ARIA listserv announcements #24 - week of June 15, 2009

American Risk & Insurance Association
716 Providence Road, Malvern, PA 19355
610-644-2100    FAX  610-725-1007           
www.aria.org     email: aria@cpcuiia.org 

Greetings ARIA members: Today’s listserv contains the following: 

• Fudan University School of Economics seeks Lecturer, Associate or Professor in Risk Management and insurance
• ARIA 2009 Annual Meeting information

 Fudan University The School of Economics at Fudan University is accepting applications for a Lecturer, Associate or Professor in the field of Risk Management and Insurance.  Please see the attached document for additional information.

 ARIA 2009 Annual Meeting Foreign invitation letterThe annual meeting is fast approaching.  Anyone needing a letter of invitation in order to secure a Visa should submit a request to the ARIA Executive Office immediately.  Send an email request to aria@cpcuiia.org    Please note specifics that must be included in the invitation letter. SponsorshipThe program is taking shape and arrangements are underway.  We look forward to a very informative meeting where ideas and camaraderie can be shared. As you probably know, the cost of the meeting is not reflected in the registration fee.  Sponsorship reduces the registration fee for all, and particularly for our retiree and student participants.  ARIA is extremely grateful to our many donors who make this savings possible.  In an effort to entice additional sponsors, contributions of $1,500 receive a complimentary meeting registration. Please consider a contribution to the annual meeting if you received a sponsorship letter.  If you think of a possible donor, particularly in the industry, please email your suggestions to aria@cpcuiia.org And to those who have already made a contribution, thank you very much for your support. Hotel ReservationsIf you are planning to attend this year’s annual meeting and have not made a room reservation at the Renaissance Providence Hotel, please plan to make a reservation soon.  The room block deadline is July 10.  After this date, ARIA’s room block will be released and the hotel will provide rooms at the conference rate if space is available.  Book your reservation now! Please make your reservations directly with the hotel by calling the Renaissance Providence Hotel at 1-866-630-0704.  Mention the code ARIA when calling. If booking a hotel reservation online, please use the following link: http://marriott.com/hotels/travel/pvdbr?groupCode=ariaria&app=resvlink&fromDate=8/1/09&Date=8/5/09Please use the code ariaria The conference room rate is $175 single/double and this conference rate is not available through an internet service.   Meeting Registration

If you have not completed the annual meeting registration form, please fax to 610-725-1007 or mail your registration form with payment to the ARIA Executive Office.  Be sure to mark all events you plan to attend.  The meeting registration form is available on the ARIA website at www.aria.org    Registration fees increase after July 10 and no refunds after July 31.