Fasano Associates

Michael Fasano co-chaired an investor workshop on "Life Expectancy and Mortality -- Getting the Calculations Right" on opening day of the 15th Annual Fall Life Settlement Conference. In addition, Mr. Fasano moderated a panel on "Life Expectancy Best Practices". Other members of the LE Best Practices Committee participated in the discussion. The Life Insurance Settlement Association Annual Conference was held in New York City on November 8 - 10, 2009.
Michael Fasano presented "Trends in Longevity and Actual / Expected Analysis" at the 6th Annual Insurance Linked Securities Summit in Bermuda. The summit took place July 16th - 17th, 2009.
Mike Fasano and Hasan Qureshi spoke during a workshop held for Investors at the 15th Annual Life Settlement Spring Conference. The topic “Life Expectancy – Getting the calculations right”, stressed the importance of accurate LE predictions for investors to appropriately manage and predict profitable returns on LE portfolios. The two speakers discussed recent LE changes, why they happened, and what is to come. (May, 2009 New York City)
Hasan Qureshi anchored a LE Provider Panel that focused remarks on “Changes in Mortality Tables – Are we done yet?” The panel discussed the changes, if any, they see coming in the near future. (May, 2009 New York City)
Mike Fasano spoke at the Dealflow Media Event, The International Life Settlements Conference 2009. His presentation centered on “Investment Risks Associated with Life Settlements”. He noted that “even with accurate life expectancies, there are risks associated with portfolios that are not well diversified”. His presentation illustrated the shortfall in expected returns due to both statistical and clinical issues. (May 20, 2009 Dealflow Media Event, London England)
Mike Fasano spoke as a panelist evaluating longevity risk at the International Life Markets Association (ILMA) Summit. The First Annual ILMA European Investors Summit focused on “Longevity as an Alternative Investment”. The panelists addressed recent mortality table changes implemented by LE underwriters and actuaries. They analyzed clinical and demographic variables that impact longevity risk and to what extent they are utilized in developing LE quotes. (May 19, 2009 ILMA Conference, London, England)
Michael Fasano, Hasan Qureshi, and Dr. David Vaughan spoke at the 5th Insurance Linked Securities Summit held January 28 - 30, 2009 in New York City. Their topic was about Clinical Perspectives on Investment Risk for Life Settlement Portfolios.
Michael Fasano spoke at the BVZL/Management Circle Summit on Secondary Markets for Life Insurance in Munich, Germany on February 10 – 11th, 2009. His topic was “What went wrong with Life Expectancy Reports?”
Michael Fasano moderated a panel at the National Underwriting 2nd Annual Life Settlement Summit on the Role of the Medical Director in Life Settlement Underwriting. Dr. John Iacovino also be participating on the panel. The conference took place February 23 - 24, 2009 at the Renaissance Orlando Resort at Seaworld.
Michael Fasano spoke at the Workshop on Insurance-linked Security on October 31, 2008. The workshop took place at the Imperial College in London, UK. Mr. Fasano's topic was on the ILS and Securitization of Insurance Product Cash Flows. If you are interested in receiving a copy of Mr. Fasano's presentation, please contact us.
Michael Fasano and Hasan Quershi spoke at Fasano Associates' 5th Annual Life Settlements Conference on November 5, 2008. Their topic was on Life Expectancy Estimates and Issues as to Methodology and Performance Measurement. If you are interested in receiving a copy of Mr. Fasano's presentation, please contact us.
Michael Fasano and Hasan Quershi hosted a workshop at the Dealflow Media Conference in Las Vegas which examined the 2008 VBT Table. The event took place on September 23 - 25, 2008. If you are interested in receiving a copy of Mr. Fasano's presentation, please contact us.
Michael Fasano, Al Mayer, and Hasan Quershi spoke at the LISA Service Providers Forum on the methodologies of underwriting life expectancies. The conference took place in Orlando, Florida on August 6, 2008. If you are interested in receiving information regarding their presentation, please contact us.
Michael Fasano spoke at the Bermuda Insurance Linked Conference. His topic was on “Pricing Life Settlements Securities.” The conference took place July 16th - 18th in Southhampton Bermuda. If you are interested in receiving a copy of Mr. Fasano's presentation, please contact us.
Michael Fasano spoke at LISA's 14th Annual Spring Conference. His topic was “Impact of 2008 VBT on Life Expectancies.” This conference took place May 14th - 16th in Washington D.C.. If you are interested in receiving a copy of Mr. Fasano's presentation please contact us.
Dr. Steven Wabnitz spoke at Delaware Valley Home Office Life Underwriters Association's 16th Annual Seminar on Thursday, April 10, 2008. His topic was "Pulmonary Function Tests." If you are interested in receiving a copy of Dr. Wabnitz's presentation please contact us.
Michael Fasano spoke on “Older Insureds and Underwriting: A Golden Opportunity” at The Life Insurance Conference on Tuesday, April 8, in Las Vegas. The Conference was sponsored by LIMRA, LOMA, the Society of Actuaries and the ACLI. If you are interested in receiving a copy of Mr. Fasano's presentation please contact us.
On February 19 - 20, 2008, Michael Fasano spoke on the topic of "Life Expectancy: The Role of the Underwriter" at the 4th Annual Secondary Market for Life Settlement Conference in Frankfurt, Germany. If you are interested in receiving a copy of Mr. Fasano's presentation please contact us.
Michael Fasano spoke at the 3rd Insurance Linked Securities Summit on January 29, 2008 in New York City. His topic was "Structuring and Pricing Life Settlement Securities." If you are interested in receiving a copy of Mr. Fasano's presentation please contact us.