Tour of Thailand. Note: There is a maximum of 20 Tour of Thailand participants.

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1 Tour of Thailand Visited by millions annually for its stunning beaches, gilded temples and signature cuisine, Thailand is also a leading regional provider of healthcare services, offering internationally accredited medical care in some of the most technologically sophisticated hospitals in the world. In recent years, hospital care and medical research has put Thailand on the map resulting in more foreigners visiting the country for medical procedures ranging in cardiovascular care and corrective eye surgery to aesthetic surgery and stem cell therapy. Medical centers in Thailand even surpass other markets in terms of having the complete package with frontier medical technology, high quality amenities and facilities, and superior staffing all at much lower costs. It is no wonder that in combination with the thriving tour industry, Thailand is becoming known as a favored medical destination. The number of international visitors to Thailand for medical reasons has increased 200% in the past few years. Thousands of health insurance companies honor procedures done in the Kingdom of Thailand. Participants can expect to experience the touch of Thai hospitality, the beauty of Bangkok (temples, history, and culture) and the quality of medical care. Furthermore they will benefit from seeing the actual development of global healthcare and transformation of the health industry through presentations and visits of the local healthcare system and providers to gather a better understanding of what potential products and ventures may lie ahead. The cost of the tour is $1,000 US dollars ($450 for spouse/ guest sharing a room) and includes the following: Accommodations at the Dusit Thani Hotel, January 22, 23, 24, 2010 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner all 3 nights Ruen Mallika Jim Thompson Restaurant Manorha Dinner Cruise (including drinks and dinner) Admission to the Grand Palace Admission to the Jim Thompson Museum Facilitation of Meetings with Insurance Executives Faciliatation of Hospital Tour All transportation to and from airport All transportation to all events Note: There is a maximum of 20 Tour of Thailand participants. To participate on the Tour of Thailand, you must be an International Conference Registrant. To register for the conference and the Tour of Thailand, visit

2 Introduction Let SIIA introduce you to the global self-insurance/art marketplace at its International Conference, scheduled for January 26-28, 2010 in Singapore, one the world s premier business centers and a key gateway to all of Asia. The event has been designed to help self-insurance/art industry executives identify and understand business opportunities in Asia, where many developing countries are interested in learning how selfinsurance/art solutions can be incorporated to help them more effectively manage risk. Hotel Information Conrad Centennial Singapore Two Temasek Boulevard Singapore Main Line: Main Fax: Hotel rooms can be reserved at Classic Room Business Floor Room Executive Floor Room S$ per night S$ per night S$ per night NOTE: All rates are in Singapore Dollars and are subject to 10% service charge, prevailing Goods and Services Tax and government charges. Faculty Michael Feighan Vice - Worldwide Underwriting David Daley Vice - Worldwide Health Product Manager *Invited Michael Schevlin* Munich Re Dr. Daniel Chan Deputy East Shore Hospital Vice, Corporate Services Parkway Health, Singapore Robert Repke Global Medical Conexions Robert Leonardi Head of Regional Markets Asia Pacific Munich Health Raymond Chong Samitivej Hospitals Dr. Winston Go Senior Underwriter, Medical Asia Capital Reinsurance Group Pte, Ltd Dr. Steven Shao Medical Director Munich Health China Dr. Khai Meng Choy* Hong Kong Hospital Authority Armando Baez Global Benefits Group Gordon Sun Giantown Management Consulting Co. Peter Hogg Nueron L.C.C. Dubai, U.A.E. Shia Kok Fat Group Chief Executive Officer Medilink, Regional Operating Headquarters Medilink-Global UK Limited Graeme Cook, FSA, FCIA Regional Benefits Consultant Mercer (Singapore) Pte, Ltd. Ruben Toral Mednetasia

