Leading insurer and brokerage executives, regulators and topanalysts will address the major challenges ahead at the 21st annualExecutive Conference for the Property and Casualty InsuranceIndustry, set for Nov. 12-13 in New York City.

The conference, held at the New York Palace Hotel, is presentedby Summit Business Media and The National Underwriter Company(parent of this magazine), and is sponsored by Ernst & YoungLLP.

“Insights and ideas for leading in this complex environment” isthis year's theme. Discussion topics will include:

o Redefining roles in the aftermath of the financial crisis.

o The top-10 U.S. economic and public policy initiatives for2010.

o The future of state and federal regulation.

o The outlook for mergers and acquisitions.

o Managing the underwriting cycle.

o Reinsurance strategies for success.

o A state of the market outlook from top global brokers.

Among the scheduled speakers are:

o Brian Duperreault, president and CEO, Marsh & McLennanCompanies.

o Joseph Plumeri, chair and CEO, Willis Group Holdings.

o Michael McGavick, CEO, XL Capital.

o Marston Becker, chair and CEO, Max Capital Group.

o Frederick Eppinger, president and CEO, The Hanover InsuranceGroup.

o Kristi Matus, executive vice president and CFO, USAA.

o Pierre Ozendo, chair and CEO, Swiss Re America Corp.

o Rep. Scott Garrett, House Financial Services Committee.

o Robert P. Hartwig, president, Insurance InformationInstitute.

o John Iten, director and senior specialist-commercial lines,S&P.

o Michael McRaith, director, Illinois Department ofInsurance.

o Eric Bishof, managing director, Morgan Stanley.

To register for the conference, or for more information, go towww.summitliveevents.com.