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Dear Colleagues:

It gives us great pleasure to announce that this year’s Spring “Convention” will be held on May7-9, 2008, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Amelia Island, Florida. Entitled “Decision 2008:Reclaiming the Purpose and Integrity of the Arbitration Process,” the Convention will focuson a return to the traditional values and spirit of arbitration in a changing and sophisticated rein-surance environment.

As our Keynote Speaker on the first day of the Convention, we are honored to have AssociateJustice Samuel A. Alito discuss the arbitration process.

This unique Convention features three plenary tutorial sessions. The “Ethics in Arbitration” ses-sion is presented by ethics expert Professor Catherine Rogers. The “Insurance LinkedSecurities” panel is comprised of industry leaders who will describe the various capital marketsproducts and address the potential reinsurance arbitration issues that could arise from thesecontracts. David Geronemus, a renowned mediator, will lead a panel entitled “Use of Mediationas a Tool to Resolve Reinsurance Arbitration Disputes.” In addition, there will be two plenarymock arbitration sessions arising from one master topical fact pattern: one utilizes a “baseballarbitration” resolution approach, and the other will demonstrate the differences between UKand US reinsurance arbitration advocates and panels.

Before sessions begin on May 7th, there will be a Women’s Networking Lunch and Life andHealth Lunch.

In addition, on the morning of May 8, 2008, attendees will be able to select two "Caucus" work-shops from a list of five that will address the following topics:

• Life & Health Reinsurance Workshop• Technology in Managing a Reinsurance Dispute• Newer Arbitrator Program Mock Streamlined Proceeding• Commutation Disputes and Actuarial Panels• New Contract Clauses and Arbitration Procedures: the Future of Reinsurance Arbitration

This year, Jim Stinson will serve as Golf Chair. He is organizing the Tenth Annual ARIAS•U.S.Open Tournament to be held on Thursday afternoon, May 8, at The Golf Club of Amelia Island,which is adjacent to the hotel. The Fifth Annual ARIAS Tennis Tournament will be chaired againby Eric Kobrick. This event will also take place on Thursday afternoon at the resort. Golf andtennis details will be sent in a separate mailing and announced on the website calendar.

A program description and registration information follow. We hope you will join us at whatpromises to be a great convention. We look forward to seeing you in Florida.

This convention will be conducted in accordance with the ARIAS•U.S. Antitrust Policy, which isavailable in the About ARIAS section of the website at www.arias-us.org .

Sincerely,

TO: ARIAS•U.S. Members and Non-Members

FROM: Program Co-Chairs Elaine Caprio BradyMatthew AllenMichael Knoerzer

RE: ARIAS•U.S. 2008 Spring “Convention”

Program Committee

Co-Chairs Candidates

Elaine Caprio BradyLIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY“Read my lips; support Newer Arbitrators”

Matthew AllenEVERSHEDS LLP“I have nothing to offer but blood,tears, toil and sweat.”(copyright W. Churchill, 1940)

Michael A. Knoerzer CLYDE & CO LLP“I was against reasoned awards before I was for them.”

Golf ChairJames R. StinsonSIDLEY AUSTIN LLP

Tennis ChairEric S. KobrickAMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.

Elaine Caprio Brady Matthew Allen Michael A. Knoerzer .

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DECISION 2008: Reclaiming the Purpose andIntegrity of the Arbitration Process

Wednesday May 7, 200811:30 – 1:00 P.M. REGISTRATION – Ballroom Foyer

LUNCH – Oceanfront Lawn

WOMEN’S NETWORKING LUNCH – Oceanfront Lawn

LIFE/HEALTH GROUP NETWORKING LUNCH – Oceanfront Lawn

1:00 – 1:05 P.M. WELCOME – The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom

Thomas L. ForsythPARTNER RE U.S.ARIAS•U.S. CHAIRMAN

1:05 – 2:10 P.M. GENERAL SESSIONEthics in Arbitration

Speakers: Catherine RogersRICHARD C. CADWALLADER PROFESSOR OF LAWPAUL M. HEBERT LAW CENTER, LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

Elizabeth M. Thompson

Richard H. PorterSTEPTOE & JOHNSON LLP

Dale C. Crawford

Professor Catherine Rogers, a noted expert in the field, will lead a discussion that willinclude a historical and comparative overview of ethical standards governing arbitratorconduct. In conjunction with the other members of the Panel, Professor Rogers willaddress the proliferation of sources purporting to address or govern such conduct andexamine practices and developments in other arbitration organizations and forums.

