Education Summit | April 22-23, 2025

April 22-23, 2025

The Education Summit will take place on Tuesday, April 22-23, at Munich Re in Princeton, NJ. An agenda for the meeting, as well as hotel information can be found below. To view a Sample List of Past Attendees, click here.
 

REGISTRATION

 Registration Type Registration Fee
 BRMA Member Early - BOGO $820
 BRMA Nonmember Early - BOGO $1,095
 BRMA Member $655
 BRMA Nonmember $1,205
*BOGO ends February 22, 2025

Registration Categories
BRMA Member – BOGO: (2 for 1) Two employees from a BRMA member company.
BRMA Member: Employees from a BRMA member company.
Nonmember – BOGO: (2 for 1) Two employees from a reinsurance company that are not a BRMA member.
Nonmember: Employees from a reinsurance company that are not a BRMA member.

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EVENT LOCATION

Munich Re 
555 College Road East 
Princeton, NJ 08543 

All Education Summit sessions will be held at Munich Re’s headquarters in Princeton, NJ. 
 

HOTEL RATE & CUT OFF DATE

BRMA has secured hotel accommodations at The Westin Princeton at Forrestal, which is an approximately 4-minute drive from Munich Re’s office. The group rate is available until Monday, March 31, 2025 or until the group block is sold out, whichever comes first.

The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village
201 Village Blvd
Princeton, NJ 08540 

Rate: $219.00 plus tax per night
First night room deposit required

Reserve Room

 

TOPICS

  • Overview of Key Reinsurance Cases from 2024/Early 2025 
  • Key Areas of Focus for Reinsurers in 2025 
  • Emerging Risks and New Contract Needs – Artificial Intelligence, Cyber, Extreme Weather, Etc. 
  • Contract Negotiation Best Practices 
  • Impact of Legal and Regulatory Changes on Reinsurance Contracts 
  • Reinsurance Contract Lifecycle 
  • Digital Tools and New Technology in Contract and Claims Management 
  • Reinsurance Claims Audit Lessons Learned 
  • Contracts Case Study 


AGENDA

Tuesday, April 22, 2025
 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  Education Task Force Committee Meeting and Lunch    
 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.                                         Registration and Event Information Desk
The Registration and Event Information Desk is the main hub for event information and badge pick-up. BRMA staff will be on hand to welcome you and answer any questions you have during the event.
 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.  BRMA Welcome and Opening Session
 2:00 – 2:15 p.m.   Networking Break
 2:15 – 3:15 p.m.  2025 Cyber Coverage and Litigation Update:  Emerging Risks and Ongoing Challenges Impacting the Reinsurance Market
- Rich Boone, Attorney at Law, Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
 3:15 – 3:30 p.m.  Networking Break
 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.   Educational Session
 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.  Welcome Reception and Dinner
 Wednesday, April 23, 2025
 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.  Registration and Event Information Desk
BRMA staff will be on hand to welcome you and answer any questions you have during the event.
 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Attendee Breakfast
Join fellow attendees for a hot breakfast and cup of coffee to charge up before sessions kick off for the day.
 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. How to Improve and Monitor Relationships with MGUs and TPAs
- Peter Steffen, Partner, Smith, Gambrell and Russell
- Joe Loggia, Chief Financial Officer , Buxbaum Loggia
 10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Networking Break
 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. Key Areas of Focus for Reinsurers in 2025
- Thomas Kinney
 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Attendee Lunch 
Grab some food from a hot buffet and mingle with fellow attendees over the lunch break. You are welcome to come and go at your convenience.
 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. Educational Session
 1:15 – 1:30 p.m. Networking Break 
 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. Educational Session
 2:15 – 2:30 p.m. Networking Break 
 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Closing Session


SESSIONS
 

Key Areas of Focus for Reinsurers in 2025

As the reinsurance industry continues to evolve, reinsurers must navigate a landscape marked by shifting market dynamics, technological advancements, and regulatory changes. In this session, we will explore the key areas of focus that will define the reinsurer’s strategy in 2025.
 
- Thomas Kinney, Partner, Troutman Pepper Locke
2025 Cyber Coverage and Litigation Update: Emerging Risks and Ongoing Challenges Impacting the Reinsurance Market

As cyber risks continue to evolve, the reinsurance market faces an increasingly complex landscape of emerging threats and litigation challenges. This session will provide a comprehensive update on the latest developments in cyber coverage, highlighting key trends, emerging risks, and the evolving nature of cyber litigation.
 
- Richard Boone , Attorney at Law, Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
How to Improve and Monitor Relationships with MGUs and TPAs

MGU and TPA relationships are a backbone of the insurance and reinsurance industry. The panelists will discuss all aspects of the relationship, from negotiation of the agency agreement and guidelines to how the relationship can change over time. The panelists will also focus on issues such as file documentation, auditing, and common disputes that can occur and how to avoid them.
 
- Peter Steffen, Partner, Smith, Gambrell and Russell
- Joe Loggia, Chief Financial Officer, Buxbaum Loggia