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MARKET REGULATION TRACK

R - Regulators
I - Industry Members
R* - Regulators Only
Monday, April 28, 2008
MR-100 Route 66—The Beginning 1:55 pm - 2:35 pm
R/I
An overview of the NAIC Committee Structure and an in-depth look at the role the NAIC plays in Market Regulation.
MR-110 Overcoming the Roadblocks—Establishing a Market Analysis Program 2:35 pm - 3:15 pm
R/I

A panel of state regulators describes how to establish a Market Analysis program.

MR-120 Baseline Analysis—The First Leg of the Ever-Evolving Journey 3:35 pm - 4:15 pm
R/I
An introduction to the first leg of the Market Analysis journey—Baseline Analysis and the NAIC Market Information systems that provide the tools for Baseline Analysis.
MR-130 The Market Analysis Review System (MARS)—Taking the Scenic Route 4:15 pm - 4:45 pm
R/I

This session will provide detailed instructions on conducting a Level 1 Analysis and an open dialogue and discussion to determine other items that can be examined in the analysis process.

Tuesday, April 29, 2008
MR-200 MARS (Continued)—Further Off the Beaten Path 8:40 am - 9:20 am R/I
This session will provide detailed instructions on conducting a Level 2 Analysis.
MR-210 A Fork in the Road 9:30 am - 10:10 am
R/I

When Market Analysis calls for continuum options—what are they and when should they be utilized?

MR-220 Market Regulation Handbook, the Roadmap of Market Regulation 10:30 am - 11:10 am
R/I
A description of the type of information the Market Regulation Handbook contains and how the Handbook can serve as a “roadmap” for Market Regulation.
MR-230 The Cost of Compliance—Building the Highway the RIGHT Way 11:20 am -12:00 pm
R/I
This session will provide information in estimating your company's cost of compliance, which will help you be more effective in establishing or enhancing a compliant organization.
MR-240 The Market Conduct Annual Statement (MCAS)—Paving Another Leg of the Highway

1:00 pm - 1:40 pm

R/I
An overview of the Market Conduct Annual Statement (MCAS) and an explanation of how data centralization will pave the way for more complete and efficient Market Analysis.
MR-250 The Market Conduct Annual Statement (Continued)—Paving Another Leg of the Highway 1:50 pm - 2:30 pm
R/I
Panel will discuss errors commonly found in MCAS data submissions and clarify instructions on completion of the MCAS.
MR-260 Joining the Highways Together 2:50 pm - 3:30 pm
R/I
An explanation of the Market Analysis Working Group (MAWG), its processes and procedures, and the way it “connects” the highways by uniting states in more collaborative market regulation efforts.
MR-270 Get Your Kicks on Route 66 3:40 pm - 4:20 pm
R/I

An expert will discuss Market Regulation issues such as Title Insurance, Long Term Care, and Military Sales.

Wednesday, April 30, 2008
MR-300 The Core Competencies—Weigh Here 8:40 am - 9:20 am
R/I

A detailed description of the Core Competencies and their significance for regulators and industry.

MR-310 How Construction of the Highway Benefits the Consumer 9:30 am - 10:10 am
R/I

A panel discusses how Market Analysis benefits the consumer.
MR-320 Completion of the Market Regulation Highway 10:30 am - 11:10 am
R/I

A dialogue regarding suggestions to improve the Market Analysis process.

MR-330 No U Turns Allowed 11:20 am - 12:00 pm
R/I

An overview of what is needed by regulators, companies, and consumer groups to ensure Market Regulation continues to move in the right direction.