Ratemaking Seminar Returns to Boston
By Klayton N. Southwood, Chair, Committee on the Ratemaking SeminarThe 2008 CAS Seminar on Ratemaking will be held on March 17-18, 2008 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Boston, marking the seminar’s return to this city for the first time since 1997.
The 2008 event will feature a keynote address by Massachusetts Insurance Commissioner Nonnie Burnes, who will talk about the planned return to Massachusetts of competitive rating and an assigned risk plan for personal auto insurance, coastal property insurance availability issues, and other items of regulatory interest. Tuesday’s agenda will feature a general session with Insurance Information Institute President Robert Hartwig.
More than 40 concurrent breakout sessions are planned in the following tracks:
The seminar is open to CAS members and non-members. The General Ratemaking Concepts track will provide an educational opportunity for actuarial students, underwriters, and other non-actuaries interested in gaining a basic understanding of ratemaking concepts. The Underwriting track will provide useful material for actuaries and underwriters alike.
- General Ratemaking Concepts
- Underwriting
- Predictive Modeling
- Personal Lines
- Commercial Lines
- Workers Compensation
- Reinsurance
- Risk and Capital Management
- Data Management
- Regulatory
Set on the Cambridge side of the Charles River, the Royal Sonesta Hotel’s ideal location puts you minutes from the best of Boston, with shopping, museums, and historic sites all nearby. Plan now to attend and experience St. Patrick’s Day in Boston. Look for the brochure and registration information in the mail and on the CAS website in the near future.
