Marsh speakers for Bermuda Insurance Underwriting Conference

WEDNESDAY, SEP. 19: Six Bermuda and US-based executives from Marsh will be among the industry experts participating in the Bermuda Insurance Underwriting Conference.

Hosted by the Bermuda Insurance Institute, the conference will take place on September 19 and 20, 2012 at The Fairmont Hamilton Princess.

Marsh colleagues will participate, as moderators and panelists, in several sessions examining the factors that make Bermuda a global centre of underwriting excellence and how to develop strategies to ensure that the local market retains its competitive edge:

Chris Reeves, president and COO of Bowring Marsh (Bermuda) Ltd., will moderate an executive roundtable discussion about building on Bermuda’s underwriting strengths.

Other Marsh speakers include:

Tony Tam, a New York-based managing director in Marsh’s Casualty Practice; Marianne Romeo, head of casualty at Bowring Marsh (Bermuda) Ltd.; Nick Bower, a senior vice president in marsh’s FINPRO practice; Tim Kenny, a senior vice president, in Marsh’s Claims and Compliance departments; and Amanda Szakmary, a senior vice president in Marsh’s Property Practice.

Unique

Mr Reeves said: “Marsh is delighted to take part in this important conference discussing the unique products and services that are available to risk managers and their organizations through the Bermuda insurance market.

“Excellence in all of these specialist areas is what helps Bermuda to remain one of the world’s leading insurance jurisdictions.

Thrilled

Chris Fisher, president of the BII, said: “We are thrilled with the outstanding line-up of industry experts who are participating in the conference to provide not only their expert opinions but also what we expect will be a lively debate about underwriting in the Bermuda insurance market.

“We are all committed to upholding Bermuda’s strong reputation as a key player in the industry and we look forward to discussing current trends.”

Insurance underwriters, brokers, technical assistants, claims specialists, and affiliated employees are encouraged to attend the Bermuda Insurance Underwriting Conference.

Those interested can register for the conference at www.bii.bm or by contacting Delma Parfitt on 295-1596 ext. 22 or via e-mail at [email protected].