Washington, D.C. (September 15, 2011) — Executives from leading life insurance companies will gather in Orlando, FL, October 16-18 for the American Council of Life Insurers’ (ACLI) Annual Conference at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. This is the premier conference for an industry that is a leader in providing financial and retirement security to millions of Americans and plays a key role in driving our nation’s economy.
Hosted by former NBC and CNN news anchor Mary Alice Williams, the conference will explore financial services reform, global solvency initiatives and other legislative, regulatory and economic issues facing the industry.
Setting the tone for the meeting, ACLI President and CEO Dirk Kempthorne and ACLI Chairman Michael D. Fraizer, Chairman, President and CEO of Genworth Financial, will discuss the industry’s present and future role in protecting families’ finances and preparing workers for long retirements. During the conference, Mr. Fraizer will pass the ACLI chairmanship to Ted Mathas, Chairman, President and CEO of New York Life. Mr. Mathas will serve as chairman until the 2012 ACLI Annual Conference.
Featured speakers at the conference will include:
- Alan S. Blinder, Gordon S. Rentschler Memorial Professor of Economics and Public Affairs, Princeton University, who will present his thoughts on restoring international confidence in the economy and financial markets;
- Bill Schneider, CNN Senior Political Analyst, who will preview the 2012 elections;
- Dave Barry, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and columnist, who will share his unique views of the world;
- Pat Williams, author and executive with the NBA’s Orlando Magic, who will impart his secrets for success.
In addition, there will be a panel discussion with John M. Huff, Missouri Insurance Director and NAIC representative on the Financial Stability Oversight Council, Michaela Koller, Director General of CEA, the European Insurance and Reinsurance Federation, and Patrick M. Liedtke, Secretary General and Managing Director of The Geneva Association, who will present their outlooks on global trends affecting U.S. regulatory developments.
Concurrent sessions will provide attendees with insight into other emerging issues and trends. Select sessions will be CLE and CPE credit eligible. For program and registration information, visit www.acli.com/ann2011. For conference information, including exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities, contact Linda Cunningham, (202) 624–2405 or lindacunningham@acli.com. Media representatives can contact Jack Dolan, (202) 624-2418 or jackdolan@acli.com.
