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10/16/09 - NYBA "Law School for Claims Professionals"

The CPCU Society’s New York Chapter is co-sponsoring a seminar with the New York State Bar Association entitled "Law School for Claims Professionals".

The all-day presentation is being held on Friday, October 16, 2009, at The State Insurance Fund (199 Church Street, NYC). The seminar begins with registration at 8:30 am and concludes at 4:00 pm. CE credits will be awarded for property and casualty, life and public adjuster licenses. Registration for CPCU members is $70, a discount of $10 off the regular registration rate.

The curriculum is an excellent presentation of updates/changes in the laws that affect the claims end of our business.

Please follow link below to the Program for presentation descriptions and registration instructions.

NYBA Program



Downstate Insurance Association Golf Invitational & Installation Dinner

On Monday, October 5th, the Downstate Insurance Association is having their annual Golf Invitational & Installation Dinner at Engineers Country Club. They will be honoring Richard Longueira, AAI as Insurance Person of the Year. The CPCU Society's Long Island Chapter will be giving its Annual Excellence Award to Camilla Belser, CPCU.

The CPCU Society's New York Chapter members are welcome at the event and several have advised that they will be attending. More information on the event appears in the linked brochure.

 

Downstate Insurance Association Golf Invitational



2009 NY CHAPTER ELECTION BALLOT

2009 BALLOT FOR NY CHAPTER CPCU OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

 

In accordance with the Constitution of the New York Chapter CPCU the following nominations to office are presented for vote to the membership. Votes must be returned by mail or fax no later than August 7th, 2009. (Biographies were previously sent to the membership unless candidate is a write-in).

The nominating committee, initially chaired by John DiForte, CPCU, a Past President of the Chapter and included Board Members Doug Fenniman, CPCU; Leslie Nylund, CPCU, Frank Chiarello, CPCU and Membership Chair, Louis Nunez, CPCU.

Directors will serve a three year term to 2012. Officers will serve during the current Chapter year through 2010.

Click on this link to print out the ballot:

2009 NY CHAPTER ELECTION BALLOT

Only members in good standing with the NY Chapter CPCU are eligible to vote.

 

Fax or mail to:

ATTN: Lou Nunez, CPCU
AIU TM&OD
72 Wall Street, 12th floor
New York, NY 10005
FAX: (212) 514-6099

 

 





March 25th CPCU Luncheon


March Luncheon Topic: The Ethical Lessons of AIG

The rise and fall of AIG is chronicled by someone formerly in the "inside circle" of senior leadership at AIG. A scintillating presentation that looks at AIG from an ethical perspective, what we learned from it, and how (and if) other debacles in the financial services industry can be prevented in the future. Presented in recognition of the CPCU Society's Ethics Awareness Month.

Presenter: Ron Shelp served as domestic and international troubleshooter and supervised worldwide government relations, corporate communications, and advertising sales promotion at AIG for 12 years. He reported directly to former AIG CEO Hank Greenberg.

Thursday, March 25, 2010
11AM-1:30PM

Bayards
One Hanover Square
New York, N.Y.

Price: $40 Chapter members, $50 Non-Chapter members 

 

Click here to Register!

 

 




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November 13th - Annual Conferment of New Designees

Annual Conferment of New Designees

Friday, November 13, 2009
(11:00am Reception, 12:00 Lunch, keynote speech and conferment ceremony)

Cipriani's – Wall Street
55 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005

Registration:
$125 per person
$1,125 table (10)


Conferring Officer: Peter Miller, President and CEO, AICPCU

Eugene A. Toale Memorial Award will be presented to Lou Iglesias.  The award is given to a CPCU that excels in promoting professional development and education in the insurance industry.

Keynote Speaker: James Wrynn, Superintendent of Insurance, State of NY


Mr. Wrynn was confirmed as the Superintendent of Insurance by the NY State Senate in September 2009, having served as the Acting-Superintendent since August.  New York’s Insurance Department is among the most influential in the country and is at the forefront of industry developments.  The Superintendent of Insurance is responsible for monitoring and regulation of more than 1,000 insurance companies with total assets exceeding $4 trillion.  He also has oversight responsibility for more than 200,000 brokers, agents and financial intermediaries.  Prior to becoming Superintendent, Mr. Wrynn was Executive Director of the New York State Insurance Fund and was a founding partner in the law firm of MacKay Wrynn & Brady, LLP which specializes in civil litigation and appellate practice, with an emphasis on insurance law.

