The voice of owner insureds.
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)
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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
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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; [email protected] | 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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