SPEAKING FACULTY
Co-Chairs:
Scott Horton
Associate General Counsel, Global Head of Financial Crimes AIG
Ben Omorogbe Vice President and Group General Counsel Travelers
Keynote Speaker:
Deborah Connor
Partner, Litigation Department
Morrison Foerster
Former Chief, Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section; Former Principal Deputy Chief, Money Laundering Asset Recovery Section U.S. Department of Justice
Speakers:
Jesse Aedo
Group Head of Compliance Aspen Insurance Group
David J. Brummond
Of Counsel
Jacobson Burton Kelley
Former Senior Sanctions Advisor, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
Terrific conference – learned useful updated information, heard very knowledgeable speakers, enjoyed good networking opportunities.
Prudential Financial
Sandra Calmes
AVP & Senior Corporate Counsel, Global Compliance and Global Financial Crimes Liberty Mutual Insurance
Evanthia Coffee Senior Lawyer Gard (North America) Inc.
Luis Duarte de Jesus
U.S. Anti-Financial Crimes (OFAC/Sanctions) Generali Aleksandar Dukic Partner Hogan Lovells
Deborah Hirschorn
Managing Director, US Cyber & Technology Claims Leader Lockton Companies
Andrew Jensen
Managing Director and Global Head, Sanctions and Screening Scotiabank
Former Assistant Director of Global Affairs, Middle East/ North Africa U.S. Department of Treasury
John Keough Partner Clyde & Co
Satish M. Kini Partner Debevoise & Plimpton
Matthew Klein, JD, CAMS
BSA/AML Compliance Officer Oxford Life Insurance Company
Susan Leddy (WSN Founding Member) Senior Legal Counsel Swiss Re
Sharon Cohen Levin Partner
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Former Chief, Money Laundering & Asset Forfeiture Unit
U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York
Alexander MacLean
Global Head of Compliance and Chief Compliance Officer Aegon
Jeanine McGuinness Partner
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Kelvin Miller
Senior Counsel, Legal Shared Services, Economic & Trade Sanctions Travelers
Sharon Nobbel
Senior Legal Counsel and APAC Compliance Officer SCOR
Kelly Pirrotta, CAMS
Head of Anti-Money Laundering, Economic Sanctions, and Senior Financial
Exploitation Compliance MassMutual
Livio Russo
Group Ethics Officer Generali
Damian Sepanik Chief Compliance Officer Zurich Insurance Company
Stephen Shine
Principal - Co-Chair Securities Regulatory Practice Group Bressler, Amery & Ross
Former Trial Attorney, Criminal Division - Fraud Section U.S. Department of Justice
James D. Slear Partner
Thompson Coburn LLP
Isabella Stengele, CAMS
Global AML/Sanctions Project Leader – Legal, Compliance Gallagher
Tahlia Townsend Partner Wiggin & Dana LLP
Inna Tsimerman (WSN Founding Member) Chief International Trade Counsel Gallagher
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ECONOMIC
10:40
11:00
DAY 1 Tuesday, January 24, 2023
8:00 Networking Breakfast and Registration
9:00
Opening Remarks from the Co-Chairs
microphone-alt Scott Horton, Associate General Counsel, Global Head of Financial Crimes, AIG
Ben Omorogbe, Vice President and Group General Counsel, Travelers
9:05
Opening Keynote Address
microphone-alt Deborah Connor, Partner, Litigation Department, Morrison Foerster Former Chief, Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section; Former Principal Deputy Chief, Money Laundering Asset Recovery Section U.S. Department of Justice
9:30
COMPLYING WITH RUSSIA SANCTIONS
Unraveling the Unprecedented Russia Sanctions and Adapting to the Rules in a Rapidly Changing Environment
microphone-alt Sandra Calmes, AVP & Senior Corporate Counsel, Global Compliance and Global Financial Crimes, Liberty Mutual Insurance
James D. Slear, Partner, Thompson Coburn LLP
Inna Tsimerman, Chief International Trade Counsel, Gallagher
Moderator: Tahlia Townsend, Partner, Wiggin and Dana LLP
On the heels of Russia’s invasion into the Ukraine, Western sanctions against Russia are some of the most complex economic punishments doled out by the U.S., the EU, and the UK. During our opening panel discussion, we will unravel the complexity of sanctions against Russia and the related implications for the insurance industry. Discussion points include:
• An overview of updates on new UK, EU, and U.S. Sanctions on Russia
• Complying with the G7 Price Cap on Russian crude oil and petroleum products
• Assessing the unprecedented challenges in applying measures against Russia
• Examining the U.S. Economic Sanctions program and insurance coverage implications
Networking Break
MARITIME SANCTIONS COMPLIANCE
Identifying the Top Loss Trends with AML/OFAC Risk Challenges for the Maritime Sector in 2023, and Implications for the Insurance Market
microphone-alt Evanthia Coffee, Senior Lawyer, Gard (North America) Inc.
