What the Polls are Telling Us at Fasano Longevity Conference Hart Research pollster, Fred Yang, will give his analysis of what the polls are telling us about the upcoming Presidential primaries at the November 6th Fasano Longevity Conference.  Fred Yang is CEO of Hart Research Associates, a leading strategic and public opinion research firm. He is a regular contributor to network and cable television news programs such as MSNBC’s “MTP Daily,” and he has been part of NBC News coverage of the national election returns since 2008. Said Mike Fasano, “Fred is one of the best political analysts in DC. I’m very interested to hear his take on what the polls are telling us about the upcoming [...]

How Obesity Impacts Life Expectancy at Fasano Longevity Conference Dr. Rahul Nawander will present research on the Impact of Obesity on Mortality and Life Expectancy at the November 6th Fasano Longevity Conference in Washington, DC. Dr. Nawander is Medical Director at Fasano Associates. His presentation will analyze the relationship between obesity and a number of conditions associated with increased mortality, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and renal failure. Said Mike Fasano, “The relationship of obesity to life expectancy is not a simple one. The additional mortality risk varies based on age and gender, smoking status, and existing comorbidities. Rahul’s presentation lays out these interactions and will give the audience a better understanding of an important variable affecting life expectancy ” [...]

Impact of Interest Rates on Structured Settlements and Life Settlements at the Fasano Longevity Conference Will Ketterer, Chief Investment Officer of Obra Capital, will analyze the interest rate sensitivity of longevity contingent assets, such as structured settlements and life settlements, at the November 6th Fasano Longevity Conference in Washington, DC. Mr. Ketterer’s presentation will contrast interest rate sensitivity of longevity contingent assets with fixed income investments and will examine rate hedging strategies use for other asset classes and their applicability to the longevity contingent space. Said Mike Fasano: “Interest rates have increased in the last year at a rate not seen for decades. Will is a very astute investment analyst, and I will be very interested in his [...]

Groundbreaking Cancer Research at the Fasano Longevity Conference Dr. Adam Worthalter will present original research on the use of an implantable ultrasound device that can open the blood-brain barrier, allowing chemotherapy to reach deadly brain cancers at the November 6th Fasano Longevity Conference in Washington, DC. Dr. Worthalter is a neurosurgeon at Northwestern Memorial Hospital specializing in surgical management of glioblastoma and other brain tumors. Prior to development of the implantable ultrasound device, treatment options for brain cancers were limited by the previously impermeable blood brain barrier. Said Mike Fasano, “Adam and his colleagues have come up with game changing technology that will extend life for brain cancer victims. As important, the implantable ultrasound device they [...]

Long Term Care Market Panel at the Fasano Longevity Conference Leading Long Term Care Actuaries, Robert Eaton and Vince Bodnar, will give their views on the Long Term Care market and the opportunities it presents for investors at the November 6th Fasano Longevity Conference in Washington, DC. Robert Eaton, FSA, MAAA is a Principal with Milliman, specializing in long-term care insurance products. Vince Bodnar, ASA, MAA is recognized as one of the leading long-term care insurance experts, recently named one of the “20 Most Creative People in Insurance” by ThinkAdvisor. The panel will be moderated by John Lynch, ASA, MAAA, Director of Actuarial and Underwriting Services at Longevity Holdings. Said Mike Fasano, Founder of Fasano Associates, [...]