There are a variety of topics Mr. Wrynn may touch upon, including:  the role of rating agencies in the insurance regulatory system in the aftermath of the financial crisis, State v. Federal regulation and reinsurer collateral requirements as proposed in the Reinsurance Regulatory Modernization Act of 2009.   Additionally, over the course of the Superintendents first few months on the job, the Insurance Department has issued over 20 news releases covering a variety of topics. 

 Click Here to Register!

 


Sponsorship opportunities available

CONFERMENT PROGRAM SPONSOR: $950 - A Conferment Program Sponsor will receive preferred VIP seating at the luncheon, will be acknowledged from the podium during the Ceremony, will have a sign in a prominent location displayed during the entire Luncheon, will be listed prominently in the Conferment Luncheon Program Journal and listed on the CPCU website. 

LUNCHEON RECEPTION SPONSOR: $750 – - A Conferment Luncheon Sponsor will receive preferred seating at the luncheon, will be acknowledged from the podium during the Ceremony, will have a sign in a prominent location displayed during the entire Luncheon, will be listed in the Conferment Luncheon Program Journal and listed on the CPCU website. 

COCKTAIL RECEPTION SPONSOR: $500 -- A Cocktail Reception Sponsor will be acknowledged from the podium during the Ceremony, will have a sign in a prominent location displayed during the entire Reception, will be listed in the Conferment Luncheon Program Journal and listed on the CPCU website. 

SPEAKER SPONSOR: $600 – A Guest Speaker Sponsor will have a sign in a  prominent location displayed during the entire Luncheon; will be acknowledged during the program; will be listed in the Conferment Luncheon Program and on the CPCU website. 

CPCU PATRON TABLE:  $2,500 – A Patron Table for 10 people will be in the VIP seating area, will receive prominent recognition in the Conferment Luncheon Program Journal, will be recognized from the podium during the program, and will be included in the CPCU Newsletter and on the website. Patron tables help support the cost of hosting new conferees at the luncheon.

CPCU PATRON: $275.00 – A Patron receives one ticket to the Lunch, is given VIP seating and will be listed in the Conferment Luncheon Program Journal on the Patrons page listed in the CPCU newsletter and on the website. Patrons help support the cost of hosting new conferees at the luncheon.

Click for Sponsorship Opportunities

Gail Brunje  Gail.Brunje@chartisinsurance.com  212-458-3704


 

 

Click for Journal Advertisement Placement

Full Page Ad     @ $600
Back Cover        @ $700 Taken!
Front Inside       @ $650  Taken!
Back Inside       @ $650
Half Page          @ $400  

Gail Brunje  Gail.Brunje@chartisinsurance.com  212-458-3704

 


 

Click Here to Register, Sponsor or Advertise for the 2009 Conferment of New Designees!

 

 

 



9/24/09 Chapter Luncheon: A History of Professional Lines: Products and People


Topic: A History of Professional Lines: Products and People

Speaker: Larry Goanos

 Larry Goanos, a 20-year veteran of professional lines insurance and former senior underwriting manager at AIG and ACE, and president of a subsidiary of Houston Casualty, will provide an overview of professional lines insurance, including a discussion of some of the most colorful people ever to work in this sector of the industry.
Larry is the author of the recent book "Claims Made &Reported: A Journey Through D&O, E&O and Other Professional Lines of Insurance."

Warren Buffett said of this book: "I read your book over the weekend and enjoyed it thoroughly.  I hope our insurance managers got copies as I know they would enjoy it as I did....it deserves accolades."
This promises to be an informative and entertaining session.

Date Thursday, September 24
Registration/Networking:  11:30 am
Presentations/Lunch   12:00 pm
Conclusion    1:30 pm

Place: Bayard's, One Hanover Sq. NYC, NY
Cost:
Members: $40
All Others: $49

Information link: http://newyork.cpcusociety.org/file_depot/0-10000000/0-10000/8257/folder/85784/Sept.doc

Registration link: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=190534

 

 



ReContracts: The Art of Designing Reinsurance Contracts and Programs

ReContracts: The Art of Designing Reinsurance Contracts and Programs  

Last chance to register...