3 2010 International Conference Program As of Tuesday, January 26, :00 pm 7:00 pm...registration Open 10:00 am 12:00 pm... Tour of Parkway Hospital Optional ParkwayHealth is a leading healthcare group based in Singapore, operating 16 hospitals with more than 3,300 beds in Asia, as well as patient assistance centres throughout the world. It has an extensive network across Asia, Europe and the Middle East with ParkwayHealth Patient Assistance Centres (PPAC) in Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Pakistan, the Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates and Vietnam. With a team of more than 1,200 accredited specialists covering 40 different specialties, ParkwayHealth is committed to its vision to be a global leader in value-based integrated healthcare. 5:00 pm 7:00 pm...welcome Reception WEDNESDAY, January 27, :00 am 5:00 pm... Registration Open 8:00 am 9:00 am... Continental Breakfast 9:00 am 9:30 am... Opening Remarks WEDNESDAY, January 27, :30 am 10:30 am... Contrasting Worldwide Health Systems, and the Resulting Opportunities Afforded the Private Sector David Daley, Vice - Worldwide Health Product Manager and Michael Feighan, Vice - Worldwide Underwriting for share their views on health systems around the world with a special focus on South East Asia. The presentation will highlight the many opportunities afforded to the private sector through deficiencies within the national health insurance systems throughout the world. The growing middle class of the region desires improved employee benefit packages. Financing these improved benefits provides opportunities for the global self insurance and ART industry to play a major role. As the health product and underwriting Officers for a leader in Global benefit and insurance financing, Messrs. Daley and Feighan will provide insight on this rapidly developing market. Speakers: Michael Feighan Vice - Worldwide Underwriting David Daley Vice - Worldwide Health Product Manager 10:30 am 11:00 am... Networking Break 11:00 am 12:00 pm... New Global Healthcare Services Countries around the world struggle to find solutions to their healthcare exposures and many companies are developing creative products that address these risks on a global basis. Hear from a leader on the big picture concepts and how they are bringing innovative solutions to the Service providers on a global basis. Speaker: Roberto Leonardi Head of Regional Markets, Asia Pacific Munich Health 12:00 pm 1:30 pm... Hosted Luncheon 1:30 pm 2:30 pm... Globalizing Business Opportunities in Emerging Markets Healthcare around the world is changing rapidly because the world around healthcare is changing rapidly. Understand the forces that shape the industry and how your business can position itself through innovative strategies to market your company s services globally. Speaker: Ruben Toral MednetAsia Bangkok, Thailand

4 2010 International Conference Program As of WEDNESDAY, January 27, :30 pm 3:30 pm...global Medical in Singapore and South Asia Find out why Singapore and South Asia are attracting increased attention as global medical hubs. Discussion will also focus on how to establish business partnerships in this regional marketplace. Speakers: Dr. Daniel Chan Deputy, East Shore Hospital Vice, Corporate Services Parkway Health, Singapore Raymond Chong Chief Executive Officer Samitivej Hospitals Bangkok, Thailand 3:30 pm 4:00 pm...networking Break 4:00 pm 5:00 pm... Mitigating the Global Medical Risks The experience of US Malpractice has improved in the US due largely to Tort Reform. At the same time, some larger clients are electing to move at least part of their Malpractice into a captive situation and then buying Reinsurance for higher layers. With the advent of Global Medical, many employers feel an additional exposure from the possibility of something going wrong with a medical procedure completed overseas on one of their employees. This session will introduce new products and ideas how to mitigate this exposure and help the patient recover quicker. Speaker: Robert Repke Global Medical Conexions 5:00 pm 7:00 pm...networking Reception 8:00 am 5:00 pm... Registration 8:00 am 8:30 am...continental Breakfast 8:30 am 9:30 am... Healthcare Issues in South East Asia Physicians with experience in China and South Asia will provide an overview of health issues of concern to employers, stop loss reinsurers and others interested in the stop loss markets in Asia. Speaker: Dr. Steven Shao Medical Director Munich Health China Shanghai 9:30 am 10:30 am...the U.S. Connection to Global Medical Given that the United States spends more on health care services than any other country, its acceptance or nonacceptance of the global medical trend is significant. This session will focus on how major health care payers in the U.S. currently view global medical opportunities and the latest trends related to travel options, procedures and pricing, market status and acceptance. Speaker(s): TBA 10:30 am 11:00 am... Networking Break 11:00 am 12:00 pm...the Rules of the Road in Singapore and South Asia What You Need to Know About Doing Self-Insurance/ART Business Companies looking to do self-insurance/art business in Singapore and/or South Asia need to understand opportunities and limitations related to the current regulatory environment. This session will provide a regulatory overview for this key region of the world. Speaker: Dr. Khai Meng Choy (invited) Chief Manager Service Transformation Hong Kong Hospital Authority Hong Kong 12:00 pm 1:30 pm...hosted Luncheon 1:30 pm 2:30 pm...setting Up a TPA Operation in China One of things that a SIIA delegation learned during a recent tour of China was that there are potential opportunities to set up TPA operations in that country. This session will provide some practical suggestions on how to go about determining whether expanding into China will be feasible for your company. Speakers: Armando Baez Global Benefits Group Shanghai, China Gordon Sun Giantown Management Consulting Co. Jianwai Da Jie. Chaoyang District, China

