ACORD - Global Insurance Standards, XML

ACORD (Association for Cooperative Operations Research and Development) is a global, nonprofit insurance association whose mission is to facilitate the development and use of standards for the insurance, reinsurance and related financial services industries. With offices in London and New York, ACORD is an objective, independent advocate for sharing information among diverse platforms. ACORD standards and services improve efficiency and expand market reach. Hundreds of insurance and reinsurance companies are affiliated with ACORD, as well as thousands of producers and brokers, related financial services organizations, software providers, and industry organizations worldwide.

ACORD, One Blue Hill Plaza, 15th Floor, Pearl River, NY 10965
Phone: 845.620.1700 Web site: www.acord.org

AURA® from RGA Technology Partners®
Automated Underwriting and Risk Analysis

Developed by insurance technology and business experts. Powered by more than 30 years of underwriting expertise. Customized to fit your needs.

RGA Technology Partners, Inc. (RTP) offers AURA underwriting software solutions to insurers and financial institutions worldwide. Every solution is built on Reinsurance Group of America's (RGA) knowledge and expertise in the life insurance industry. AURA is designed to improve underwriting time service, manage risk consistently and reduce the costs associated with processing life insurance applications. It can be used in a traditional life insurance setting, in banks and call centers, and can be accessed by underwriters, agents, brokers and customer service representatives.

RGA Technology Partners, Inc., 1370 Timberlake Manor Parkway, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Phone: 1-866-832-3931
E-mail: aurainfo@rgatp.com
Web site: www.rgatp.com

Friedman & Downey, P.C. - Legal Advisors to Life & Health Insurance Industry

Change is the watchword in today's legal environment. Life and health insurers must navigate a rising tide of changes. Complex products, coupled with a rise in class-action litigation, sharply focus attention on the way insurance products are designed and advertised, how producers sell and disclose them, and ultimately, how home offices serve their customers. Amid the changes, in-house legal departments are tasked with keeping current on new laws and regulations, tracking major litigation, and gauging their effects on their companies. Since 1979, the law firm of Friedman & Downey, P.C. has managed complex issues surrounding market conduct, estate and business planning, new products, new markets, and long-term disability/Social Security subrogation. Whether serving as a resource for in-house legal departments or as an outside objective advisor, Friedman & Downey plays an integral part in our clients' legal strategies.

Friedman & Downey, P.C., 2000-A Southbridge Parkway, Suite 210, Birmingham, AL 35209
Phone: 205.879.3033 E-mail: lifehealth@fdatty.com

Celera Systems, LLC - Sales Management Systems

Celera Systems, LLC develops and delivers sales management, fulfillment tracking, and integrated client management software solutions for the financial services industry. Celera clients include leading mutual fund companies, broker/dealers, banks, insurance companies and financial advisory firms.

Celera Systems, LLC, 4640 N. Port Washington Road, Milwaukee, WI 53212
Phone: 414.962.3070

Peak 10

Peak 10 is the leading independent data center operator and managed services provider, delivering scalable, economical and reliable solutions for hosting and managing complex information technology infrastructure. The company combines its eleven world-class data centers, portfolio of managed services and localized engineering and support to serve market-leading companies nationwide including Rivals.com, The Fresh Market, Global Knowledge, Pergo, Churchill Downs, LendingTree, and the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Peak 10, 8910 Lenox Pointe Drive, Suite A, Charlotte, North Carolina 28273
Phone: 704.264.1010 Web site: www.peak10.com