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Sunday, October 19, 2003
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Dupont Room	Good Board Governance-Case Studies on creating and nurturing an effective Board No matter what the size or experience of a RRG and RPGs Board, there are lessons to learn from others on committee structure, board oversight and smooth effective operation of a Board of Directors. This session will feature case studies on several RRGs that developed effective and efficient boards. Presenters: Janice Abraham, United Educators Insurance, A Reciprocal RRG Kathy Davis, Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC red Pinckney, American Safety Insurance Company

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Dupont Room	Expansion of the Liability Risk Retention Act Moderator/Presenter: Robert H. Myers, Jr., Morris,Manning & Martin, LLP, and NRRA General Counse United States Code Annotated, Title 15. Commerce and Trade, Chapter 65 --Liability Risk Retention List of organizations participating in the Coalition for Expanding the Risk Retention Act

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Dupont Room	Review of National Warranty Activities Presenter: Rex Moats, National Warranty Insurance RRG

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm The Promenade	Reception Open to all conference attendees

Monday, October 20, 2003
7:30 am - 8:30 am The Thomas Boardroom	Continental Breakfast Open to all conference attendees.

8:45 am - 10:00 am Dupont Room	District of Columbia Domicile Update Dupont Room The District of Columbia is emerging as a growing domicile for captive insurance companies. The DC Insurance Commissioner and DC Captive Association Council President will discuss the key issues on the regulatory front, opportunities for captives to grow and other trends for risk retention and purchasing groups. Moderator: Janice Abraham, United Educators Insurance, A Reciprocal RRG Presenters: Lawrence Mirel, DC Insurance Commissioner George Pantos, DC Captive Insurance Council President PowerPoint Presentation by George Pantos
10:00 am - 10:15 am	Break

10:15 am - 11:00 am Dupont Room	TRIA Update: Compliance Issues and Opportunities for RRGs This presentation will explore the latest developments in the federal compensation payment program established by the federal Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (“TRIA”). We will review the structure of the new Terrorism Risk Insurance Program, including participation, compliance and compensation issues, and the opportunities they present for risk retention groups. We will also cover the most recent interim and final regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Treasury on TRIA, and relevant NAIC guidance for participating insurers. Moderator: John Howard, JH Howard Associates LLC Presenter: Kevin Moriarty, Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC. PowerPoint Presentation by Kevin Moriarty

11:00 am – 11:45 am Dupont Room	MedMal Update-RRGs Doing Their Part to Ease the Crisis Two part session: (1) The Crisis--Past, Present, and Future (2) The Impact of RRGs on the Crisis The medical malpractice insurance crisis has forced physicians and hospitals to examine alternative risk mechanisms for their professional liability needs. This session will examine the crisis-past, present, and future. The presenters will also discuss the role that RRGs have played in easing the crisis and how the crisis actually creates additional opportunities for RRGs. Moderator: John Howard, JH Howard Associates LLC Presenters: P. Kevin Brobson, Esquire, Buchanan Ingersoll Professional Corp Ron Chronister, Buchanan Ingersoll Professional Corp. PowerPoint Presentation by Kevin Brobson
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm “M” Street Grill	Lunch with Domiciles Recognition for attending Domicile Association Representatives Presenter: Molly Lambert, President of Vermont Captive Insurance Association

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Dupont Room	Regulatory Perspective Dupont Room As a product of federal legislation, Risk Retention Groups and Purchasing Groups enjoy a unique relationship in various states. This session will explore the unique aspects of this relationship from the perspective of state regulators. Also, explored in this session will be the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC’s) role and involvement in the evolution of this unique relationship. Special focus will be placed on current and emerging regulatory issues and trends. Moderator: Jim Murphy, Johnson, Lambert & Co. Presenters: Derick White, State of Vermont – Captive Insurance Division Bill White, DC Department of Insurance Captive Division PowerPoint Presentation by Derick White

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Dupont Room	Sponsored Captive Insurers and Risk Purchasing Groups One form of an ART insurance mechanism can have advantages for another form of ART insurer. Formation, advantages, uses and other considerations of Sponsored Captive Insurers with one or more protected cells will be discussed. Options for larger Risk Purchasing Groups to utilize this unique type of captive form will then be explored. Moderator: John Howard, JH Howard Associates LLC Presenter: Mark Wilson, Housing Authority RRG, Inc. PowerPoint Presentation by Mark Wilson

2:45 pm - 3:00 pm	Break

3:00 pm - 4:45 pm Dupont Room	NRRA Town Meeting A great deal of information and ideas can be exchanged in traditional conference sessions. However, it is important to provide the opportunity for all conference attendees to discuss the specific topics that are of greatest interest to them. Also, we recognize that our conference attendees represent one of the greatest pools of knowledge and experience in the industry. Therefore, this session will be an open discussion format, beginning with items that are submitted prior to the conference via the form that is included with registration materials or via www.NRRA-USA.org. If time allows, we will open the floor to other items from the audience in attendance. Moderator: Wendy Fisher, National Home Insurance Co. RRG Panelists: Robert H. Myers, Jr., Morris, Manning & Martin, LLPP. Kevin Brobson, Esquire, Buchanan Ingersoll Professional Corp.
4:45 pm - 5:00 pm Dupont Room	Closing Comments Wendy Fisher, Corporate Secretary/Regulatory & Business Affairs, National Home Insurance Co. RRG, and NRRA Board Chair

National Risk Retention Association 4248 Park Glen Road Minneapolis, MN 55416 U.S.A. Telephone: 952-928-4656 Toll Free: 800-999-4505 Fax: 952-929-1318 Executive Director Douglas K. Barnes Assistant Director Gloria Grove