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
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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: Rebecca Wilkinson, Corporate Liability Restructuring, PwC Robbie Kerr, Corporate Liability Restructuring, PwC Louis Isaacson, Corporate Liability Restructuring, PwC Keith Palmer, Actuarial, PwC Stephanie Robb, Actuarial, 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
Global Insurance Run-off Survey 2025
In this edition of the Survey, we explore where we are in the legacy sector in relation to market developments, the challenges we’re seeing, as well as the opportunities. We have worked with our colleagues from across different disciplines and internationally to give a wider view on the market. We’ve taken a closer look at the role of private equity, capital appetite and the … [Read more...] about Global Insurance Run-off Survey 2025
AIRROC has Partnered with Slipcase
AIRROC is now available on Slipcase, the leading information distribution platform in the global risk and (re)insurance industry. AIRROC members can sign up for free to follow our page and create your personalized news feed. Slipcase is an online aggregator and curator of news and insights for insurance and reinsurance professionals, personalized to their interests and … [Read more...] about AIRROC has Partnered with Slipcase
Legacy in Legacy
Warm Remembrances of Carolyn Fahey’s Tenure as AIRROC’s Executive Director When the news of Carolyn Fahey’s announcement spread that she will be stepping down as Executive Director, there was an outpouring of sadness and a great sense of loss among the AIRROC community. Carolyn’s leadership has made AIRROC a stronger professional organization, and her involvement has … [Read more...] about Legacy in Legacy
From Foundation to Future: What’s Next for AIRROC
When I first became involved with AIRROC in 2018, I never could have imagined the path it would lead me down, or how deeply the organization would shape my career. From founding the NextGen Council to serving on the Board of Directors, AIRROC has been a professional home. It has introduced me to mentors, collaborators, and friends who are not only invested in their own … [Read more...] about From Foundation to Future: What’s Next for AIRROC
AIRROC Announces Departure of Executive Director Carolyn Fahey and Names Katie Reynolds as New Executive Director
After more than a decade of service to AIRROC, Carolyn Fahey has announced that she will depart her role as Executive Director. When the news of Carolyn’s resignation spread, there was an outpouring of sadness and a great sense of loss among the AIRROC community. Carolyn’s leadership has made AIRROC a stronger professional organization, and her involvement has solidified and … [Read more...] about AIRROC Announces Departure of Executive Director Carolyn Fahey and Names Katie Reynolds as New Executive Director
NextGen Council Corner
The AIRROC NextGen Council’s summer plans are in full swing. Over the past several weeks, the Council has released a series of behind-the-scenes interviews with AIRROC experts. The first of these videos, between Council member Sean Collins and Kathleen Ehrhart, a partner with Smith, Gambrell & Russell LLP is available here. On Thursday, July 10, NextGen Council Members … [Read more...] about NextGen Council Corner
NextGen Council Corner
The AIRROC NextGen Council has been abuzz with activity this year. We welcomed four new members to the Council: Brandon Andreyko (Chubb/Brandywine), Ben Dovey (Xitus), Ava Musnicki (Compre), and Priya White (Enstar). Several of the Council members met up at the Spring Membership Meeting held at Norton Rose Fulbright in NYC. The Spring Membership Meeting featured several … [Read more...] about NextGen Council Corner
Dispute Resolution Tool: Early Case Evaluations with Industry Professionals Turned Arbitrators
In the ever-evolving landscape of dispute resolution, AIRROC continuously seeks innovative methods to address conflicts efficiently and effectively. Among these approaches, early case evaluations conducted by seasoned industry professionals who have transitioned into the role of arbitrators’ may be a particularly promising addition to its member services. This approach not only … [Read more...] about Dispute Resolution Tool: Early Case Evaluations with Industry Professionals Turned Arbitrators
Social Media and Insurance Coverage: A TikTok-ing Clock
This presentation explores the evolving intersection of social media and insurance coverage, emphasizing the rapidly growing risks and claims stemming from platforms like TikTok. Legal, regulatory, and market-based concerns are brought to light, especially as technologies such as AI integrate into social platforms. Peter Calleo and Troy Shuman of Enstar, Grace Seigel of Guy … [Read more...] about Social Media and Insurance Coverage: A TikTok-ing Clock
Notable Insurance Coverage Cases
This session offered a comprehensive review of some of the largest and most notable coverage cases from 2024. David Silvers, Complex Assumed Claims Analyst, RiverStone Group moderated the discussions led by representatives from AIRROC’s Corporate Partner firms. Panalist included J.D. Anders, Counsel, Chaffetz Lindsey, Kristen Kish, Partner, Mound Cotton Wollan Greengrass LLP, … [Read more...] about Notable Insurance Coverage Cases
Runoff Deal Market Forum 2025
This February, AIRROC and Mayer Brown were pleased to co-host their Seventh Annual Runoff Deal Market Forum (the “Deal 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 featured three panels that covered the State of the Market, Post-Closing Challenges and … [Read more...] about Runoff Deal Market Forum 2025
AIRROC is Leading Legacy into the Future with a New Vision and Mission Statement
Drum Roll! The Board of Directors of AIRROC is pleased to announce our new Mission and Vision: Tag Line: LEADING LEGACY AIRROC’s VISION is to be the legacy market leader through education, collaboration, and innovation. AIRROC’s MISSION is to foster a sustainable legacy market and provide value by engaging stakeholders, sharing knowledge and developing leaders. In … [Read more...] about AIRROC is Leading Legacy into the Future with a New Vision and Mission Statement
Bankruptcies and the Runoff Market – Impacts and Implications
Shelly DeRousse and Kathleen Ehrhart, both Partners at Smith Gambrell Russell, along with Geoffrey Goodman a Partner at Foley & Lardner led the discussion on bankruptcy and the runoff market at the 2025 Spring Membership Meeting. The session focused on the increasing number of mass-tort bankruptcies and the involvement of insurance and reinsurance companies, with an … [Read more...] about Bankruptcies and the Runoff Market – Impacts and Implications
AIRROC Welcomes New Member
AIRROC is excited to announce the addition of Elysian as a new Member! We continue to grow and expand our network because of the collective value proposition we offer and what each of our Members brings to an organization with a legacy of success. We are delighted to have Elysian join the AIRROC community and we look forward to collaborating with them. Elysian is an … [Read more...] about AIRROC Welcomes New Member
The Legacy of Liquidations: What You Should Know
Michael Terelmes of Compre Group moderated a panel on which Keith Kaplan, Chief Liquidation Officer for Bedivere Insurance Company (in Liquidation) and R&Q Reinsurance Company (in Liquidation), Jim Wrynn, a Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting, and Bruce Baty, a partner with Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP discussed the process of liquidation and its impact on the runoff … [Read more...] about The Legacy of Liquidations: What You Should Know