2:10 – 2:15 P.M. GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

William H. YankusARIAS•U.S. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

2:15 – 3:00 P.M. REFRESHMENT BREAK – Ballroom Foyer

3:00 – 4:00 P.M. GENERAL SESSIONKeynote Address The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom

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Keynote Introduction: David J. GraisGRAIS & ELLSWORTH LLP

Keynote Address: The Honorable Samuel A. AlitoASSOCIATE JUSTICEUNITED STATES SUPREME COURT

4:15 – 5:30 P.M. CAUCUS SESSIONS ONE & TWO (to be held simultaneously)

SESSION ONE - Insurance Linked SecuritiesThe Ritz-Carlton Ballroom – Salons I & II

Tutorial Leader: Kenneth R. Wylie SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP

Panelists: Robert BredahlBENFIELD, INC.

J. Eric Brosius LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

Danyal OzizmirSWISS RE FINANCIAL PRODUCTS

John Schwolsky DEWEY & LEBOEUF LLP

The insurance linked securities panel is comprised of industry and legal leaderswho will explain the mechanics of catastrophe bonds, sidecars and collaterizedindustry loss warranty arrangements as well as the potential reinsurance arbitra-tion issues that could arise from these transactions.

SESSION TWO - Use of Mediation as a Tool to Resolve ReinsuranceArbitration DisputesThe Ritz-Carlton Ballroom – Salon III

Tutorial Leader: David GeronemusJAMS

Panelists: Matthew Allen EVERSHEDS LLP

Jane AndrewarthaCLYDE & CO LLP

Peter A. Gentile

Vincent J. VitkowskyEDWARDS ANGELL PALMER & DODGE, LLP

There is increasing interest in mediation as a means of resolving reinsurance disputes.This Panel will begin with a presentation by David Geronemus, a widely respectedmediator, who will describe his experience in mediating complex, multi-party, high-stakes insurance coverage disputes. The Panel will then address best practices in theuse of mediation in resolving reinsurance disputes in England and the U.S.

6:15 – 7:45 P.M. COCKTAIL RECEPTION – Great Lawn

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Thursday May 8, 20087:00 – 8:15 A.M. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST – Ballroom Foyer

8:15 – 9:00 A.M. GENERAL SESSIONNew Certification RequirementsThe Ritz-Carlton Ballroom – Salon I & II

Thomas L. ForsythPARTNER RE U.SARIAS•U.S. CHAIRMAN

Susan A. StoneSIDLEY AUSTIN LLPARIAS•U.S. PRESIDENT ELECT

Mark S. GurevitzTHE HARTFORD FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN

Discussions among members of the Board of Directors, Long Range PlanningCommittee and membership regarding arbitration and/or umpire certificationrequirements and related matters are ongoing. The Board anticipates review-ing these discussions and any new requirements with the membership.

9:00 – 10:15 A.M. EARLY MORNING CAUCUSES – Five Locations TBD

CAUCUS SESSION ALife & Health Reinsurance Workshop

Presenters: Stephanie DunnTRANSAMERICA

Ronald L. KleinAMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.

William E. MooreSWISS RE LIFE & HEALTH AMERICA

Elizabeth A. MullinsSWISS RE LIFE & HEALTH AMERICA

Four very experienced life & health reinsurance professionals engage in a spir-ited substantive discussion of issues relevant to life/health practitioners, includ-ing recapture, underwriting guidelines, audits and operational risks.

CAUCUS SESSION BTechnology in Managing a Reinsurance Dispute

Presenters: Andrew S. AmerSIMPSON THACHER & BARTLETT LLP

Ronald S. GassTHE GASS COMPANY, INC.

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Larry P. Schiffer DEWEY & LEBOEUF LLP

Complex reinsurance arbitrations require the parties and the panel to organizeand analyze significant amounts of information. That information must be syn-thesized and presented at the arbitration hearing in a coherent format.Similarly, in deliberations, the panel must be able to access this information toaid in its decision-making role. This break-out session will consist of interac-tive demonstrations and discussions of some of the analytical tools available toarbitrators and the parties, and will also include a more detailed demonstrationand discussion of how an electronic brief is created by the parties and used bythe panel to aid in deliberations.