5 2010 International Conference Program As of :30 pm 3:30 pm...developing a Provider Network in Asia Creating a financing and payment mechanism for health care services in countries in Asia and elsewhere is just one component in providing self-insurance solutions. Another important component is the development of a provider network for individuals to access such services. This session will educate you on how to identify Asiabased providers and structure network arrangements. Speakers: Peter Hogg Neuron L.C.C. Dubai, U.A.E. Shia Kok Fat Group Chief Executive Officer Medilink, Regional Operating Headquarters Medilink-Global UK Limited Jalan Kapas, Bangsar 3:30 pm 4:00 pm...networking Break 4:00 pm 5:00 pm... Going Global Don t Leave Home Without Your Actuary Perhaps the most common factor contributing to successful self-insurance/art programs is the reliance on competent actuarial recommendations. This is even more important when the self-insured program operates across international borders. A leading industry expert will discuss how companies should best utilize actuaries when considering self-insured programs and for ongoing management issues. Speaker: Graeme Cook, FSA, FCIA Regional Benefits Consultant Mercer (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. 5:00 pm... Conference Adjourns

6 2010 International Conference Conrade Centennial Hotel Singapore January 26 28, 2010 ATTENDEE REGISTRATION FORM For multiple registrations, please photocopy this form. A separate form must be completed for each conference registrant. Name First Name for Badge Title Company Address City, State, Country, Zip Telephone Fax Website Conference Registration Fees EARLY BIRD REGULAR 10/16/10 12/16/10 12/17/10 Onsite Member $650 $895 Member - Add l $550 $695 Non-Member $850 $1095 Tour of Thailand $1000 $1000 Tour of Thailand Spouse/Guest* $450 $450 Will you be participating in Tour of Thailand (add l fee)? q Yes q No Is this your first time attending the International Conference? q Yes q No Please check the days you will be attending the luncheon: q Wednesday, January 27 q Thursday, January 28 Hotel Reservations Conrad Centennial Singapore Two Temasek Boulevard Singapore Telephone: The SIIA group rate is taxes Singapore Dollars for a classic room. Additional rooms are available. Please visit for additional options. For informational purposes, visit to determine current conversion rates. Please check with your financial institution before booking. Hotel reservations must be made directly with the hotel by visititng Early reservations are strongly advised. The room block for the special group rate ends January 4, Reservations made after January 4, 2010 will be made on a space and rate availability basis only. Cancellation Policy Written cancellation received on or before December 18, 2009, will receive a refund of 50% of the registration fee. Due to hotel and staffing commitments, all registrations and cancellations received after December 18, 2009 and all no-shows are not eligible for a refund. However, substitutions are permitted in advance and onsite. Four Easy Ways to Register Payment Information Total Amount Due: $ q *Sharing a room Enclosed is my check made payable to SIIA in US Funds. CHECKS ONLY ACCEPTED IN US DOLLARS. Please charge: q MC q Visa q American Express q Discover Card No. Card in the Name of Billing Address VAL Code (MC, Visa, Discover last 3 digits on card back; AMEX 4 digits on card front) Exp. Date Signature Mail Fax Phone Online SIIA PO Box 1237 (864) (800) Simpsonville, SC 29681