40 th Anniversary insert - International Association of Claim

84 Pages·2009·9 MB·English

THANK YOU FOR ALL THE WORK YOU DID
TO MAKE THIS ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE SUCH A SUCCESS!
Annual Conference Program Committee
Chair: Miles Banks
Committee: Peter Fennell, Fred Gindraux, Eric Herstine,
John Intondi, Cathy Kalaydjian, Ed Quinn,
Kevin Shea, Jon Steer, Sandra Van Enk, Susan Wain
Annual Conference Site Committee
Chair: Susan Barros
Committee: Cathy Kalaydjian and
Tara Dickie (Fairmont Southampton)
40th Anniversary Conference
& Declarations Commemorative Issue Committee
Chair: Sandra Van Enk
Committee: Cathy Kalaydjian, Walter O’Grady, Charlie Donohue,
Susan Barros, Diane Weinreb (Graphic Designer)
and BFS (Printers)
OFFICERS 2008-2009 DIRECTORS (TERM EXPIRATION)
PRESIDENT SECRETARY ERIC HERSTINE (2009) JOACHIM KRANE (2010) EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR
SANDRA VAN ENK STUART WILLOUGHBY AVPof Reinsurance Claims Chief Claims Officer SUSAN BARROS
Senior Vice President Claims Director Lexington Insurance Company Continental Europe and Asia Excess/Surplus Lines Claims Association
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TREASURER [email protected] Rockville Centre, NY11570
BRUCE CARLINO [phone]
Chief Claims Officer PETER FENNELL, CPCU (2010) [email protected]
Senior Vice President
QBE Reinsurance Corporation Aon Benfield TERRY J. TUTTLE (2011)
88 Pine Street/Wall Street Plaza 200 East Randolph Street Vice President
New York, NY10005 Chicago, IL60601 Reinsurance Solutions LLC
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DECLARATIONS’ CONTENTS
Features Departments
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The History of Our Association IFC Officers’ and Directors’ Contact Information
By Richard Traub, Milton Thurm, 2 President’s / Editor’s Message
Donald Rees and Richard Power 4 Membership News
17 4. New Members Approved
Past Presidents’ Memories
5. Membership Committee Report
6 Treasurer’s Report
19
40th Anniversary Program Agenda Annual Conference Sponsors
7 Committee News
36
40 Year Photo Retrospective Corporate Governance Committee
& Member Advisory Committee Joint Report
50 8 Committee News
2009 Member Meeting Details
London Conference 2009
Committee Report
67
40 Years of Claims –
10 Committee News
An Overview
U.S. Regional Conference 2009
By Neal M. Glazer
Committee Report
Costantino P. Suriano and 12 IADC
Mary Jo Barry 18 Vince Donohue Award Winner
Frank M. Nicoletti, Esq.
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Vince Donohue Award Winners 72 DRI
76 FDCC
80
Past Presidents 78 ADTA Notes
79 NAIIA
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PRESIDENT’S / EDITOR’S MESSAGE
SANDRA K. VAN ENK
President and Editor
What a difference a year makes! ever been active in professional associations knows… .the real work
When I began my term as president within any organization is done by committees. And we had some
of our organization last autumn, who exceptionally good committees this year! General members, board
could have predicted what the next members and past presidents alike all came out in force to actively
12 months would bring? By mid- make positive things happen for our organization. Just a few of
September, the credit crisis was in full their accomplishments are listed below.
swing. Bear Sterns was salvaged by
This year was exceptional as the Board of Directors took up one of
federal regulators. Fannie Mae and
the Strategic Planning Committee’s proposals for in-depth study and
Freddie Mac had already been bailed
consideration. Made up of certain board members and past presi-
out. The week our annual conference commenced turned out to be
dents of our organization, the role of the Strategic Planning
one of the turning points in this crisis that directly impacted all of us
Committee is to focus on the longer term needs and viability of the
in some way. AIG was effectively taken over by the US govern-
Association, from our financial stability to our status among profes-
ment. Lehman Brothers, however, was left to falter. The Federal
sional industry associations. Up for discussion for the past few
Reserve Chairman and Treasury Secretary placed great pressure on
years was, how do we keep our organization current with the times
Bank of America to purchase Merrill Lynch. Then both began to
and reflective of our member composition? One of the ideas that
decline. Several other less prominent financial institutions were on
evolved from those discussions was the concept of an association
the verge of collapse. All of these events spawned regulatory
name change. Many of us had anecdotal stories about conversa-
actions, class action lawsuits, tremendous job loss and personnel
tions with other claim professionals who assumed the ESLCA was
displacement, and a severe worldwide economic downturn.
