Morris Manning & Martin, LLP

Ken Barrett Besso Re Limited

Stephen Crim C&S Specialty Underwriters, LLC

Duncan Dale Dale Underwriting Partners

Jon Harkavy Risk Services, LLC

Mark Maxson JLT Re North America, Inc.

NRRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTORJoe Deems

Deems Law Offices, APC

REGISTER TODAY!www.riskretention.org

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

CHAIRMANRod Nofziger OOIDA RRG

Sanford Elsass Structured Health Management Innovation

Angel Burnell OOIDA RRG

Rebecca Smart Lenders Protection Assurance Company, RRG

Wendy Fisher New Home Warranty Insurance Company,

A Risk Retention Group

James Jean HAI Group

Mireya Parrales NRRA Executive Staff

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