CAUCUS SESSION CNewer Arbitrator Program Mock Streamlined Proceeding

Attorneys: Robert A. Kole CHOATE, HALL & STEWART, LLP

Jennifer R. DeveryCROWELL & MORING LLP

Arbitrators: Edgar W. Blanch, Jr.TED BLANCH & ASSOCIATES

Bina T. Dagar AMEYA CONSULTING, LLC

Keith E. KaplanRELIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY (IN LIQUIDATION)

This workshop will offer newer arbitrators insight into the hearing process byshowcasing panel deliberations following oral advocacy by attorneys on a nar-row issue amenable to resolution through the Newer Arbitrator ProgramStreamlined Proceeding. The particular issue to be addressed by the mockpanel is whether a ceding company can require a reinsurer to post collateralpursuant to an unauthorized reinsurer clause after it becomes unauthorized dueto losses suffered in connection with the subprime mortgage crisis.

CAUCUS SESSION DCommutation Disputes and Actuarial Panels

Presenters: R. Douglass BondBUTLER RUBIN SALTARELLI & BOYD LLP

Charles F. CookARIAS•U.S. CERTIFIED ARBITRATOR AND ACTUARY

W. James MacGinnitieARIAS•U.S. CERTIFIED ARBITRATOR AND ACTUARY

Join this workshop for a discussion of the complicated issues facing companiesthat have disputes over commutation agreements and treaties containing sun-set provisions, or other provisions, that require resolution of liabilities by arbi-tration panels consisting entirely of actuaries. This session will include a reviewof the special procedures often confronted in such disputes as well as substan-tive issues facing panels of actuaries.

“I wasagainst

reasonedawards before

I was forthem.”

- Michael Knoerzer

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CAUCUS SESSION ENew Contract Clauses and Arbitration Procedures: the Future of Reinsurance Arbitration

Presenters: James FosterEVEREST REINSURANCE COMPANY

Eric S. Kobrick AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.

Richard M. ShawTOWERS PERRIN

Deborah Giss StalkerACE INA

Reinsurance contract wording continues to change. Arbitrators and attorneysneed to understand how the revisions impact the arbitration process. This panelwill review the existing “Procedures for the Resolution of US Insurance andReinsurance Disputes” (often incorporated, in whole or in part, into contracts) aswell as potential revisions to these Procedures. The panel will also focus on theimpact on the arbitration process of changes to arbitration clauses and relatedprovisions, such as governing law, entire agreement, special termination, confi-dentiality, and security.

10:15 – 10:45 A.M. REFRESHMENT BREAK

10:45 – 12:00 NOON MID-MORNING CAUCUSES – The same five TBD locations

The five caucus sessions will be repeated, allowing all attendees to attend two out of the five offerings.

12:00 NOON LUNCHEON – Oceanfront Lawn

Box lunches will be provided at golf and tennis locations.

12:00 NOON – 1:00 P.M. DEPARTURES FOR GOLF, TENNIS, AND TOURING

Those who are not signed up for golf or tennis will take advantage of all that theAmelia Island area offers. Sight-seeing, swimming, kayaking, and Segway rid-ing are just a few of the nearby activities. See pages following for information.

7:00 – 9:00 P.M. COCKTAIL RECEPTION – The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom

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Friday May 9, 20087:30 – 8:45 A.M. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST – Ballroom Foyer

8:45 –10:00 A.M. GENERAL SESSIONMock Baseball ArbitrationThe Ritz-Carlton Ballroom

Attorneys: Daniel L. FitzMauriceDAY PITNEY LLP

Michael A. KnoerzerCLYDE & CO LLP

Parties: Ann L. FieldZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

Thomas S. OrrGENERAL REINSURANCE CORPORATION

Arbitrators: Lawrence I. Brandes CADWALADER, WICKERSHAM & TAFT LLP

Martin D. Haber

Paul D. Hawksworth

This session will provide an inside look at baseball arbitration. First, the audi-ence will get a behind- the-scenes look at each counsel’s strategy session withhis client on establishing the dollar value of the party’s position. Next, they willsee a mock arbitration designed to show how the panel deliberates in a matteroperating under baseball arbitration rules.