not relevant to them because their companies did not write or
The US was deep in the midst of a momentous general election,
exited the excess/surplus lines business. When approaching many
one made unique in that Americans elected their first president of
of our peers in other countries to convince them to join our group,
color. There were deep divides in terms of political ideology. The
it became clear that our name had little significance or confused
national debate was characterized by both parties’ calls for change
them. We looked at the mix of business our member companies
and reform. Ultimately, heavily influenced by the growing financial
write, and noted that for the majority of them, excess and surplus
sector crisis, domestic policy and the economy became central
lines is only one of several businesses in which they have interest.
themes in the campaign. Now, a year later and after the implemen-
We considered our roots, our decades’ long evolution and our
tation of stimulus measures in almost every industrialized nation,
future as an organization. We consulted an expert in branding and
the world economy appears to be recovering slowly, but business
name recognition. The Board concluded that it was right, timely
and consumers alike are still cautious. Like never before, our expe-
and appropriate to ask the membership what they thought.
riences over the past year illustrate that countries and their citizens
Once the Board agreed to submit a proposal regarding an associa-
around the globe are as interconnected as ever. When one
sneezes, we all catch colds! tion name change for a vote by the membership, the Corporate
Governance Committee was charged with implementing a process
All this presents the backdrop during which the Board of Directors
which would be open and compliant with both our bylaws and
gauged how the Association fared during this past tumultuous year,
articles of incorporation. Kevin Shea, who chaired both the Strategic
and how we viewed our prospects going forward. Operating in one
Planning Committee as well as the Corporate Governance
of the industries hardest hit by the economic turmoil, we were very
Committee, was ably assisted by General Counsel Frank Nicoletti as
concerned about a number of things which could significantly nega-
the committees navigated through the name change decision
tively impact our ability to service our members. Would companies
making process, and then the ways in which our members could
be in a position to renew or join the ESLCA? Given the inevitable
voice their opinions. Both of these committees worked tirelessly
cutbacks in travel and educational expense budgets, could the
and thoughtfully, and in the end, we trust that regardless of what
Association successfully hold educational conferences? Could we
we decide as a group regarding a name change, the membership
count on the past generous sponsorship of our members which is
will agree that the time was right to evaluate how we have evolved
vital to securing our longer term financial wellbeing? I am pleased
as an association and how we want to position ourselves for the
to advise that despite some setbacks, our Association enjoyed
another successful year in the 2008/2009 term. future. Both committees must be commended on the excellent job
done regarding this pivotal issue!
First let me start by reiterating something that every person who has
The Membership Committee, chaired by Peter Fennell, did a terrific
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job in attracting and retaining members, despite the inevitable in response to the era in which they became necessary. The ESLCA
industry belt tightening. While we would all like to think that our has never existed in a vacuum, but adapted as thought necessary,
vibrant organization sells itself, in times of hardship, maintaining even when it was uncomfortable. I very much appreciate the
membership levels takes just good old-fashioned legwork. special contributions of the authors, sister organization leaders, the
Introduction of our organization to new members requires good past presidents who provided their heartfelt memories of the
personal contacts, time, patience, and follow up. This past year we Association and those of you who took the time to dig up old
were able to expand our membership by over 20 companies, pictures for everyone’s enjoyment. Working with you all was a
attracting both Bermudian and European in addition to US based pleasure.
companies. Our new member marketing reception in Bermuda last Reflecting back on my year as president, I cannot say it was stress
May turned out to be such a success that plans are underway to free. The time was challenging, uncertain and at times, quite
duplicate it in other locations in order to set the stage for additional daunting. Were not for the support of the general membership, my
member recruitment. fellow board members, our executive administrator, the committee
Our most obvious successes are exemplified in the work done by members, various past presidents, sister organization leaders and
those committees who put together our regional and annual confer- other friends I have within the Association, we could never have
ences. With the hard work of Joachim Krane, Stuart Willoughby, emerged relatively unscathed by tough economic times and accom-
plished what we did in terms of four educational conferences,
Miles Banks and Eric Herstine and their respective committees, the
increased membership, more structured educational and training
ESLCA held successful educational events in Zurich, London, and
efforts, greater financial stability and increasingly positive industry
New York City. I was fortunate enough to be able to attend all of the
recognition. What I can say with no hesitation is that serving the
regional events, and therefore enjoyed first-hand, the positive
ESLCA as a board member and ultimately as president has been
feedback from all the attendees. By now you have all seen the
infinitely rewarding. The organization is not the same one I joined
education program scheduled for Bermuda. The insightful topics
ten years ago, and today’s will evolve even further over the next
and expert speakers are the culmination of months of consideration,
decade. I hope to be around in ten years to witness what the future
debate, teleconferences and following up. We have already received
brings.
