Samuel G. Sudler, III, Principal Electrical Engineer with S-E-A, Michael J. Steinlage and Nick Rauch, both Partners with Larson King, LLP gave an insightful presentation at the March 2026 Spring Membership Meeting on lithium-ion battery claims. In recent years, the transportation and product markets have been flooded with claims involving the combustion of lithium-ion battery … [Read more...] about Lithium-Ion Battery Claims: Science, Litigation, and Coverage
AIRROC Events
Legal Update: Notable Insurance Coverage Cases from 2025
J.D. Anders, Counsel, Chaffetz Lindsey, Joshua Polster, Partner, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, and Elizabeth Zakheim, Associate, Mound Cotton Wollan Greengrass LLP provided the AIRROC community with an overview of recent case law related to reinsurance issues. The decisions discussed touched on many questions of interest to the legacy industry, including: the … [Read more...] about Legal Update: Notable Insurance Coverage Cases from 2025
NextGen Council Corner
The NextGen Council Launches Season 5 of ‘The Legacy Life’ The NextGen Council is proud to announce the re-launching of its podcast, “The Legacy Life.” First launched in 2021, the podcast hosts legacy professionals at all stages of their careers and from all over the world to tell us their stories, provide career advice, and answer the question of “what does a career in runoff … [Read more...] about NextGen Council Corner
The Next Wave of Liability: Risks to Watch
Mina Matin, co-head of Insurance Litigation for Norton Rose Fulbright, joined by Lisa Schapira, senior counsel, presented “Emerging Claims Trends in Insurance," a review of key trends and legal developments in insurance claims related to ultra-processed foods, hair relaxers, and microplastics. This presentation and its wealth of detail will be available on the AIRROC website … [Read more...] about The Next Wave of Liability: Risks to Watch
AI in Legacy: From Deal Formation to Claims Execution
AI is reshaping the legacy market end-to-end, from deal formation through claims execution, by enhancing transparency, reducing uncertainty, and enabling a broader range of transactions. Grace Hanson, CEO of Elysian and Anirudha Balasubramanian, CEO of Tailshift presented on this topical subject at the 2026 Spring Membership Meeting. This session offers a clear, practical … [Read more...] about AI in Legacy: From Deal Formation to Claims Execution
Developments in Bad Faith and Extracontractual Liability
Jonathan Henry and Alphonso Muglia of Dentons provided a comprehensive briefing on the risks of bad faith and extracontractual (EC) liability, specifically within the context of the insurance and reinsurance sectors during the March, 2026 Spring Membership Meeting. A video replay of this presentation is available in the AIRROC On Demand Library. Important Developments and Key … [Read more...] about Developments in Bad Faith and Extracontractual Liability
NextGen Council Corner
The NextGen Council began 2026 with big plans and lots of activity. The Council is pleased to announce Joel Ridd (Riverstone) will be serving as our Chair, and Ben Dovey (Xitus) will be serving as Vice Chair. Furthermore, we welcomed five new members: Ardit Kerimi (Juniper Re), Alex Donoso (Gallagher Re), Charles Watson (Mayer Brown), Elizabeth Zakhein (Mound Cotton), and Jake … [Read more...] about NextGen Council Corner
Runoff Deal Market Forum 2026
On February 10, 2026, AIRROC and Mayer Brown co-hosted the Eighth Annual Runoff Deal Market Forum at Mayer Brown's New York office, where industry experts came together to discuss the latest trends and developments in the insurance legacy market. The Deal Forum kicked off with welcome and opening remarks from Katie Reynolds, Executive Director of AIRROC, and David Alberts, … [Read more...] about Runoff Deal Market Forum 2026
AIRROC Honors Carolyn Fahey with Special Service Award
A very special award was presented at the 2025 AIRROC Legacy Transactions & Networking Forum, one as unique as its recipient. Carolyn Fahey was the face of AIRROC for more than a decade. Her steady leadership, her vision, and her genuine care for this organization shaped AIRROC into what it is today: a vibrant and thriving legacy community. When the Executive … [Read more...] about AIRROC Honors Carolyn Fahey with Special Service Award
Hidden Exposures and Emerging Risks
Sean Keely, a Partner with Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP and Andrea Silk, Managing Attorney with Gallo Vitucci Klar LLP provided an insightful overview of the hidden exposures insurers face, and the emerging risks expected in 2025 and beyond. The first area addressed was liability risks for hotels and restaurants from human trafficking. Trafficking lawsuits are on the … [Read more...] about Hidden Exposures and Emerging Risks
AIRROC Announces 2025 NextGen Leadership Award Honorees