10:00 – 10:45 A.M. REFRESHMENT BREAK

10:45 – 12:00 NOON GENERAL SESSIONUS vs. UK Mock ArbitrationsThe Ritz-Carlton Ballroom

UK SESSION

Attorneys: Peter RoganINCE & CO.

David Webster EVERSHEDS LLP

Arbitrators: Neil Calver, QC BRICK COURT CHAMBERS

Michael Collins, QCCRANDALL, HANSCOM & COLLINS P.A.

Ian A. Hunter, QC ESSEX COURT CHAMBERS

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US SESSION

Attorneys: Deirdre G. JohnsonDEWEY & LEBOEUF LLP

William M. PopaliskyCADWALADER, WICKERSHAM & TAFT, LLP

Arbitrators: Susan S. ClaflinDIRECT RESPONSE CORPORATION

T. Richard KennedyARBITRATION/MEDIATION SERVICES

David R. RobbROBBRE, LLC

An exploration of the differences between arbitration under US principles andarbitration under UK principles. Watch as both US and UK counsel and arbitra-tors hammer out issues related to costs, pre-hearing security, reasonedawards, and the application of strict rules of law.

12:00 NOON – 12:10 P.M. CONCLUSION

Elaine Caprio BradyLIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

Matthew AllenEVERSHEDS LLP

Michael A. Knoerzer CLYDE & CO LLP

12:10 NOON – 12:15 P.M. CLOSING REMARKS

Frank A. LattalACE LTD.ARIAS•U.S. PRESIDENT

NYS CLE Credit: Nine and one-half hours of Continuing Legal Education credits are available to those whoattend this conference, which breaks down as follows: 1.0 CLE credits for Ethics, 8.5 CLE credits for Skills.This program is structured for both newly-admitted attorneys and experienced attorneys. Sign-in and sign-out sheets will verify attendance and will be the basis upon which certificates of attendance will be sent,but certification of completed credit hours to CLE Boards is the responsibility of each attorney.

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HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS:Guest Room Group Rates: The ARIAS group rates are $275 for Coastline View rooms and $325 for Deluxe Coastline Viewrooms (high floor). All rooms have balconies and face the Atlantic Ocean. To receive these rates, you must indicate the groupcode ARIARIA for the Coastline View room or ARIARIO for the Deluxe. All rooms are single or double occupancy, $15 per dayfor a third or fourth person.

On the ARIAS website Calendar listing for this event (www.arias-us.org), you will find a link to the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island roomreservation system. Be sure to enter the code in the “Group code” box. If you prefer to phone, the number is 800-241-3333.To receive the ARIAS group rate, be sure to mention that you are with ARIAS or specify the room type by using the code.

The Coastal Deluxe Rooms are limited (50 out of the 400 in the peak night room block), so they are on a first-come, first-reservedbasis. A limited number of rooms are available for several days before and after the conference at the group rate on the samebasis.

The main phone number for the Ritz-Carlton is 904-277-1100. The fax number is 904-261-9064. The address is 4750 AmeliaIsland Parkway, Amelia Island, FL 32034.

To be guaranteed conference group rates, all hotel reservations must be made no later than April 11, 2008.Accommodations are on a first-come basis, but sufficient rooms should be available in the ARIAS room block before the reser-vation deadline. After the deadline, there may be no rooms available at any rate. There is no resort fee at this hotel. However,local taxes and fees are additional.

The conference runs from noon on Wednesday until noon on Friday. Plan to stay, at least, Wednesday and Thursday nights.Check-in time is 4:00 p.m.; if you are arriving on Wednesday for the noon start, you will have to store bags upon arrival,unless your room is ready early.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES:

Golf and tennis: Costs and details of the golf and tennis tournaments will be sent separately.

Registration fee includes: Program materials, two continental breakfasts, two luncheons, three refreshment breaks, twococktail receptions, the second being longer and with added food stations, rather than a formal seated dinner.