“rave” reviews from prospective conference attendees, and have
Not to wax too nostalgic, but as I end my term as president, I have
every expectation that this year’s annual conference will be extreme-
two wishes: first, that the members realize the vast majority of the
ly beneficial to all who participate.
changes made in our organization in recent years were the result of
A special note of thanks to Susan Wain who agreed to chair our
the Boards’ desire to focus on the wants and needs of its member-
newly created Education and Training Committee. While educating
ship. I hope those efforts are apparent to all. Second, to those of
our membership has always been a primary purpose of the
you with whom I have worked on ESLCA matters throughout the
Association, only recently did we form a standing committee to
past several years, when you think back on those days, I hope you
focus on concrete ways in which we can provide educational
agree that we accomplished a lot and “done good.” I appreciate
services year around, in addition to our conferences. Her commit- your input, encouragement, good counsel and overall support. I wish
tee generated a wealth of ideas which will be weighed and all the best to the incoming officers and board member. May your
narrowed down over time. As part of this committee’s efforts, we service to the Association be as memorable as mine.
rekindled our relationship with the St. John’s University School of
Insurance and Risk Management. Two of its students were on hand (cid:1)(cid:2)
at our New York City regional conference to be acknowledged by
the attendees as the recipients of the Emil Rago Scholarship Award.
A very sincere THANK YOU and apologies (this
Now let me put on my editor’s hat and comment about this special
commemorative edition of Declarations. Putting together any type publication was a lot of work!!) go to Past
of publication is a challenge, but this particular issue was not only President Cathy Kalaydjian, Sue Barros of
extremely challenging, but a learning experience. Having only joined The Beaumont Group and Diane Weinreb of the
the ESLCA a mere decade ago (a blink of the eye compared to Graphic Factory. Without your involvement, this
many of my colleagues’ involvement), it was an eye opener to go
very special commemorative edition of
back through the organization’s history and chart its milestones.
Declarations would have never turned out to be
Certainly there were low points in our history which impacted us on
the quality product it is. I appreciate your giving
many levels. Various hurricanes and the September 11 disaster
of not only your workdays, but your evenings,
come to mind immediately. But what is most striking is the evolu-
tion of the Association as depicted in photos, quotes, articles and weekends and Labor Day holiday as well!
timelines. These documented changes have all been positive and
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MEMBERSHIP NEWS
New Members Approved
The following members were approved at the Excess/Surplus Lines The following membership applications were approved at the
Claims Association June 3, 2009 Board of Directors Meeting: Excess/Surplus Lines Claims Association September 3, 2009 Board
of Directors Meeting:
CLAIMS MANAGEMENT MEMBERS:
REGULAR MEMBERS:
Buxbaum Loggia & Associates, Inc.
Delegate: Paul Buxbaum, President Canopius Managing Agents Ltd.