Aleksander Dukic, Partner, Hogan Lovells
Moderator: John Keough, Partner, Clyde & Co
As maritime insurance businesses labor to navigate a maze of varying international enforcements, compliance experts find themselves under an increasingly intense demand to adjust to the rapidly evolving compliance restrictions related to new and evolving maritime sanctions. During this panel, we will explore:
• How multinational companies are addressing top maritime sanctions compliance
• Preliminary guidance from OFAC on implementation of maritime services policy ban
• Clarity on the international regulatory standards governing maritime insurance
• Chartering, sub-chartering and cargo fixtures/reporting and STS tanker operations
12:00 Networking Luncheon
1:15 RANSOMWARE THREATS TO THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY
Navigating the Sanctions & AML Implications of Ransomware & Cyber Attacks in 2023
microphone-alt Deborah Hirschorn, Managing Director, US Cyber & Technology Claims Leader, Lockton Companies
Jeanine McGuinness, Partner, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
• FinCEN’s and OFAC’s ransomware advisories
• The role of cryptocurrency exchanges being used to facilitate ransomware payments
• The reimbursement of the ransom payment, and negotiating with threat actors
• The anatomy of a ransomware claim
2:00 SECTOR-SPECIFIC ROUNDTABLES
A Property & Casualty Insurance Focus
microphone-alt Ben Omorogbe, Vice President and Group General Counsel, Travelers
B Maritime Insurance Focus
microphone-alt Evanthia Coffee, Senior Lawyer, Gard (North America) Inc.
C Life Insurance Focus
microphone-alt Kelly Pirrotta, CAMS, Head of Anti-Money Laundering, Economic Sanctions, and Senior Financial Exploitation Compliance, MassMutual
During these sector-specific roundtables, convene to address key topics that are currently top of mind for your industry peers. Walk away with insights and solutions to some of your pressing challenges and learn about industry pain points and the path forward.
3:00 Networking Break
3:15 STRENGTHENING YOUR CULTURE OF COMPLIANCE
Practical Tips for Bolstering a Culture of Compliance Across the Organization
microphone-alt Jesse Aedo, Group Head of Compliance, Aspen Insurance Group
Kelvin Miller, Senior Counsel, Legal Shared Services, Economic & Trade Sanctions, Travelers
Sharon Nobbel, Senior Legal Counsel and APAC Compliance Officer, SCOR
Isabella Stengele, CAMS, Global AML/Sanctions Project Leader – Legal, Compliance, Gallagher
Moderator: Damian Sepanik, Chief Compliance Officer, Zurich North America
The message in 2023 is clear: create, maintain, and improve your sanctions compliance program or risk steep enforcement actions. During this panel, we will explore the opportunities and barriers to strengthening a culture of compliance, including implementing the core elements of compliance and top mistakes to avoid for sanctions compliance programs. Discussion points include:
• Practical operational takeaways for incorporating sanctions screening into the business as usual
• Implementing the core elements of compliance into your sanctions program
• Creating a culture of compliance, starting at the top of the organization
• Integrating your compliance program into your organization’s existing workflow
• How to get buy in from compliance measures
4:15
GOVERNMENT ALUMNI INSIGHTS PANEL
Former Government Officials Discuss Insights into the
Regulatory Landscape for the Insurance Industry
Evolving
microphone-alt David J. Brummond, Of Counsel, Jacobson Burton Kelley PLLC, Former Senior Sanctions Advisor, OFAC
Sharon Cohen Levin, Partner, Sullivan & Cromwell
LLP
Former Chief, Money Laundering & Asset Forfeiture Unit
U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York
Moderator: Stephen Shine, Principal - Co-Chair Securities Regulatory Practice Group, Bressler, Amery & Ross, Former Trial Attorney, Criminal Division - Fraud Section, U.S. Department of Justice
During this panel session, former government officials provide unique insight on the evolution of enforcement and penalty risks for the insurance industry. Join this panel discussion for insight into anticipated trends moving forward and critical takeaways for meeting regulators’ expectations.
