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02 September 2010
finance/insurance sector

2nd Annual Effective SOX & MAR Strategies in the Re/Insurance Industry
Improving SOX efficiency & processes and implementing the Model Audit Rule for insurance and reinsurance companies.

Event Date: 31 Aug-1 Sep 2009
Location: Omni Parker House, Boston, MA, USA

key conference 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 conference topics

  • Improve SOX and Model Audit Rule compliance processes to increase efficiency and decrease costs
  • Evolve from SOX compliance to MAR compliance effectively and efficiently, while discussing key differences
  • Comply with Model Audit Rule regulations from non-compliant status for large non-listed insurance and reinsurance companies
  • Continue the evolution of comprehensive SOX implementation into an enterprise and operational risk management program
  • Improve IT controls and create the best hierarchical reporting structure for SOX and MAR programs
  • key conference features

  • Hear from Milum Livesay, member of the committee to write the Model Audit Rule
  • Listen to the NAIC on evolving regulatory perspectives
  • Converse with some of the biggest names in the insurance industry, including Genworth, Guardian and Liberty Mutual
  • Engage in panel discussions and roundtables discussing best practices within SOX and MAR
  • conference focus

    SOX & MAR

    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.

    marcus evans is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417. Web site: www.nasba.org

    conference sponsors
    Gold Media Partner


    Gold Media Partner


    Gold Media Partner


    Gold Sponsor


    CA

    Gold Sponsor


    PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Preferred Partner


    Invotex

    Preferred Partner


    Capgemini

    who should attend the conference

    marcus evans invites C-Level Executives, EVPs, SVPs, VPs, Directors, Heads, and other Senior Executives at reinsurance and insurance companies from across the U.S, the Caribbean and Canada. The delegation will include those involved in the following roles:
    • Chief / Internal Audit
    • Accounting Policy
    • SOX Director / Manager / Head
    • MAR Director / Manager / Head
    • CFO / Financial Controls
    • Business Controls
    • Compliance Director / Manager / Head
    • External / Regulatory / Corporate Compliance
    • Operational / Enterprise Risk Management
    • Financial Disclosure
    • Chief / Manager Accounting
    • Audit Committee
    • IT Audit / Controls
    • Technical / Policy / IT Implementation

    the conference venue

    60 School Street
    Boston, MA
    02108
    (617) 227-8600
    Omni Parker House Hotel

    Driving Directions
    Traveling 93 South
    Follow signs for 93 South, Boston-Quincy. Take the Government Center Exit No.24A. Proceed straight onto Clinton St. to the first set of lights. At the lights take a left onto North St. follow North St. to the end and take a left onto Congress St. Follow congress to the first set of lights and bear right onto State St. (which becomes court St. almost immediately) Follow Court St. one block and bear left at the fork onto Tremont St. Follow Tremont St. to the next set of lights and bear left onto School St. The hotel will be on your right hand side

    Traveling 93 North
    Take Exit No. 23 Government Center / Faneuil Hall. At the top of the ramp follow signs for Government Center/Faneuil Hall. This will put you onto North Street. At the end of North Street (1/4th of a mile) make a left onto Congress Street. Take your first right onto State Street (which becomes Court St. almost immediately) and follow it to the end, making a left at the fork onto Tremont Street. Take your first left onto School Street and the Omni Parker House is immediately on the right.

    From the Mass Pike (route 90)
    Follow Mass Pike going Eastbound to exit 24 B. This exit will put you on Rte 93 going North. Follow directions directly above going 93 North to get to the Omni Parker House.

    From Logan International Airport
    Exit Airport and follow signs for the Ted Williams Tunnel. Take exit 24 for 93 North. Follow 93 North to exit 23 Government Center. At the set of traffic lights make a left around the loop which will put you onto North Street. At the end of North Street (1/4th of a mile) make a left onto Congress Street. Take your first right onto State Street (which becomes Court St. almost immediately) and follow it to the end, making a left at the fork onto Tremont Street. Take your first left onto School Street and the Omni Parker House is immediately on the right.

    Taxi from Logan Airport
    Fare average is between $20.00 and $28.00 depending on the traffic. The hotel is 2.5 miles from Logan International Airport. It normally takes 15-20 min. to get to the hotel depending on traffic.




    the conference organisers

    marcus evans specialises in the research and development of strategic events for senior business executives. From our international network of 63 offices, marcus evans produces over 1000 event days a year on strategic issues in corporate finance, telecommunications, technology, health, transportation, capital markets, human resources and business improvement.

    Above all, marcus evans provides clients with business information and knowledge which enables them to sustain a valuable competitive advantage and makes a positive contribution to their success.



    conference speakers

    Milum Livesay
    Director of Accounting Policy
    Genworth Financial

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

    Yves Pinkowitz
    Vice President Financial Controls and Internal Audit
    Pacific Life Insurance Company

    Judith Gonsalves
    Director of Accounting Policy
    Liberty Mutual

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

    James Everett
    Capital Markets Counsel
    New York State Insurance Department

    Carsten Rau
    Finance Director and SOX Champion
    Allianz America Corporation

    Kimberly George
    SOX Manager
    Ameriprise Financial

    Frank Feng
    Vice President, Financial Audit & Compliance, CPA, CPCU
    ACE Group

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

    Stacey Paterson
    AVP, Financial Controls and Corporate Audit
    Manulife Financial

    Rob Zanella
    Vice President, IT Compliance & Security
    CA

    Peter Stapleton
    Senior Principal Product Manager, GRC Manager
    CA

    Jim Stangroom
    Managing Director
    Invotex Group

    Chris Joline
    Director
    PricewaterhouseCoopers

    David Bartholomew
    Senior Manager, Financial Reporting Controls
    CUNA Mutual Group

    Greg Goldstein
    Vice President, Finance
    AXA Financial

    Keith Bernhard
    AVP SOX
    Max Re Capital Ltd

    general enquiries

    Michael Bury

    455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr 9th Floor
    Chicago, IL, 60610


    Telephone:
    1 312 540 3000
    Fax: 1 312 894 6304
    Email: michaelb@marcusevansch.com


    sponsorship opportunities

    marcus evans Capital Markets

    CGI Tower, 3rd Floor
    Warrens, St. Michael
    Barbados, BB12001

    Telephone: 888 844 4901
    Fax: 246 417 5328
    Email: capitalmarkets@marcusevansbb.com

    conference quote

    "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.