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		<title>M&amp;A Attends Self-Insurance Institute of America Workers&#8217; Comp Executive Forum</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 19:06:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[M&#38;A&#8217;s Sue Buehler will be attending the Self-Insurance Institute of America Workers&#8217; Compensation Executive Forum in San Antonio, May 15-17. The Forum is an educational program focusing on such topics as excess insurance and risk management strategies.  If you are going to be in San Antonio, let us know &#8211; Sue would like to say hello.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>M&amp;A&#8217;s <a title="Suejeudi (Sue) Buehler, Consulting Actuary, FCAS, MAAA" href="http://merlinosinc.com/our-team/consulting-actuaries/suejeudi-sue-buehler-fcas-maaa">Sue Buehler</a> will be attending the Self-Insurance Institute of America Workers&#8217; Compensation Executive Forum in San Antonio, May 15-17. The Forum is an educational program focusing on such topics as excess insurance and risk management strategies. </p>
<p>If you are going to be in San Antonio, let us know &#8211; Sue would like to say hello.</p>
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		<title>Merlinos to Attend Florida Depopulation Summit</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 17:23:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[M&#38;A consultant Peter Scourtis will be attending the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation&#8217;s &#8220;Depopulation Summit&#8221; on June 1 in Tampa.  The Summit will discuss Insurers&#8217; ability to charge adequate rates Availability and cost of reinsurance for assumed business Quality and availability of data from Citizens to evaluate policies Ability of an insurer to select policies without [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>M&amp;A consultant <a title="Peter A. Scourtis, Consulting Actuary, FCAS, MAAA" href="http://merlinosinc.com/our-team/partners/peter-a-scourtis-fcas-maaa">Peter Scourtis</a> will be attending the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation&#8217;s &#8220;Depopulation Summit&#8221; on June 1 in Tampa.  The Summit will discuss</p>
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<li>Insurers&#8217; ability to charge adequate rates</li>
<li>Availability and cost of reinsurance for assumed business</li>
<li>Quality and availability of data from Citizens to evaluate policies</li>
<li>Ability of an insurer to select policies without regard to geographic location</li>
<li>Loss ratio of the policies to be assumed</li>
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<p>If you are going to be in Tampa, let us know &#8212; Peter would like to say hello.</p>
<p>M&amp;A is a leader in <a title="Coastal Property Consulting" href="http://merlinosinc.com/about/expertise/coastal-property-consulting">coastal</a> property and casualty insurance risk management and actuarial services.</p>
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		<title>M&amp;A Consultant Attends CAS Spring Meeting</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 15:57:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[M&#38;A consultant Karen Jordan will be attending the 2012 Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) Spring Meeting May 20-23 in Phoenix to be recognized for her new CAS designation.  Ms. Jordan is now an Associate of the CAS.  Congratulations to Karen for her accomplishment. The purposes of the Casualty Actuarial Society are to advance the body of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>M&amp;A consultant <a title="Karen Jordan, Consulting Actuary, ACAS, MAAA" href="http://merlinosinc.com/our-team/consulting-actuaries/karen-jordan">Karen Jordan</a> will be attending the 2012 Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) Spring Meeting May 20-23 in Phoenix to be recognized for her new CAS designation.  Ms. Jordan is now an Associate of the CAS.  Congratulations to Karen for her accomplishment.</p>
<p>The purposes of the Casualty Actuarial Society are to advance the body of knowledge of actuarial science applied to property, casualty and similar risk exposures, to establish and maintain standards of qualification for membership, to promote and maintain high standards of conduct and competence for the members, and to increase the awareness of actuarial science.</p>
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		<title>A Busy Summer Attending Meetings and Conferences</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 20:07:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our consultants will be busy this summer attending several industry conferences and meetings. Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Participating Insurer WorkshopOrlandoMay 15-16 South Carolina Department of Insurance Public Input SessionMyrtle BeachJune 7 Society of Actuaries Medical School for ActuariesNew OrleansJune 12 Society of Actuaries Health MeetingNew OrleansJune 13-15 Florida Office of Insurance Regulation 2012 Industry ConferenceTallahasseeJune [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our consultants will be busy this summer attending several industry conferences and meetings.</p>
<p>Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Participating Insurer Workshop<br />Orlando<br />May 15-16</p>
<p>South Carolina Department of Insurance Public Input Session<br />Myrtle Beach<br />June 7</p>
<p>Society of Actuaries Medical School for Actuaries<br />New Orleans<br />June 12</p>
<p>Society of Actuaries Health Meeting<br />New Orleans<br />June 13-15</p>
<p>Florida Office of Insurance Regulation 2012 Industry Conference<br />Tallahassee<br />June 14</p>
<p>If you are going to be at any of these gatherings, let us know &#8212; we would love to say hello.</p>
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		<title>Merlinos &amp; Associates Seeks An Entry-Level Analyst</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 20:08:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are seeking an entry-level Actuarial Analyst to work in our Atlanta office.  This position provides the opportunity to apply analytical and problem-solving skills under the guidance of actuarial consultants to the development of solutions for client issues. READ MORE]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are seeking an entry-level Actuarial Analyst to work in our Atlanta office.  This position provides the opportunity to apply analytical and problem-solving skills under the guidance of actuarial consultants to the development of solutions for client issues. <a href="http://merlinosinc.com/actuarial-analyst-non-credentialed">READ MORE</a></p>
