Financial Impact of COI Increases to be Disclosed at Fasano Longevity Conference

Business Wire

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Fasano Life Settlement & Longevity Conference will include an Expert Analysis of both the legal and financial issues involved with the Cost of Insurance increases recently announced by major life insurers. Panelists will include Tom Weinberger of Shulte Roth & Zabel, Robert Underhill of Locke Lord and Ann Marie Juliano of Demeter Capital.

Said Michal Fasano, President of Fasano Associates, "The Cost of Insurance issue is foremost on investors' minds. This panel will quantify the likely company specific financial impact of the proposed COI increases. It will also lay out the legal issues involved and the possible bases to challenge. It is truly a must see presentation."

The Fasano Conference, which will be held on November 2nd in Washington, DC, includes a broad range of topics bearing on longevity markets. Medical presentations will include groundbreaking research by Northwestern University's Dr. Vadim Backman on optical scanning technology done at the molecular level to detect the earliest signs of cancer cell creation, as well as a contrarian perspective debunking the conventional wisdom about cholesterol given by renowned expert on nutritional and metabolic medicine, Dr. Ron Rosedale.

Larry Rubin, FSA and Principal of PricewaterhouseCoopers, will open The Fasano Life Settlement & Longevity Conference with a presentation that details How Aggressive Pricing has Hurt the Life Settlement Market and other markets with long dated cash flows. Mr. Rubin will be followed by Executive Chairman of DRB Capital, Jim Terlizzi, who will share his insights on Alternative Investment Opportunities.

The afternoon sessions will include an analysis by Cormac Galvin of RGA on the Transformation of the Macro Longevity Market to Institutional Investors, and a presentation by Jordi Posthumus of Hannover Re on the Potential Impact on Longevity Risk Management of Real Time Biofeedback.

The Conference will end with an Expert Panel answering the question, Is the World Flat?, with an analysis of the areas that are most susceptible to outsourcing and the pros and cons involved in the outsourcing decision.

Fasano described his Conference as "Investor Focused". He added: "What distinguishes our Conference is that we are able to get longevity experts with fresh perspectives who can combine relevant experience with truly original research."

The Fasano Conference is a one-day event, with cocktails and dinner following the presentations. With a registration fee of only $495 and eight original presentations, Fasano characterized its Conference as “the best value in the business.”

About Fasano Associates:

Fasano Associates is a leading underwriting consulting firm serving the life, health, annuity and life settlement industries.