<p>TO: FROM:</p><p>RE: Request to attend the INSURANCE RISK NORTH AMERICA CONFERENCE 2013: November 5, New York</p><p>TODAY’S DATE: </p><p>Dear I would like to request approval for attending the INSURANCE RISK NORTH AMERICA conference, which is taking place on November 5 at the New York Athletic Club in New York. Due to the attention that we are giving to our budget spend, I am outlining the benefits and value that this event will deliver.</p><p>The CPE accredited one-day agenda offers brand new unseen research and the latest industry updates delivered by 30 of North America’s leading risk management professionals from global insurance companies and regulators.</p><p>Main Topics Include: ● Regulatory challenges affecting capital and risk management strategies ● Systemic risk policy measures and the threats to the insurance industry ● Taking the ORSA process to the next stage ● Model risk management ● Enhancing economic capital models ● Guaranteed products and market risk ● Developing and embedding an effective risk culture into the business</p><p>Other advantages: ● The event will be a key networking opportunity as it attracts senior level risk management professionals from the likes of: Ace Group, AIG, Allstate Insurance, AFLAC, Chubb, Goldman Sachs, Guardian Life, Lincoln National Corporation, North Western Mutual, Prudential, TIAA-CREF, XL Group, Zurich Global Life North America, and many more ● CPE certified: By attending the event I will be able to enhance my personal professional development, earning up to 10 CPE points ● The one-day agenda will allow me to maximize my time out of the office learning the latest industry knowledge from expert speakers. </p><p>Below is a breakdown of costs for my travel and expenses to attend INSURANCE RISK NORTH AMERICA:</p><p>Airfare: Hotel: Registration: Meals: Other/Misc: </p><p>Thanks for considering this request. The sooner I receive your approval, the more I can look into reducing my expenses by booking my travel and hotel in advance.</p><p>Best wishes,</p>