The re/insurance industry faces unique challenges and requirements when it comes to remaining compliant with regulatory audit controls. SOX presents challenges to the insurance industry that are evolving and being refined. A new emphasis on cost reduction has arrived, and leveraging SOX compliance into a risk management framework still remains a mystery to many. More pressing for many companies, the Model Audit Rule is quickly coming to complete fruition, and compliance will be in full effect in 2010. The MAR presents unique challenges that must be discussed from all angles, both for non-SOX companies and those that are looking to evolve their SOX strategies into full MAR implementation. This conference will bring together SOX/MAR professionals from re/insurance to discuss these pressing issues.

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Key Speakers

	Milum Livesay
	Director of Accounting Policy, Genworth Financial

	Lilian Lee Snodgrass
	Head of Business Controls and MAR/SOX Program, Guardian Life Insurance

	Judith Gonsalves
	Director of Accounting Policy, Liberty Mutual

	Teresa Ward
	Director, Internal Audit and Controls over Financial Reporting, Mutual of Omaha

	Sherry Flippo
	Financial Program Manager, N.A.I.C.

Key Topics

"Evolve your SOX processes. Integrate the Model Audit Rule. Create an efficient and effective SOX/MAR compliance strategy."

Insurance and Reinsurance companies face unique challenges when complying with Sarbanes-Oxley and the Model Audit Rule. Risks are unique, internal financial controls are exceptional, and the Model Audit Rule applies to no one else. Overcoming these challenges by efficiently implementing SOX strategies is imperative. Implementing the Model Audit Rule is a pressing issue for many insurance companies. Comparing and improving SOX and MAR strategies is of the utmost importance.