5:00
Closing Remarks and Day 1 Concludes
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ECONOMIC SANCTIONS GLOBAL SERIES
Very good experience learning how other companies structure their companies AML plans.Ohio National Financial Services
8:00 Networking Breakfast and Registration
Women in Sanctions (WSN) Networking Breakfast — (Open to All)
9:00
Opening Remarks from the Co-Chairs
microphone-alt Scott Horton, Associate General Counsel, Global Head of Financial Crimes, AIG
Ben Omorogbe, Vice President and Group General Counsel, Travelers
9:05 GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES PANEL
Exploring Top AML and Sanctions Risks and Trends through a Global Lens
microphone-alt Susan Leddy, Senior Legal Counsel, Swiss Re Alexander MacLean, Global Head of Compliance and Chief Compliance Officer, Aegon Livio Russo, Group Ethics Officer, Generali
Moderator: Scott Horton, Associate General Counsel, Global Head of Financial Crimes, AIG
During this highly anticipated international panel, join compliance thought leaders from leading insurance companies for insights into the top global challenges facing insurance companies in 2023.
9:55 Networking Break
10:15
TOP 5 AML ISSUES
Tackling the Top 5 AML Issues Impacting the Insurance Industry in 2023
microphone-alt Luis Duarte de Jesus, U.S. Anti-Financial Crimes (OFAC/Sanctions), Generali Andrew Jensen, Managing Director and Global Head, Sanctions and Screening, Scotiabank, Former Assistant Director of Global Affairs, Middle East/North Africa, U.S. Department of Treasury
Moderator: Satish M. Kini, Partner, Debevoise & Plimpton
In 2023, insurers face the growing challenge of balancing the ever-growing list of high-priority areas for governing agencies, including a focus on AML. During this panel, we will address the top 5 AML issues impacting this insurance industry in 2023, including:
• Preparing for the Beneficial Ownership Registry Rule – what it covers and what it doesn’t; how FinCEN is going to interpret new legislation
• KYC and CDD as highlighted by all of the sanctions work
• Launching Enhanced Due Diligence
• Aligning departments across the organization
• Having a solid and AML sanctions program – from people to processes to data
11:15 PREPARING FOR YOUR AML COMPLIANCE AUDIT
Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Preparing for Your AML Compliance Audit
microphone-alt Matthew Klein, JD, CAMS, BSA/AML Compliance Officer, Oxford Life Insurance Company
During this audit-focused panel, explore best practices for preparing for an upcoming AML audit. We will explore the key areas you need to address when preparing for an AML audit, and what you should do right after one is completed to avoid costly mistakes and to remain transparent and compliant. Discussion points include:
• Identifying challenges and remediation plans with your auditor
• Adding value to your audit report and the full audit process
• Maintaining transparency through key documentation
• Avoiding costly mistakes most organizations make while preparing for an audit
11:45
Closing Remarks & Conference Concludes
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