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None of us knows for certain what the future will hold, but we all have a responsibility to be thinking about what’s likely to happen, and to prepare for it. In the finance function, that means working now to get the right people and technology in place to take advantage of the inevitable disruption ahead. […]

Tim Williams of EY ‘s Robotics and Intelligent Automation Practice will provide an overview of robotic process automation (RPA) and intelligent automation in the insurance industry.   The presentation includes how RPA is being used today and where it’s headed; he will also review the typical issues insurers face when scaling an intelligent automation program

Regulators and courts face new questions as securities are increasingly placed outside their issuers’ domicile and traders and intermediaries increasingly transact outside their home markets. Emre Carr of FTI Consulting will discuss Dodd-Frank implementation in swap markets focusing on cross-border aspects and international coordination between regulators.   He will also present examples of recent actions

With new regulations and requirements continuing to change and influence the way organizations and employees perform, it’s imperative to engage, inform and educate individuals to drive compliance and adoption. Jennifer Morelli and Joy Taylor of Grant Thornton will lead an interactive discussion covering practical and holistic approaches to behavior and mindset change by leveraging change

Register now to hear this two-part session on cybersecurity with Baker Tilly’s Bernard Regan and Russ Sommers presenting on Tuesday and Phil Schmoyer and Russ Sommers presenting on Wednesday.  On Tuesday, you will hear how in today’s continually evolving threat landscape, cybersecurity attacks are becoming increasingly more sophisticated and effective.  Despite maintaining a comprehensive cybersecurity program and

Andrew Linden and Svetlana Ros, co-chairs of Norris McLaughlin P.A.’s cannabis law practice group, will discuss regulatory and legal issues regarding medical marijuana, recreational marijuana, hemp, and CBD.  This will include an overview of the current status of federal and state laws on these subjects.  The discussion will highlight operational and business concerns for entities

In the wake of the global financial crisis in June 2016, the FASB released a new Credit Loss standard requiring immediate recognition of estimated credit losses expected over the life of financial assets. As many insurers lagged banks in implementing the new standard, they are now playing catchup. This presentation will discuss practical approaches, options

Douglas Sweeney and Fahad Khan of Deloitte will give the audience a perspective on the expectations for the insurance M&A market over the remainder of 2019. They will look back at 2018 and the beginning of 2019 to uncover key trends and drivers for M&A activity. Mr. Sweeney provides a wide range of valuation and

After 2021, LIBOR will be replaced by new risk free rates, impacting over $200 trillion in financial contracts. While much of the focus has been on banks’ large mortgage and derivatives businesses, insurance and reinsurance companies will also be impacted by LIBOR’s end.  Investments, variable annuity contracts, reinsurance agreements, derivative hedges, valuation systems, and even

Over the past decade we have been “surprised” at the continual announcements of losses in long term care lines of business. Larry Rubin, Partner with PwC will explore what went wrong and whether or not all the bad news is out there. Specifically, he will delve into “if we now know enough to get our