2026 Fall Conference

 

 

Get ready to connect with the ARIAS•U.S. community and beyond at this year’s premier event for domestic and international insurers and reinsurers. Engage with dynamic presenters who will enhance your understanding of industry trends. Enjoy numerous networking opportunities tailored to your growth and earn valuable CLE credits while experiencing the excitement of New York City.

Save your spot and start planning your trip now! We can’t wait to see you for the ARIAS•U.S. 2026 Fall Conference on November 12-13, 2026.

AGENDA

ARIAS·U.S. FALL AGENDA
New York Marriott Marquis
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Umpire Masterclass – Registration/Lunch – 11:00 am – 1:00 PM – Playwright Ballroom, 3rd Floor
Umpire Masterclass – 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Playwright Ballroom, 3rd Floor
Women’s Resource Committee Lunch and Tour — The Women’s Resource Committee will meet for lunch at
La Pecora Bianca (359 Columbus Avenue, at 77th Street) at 12:00 PM followed by a 2:00 PM private
guided tour at The New York Historical (170 Central Park West, at 77th Street). Founded in 1804,
The New York Historical is New York City’s oldest museum and one of its leading cultural
institutions, exploring more than four centuries of New York and American history through its
renowned collections, exhibitions, and educational programs. The tour will be Highlights of the
Permanent Collection, which will showcase stories, artifacts, and works that offer a unique
perspective on the people, events, and ideas that have shaped New York and the nation. This event
is limited to 40 attendees.
Thursday, November, 12, 2026
7:00 am – 8:15 am – Registration/Breakfast
8:20 am – 8:30 am – Welcome to the Fall Conference – Astor Ballroom, 7th Floor
8:35 am – 935 am – Keynote Fireside Chat — Counsel’s Questions, C-Suite Answers – An Executive
Conversation on Risk, Claims, Relationships, and the Future of Insurance and Reinsurance
Jon Colello, President of PartnerRe Ltd
Matthew Shulman, Chief Executive Officer of Arch Insurance North America
9:40 am – 10:40 am — A View from the Regulators 10:40 am – 11:00 am – Morning Refreshment Break
11:05 am – 12:05 pm — Beyond the Algorithm: AI Risks, Regulation, and the Future of Reinsurance
Risk Transfer
12:10 pm – 1:30 pm – Lunch
1:40 pm – 2:40 pm – Breakout Sessions Part I
Breakout Session A: Show Your Work: Allocation and Reinsurance of Long-Tail Settlements Breakout
Session B: Why You Need to Know About PRICL (Principles of Reinsurance Contract Law)
Breakout Session C: Fundamental Property Casualty Loss Reserving Concepts That Arbitrators Should
Know
Breakout Session D: Keeping the Arbitration Process Moving: Addressing Arbitrator Compensation
Issues
Breakout Session E: Member Services Committee (MSC) Targeted Networking Breakout

2:50 pm – 3:50 pm – Breakout Sessions Part II
Breakout Session A: Show Your Work: Allocation and Reinsurance of Long-Tail Settlements Breakout
Session B: Why You Need to Know About PRICL (Principles of Reinsurance Contract Law)
Breakout Session C: Fundamental Property Casualty Loss Reserving Concepts That Arbitrators Should
Know
Breakout Session D: Keeping the Arbitration Process Moving: Addressing Arbitrator Compensation
Issues
3:55 pm – 4:10 pm – Afternoon Break
4:15 pm – 5:15 pm – The New & Improved ARIAS Confidentiality Agreement

5:20 pm – 6:10 pm – ARIAS·U.S. Annual Meeting and Elections
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Networking Reception
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Bike Build Public Service Project
Friday, November, 13, 2026
7:00 am – 8:15 am – Breakfast – Newer Arbitrator/Mediator Breakfast
7:30 am – 8:15 am – Technology Committee Meeting
8:30 am – 9:30 am – Beyond the Treaty: Should ARIAS Expand Beyond Reinsurance to Handle More
Arbitrations of Direct Insurance Disputes

9:35 am – 10:35 am – Back by Popular Demand: Rapid Fire Case Presentations 10:35 am – 10:55 am –
Morning Break
11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Ethical Considerations Related to, inter alia, the Use of AI in Mass Tort
Insurance Coverage Litigation
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm – Closing Remarks

David Bradford | J.P. Jaillet| Joy Langford | Cia Moss

2026 Fall Conference Co-Chairs

See Who Has Registered!

*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.

Early Bird and Advanced Registration Deadline: To qualify for a discounted rate, both registration and payment must be received by ARIAS•U.S. by August 28, 2026, for the Early Bird rate, and by September 30, 2026, for the Advanced rate. Registrations without payment by these dates will be charged the Regular rate.

The registration fee must be paid in full before an attendee can participate in the conference.

Cancellation Policy

The cutoff date for a refund of the Conference Registration fee is 10/12/2026. Anyone who cancels by 10/12/2026 will receive a refund, less a $200 administrative fee. Notification must be received in writing by email to info@arias-us.org. Refund will be issued by credit card or check. Failure to cancel by 10/12 will result in forfeiture of the entire registration fee.

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 be held in strict confidence.

The New York Marriott Marquis is the headquarters hotel for the 2026 ARIAS·U.S. Fall Conference. We have secured a block of rooms at a discounted rate (excluding taxes and fees).

After registering for the conference, you will receive a link to book your hotel accommodations. Attendees are encouraged to book early, as rooms have historically sold out quickly. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis and must be booked by October 12, 2026. If you wish to book additional nights (before or after the conference) at the Marriott Marquis, you can, but room rates will vary.

DO NOT USE ANY THIRD-PARTY SITE. THIS LINK IS THE ONLY OFFICIAL ARIAS U.S. HOTEL BOOKING SITE. YOU MUST MAKE YOUR OWN RESERVATION BY CLICKING ON THE LINK IN THE REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION.

New York Marriott Marquis
1535 Broadway,
New York, NY 10036

For more information about ARIAS•U.S. Sponsorship Opportunities, click here or contact Larry Schiffer, Executive Director, at lschiffer@arias-us.org

For questions about the ARIAS•U.S. 2026 Fall Conference, contact info@arias-us.org or call 773-913-2004.