Not included in registration fee: Travel, lodging, and recreational activity expenses

Spouse/guest fee includes: All food events and receptions; not the conference sessions

Conference materials will be sent in advance to everyone who has registered by April 11. They are not guaran-teed after that date, however, an attempt will be made to provide them in time.

Register online with a credit card at the ARIAS•U.S. website, www.arias-us.org .FINAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: APRIL 25, 2008

The website will continue to accept registration requests after this date. However, $100 additional will be charged, andconference materials will have to be picked up at check-in.

Direct any inquiries to: Bill Yankus, ARIAS•U.S. Executive Director, info@arias-us.org, phone: 914-966-3180 ext. 116,fax: 914-966-3264. ARIAS•U.S. PO Box 9001, Mt. Vernon, NY 10552.

Cancellation Policy: The cutoff date for a full refund of the Conference Registration fee is April 25, 2008. Anyone who cancels after that date willreceive a refund, less a $100 administrative fee. Notification must be received in writing by email, fax, or postal mail. Refund will be issued by check.Failure to cancel before the conference begins will result in forfeiture of the registration fee.

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Early Registration Deadline: April 11, 2008

Members: . . . . . . . . . . $810Spouse/Guest:. . . . . . . $225Non-members: . . . . . . $1010

Late Registration: After April 11, 2008

Members: . . . . . . . . . $860Spouse/Guest. . . . . . $225Non-members . . . . $1060

*Non-members may apply for membership and receive member rates. Online application is available through the Membership section of the website.

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PHONE EMAIL

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Please indicate two choices (1 for early morning session, 2 for mid-morning session) for the Thursday morningcaucuses (see pages 5-7 for descriptions). This information is needed to determine room sizes.

Caucus A__ Caucus B__ Caucus C__ Caucus D__ Caucus E__

Early Registration by April 11, 2008 Late Registration after April 11, 2008Members/New Members* $810 $ ________ Members/New Members* . . . $860 $ ________Non-Member . . . . . . . . . $1,010 $ ________ Non-Members . . . . . . . . . . . $1,060 $ ________Spouse/Guest . . . . . . . . . $225 $ ________ Spouse/Guest. . . . . . . . . . . . $225 $ ________* New members may pay member rate by submitting a membership application at registration time. Apply through the website.

Total Amount Due: $ ________ (After final deadline of April 25, a $100 additional fee applies)

Online registration with a credit card is available at www.arias-us.org.Payment by Check: Enclosed is my check in the amount of $ __________________Please make checks payable to ARIAS•U.S. (Fed. I.D. No. 13-3804860) and mail with registration form to:ARIAS•U.S., P.O. Box 9001, Mount Vernon, NY 10552

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Financial Hardship Policy Statement: As required by the NYS Continuing Legal Education Board, if a member of the bar of NewYork would like to attend an ARIAS•U.S. seminar, but finds that he or she would incur a financial hardship by doing so, an applicationfor waiver of the attendance fee may be made to the Board of Directors of ARIAS•U.S. Such application would be held in confidence.

Cancellation Policy: The cutoff date for a full refund of the Conference Registration fee is April 27, 2007. Anyone who does not can-cel by that date will receive a refund, less a $100 administrative fee. Notification must be received in writing by email, fax, or postalmail. Refund will be issued by check. Failure to cancel before the conference begins will result in forfeiture of the registration fee.

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Amelia Island, in the northeastern corner of the state, isFlorida’s Golden Isle, which the French visited, the Spanish devel-oped, the English named and the Americans tamed. It is the onlyUnited States location to have been under eight different flags.That history is reflected in the island’s only town, FernandinaBeach, especially its 50-block historic district.

Its website describes The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island as follows:

Find yourself in the place where Southern charm meets thesea and live oaks meet white sandy beaches. Southern hospi-tality at its finest is on display here at The Ritz-Carlton, AmeliaIsland. One of the most popular beach destinations on theEast Coast, this barrier island resort provides a welcome bar-rier between you and the world beyond.

Located on a grand stretch of the island’s 13 miles of coast-line, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island is a AAA Five Diamondhotel that features:

• 444 well-appointed guestrooms • Four restaurants and lounges • 32,000 square feet of function space, and several

ocean-side outdoor areas • The Ritz-Carlton Spa • Fitness center • Nine ocean-side tennis courts, including

five lit for night play • 18 holes of PGA championship golf at its front door

Although The ARIAS Spring Conference will keep membersbusy with an outstanding training agenda, there will be time toappreciate some of the special offerings available in and aroundthe nearby area.