Kristen Kish of Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass LLP and Juliana Toes of Mayer Brown LLP have been named the 2025 recipients of the AIRROC NextGen Leadership Award. Both honorees have significantly advanced AIRROC’s educational efforts, strengthened outreach, and supported the development of rising legacy professionals. Kristen Kish, a Partner at Mound Cotton Wollan & … [Read more...] about AIRROC Announces 2025 NextGen Leadership Award Honorees
Five New Legacy Professionals Earn their CLP Designation
During the 2025 Legacy Transaction & Networking Forum, the Certified Legacy Professional ("CLP”) designation was awarded to five legacy professionals who have completed the necessary coursework. The CLP designation recognizes individuals who have demonstrated specialized professional knowledge and experience in the legacy sector. Congratulations to Elaine A. Caprio, Paul … [Read more...] about Five New Legacy Professionals Earn their CLP Designation
AIRROC Kicks Off 2025 Forum with Keynote Speaker Brian Snover of Berkshire Hathaway
AIRROC kicked off its 2025 Legacy Transactions & Networking Forum and 20th Anniversary celebration with keynote speaker Brian Snover, Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Berkshire Hathaway. Many may recall that Brian was the 2007 AIRROC Person of the Year and as he quipped during his opening remarks, this is his return to the scene of the crime. He explained his … [Read more...] about AIRROC Kicks Off 2025 Forum with Keynote Speaker Brian Snover of Berkshire Hathaway
AIRROC: Past, Present and Future
AIRROC marked its 20th anniversary with a panel discussion that highlighted the organization’s journey, its evolving role in the re/insurance sector, and its vision for the future. The panel featured Andrew Maneval, founding Chair of the Board of AIRROC; Jonathan Rosen, founding Board member and past Chair; and Marianne Petillo, founding Board member, past Chair, and current … [Read more...] about AIRROC: Past, Present and Future
Leveraging AI for Legacy Books of Business
Karen Borg, Consulting Director, Reinsurance Contracts at CNA, Teresa Snider, a partner at Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP, and John Standish, Co-Founder and Chief Innovation and Compliance Officer at Charlee.ai provided a broad overview of the potential uses of AI in the insurance industry and the pitfalls to avoid when implementing AI solutions into workstreams. Mr. … [Read more...] about Leveraging AI for Legacy Books of Business
Market Insights and Perspectives
Presenters: Keith Palmer, Actuarial, PwC Robbie Kerr, Corporate Liability Restructuring, PwC Stephanie Robb, Actuarial, PwC Rebecca Wilkinson, Corporate Liability Restructuring, PwC Louis Isaacson, Corporate Liability Restructuring, PwC This session focused on the results of PwC’s 2025 Global Insurance Run-off Survey produced in association with AIRROC and … [Read more...] about Market Insights and Perspectives
Update from Monte Carlo!
On the road again, AIRROC was delighted to attend the 2025 Rendez-Vous de Septembre in Monte Carlo – the annual gathering of the global reinsurance market now in its 67th year. Amplifying the benefits of AIRROC and raising our profile is central to our core mission, and the annual Reinsurance Rendez-Vous provides a unique platform to spread our message, exchange ideas and … [Read more...] about Update from Monte Carlo!
AIRROC Awards 2025 Trish Getty Scholarship to Samit Alam
AIRROC and AIRROC’s NextGen Council honored the 2025 Trish Getty Scholarship recipient, Samit Alam, during the awards ceremony at the October Legacy Transactions & Networking Forum in Jersey City, NJ. Since 2012, the $5,000 Trish Getty Scholarship has been awarded to an exceptional undergraduate student studying insurance, risk management, or actuarial science. The … [Read more...] about AIRROC Awards 2025 Trish Getty Scholarship to Samit Alam
Understanding Self-Driving Car Liability
Liability for self-driving car accidents can fall on the human driver, the manufacturer or even a third party depending on the cause of the accident. We are just now at the starting block of litigation surrounding self-driving cars. Guyon Knight from Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass, LLP provided an insightful and thorough perspective from a litigator’s point of view of … [Read more...] about Understanding Self-Driving Car Liability
AIRROC Presents CLP Designation to Two New Recipients
During the 2025 Summer Membership Meeting, the Certified Legacy Professional ("CLP”) designation was awarded to two legacy professionals who have completed the necessary coursework. The CLP designation recognizes individuals who have demonstrated specialized professional knowledge and experience in the legacy sector. Congratulations to Bryan Enos, Managing Director at A.G. … [Read more...] about AIRROC Presents CLP Designation to Two New Recipients