Alternate: Joseph Loggia, Vice President/Chief Financial Officer Delegate: Michael East, Head of Claims
Crawford and Company SCOR Global P&C
Delegate: Stephen J. Couto, Vice President Delegate: Charles Pierre,
Alternate: Terry Hunt, Managing Director, Assistant Vice President Executive Vice President Claims & Commutations
Totura & Company CLAIMS MANAGEMENT MEMBER:
Delegate: Mark Richardson, Senior Vice President Specialty Claims Management LLC
Alternate: Peter Fonda, President Delegate: William Howell, President
Alternate: Joseph Campo, Vice President
ADJUNCT MEMBER:
The following membership applications were approved at the
Vere Wheatley, CMS Cameron McKenna
Excess/Surplus Lines Claims Association August 3, 2009 Board of
Directors Meeting:
REGULAR MEMBERS:
Catlin, UK
Delegate: Nick Sinfield, Group Claims Director
Maiden Re
Delegate: Walter V. O’Grady, Jr., Sr. Vice President – Claims
Alternate: Dorothy Muir, Sr. Vice President – Head of Claims
Montpelier Syndicate 5151
Delegate: Paul Moss, Group Head of Claims
Alternate: Nicola Simons, Sr. Vice President, Claims
XL Insurance Bermuda
Delegate: Michael Rosemark, Vice President, Casualty Claims
Alternate: Chris A. Johnson, Vice President
CLAIMS MANAGEMENT MEMBER:
North American Risk Services
Delegate: Tim Loftin, Director of Claims
Alternate: Robert Ruryk, President
ADJUNCT MEMBER:
Simon Kilgour, Reynolds Porter Chamberlain
Christian Bouckart, BOPS Law
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MEMBERSHIP NEWS
Membership Committee Report
PETER FENNELL Chair
Bermuda Cocktail
Reception Draws
Attention to
ESLCA
In the last issue of Declarations, the Membership Through the rest of the term, the Membership Committee
Committee reported its decision to target new will continue to develop strategies for expanding our mem-
member companies by geographic region. We decided bership base. We wish to duplicate our success in Bermuda
Bermuda was the perfect place for our inaugural new in other select geographic areas around the world. To
member marketing event given its growing importance in support this objective, we are creating a prospect list to
our industry and it being the site of our upcoming 40th identify those companies or individuals that we would like to
Anniversary Conference. I am happy to report that the have as members. I will be also be working with the
ESLCA Bermuda cocktail reception held on May 12, 2009 Strategic Planning and Corporate Governance Committees to
was a great success! address the possibility creating a new category of member-
Close to 30 Bermuda based claims professionals attended ship which would allow those who have retired from the
this first time event and we received strong interest in joining industry the opportunity to stay involved in the organization
our Association from several companies. Past presidents and continue to make a contribution.
Cathy Kalaydjian and Jim McNamara, as well as current Given the uncertain financial times that we live in, the
board director Joachim Krane were instrumental in attracting Membership Committee has been closely monitoring those
interest in the event and espousing the benefits of joining companies that have not renewed membership for the
our organization. So far the ESLCA gained one new member upcoming year. In order to maintain the long term financial
as a result of this effort; we hope that the reception laid the viability of the organization, we must not only seek out new
groundwork for several more new members in the future. members but also keep the members we already have.
The Membership Committee was honored by the fact that Committee members will personally communicate with each
Mike Mc Gavick, CEO of XL Capital Ltd., took this opportunity nonrenewing company so that the Association can collect
to say a few words in support of the claim profession and the information and then do what it can to retain them as
our Association. I am sure that went a long way in demon- members. While sadly we have lost some members as a
strating that the ESLCA is the premier global claim associa- result of expense cutting measures and company mergers,
tion of the insurance industry. We again thank XL for its on a net basis we continue to thrive in terms of our growth.
sponsorship and for providing such a great venue. We remain cautiously optimistic that the value in ESLCA
As I mentioned in the last committee report, we had gained membership will be clearly apparent and our retention rate
12 new members since our annual conference last will remain high.
September. Applications continue to come in on a regular The Association’s prestige and global reach continues to
basis and I am pleased to report an additional 16 more grow. Let’s keep that momentum going forward. I again
members have joined. Membership is the life blood of any invite comment and feedback from the membership con-
organization and will ensure our long term success. Special cerning ways we might achieve our objectives.
thanks for the hard work of the Committee and Regular
members who have been diligent in this regard.
(cid:1)(cid:2)
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COMMITTEE NEWS – Treasurer’s Report
BRUCE CARLINO Treasurer ESLCA 2009 Annual
Conference Sponsors
Once again, I have the opportunity as
40th Anniversary Sponsors
Association Treasurer to share with you the
Alan Gray, Inc.
highlights of our financial position at mid-
Allied World Reinsurance
year 2009. As I reported in the previous edition
Aon Benfield
of Declarations, 2008 was a strong financial year
Buxbaum Loggia
for the Association and allowed us to achieve all
Devonshire Group
of our major objectives for the year.
Dynamic Claims
I am happy to report, that in spite of the contin-
Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge
ued economic doldrums that have enveloped
Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd.
our industry, the Association remains standing on some very solid ground. At
Frank M. Nicoletti, Esq.
the half year we are exceeding expectations in both Association dues and
Gordon & Rees, LLP
Corporate Sponsorship. Our membership has been the foundation of our
Guy Carpenter & Co., LLC
success and speaking on behalf of the Board I would like to extend our grat-
Ironshore Holdings
itude for your support. And to our many sponsors; THANK YOU all for your
Lexington Insurance
generous backing.
Maiden Re
This year too we have been able to hold our educational forums, one in
Markel International
London and one regional conference in New York. Both were well attended
Marsh Ltd.
and helped us to continue our core tradition of providing industry education-
Midland Claims Administrators
al forums.