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		<title>M&amp;A Attends NAIC Financial Summit</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 16:39:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[M&#38;A consultant Dave Shepherd will be attending the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) FRS Financial Summit in Washington D.C. May 30 &#8211; June 1.  The Summit will be focused on Leadership Initiatives. If you are going to be in D.C. please let us know &#8212; Dave would like to say hello.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>M&amp;A consultant <a title="David M. Shepherd, Consulting Actuary, FCAS, MAAA" href="http://merlinosinc.com/our-team/partners/david-m-shepherd-fcas-maaa">Dave Shepherd</a> will be attending the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) FRS Financial Summit in Washington D.C. May 30 &#8211; June 1.  The Summit will be focused on Leadership Initiatives.</p>
<p>If you are going to be in D.C. please let us know &#8212; Dave would like to say hello.</p>
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		<title>M&amp;A Attends South Carolina Insurance Policy Review Workshop and Public Input Session</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:53:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[M&#38;A&#8217;s Mark Brannon is attending the South Carolina Department of Insurance&#8217;s free Consumer Homeowner’s Insurance Policy Review Workshop and Public Input Session in Charleston April 26. Topics to be discussed include: Principal Drivers of Homeowners Rates; Recent South Carolina Non-hurricane Losses; 2012 Outlook for the Wind Pool; Overview of Voluntary Market; Availability and Affordability of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>M&amp;A&#8217;s <a title="Mark L. Brannon, Consulting Actuary, FCAS, MAAA, CPCU" href="http://merlinosinc.com/our-team/partners/mark-l-brannon-fcas-maaa-cpcu">Mark Brannon</a> is attending the South Carolina Department of Insurance&#8217;s free Consumer Homeowner’s Insurance Policy Review Workshop and Public Input Session in Charleston April 26.</p>
<p>Topics to be discussed include: Principal Drivers of Homeowners Rates; Recent South Carolina Non-hurricane Losses; 2012 Outlook for the Wind Pool; Overview of Voluntary Market; Availability and Affordability of Coastal Property Coverage; Preparedness and Preparation for Hurricane and Severe Storm Season.</p>
<p>If you are going to be in Charleston, let us know &#8212; Mark would like to say hello.</p>
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		<title>M&amp;A Attends RIMS 2012 Annual Conference &amp; Exhibition</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:53:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[M&#38;A&#8217;s Brett Miller is attending the Risk and Insurance Management Society&#8217;s (RIMS) 2012 Annual Conference &#38; Exhibition in Philadelphia this week, April 15-18. RIMS is a global not-for-profit organization representing more than 3,500 industrial, service, nonprofit, charitable and government entities throughout the world. If you are in Philadelphia, let us know; Brett would like to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>M&amp;A&#8217;s <a title="Brett E. Miller, Consulting Actuary, FCAS, MAAA, ARM" href="http://merlinosinc.com/our-team/consulting-actuaries/brett-e-miller-fcas-maaa">Brett Miller</a> is attending the Risk and Insurance Management Society&#8217;s (RIMS) 2012 Annual Conference &amp; Exhibition in Philadelphia this week, April 15-18.</p>
<p>RIMS is a global not-for-profit organization representing more than 3,500 industrial, service, nonprofit, charitable and government entities throughout the world.</p>
<p>If you are in Philadelphia, let us know; Brett would like to say hello.</p>
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		<title>M&amp;A Attends Self-Insurance Institute of America Executive Forum</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:41:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[M&#38;A&#8217;s Rosemary Wickham will be attending the Self-Insurance Institute of America&#8217;s TPA &#38; MGU/Excess Insurer Executive Forum in Charleston, SC, April 16-18. The Forum is an educational and networking event for senior executives employed by TPA&#8217;s, MGU&#8217;s, and/or excess (stop-loss) insurance carriers. If you are going to be in Charleston, let us know &#8211; Rosmary would [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>M&amp;A&#8217;s Rosemary Wickham will be attending the Self-Insurance Institute of America&#8217;s TPA &amp; MGU/Excess Insurer Executive Forum in Charleston, SC, April 16-18. The Forum is an educational and networking <a href="http://www.siia.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=4411">event</a> for senior executives employed by TPA&#8217;s, MGU&#8217;s, and/or excess (stop-loss) insurance carriers.</p>
<p>If you are going to be in Charleston, let us know &#8211; Rosmary would like to say hello.</p>
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		<title>Merlinos &amp; Associates at the TCIA Memphis Roadshow</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:15:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[M&#38;A&#8217;s Greg Fanoe will be at the Tennessee Captive Insurance Association&#8217;s (TCIA) Memphis Roadshow, March 20 and 21.  M&#38;A was a sponsor of the TCIA&#8217;s inaugural Annual Conference in 2011, and we are excited to continue our involvement with the Association.  M&#38;A has extensive experience providing consulting in the area of alternative risk transfer (captive insurance, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>M&amp;A&#8217;s <a title="Gregory M. Fanoe, Consulting Actuary, FCAS, MAAA" href="http://merlinosinc.com/our-team/consulting-actuaries/gregory-m-fanoe-acas-maaa">Greg Fanoe</a> will be at the Tennessee Captive Insurance Association&#8217;s (TCIA) <a href="http://www.tncaptives.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageID=3320">Memphis Roadshow</a>, March 20 and 21.  M&amp;A was a sponsor of the TCIA&#8217;s inaugural Annual Conference in 2011, and we are excited to continue our involvement with the Association.  M&amp;A has extensive experience providing consulting in the area of <a title="Alternative Risk Transfer, Risk Management Consulting" href="http://merlinosinc.com/about/expertise/alternative-risk-transfer">alternative risk transfer</a> (captive insurance, risk retention groups, trusts, self insurance). </p>
<p>If you are going to be in Memphis, let us know &#8212; Greg would like to say hello.</p>
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