SIFM Conferences 2020
As you may know, SIFM has cancelled the March, June, and Annual conferences.
Although SIFM has cancelled our conferences, we have invested in meaningful online activities with the goals of keeping in touch and staying relevant during this ongoing pandemic.
The members of the Board of Directors and the President’s Advisory Council look forward to seeing all of you soon. In the meantime, we hope you and your family are healthy and staying safe.
New Initiatives for 2020
Webinars
SIFM has initiated webinars to keep you up to date on impending issues of concern to the insurance industry. The webinars are scheduled for the 4th Wednesday of each month and are free to SIFM members.
Recent Webinars
Our first several webinars have been well received and reviewed by our members. If you missed the original broadcast, you can view and attend via the recorded versions. This is available to SIFM members only.
Webinar 1 | 2020 Geopolitical Forecast | Broadcast: March 18th
Speaker: Michelle DiGruttolo, Senior Managing Director, Ankura Consulting Group
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Webinar 2 | COVID-19. P&C Insurance Perspective | Broadcast April 22nd
Speakers:
- Paul Braithwaite, Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting
- Amy Stern Managing Director, FTI Consulting
- Bob Lewin, Partner, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
- Julie Nevins, Special Counsel, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
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Upcoming Webinars
Claims Trends, Observations and Emerging Risks
Date: Wednesday, May 27th
Time: 1-2pm
Speakers:
- Harriet Bateman, Manager Global Forensics, Baker Tilly Virchow Krause
- Brendan Gray, Manager Global Forensics, Baker Tilly Virchow Krause
Update and Refresh Your Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan
Date: Wednesday, June 24th
Time: 1-2pm
Speakers:
- John Swanick, US Insurance Industry Partner-in-Charge, Grant Thornton LLP
- Sean McErlean, Senior Manager, Grant Thornton LLP
Women of SIFM’s Virtual Meeting ‘On the Menu’
A series of 30-minute lunch-time sessions to transcend our new normal. Join Women of SIFM’s virtual ‘On the Menu’, where we’re cooking-up an engaging experience to learn, share and grow together. By participating in these virtual meetings, attendees will walk away with empowered next steps, and the support of a strong community to help one another through the stressors of this unique time. Learn more
On the Menu: Mid-Day Meditation
Date: Wednesday, June 17th
Time: Noon-12:30pm
Speaker: Jessica Marvin of The Human Office
As a result of COVID-19, workplace structures have become unstable and fragmented as employees struggle to embrace working from home. Transitions can be scary for many people, and this session’s objective is to help each of us to negotiate the new working landscape as well as a more solitary way-of-life. Learning how to quiet the mind is crucial at this time.
SIFM Young Professionals
The YP group’s objective is to engage younger SIFM members in building a network of professional colleagues across the insurance industry. Learn more
YP Spotlight
A monthly publication highlighting a young, successful member. The information is posted on social media as well as the spotlighted member could post on his or her own social media platforms. The first several include: Joe Randazzo of GNY; Lori Curcio of RenRe. The profile of Anastasia Razumova of QBE will be published soon. If you would like to nominate a young professional, please let us know.
Mix & Mingle
A virtual meeting and happy hour is led by Russ Sommers (Baker Tilly) and Christian Kearney (Grant Thornton). Its goal is share laughter and camaraderie with colleagues. It is also an opportunity to exchange opinions on topical issues in the insurance industry.
Date: Thursday, June 11th
Time: 5:30 – 6:30pm
Program: Led by Joe Randazzo, GNY
Topic: What do you think about Chubb CEO Evan Greenberg’s discussion with Jim Cramer? Evan notes the industry position (e.g. lack of property damage precludes any BI coverage). Check out the video clip.
About SIFM
SIFM is an exclusive network of insurance financial professionals from global insurance, reinsurance companies, public accounting firms and their servicing organizations. Membership grants exclusive access to our network of industry peers, resources and expert knowledge.
For more information contact: Diane Mensinger (973 303 6297) or visit SIFM.org.