ALU Risk Forum
We are Redefining Risk Together at the 2026 ALU Risk Forum March 30 – 31, 2026!
Industry Leaders will gather together for The ALU Risk Forum on March 30 – 31, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Dallas-Fort Worth Airport.
Pictured above are attendees from the 2025 ALU Risk Forum.
We look forward to welcoming our industry colleagues to the 2026 ALU Risk Forum, where we will come together to Redefine Risk Together.
ALU Risk Forum Event Details
- Date: March 30-31, 2026
- Meeting begins on Monday, March 30 at 2:00 pm and ends Tuesday, March 31st at 3:00 pm
- Location: Hyatt Regency, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
- Free shuttle service from the airport to the hotel is available.
What is the ALU Risk Forum?
The ALU Risk Forum is a premier, invitation-only roundtable designed for senior professionals in life, health, and disability underwriting. This elite event brings together Chief Underwriters and their delegates from North American life insurance companies, reinsurers, and retrocessionaires for candid, high-level discussions on the industry's most pressing challenges.
Why Attend the Risk Forum?
- Stay Ahead of Emerging Trends
Gain insights into the latest developments and future directions in underwriting through expert-led conversations. - Strengthen Risk Management Expertise
Engage in in-depth discussions on innovative strategies for assessing and managing risk effectively. - Drive Innovation
Participate in collaborative sessions that spark new ideas and innovative practices in underwriting.
Testimonials
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Bess Ganeff, Head L&H Underwriting US at Swiss Re America Holding Corporation: The ALU Forum is always an incredible experience--insightful, engaging, and full of valuable industry information. The sessions are thought-provoking, and I always leave the meeting with practical knowledge I can apply immediately.
Lee Janecek, Vice President, Chief Underwriter at Woodmen Life: I have attended the ALU Forum since its inception. I find these meetings to be extremely helpful as they provide an opportunity for underwriting professionals to get together to discuss common issues. The information about new underwriting trends, evidence, regulation, and other underwriting challenges is invaluable. I highly encourage attendance.
Susan L. Mayer, Vice President, Chief Underwriter at Hannover Life Reassurance Company of America: The ALU Risk Forum is a great opportunity for Underwriting leaders to engage with other colleagues throughout the industry. The agenda is jam packed with the challenges we encounter daily, as well as more strategic discussions around innovation, emerging trends, and overall state of the industry. An absolute favorite of mine – always walk away with valuable insights!
What to expect after registration?
A survey will be sent in March to collect your agenda questions on a variety of industry hot topics to create a robust roundtable discussion. An agenda with assorted topics along with a “Know Before You Go” communication will be sent to you one week prior to the forum.
Cancellation and Refunds
ALU Risk Forum incurs significant expenses prior to an event. To minimize losses, we maintain the following refund and cancellation policy.
- All cancellations and refund requests must be in writing to registrar@alu-web.com.
- You may cancel your registration prior to 30 days of the event start date to receive a full refund, less a $100 administrative fee.
- We are unable to transfer registration fees to other ALU related activities or future ALU Risk Forums.
- An alternate attendee from your same company may be substituted at any time prior to the conference start with no penalty.
- The Academy of Life Underwriting reserves the right to cancel any event if conditions warrant. In the event of such cancellation, registration fees will be refunded in full. The Academy of Life Underwriting is not responsible for any airfare or hotel cancellation fees that an attendee may incur due to event cancellation.
Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors
This event is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors:
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For more information or to inquire about future participation, please contact your ALU Risk Forum Coordinators. We look forward to seeing you at the ALU Risk Forum!
ALU Risk Forum Coordinators
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Amy Rider |
Carolyn Goshorn |
Cindy Mitchell |
