2023 Fall Conference

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EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS SEPTEMBER 25TH

ARIAS Fall 2023 Conference SPEAKER ROSTER

The 2023 Fall Conference will be held in-person without a virtual option. Do not miss this opportunity to connect with old and new colleagues by taking full advantage of our networking opportunities. Our Conference Co-Chairs have planned a stellar program to maximize your time. We will have plenty of networking opportunities with industry colleagues lined up so reserve your spot now! We look forward to seeing you all in attendance.

Session Agenda:

The following is the current working agenda. Updates to the agenda will be posted periodically as the conference agenda is being finalized (There will be a Women’s Resources Committee event held the afternoon of November 8, 2023 and an Arbitrator and Umpire Seminar also in the afternoon of November 8).

Thursday, November 9, 2023

7:00 – 8:30 am Registration/Breakfast

8:30 – 8:50 am Welcome

9:00 – 9:30 am Keynote Speaker – TBA

9:35 – 10:35 am General Session – Fireside chat on current arbitration process and how it has changed over the years

10:35 – 11:00 am Refreshment Break

11:00 am – 12:00 pm General Session – The Changing Landscape of Petitions to Confirm and Vacate

12:00 – 1:30 pm Lunch

1:35 – 2:35 pm General Session – The Evolving Challenges of Reinsurance for the Property and Casualty Market

Breakout Sessions

2:40 – 3:40 pm Breakout Session #1 Does London market reinsurance cover U.S. “all sums” losses?

2:40 – 3:40 pm Breakout Session #2 Budgeting for Arbitration: Hidden Costs and Savings Opportunities

2:40 – 3:40 pm Breakout Session #3 Oh No! We Don’t Have an Arbitration Clause in Our Reinsurance Contract! Where Should We File Suit?

2:40 – 3:40 pm Breakout Session #4 Break Ups with an Insurtech Distributor

2:40 – 3:40 pm Breakout Session #5 The Ethical Use of A.I. in Insurance and Reinsurance – Strategies to Address Evolving Regulatory Challenges

3:40 – 4:00 pm Refreshment Break

4:00 – 5:00 pm Interactive Networking Session – Game Show format

5:00 – 5:45 pm Annual Meeting & Elections

6:15 – 6:30 pm Ambassador Program meet-up

6:30 – 8:00 pm Cocktail Reception

Friday, November 10, 2023

7:00 – 8:30 am Registration/Breakfast

7:30 – 8:30 am Committee Meetings

8:30 – 9:30 am General Session – Pet Peeves: What Are The Biggest Complaint/Dislikes About Arbitration and Are These Complaints Justified?

Breakout Sessions

9:35 – 10:35 am Breakout Session #1 Does London market reinsurance cover U.S. “all sums” losses?

9:35 – 10:35 am Breakout Session #2 Budgeting for Arbitration: Hidden Costs and Savings Opportunities

9:35 – 10:35 am Breakout Session #3 Oh No! We Don’t Have an Arbitration Clause in Our Reinsurance Contract! Where Should We File Suit?

9:35 – 10:35 am Breakout Session #4 Break Ups with an Insurtech Distributor

9:35 – 10:35 am Breakout Session #5 The Ethical Use of A.I. in Insurance and Reinsurance – Strategies to Address Evolving Regulatory Challenges

10:35 – 11:00 am Refreshment Break

11:00 – 12:00 pm General Session Ethics – Do Cheaters Never Prosper? Suggestions for Curbing Abuses in Arbitration

12:00 – 12:15 pm Closing Remarks

ARIAS∙U.S. Fall Conference Co-Chairs
Marc Abrams | Stephen M. Kennedy | Alysa Wakin| Amy S. Kline

Hotel Accommodations:

New York Hilton Midtown
1335 6th Ave
New York, NY 10019

ARIAS·U.S. has secured a block of rooms at a reduced rate at the New York Hilton Midtown. You must register for the conference first, then you will be provided the housing link to secure your hotel accommodations. Reduced group rates start at $359.

Rooms under the ARIAS block are on a first-come, first served basis, ending on October 10, 2023. Early registration is encouraged because the hotel block will sell out fast.

Conference Registration Fees:

*Members include designated corporate representatives and individual members.

**Non-members may apply for membership and receive member rates. The Membership Application is available online through the Membership section of the website.

The conference registration fees for the 2023 Fall Conference have been increased to cover the increased costs and expenses passed onto ARIAS from the conference hotel.

Early Bird Registration Deadline: To qualify for an Early Bird registration fee, both the registration and payment must be received by ARIAS•U.S. by the Early Bird deadline of September 25, 2023. If the payment is not received by the Early Bird deadline, the registration will be subject to the Regular registration fee.

Registration Payment Policy and Deadline: Final Conference Registration Deadline: October 30, 2023. The registration payment must be received in full before an attendee may participate in the conference.

Sponsorship Brochure

For more information about ARIAS•U.S. Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact Angela Smith Ford at asmithford@arias-us.org or click on this link for the sponsorship prospectus.

ARIAS•U.S. is a 501(c)6 organization. Tax Identification Number: 13-3804860.

For questions about the 2023 ARIAS•U.S. Fall Conference, contact info@arias-us.org or call 773-913-2004.

Cancellation and Substitution Policy:

Cancellation Policy: The cutoff date for a full refund of the Conference Registration fee is October 9, 2023. Anyone who cancels after October 9, 2023, will receive a refund less a $100 administrative fee. Notice of cancellation must be received in writing by email to info@arias-us.org. Refunds will be issued by credit card or check. Failure to cancel by October 16, 2023, will result in forfeiture of the entire registration fee. please contact Larry Schiffer at lschiffer@arias-us.org if you have any questions.

CLE Credit:

NY & PA CLE Credit: ARIAS•U.S. is accredited by the New York State and Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Boards as a provider of CLE training.

IL CLE Credit: CLE Credits for IL are pending.

ARIAS·U.S. Certification: This conference counts towards the ARIAS·U.S. Arbitrator Initial Certification Application and certification renewal requirements.

Financial Hardship Policy

As required by the New York, Illinois, and Pennsylvania CLE Boards, if a member of the state’s bar would like to attend an ARIAS•U.S. conference, but finds that he or she would incur a financial hardship by doing so, an application for waiver of the attendance fee may be made to the Board of Directors of ARIAS•U.S. The application will would be held in strict confidence.