Restaurants…On Wednesday evening, a 1 1⁄2 hour regular reception is

planned, after which you will be free to have dinner on your own.On Thursday, the reception will last for two hours and will includefood stations that will allow you the flexibility of having dinnerthere, in the Ritz-Carlton Ballroom, or going out to dinner on yourown. There will not be a sit-down dinner for everyone, as in previ-ous years. On Wednesday evening, the ARIAS reception is sched-uled for 6:15-7:45. On Thursday, it is 7:00-9:00.

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There are four excellent restaurants andlounges and an outdoor grille located within theresort, offering a range of options, from the finecuisine of Salt to the poolside specialties of Ocean Bar &Grille (daytime). Before you arrive, use the dining section of the web-site at www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/AmeliaIsland toexplore the menus.

Amelia Island’s best restaurants are located in the downtownhistoric district of Fernandina Beach and at the Ritz-Carlton.Following is a summary of the most prominent:

Salt Ritz-Carlton. “The longest-running AAA Five Diamondrestaurant in Florida, Salt offers simple ingredients from the earthand sea, artfully prepared and properly seasoned. And served in acontemporary coastal setting. Enjoy a memorable, refined envi-ronment where the menu features the finest cuisine in the south-east. Over 500 wines.” If you plan to dine at Salt, you shouldmake reservations in advance by calling 904-277-1028. Menuofferings are on the hotel’s website.

Café 4750 Ritz-Carlton. “Southern hospitality at its best. Casualelegance in a bistro-like setting overlooking our pool and ocean,offers salads, seafood specialties and regional cuisine. Breakfast,lunch, and dinner daily. 904-277-1328 for reservations.

Beech Street Grill Historic District, 801 Beech Street.Continental Cuisine with an emphasis on seafood served in the

ambiance of a two-story Victorian house. Full bar and extensivewine list. Reservations recommended: 904-277-3662,www.beechstreetgrill.com .

Le Clos Historic District, 20 S. 2nd Street. “French ProvencalCooking at its best. Dine in an historic Victorian Cottage andenjoy some of the best food on Amelia Island!” Reservationsrecommended: 904-261-8100, www.leclos.com .

Joe’s 2nd Street Bistro Historic District, 14 S. 2nd Street.“A sophisticated blend of dining experience and atmosphere.Choose between the cozy dining room and the New Orleans-inspired courtyard. Enjoy local fresh seafood, steaks, game, andincredible desserts!” 904-321-2558.

The Ritz-Carlton Concierge (904-321-5019) can help youmake reservations at these and other island restaurants. Toexplore the full range of available options, go to the Chamber ofCommerce website, www.islandchamber.com, and search for“restaurants.” Many have website links for more information.

Sports and Other Activities…On Thursday afternoon, golfers and tennis players will take

advantage of the outstanding golf and tennis facilities; the rest ofus will have the chance to explore the resort and beyond. Also,while most of us are in the regular meetings, spouses, guests,and children may wish to plan some outings, either on or off theresort. Following are some choices to consider:

The Ritz-Carlton Spa This dramatic, state-of-the-art facilityopened in December, 2006. “Escape to the peaceful, rejuvenatingsolitude…here, the pace is set by the rocking of waves, the ebband flow of tidal marshes and the rhythmic croaking of tree frogs.Here time heals, replenishes and refreshes. Cares and distractionsmelt away in the ocean breeze as guests float weightlessly in ham-mocks or unwind in luxurious relaxation lounges.” 904-277-1087.

Fitness Center “A car-dio/weight studio furnishedwith a full range of high-techequipment featuring private enter-tainment systems.” 904-277-1275 orext 1275 from the hotel.

The Ritz-Kids Sign up for children between ages 5 and 12.“Spend a morning, an afternoon or even a whole day with us andengage in various activities. For more information call our FitnessCenter at 904-277-1275.”

