The SIR is a leading forum for insurance practitioners from all aspects and disciplines of the industry to focus on emerging research approaches and industry issues for the benefit of its individual members and their employers. SIR members have accountabilities in research, product development, competitive intelligence, actuarial science, strategic planning, and many other aspects of the business.
Society of Insurance Research Conference Looks at Thriving in a Time of Transformation
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The Society of Insurance Research (SIR) Annual Conference October 13-16 will help SIR members and all insurance industry research professionals explore the challenges and opportunities coming over the horizon. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130815/PH64485LOGO) "The Society of Insurance Research is very pleased to present our 2013 Annual Conference to members and all […]
Society of Insurance Research to Demystify Big Data at Annual Conference October 14 – 17
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The Society of Insurance Research (SIR) is pleased to announce final details regarding its 42nd Annual Conference & Exhibit Fair, which will take place October 14 – 17, 2012 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. "This year, the Society of Insurance Research Annual Conference theme is on Demystifying Big Data. To ensure our […]
Society of Insurance Research Conference Cracks 'Big Data' with Applied Analytics
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The Society of Insurance Research is excited to announce details of its 42nd Annual Conference, which will take place October 14 – 17, 2012 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This year's theme, Demystifying the "Big Data" Black Box, will provide attendees with exposure to industry experts and new perspectives on applying analytics to […]
SIR Announces Full Commercial Lines Speaker Slate for 41st Annual Conference
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 13, 2011 — The Society of Insurance Research (SIR) has announced the speaker line-up for the Commercial Lines Track at their upcoming annual conference. The conference will be at the Renaissance Long Beach Hotel on October 16-19. The content of the Commercial Lines track is designed as a practical support to commercial lines […]
Brian Sullivan to Keynote SIR Annual Conference
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 18, 2011 — Well-known industry thought leader Brian Sullivan will deliver the keynote address at the 41st Annual Conference of the Society of Insurance Research, to be held in Long Beach, California October 16 – 19, 2011. A journalist who has been covering financial services and the insurance industry for over 30 years, […]
Society of Insurance Research Announces Health Advisory Panel
INDIANAPOLIS, March 29, 2011 — The Society of Insurance Research (SIR) has announced the formation of a Health Advisory Panel to help guide the Society's outreach to attract and serve providers and users of research about health insurance. "This panel of thought leaders will guide the Society's continuing initiative to individuals, carriers, and providers on […]
Larry Pentis Announced as Keynote Speaker for SIR 40th Annual Conference
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 12, 2010 — The Society of Insurance Research (SIR) is pleased to announce that Larry Pentis, President and CEO of GMAC Insurance, will be the keynote speaker for its Annual Conference, taking place November 14 – 17, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida. Joining GMAC Insurance in March of this year with over 27 years […]
SIR Offers Health Insurance Track at 40th Annual Conference
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 21, 2010 — Along with a robust Property/Casualty agenda, the Society of Insurance Research will continue its Health Insurance initiative at the conference coming up in Jacksonville, Florida November 14-17, 2010 (http://www.regonline.com/sir-40-years). "The Health content is by, for, and of the experts," says Richard Skyba, Assistant Director of Specialty Products at Regence BlueCross […]
SIR Anticipates Record-Breaking Annual Conference
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 2, 2010 — The Society of Insurance Research is offering the most robust agenda in its history for its 40th Annual Conference, coming up November 14-17, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida (http://www.regonline.com/sir-40-years). "There is more content built into this agenda than for any Annual Conference in memory," says SIR President Denese Ross, who is […]
SIR and ARIA Announce Joint Venture to Match Research Expertise with Data
INDIANAPOLIS, April 12, 2010 — The Society of Insurance Research (SIR) and the American Risk and Insurance Association (ARIA) announce the introduction of the Practitioner Academic Linking Site (PALS). This one-of-a-kind site provides the ability to link those who need insurance research data with those who have the data. The system is available exclusively to […]
Society of Insurance Research Offers 'Insurance Fundamentals' Course
CHICAGO, March 4, 2010 — Designed to build a foundation for understanding the business of insurance, Insurance Fundamentals is a one-day course that will familiarize attendees with the key terminology, processes, and market dynamics of this complex industry. Curriculum will include: How Insurance Works – How insurance companies earn and measure revenue. Lines Of Business […]
CHICAGO, Aug. 25, 2009 — Is the nation's insurance system prepared for the "Big One"? Can consumers and businesses afford (or be willing) to pay for premiums to cover these kinds of losses? Should new storm-related legislation focus on state funds, reinsurers, or primary insurers? Industry professionals from Florida State University's Catastrophic Storm Risk Management […]
