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Registration for this workshop is not a registration to attend LISA's 15th Annual Fall Conference.

Registration for the 15th Annual Life Settlement Fall Conference does not include this workshop.

15th Annual Life Settlement Fall Conference attendees who wish to attend this workshop must also register using the link above.

 

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ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

 

In light of recent demand for greater guidance on life settlement investments, on November 8th, LISA will host a free workshop to the investment community. This free life settlement investor workshop is designed to answer the most critical questions in the mind of today’s investors.

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  • Hedge Fund Managers

  • Investment Bankers

  • Mutual Fund Managers

  • Family Office Managers

  • Pension Plans & Endowments

  • All investors seeking alternative investments uncorrelated to the financial markets.

 

TIME AND LOCATION

  • November 8th, 2009 from 1PM - 5PM

  • NY Marriott Marquis
    1535 Broadway
    New York, NY 10036

 

AGENDA

 

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Registration for Pre-Conference Investor Workshop
Soho Complex, Foyer, 7th Floor
 
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM
Today’s Life Settlement Market - Workshop Chairman Opening Remarks and Industry Dynamics
Soho Complex, 7th Floor
Mark Goode, CEO The Peninsula Group, LLC; Vice President - LISA  
Jonathan Nguyen-Phuong, Director of Research – The Peninsula Group, LLC
 
This introduction and review of current market dynamics and statistics will set the stage of the Investor Workshop.  After a brief welcome from the workshop chairman Mark Goode, Jonathan Nguyen-Phuong will present current life settlement market trends and ongoing industry analysis.
 
1:20 PM - 2:10 PM
The Fundamentals of Successful Compliant Life Settlement Transactions
Soho Complex, 7th Floor
Moderator: Nadeem Waeen, Esq., General Counsel – The Peninsula Group, LLC
Chiu-Ti-Jansen, Esq., Partner – Sidley Austin, LLP
Jennifer Covell, Director of Closing & Client Services – Legacy Benefits, LLC
Stephanie Brensilver, Regulatory – Execution Team – Credit Suisse
Thomas R. Weinberger, Esq., Partner – Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP
 
Like all institutional investment markets, investing in life settlements requires proper attention to valuation, compliance, and legal due diligence.  This group of legal experts will present the essentials of clean and compliant policy origination.  This legal information is critical knowledge for any investors exploring this growing asset class.
 
 
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
Life Expectancy and Mortality Risk – Getting the Calculations Right!
Soho Complex, 7th Floor
Mike Fasano, President – Fasano Associates; Board Member – LISA
Phil Loy, President – AVS Underwriting, LLC
 
Life Expectancy (LE) is the essential element for properly measuring the economic value of a life policy.  Both panel speakers are highly regarded leaders in providing life expectancy reports within the life settlement marketplace. They will describe the importance of independent LE reports and explore methodologies, mortality tables, and performance reporting.
 
 
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Life Settlement Fund Managers – Long Term Investment Success
Soho Complex, 7th Floor
Scott Gibson, FSA, MA; Senior VP & Principal - Lewis & Ellis, Inc.; Board Member – LISA
Nancy Trick, CFO – Peninsula Insurance Capital, LLC
Manish Kapoor, Managing Principal - West Wheelock Capital
Steven McIssac, CEO - Avon Capital Ltd. 
 
Industry experts will present their views on what is truly important for successful investment in life settlements. This dynamic panel will compare and contrast various NAV calculation methodologies as well as present a variety of investment approaches and strategies for mitigating tax withholding.
 
 
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
New Investment Structures Utilizing Life Settlements
Soho Complex, 7th Floor
Moderator: Michael T. Crane – Managing Director – Coventry
Phil Hall, Director – Credit Suisse
Ellen Gardner, Director - Deutsche Bank
 
Life Settlement backed notes and bonds, fund index products, longevity swaps, and synthetics continue to mature and gain investor interest. The panel will examine the advantages and disadvantages of these investment instruments, as well as what is on the horizon for investors.
 
 
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cocktail Reception*  
Empire Complex, 7th Floor
 
This networking cocktail event will bring together all major life settlement industry leaders. There is no better opportunity to meet and make connections with the men and women who drive the market.  
*Attendees of the Pre-Investor Workshop and attendees of the Fall Conference will attend this reception.

 

 

SPEAKERS

Workshop speakers are comprised of industry leaders in life settlement investments, portfolio management, and life expectancy. The name of speakers will be available soon.

NETWORKING

At the adjournment of the workshop, attendees will receive a special pass to attend LISA’s 15th Annual Fall Life Settlement Conference Sunday networking event, the "Welcome Cocktail Reception" from 5PM - 7PM.  This kick off networking cocktail event brings together all major life settlement industry leaders. There is no better opportunity to meet with industry tycoons and make the right connection. 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO ATTEND!

The workshop is free for attendees registering online until October 23rd.  Registration will stop when capacity is reached.

 


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FREE UNTIL OCTOBER 23RD

Registration after October 23rd or at the door is $200.00.

 

LIMITED SEATING!

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