Beach In addition to a great pool area, you have easy accessto the beach, where you can spend the afternoon sunning, swim-ming, or just relaxing under an umbrella. In addition the resortoffers kayaks, surfing lessons, rental boards, and surf fishing setups. For these activities, it is best to call in advance to RecreationDirector Tom Gagne at 904-491-6731. Tom’s team also has awide range of great group events that they can set up if anyonewishes to put together a group activity.

Outside the resort property, some uniqueattractions are within reach. The follow-ing is just a sampling.

Amelia Island CarriagesHorse-drawn carriage rides throughhistoric Fernandina Beach. “Funtour providing information about

the historic district, some ghost stories and tales about the piratesof the area.” Private tours available.Call 904-556-2662.

Amelia River Cruise One-hour boat trip to FortClinch & Cumberland. See wildlife & learn about theisland’s history. Departs from Fernandina BeachMarina. Call 904-261-9972.

Kayak Amelia “Explore the marshes andcreeks of our beautiful island by kayak.” Call904-251-0016

Up The Creek Xpiditions Kayaking tripsby reservation. 877-878-4327 orwww.upthecreektrips.com

SEGWAY \EcoMotion Tours “Explore theIslands on a New World Transporter. This unique touroffers an unforgettable experience exploring the nativebeauty of nearby Islands while learning about our NativeAmericans. ”For times call 904-251-9477 or visit the web sitewww.EcoMotionTours.com .

Other Family and friends of ARIAS members who are notattending the Spring Conference sessions have a range of addi-tional choices, from the Museum of History to sailing trips orscuba diving. Ask the Concierge, 904-321-5019, to help you findyour activity or go to the Chamber of Commerce website,www.islandchamber.com, where you can search for the recre-ation that interests you.

Transportation…(All attendees, please read.)

By air, Amelia Island can be reached by way of JacksonvilleInternational Airport (JAX). The taxi or car service ride is an easy30-minutes.

While taxis would normally be available at the airport, thePlayers Championship golf tournament is in Ponte Vedra Beach,near Jacksonvile, during our conference and is expected to drawup to 50,000 spectators. Taxis and car services will be stressedto handle the demand. To avoid having that event interfere withours, we have made advance arrangements with Dana’sLimousine Service to handle transporting our attendees inboth directions.

On the main travel days, based on the information youprovide, Dana’s will have cars, vans, or motor coachesmeeting the flights and taking you directly to the hotel for$40 each way…roughly 60% of the cost of individual taxis.Also, having the return trip scheduled will avoid the chaosof 350 people trying to find taxis at 12:30 Friday afternoon.For everyone’s convenience, charges will go to your hotel bill.There will be Dana’s representatives meeting arriving flights anddirecting you to your vehicle, but you must register one week in advance.

This special group airport fare is for Tuesday and Wednesday

arrivals and Friday departures only.For service on other days, youshould arrange your pick up sepa-rately by calling Dana’s at 800-456-5466 well in advance. Cars will be scarce, soa week ahead is advised. The cost for a single sedan in onedirection is $116.25, including taxes and gratuity. This fee will becharged to your credit card when you make the reservation.

On Wednesday and Thursday evenings, Dana’s will provideshuttle vans to go in and out of Fernandina Beach. You just sign avoucher; it will be billed to your room.

The form on the next page is for signing up for the specialgroup airport transportation. Fax the form as indicated. Theflights must be filled in, since that is the key information for plan-ning vehicle sizes. This reservation cannot be made on thephone, since the hotel charge requires a signature. For acloser look at the company, go to www.danaslimo.com .

Taxis and rental cars are available for traveling around thearea. Enterprise will deliver your car to the hotel. Taxis are calledfrom the Concierge desk and can require up to 15 minutes (ormore), if none is in the vicinity.

