Program
Cat Modeling is a three-day conference that provides an unbiased view of catastrophe models and their impact on risk management. The program features provocative discussion from industry executives and the leading modelers on a variety of scientific, engineering and statistical concepts that form the foundation of catastrophe models and their growing influence on managing risk. The conference, which attracted nearly 400 insurance, reinsurance and cat modeling professionals in 2009, considers the strengths and weaknesses of these concepts, how variability in these concepts may impact decision processes, and ultimately considers alternative views. It is an invaluable networking opportunity for modeling developers and users alike.
General sessions speakers for the 2010 program are:
Dr. Nathaniel Hupert, the Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York and the Centers for Disease Control--Pandemics;
Greg Holland, Ph.D., National Center for Atmospheric Research--Climate change;
William Riker, Riker Consulting--Cat Models: Real or Memorex?
Srinivas Ravela, Ph.D., MIT--Quantifying uncertainty in wind estimates;
Federico Waisman, Ph.D., Arrow Syndicate--Model comparison;
Karen Clark, Karen Clark and Company--Multiple model approaches;
Elana DeLozier (invited), NYPD--Terrorism;
Michael Griffin, CCS Group--Importance of non-structural building components and earthquake loss potential;
James Wilkinson, Central U.S. Earthquake Consortium,and Theresa Jefferson, VPI--the New Madrid Seismic Catastrophic Planning Project;
Also featured is a panel discussion on windstorm surge, and breakout session topics, including general modeling basics, communication within the cat management food chain, international earthquake, rating agencies, economic conditions and their impact on the industry, reinsurance and residual market assessments, insurance portfolio optimization, portfolio management--balancing the requirements of rating agencies, investors and regulators, future of cat modeling--complementing software with lateral networks and open source strategies, emerging international perils, and catastrophe bond market update.
Attendees will also visit Storm Struck, a new exhibit at Walt Disney World's Epcot. The exhibit is sponsored by Ren Re, its affiliate WeatherPredict, and State Farm and Simpson Strong-Tie.
Visit this website for updates as we continue to develop our 2010 program. Click on the above link for the 2010 Working Agenda.
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Who Should Attend
- Professionals from financial institutions, including insurers, reinsurers, and investment banks who are responsible for risk management functions related to catastrophic risk
- Attorneys who specialize in reinsurance
- Academics
- Federal/state government professionals
- Regulators/staff
Registration
$1650 - Registration
$1450 - ISCM Members
$1450 - RAA Association Partners
$1250 - RAA Members
$ 575 - Regulators
Hotel
The Peabody Hotel
9801 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
Reservations: 407.352.4000 or 1.800.PEABODY
The RAA has a special room rate of $239 per night for reservations made before January 14, 2010.
With Special Thanks to Our 2010 Cat Modeling Sponsors
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“Very valuable conference with topics that have real business relevance”
Markus Aichinger, Allianz SE
“The only truly independent catastrophe modeling conference”
Nick Hassam, Talbot Underwriting
“Great conference to network and discuss issues going on in the reinsurance community”
Allan Fox, Harbor Point Re
“I came to this Seminar with lots of questions and went home with all the answers. This Seminar exceeded all my expectations. It's an excellent investment of time and money, and a superb venue to network with movers and shakers of the reinsurance and insurance industries.”
Michael L. Delacruz, Aon Benfield
“The independent view of loss modeling”
Peter Taylor, University of Oxford
“The RAA's Cat Modeling in Uncertain Times conference provided me with invaluable food for thought that is bound to help Tokio Millennium Re better manage our core catastrophe reinsurance business.”
David McComas, Tokio Millennium Re
“A unique forum whereby all of the modeling software companies are challenged by the industry!”
Ann Glennon, Endurance Re of America
“Gaining additional perspectives and insights from the conference help increase the knowledge base and provide valuable contacts for the future.”
Marty Brezner, Travelers
“If you use CAT Model output in making decisions, you must attend this conference.”
David Burns, AIR Worldwide
“Know the industry best practice in CAT management.”
Robin Luo, HSB Inspection & Insurance
“Independent unbiased gathering to discuss and learn more about catastrophe modeling”
Michael Minter, Baseline
“Good cat modelers can run cat models, great cat modelers interpret modeling results and make complex decisions to reduce risk!”
Jeremiah Konz, Aon Benfield
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