North American Risk Services
We also have our landmark 40th Anniversary Annual Conference in
QBE
Bermuda rapidly approaching. Because of our fiscal well being we are again
Scottsdale Insurance Co.
able to keep our conference fees to a very reasonable level and for the
Swiss Re
second consecutive year have not increased the registration fee. We have
The Toa Reinsurance Corp. of America
been able to contain costs and yet offer many events and activities which
Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry LLP
will make our Anniversary Conference a memorable one.
Becoming the leading global claims association is our primary aim. We will Platinum Sponsors
continue to fulfill our value proposition towards that end and will endeavor AXIS Insurance
to continue to offer the benefits of being a member of the Association. Chaucer Syndicates
Phelps Dunbar LLP
Thank you again for a great start to 2009. I hope to see you all at our
Anniversary Conference in October.
Golf Outing Sponsor
Harold Provizer for Herzfeld & Rubin PC
(cid:1)(cid:2) Ryder Cup Sponsors
Max at Lloyds
Rockville Risk Management Associates
Opening Night Reception Sponsors
Arch Insurance Group
PartnerRe US
Monday Night Dinner Sponsor
RSUI
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
& MEMBER ADVISORY COMMITTEES JOINT REPORT
KEVIN SHEA, Chairman, Corporate Governance Committee
TERRY TUTTLE, Liaison to the Membership Advisory Committee
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See Page 50 for Voting Information
By now the membership has been tant and your thoughts should be shared now or at the
member meeting. As always, you may contact any board
provided notice regarding the member for additional information or to air your views.
In this commemorative issue of Declarations, we are again
Excess/Surplus Lines Claim Association
providing you with the resolution wording, the reasons why
the Board of Directors believes the name change is appro-
(ESLCA) Member Meeting to be held
priate and the various options for voting. If you have not
on October 13, 2009 at the Annual already voted electronically, provided a proxy vote or intend
to be present at the meeting in Bermuda, please exercise
Conference. The information you your right to vote at some point. Your participation in this
decision is very important. Don’t wait!
received regarding a proposed name
change is the culmination of intense
consideration and numerous
discussions by several board committee
and board of directors members.
Over the last several years, our organization has expanded
significantly in the breadth of both our membership as well
as the claim professionals who represent them. What was
initially created as a forum for excess and surplus lines
claims professionals to gather and discuss the issues facing
that niche area of our industry has grown into an interna-
tional forum which explores all aspects of our ever changing
market and world. As a result, it is an excellent time, on
this, the 40th anniversary conference of our fine organiza-
tion, to consider a new name for our association that more
accurately reflects the sum of its members. With this in
COMMUNICATION
mind, we are excited to be a part of presenting a resolution
to change the name of our organization to the International is the key
Association of Claim Professionals. Your input is very impor- to development and change.
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COMMITTEE NEWS – London Conference 2009
Timely and Topical
as Always (but more so),
the 2009 London Conference
Again a Big Success
• STUART WILLOUGHBY, Co-Chair •
Attendance remained high at the ESLCA London Regional have been more relevant to
Conference, despite the current economic climate. The events as they evolved on the
London Programme Committee, consisting of Miles Banks world stage this past spring.
and Stuart Willoughby (co-chairs), Mervin Allinson, Gary The regional conference kicked
Bass, Steve Clarke, Steve Robson and Sylvia Lenzen, must off to an interesting start with
once more be congratulated on a job well done! And industry notables Paul Jardine,
again the event was kindly sponsored by the Lloyds Lloyd’s Market Association
Market Association, Lloyds International Insurance Brokers Chairman and COO of Catlin
Association and the International Underwriting Association. Group, alongside Barnabus
In attendance showing Hurst-Bannister, Lloyd’s
their support for this Market Association
annual event were Deputy Chairman and
Sandra Van Enk, Chairman of Travelers
President, who gave Syndicate Management
the opening address, Ltd, giving an insightful
Kurt Steinhauer, industry update and dis-
Immediate Past cussing market reform.
President, Cathy The obvious depth of the
Kalaydjian and Gary information presented as
Bass, Past Presidents, well as the quality of the
and Edward Quinn Jr., delivery were very well
and Eric Herstine, received by the audience.
Board Members. They were followed by
This year’s April David Douglas, Director
seminar, held once of Kidnap and Ransom
more at the Old Library Operations at the security
at Lloyd’s, could not firm Mitig8, who provided
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