ARIAS•U.S. 2008 SPRING CONFERENCEComplete Form To Reserve Transportation (on dates specified only) To/From The Ritz Carlton

PASSENGER NAME(S)

MAILING ADDRESS

EMAIL ADDRESS

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER

AIRLINE INFORMATION (PLEASE PROVIDE COMPLETE DETAIL)

ARRIVAL DATE 5/6 or 5/7 (circle one) ARRIVAL TIME__________________________

ARRIVING AIRLINE___________________ AIRLINE FLIGHT #_______________________

DEPARTURE DATE 5/9 ONLY DEPARTURE TIME_______________________

DEPARTING AIRLINE_________________ DEPARTING FLIGHT#____________________

TERMS OF TRANSPORTATION:1) RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED IN ADVANCE ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE DATE OF ARRIVAL

2) CANCELLATION POLICY IS 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE TO AVOID CHARGES

3) NO SHOW PASSENGERS WILL BE CHARGED ON ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES

4) WALK UP REQUESTS WILL BE SERVED BASED ON AVAILABILITY

5) ALL CHARGES WILL BE SETTLED TO ROOM ACCOUNT WITH THE RITZ CARLTON

PRICES:ROUNDTRIP FARE FROM JACKSONVILLE INTERNATIONAL TO THE RITZ CARLTON

AMELIA ISLAND IS $80.00 PER GUEST INCLUDING ALL FEES OR $40 FOR ONE WAY.

DIRECTIONS TO DANA’S SHUTTLE AT THE AIRPORT:CLAIM LUGGAGE ON THE AIRPORT’S GROUND LEVEL AND WALK TOWARD BAGGAGE CLAIM #1 - EXIT

SIDE DOORS WHERE DANA’S BUSES WILL BE STAGED FOR BOARDING. OUR STAFF WILL DIRECT YOU.

AUTHORIZATION OF ROOM CHARGESTHE BELOW UNDERSIGNED DOES HEREBY AUTHORIZE DANA’S LIMOUSINE AND THE RITZ CARLTON

AMELIA ISLAND TO CHARGE MY ROOM ACCOUNT FOR TRANSPORTATION FEES AS OUTLINED ABOVE.

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FAX COMPLETED FORM TO DANA’S LIMO AT 904-751-5466Call 1-800-456-5466 for transportation on other dates.

Limousine and Transportation Service Since 1977www.danaslimo.comDana’s

Board of Directors

P.O. Box 9001Mt. Vernon, NY 10552

FIRST CLASSU.S. POSTAGE

PA I DWESTWOOD, NJ

PERMIT NO. 9

Chairman Thomas L. Forsyth

Partner Re U.S.One Greenwich PlazaGreenwich, CT 06830 203-485-8356thomas.forsyth@partnerre.com

PresidentFrank A. Lattal

ACE Ltd.17 Woodbourne AvenueHamilton, HM08 Bermuda441-299-9202acefal@ace.bm

President ElectSusan A. Stone

Sidley Austin LLPOne South DearbornChicago, IL 60603312-853-2177sstone@sidley.com

Elaine Caprio BradyLiberty Mutual Insurance Company 175 Berkeley StreetBoston, MA 02116617-574-5923elaine.capriobrady@libertymutual.com

George A. CavellMunich Re America555 College Road EastPrinceton, NJ 08543-5241609-243-4530gcavell@munichreamerica.com

Daniel L. FitzMauriceDay Pitney LLP242 Trumbull StreetHartford, CT 06103860-275-0181dlfitzmaurice@daypitney.com

David R. Robb2 Conifer LaneAvon, CT 06001-451860-673-0871robb.re@comcast.net

Jeffrey M. RubinOdyssey America Reinsurance Corp.300 First Stamford PlaceStamford, CT 0690203-977-0137jrubin@odysseyre.com

Mary Kay VyskocilSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP425 Lexington AvenueNew York, NY 10017212-455-3093mvyskocil@stblaw.com

Chairman EmeritusT. Richard Kennedy

Directors EmeritiCharles M. FossMark S GurevitzCharles W. Havens IIIRonald A. Jacks*Susan MackRobert M. ManginoEdmond F. RondepierreDaniel E. Schmidt, IV

*deceased

AdministrationTreasurer

Robert C. QuigleyQuigley & Associates2553 Damian Dr.Hatboro PA 19040-0147215-470-0813rcqcpa@aol.com

Executive Director/ CorporateSecretary

William H. YankusVice PresidentCINN Worldwide, Inc.P.O. Box 9001Mt. Vernon, NY 10552914-966-3180 ext. 116wyankus@cinn.com

Carole Haarmann AcuntoExecutive Vice President & CFOCINN Worldwide, Inc.P.O. Box 9001Mt. Vernon, NY 10552914-966-3180 ext. 120cha@cinn.com