NU Online News Service, September 23, 1:38 p.m. EDT

Leading insurer and brokerage executives, regulators and top analysts will address the major challenges ahead at the 21st annual Executive Conference for the Property and Casualty Insurance Industry, set for Nov. 12-13 in New York City.

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

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

"Insights and ideas for leading in this complex environment" is this 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 for 2010.

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 & McLennan Companies.

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 Insurance Group.

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 Information Institute.

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

o Michael McRaith, director, Illinois Department of Insurance.

o Eric Bishof, managing director, Morgan Stanley.

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