Agenda Day Two | SOA

Tuesday, August 15
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast and Registration
8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Reinsurance of Annuity Products Presenter(s): Ari Lindner, Munich Re Against headwinds from low interest rates, other market forces, and challenging product features, reinsurance of annuity products can be difficult. This session will discuss opportunities in this market, including fixed, indexed, variable and payout annuities. Session Coordinator(s) Facilitator(s)
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Offshore Reinsurance Presenter(s): Don Solow, Vista Life & Casualty Reinsurance Company Several new offshore reinsurers have formed in recent years, with a focus on the U.S. market. This session will discuss the rationale for the formation of reinsurers in offshore jurisdictions, and the advantages and potential disadvantages for ceding companies. Session Coordinator(s) Facilitator(s)
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Reinsurance Conflicts and Mock Arbitration Moderator(s): Don Solow, Vista Life & Casualty Reinsurance Company Presenter(s): Hugh McCormick, Duane Morris LLP; Michele Jacobson, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP Industry experts will present a hypothetical case to a panel of arbitrators and to the audience for decision. The goal of this session is to identify "lessons learned" from prior transactions and conflicts that can assist attendees in the future. Session Coordinator(s) Facilitator(s)
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Hot Topics–Open Discussion Forum Bring your questions! This session will provide an open discussion forum for presenters and attendees to discuss any hot topics and follow-up questions from previous sessions. Session Coordinator(s) Facilitator(s)
1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Closing