Last chance to register for the RAA's ReContracts seminar, July 14-17, 2009 at the New York Helmsley Hotel in New York City.

If you're undecided, here are some good reasons to attend:

  • You'll gain a thorough understanding of reinsurance contracts.
  • Course instructors are highly regarded industry professionals-- learn from the best.
  • Network with instructors and fellow industry professionals.
  • "Run" an insurance company using Gen Re's PRimary Insurance Management Exercise (PRIME) game.
  • Earn continuing education credits--CPA CPE, CPCU CPD and CLE (including CLE ethics credit).
  • The registration fee is a value.
Click here to review the Agenda or download the Brochure. To expedite registration, contact Ann-Marie Mwombela at 202.783.8385 or mwombela@reinsurance.org.

Program Sponsors
With special thanks our program sponsors--Aon Benfield, Chadbourne & Parke, Collins, Deutsche Bank, Dewey & LeBoeuf, DLA Piper, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge, Gen Re, Guy Carpenter, Morris Manning & Martin, Munich Re America, QBE, SCOR, and Swiss Re.


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The New York Chapter of the CPCU Society
cordially invites you to our annual

Holiday Networking Social

Please join us for toasts of good cheer as we celebrate the Holiday
Season and the coming New Year!

Tuesday, December 8, 2009
5:00pm to 7:00pm

Dinner Buffet and 2-hour Open Bar at

The Paris Café
119 South Street (at Peck Slip), New York, NY

Members: $45.00
Non-Members: $50.00
(Save $5.00 by bringing a toy)

 

Click Here to Register!

  



January 13th, 2010: APIW/New York Chapter CPCU Annual Joint Luncheon


 

Event: APIW/New York Chapter CPCU Annual Joint Luncheon
Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Time: 11:45am – 2:00 pm
PlaceThe Yale Club of New York City

Keynote Speaker: Patrick Thiele, President & CEO, PartnerRe Ltd.
Topic: Financial Stability and Development in a Challenging Economic Environment

Cost: $125 per person
       $1,150 Table of 10

Registration & Payment (administered by APIW):

Register online: http://www.apiw.org/events/

 

Flyer details here!

Click here for Registration form to fax

 

 



February 24th CPCU Luncheon


Luncheon Topic: The January 1, 2010 Reinsurance Renewal Season and Beyond

Speaker: Michael Sapnar - EVP and Chief Underwriter Officer
         (Domestic Operations) for Transatlantic Reinsurance Company

Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 

Registration/Networking:            11:30 am
Presentations/Lunch:                12:00 pm
Conclusion:                              1:30 pm

Place: Bayard's, One Hanover Sq. NYC, NY – Third Floor

Cost: (includes 1 drink ticket – cash bar available on the first floor)

Members: $ 40.00 (All renewed members wishing to exercise their monthly luncheon benefit must check in and be on the latest list provided by the National Society)
All Others: $ 50.00


Mike Sapnar is currently responsible for the management of TRC's US and Canadian operations, which accounts for slightly more $2 billion of premium.  Mike will provide an overview of this past Jan 1 treaty renewal season and trends of the primary and reinsurance markets.  The talk will touch on all lines of business including property cat, general and special casualty and other specialty lines.

Click to Register Here!

 



Pictures for the February 24th CPCU Luncheon


Luncheon Topic: The January 1, 2010 Reinsurance Renewal Season and Beyond

Speaker: Michael Sapnar - EVP and Chief Underwriter Officer
         (Domestic Operations) for Transatlantic Reinsurance Company

Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 

Place: Bayard's, One Hanover Sq. NYC, NY – Third Floor

Mike Sapnar is currently responsible for the management of TRC's US and Canadian operations, which accounts for slightly more $2 billion of premium.  Mike will provide an overview of this past Jan 1 treaty renewal season and trends of the primary and reinsurance markets.  The talk will touch on all lines of business including property cat, general and special casualty and other specialty lines.

 

Pictures of this successful event can be viewed online here:  

http://cpcunyc.shutterfly.com/122

 

 

 



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