This is a business casual event! Meeting rooms can get chilly, so plan to dress in layers. Please wear casual attire and comfortable shoes to the Tuesday Night Dinner at Universal Studios Hollywood, and we encourage you to incorporate Harry Potter™ and The Simpsons™! In Los Angeles, the average high temperature during November is 73° F / 22º C and the average low is 53° F / 12º C.
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Code of Conduct for CAS Events
The CAS is an international organization, committed to meeting the demands of a global economy. We are a listening organization that welcomes diverse perspectives. We value the participation of each member of the community and desire to offer professional education in a fun and safe learning environment. The CAS is dedicated in providing a positive conference experience for everyone and will not tolerate harassment, discrimination or any other improper behavior of conference participants in any form.
Scope of the Code:
All event participants, CAS staff members, guests, sponsors, speakers, partners, exhibitors, volunteers, and vendors/exhibitors must comply with this Code of Conduct for CAS Events. We ask that you join us in agreeing to engage, collaborate, and connect with other participants and event attendees in healthy ways. Specifically, we ask that you:
Registration and attendance at CAS meetings, seminars, webinars and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to: demonstrate respect and consideration for all people; communicate openly and thoughtfully with others; be respectful in discussing and debating ideas; be collaborative; be mindful of your surroundings; comply with venue regulations; report conduct concerns so that they can be addressed responsibly in a timely fashion. If any leader or facilitator of the event directs you to stop a behavior, you must comply immediately.
Consequence of Violation of the Code:
The safety of our community is our top priority. Event participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference without a refund at the discretion of the event organizers and could result in suspension from attending future meetings and/or referral to an appropriate disciplinary body. If necessary, CAS will contact proper authorities, including but not limited to event security and/or law enforcement.
Reporting
While we have every faith that our dynamic community will embrace these sentiments and encourage others to do the same, we do have a plan in place if anyone should fall short of expectations. If you are directly affected or witness behavior that could constitute a code of conduct violation, please contact a CAS staff member at the event who will provide you with an incident report form for you to complete. In addition, you can email meetings@casact.org to request an electronic copy of the form.
Under the direction of the CEO, CAS will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation into your complaint, and you will be notified of the CAS’s intended action. Please note that all reports will be kept confidential.
Thank you in advance for helping to make this CAS event a safe and rewarding experience. We would not be the strong organization we are without your help. Please enjoy the conference!
Your Casualty Actuarial Society
The CAS seeks to do its utmost to provide equal access to its participants with disabilities in accordance with State and Federal Law. Due to the CAS’s limited resources, CAS staff may be required to discuss your reasonable accommodation with you in order to attempt to meet your needs. The conference offers a variety of services to help you enjoy your CAS experience, including:
We have the ability to create custom accommodations as needed. For any specific needs, please contact meetings@casact.org.
The opinions expressed by speakers at this event are their own and do not necessarily reflect the positions of the CAS.
How does the CAS select in-person conference locations?
The decision on where to host CAS conferences considers a variety of factors. We strive to hold our four largest events (RPM, Spring, CLRS and Annual) in the Southeast, Northeast, Midwest, and West regions of the United States. Our goal is to enable those members who may only attend one event in a calendar year to have one of our four major events held in their region. For members who annually attend the same large CAS event, that event will be located in their region every four years. We also aim to host one of our conferences in Canada every four to six years.
We remain focused on locations that are both convenient for travel, for example, cities that can be reached via a direct flight from the majority of North America, and that are appealing to potential attendees.
What do you do to ensure members feel welcomed, included, and safe during in-person conferences?
The CAS represents members and candidates of all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic classes, and creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for them is our foremost concern when planning in-person events. The CAS requires anyone in our conference spaces to be a registered attendee of the event, and we post signage and have staff monitor badges to keep non-registered people from accessing our area. We also ask attendees to abide by the Code of Conduct for CAS Events.
The CAS prioritizes conference vendors that are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all of our attendees.
What options exist for those who are not able or do not feel safe attending an in-person conference in a certain location?
CAS members have the ability to select from several different conferences and conference locations each year. All of our large events also include a livestream virtual option so attendees can participate in high-quality and interactive continuing education opportunities and networking from anywhere in the world.
Elegantly presiding over the City of Angels, The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles provides the ultimate urban oasis in the heart of Los Angeles, California's business district. An international symbol that has come to represent the beauty and sophistication of the city itself, this famous hotel in downtown Los Angeles is one of the most photographed destinations in the world. Stroll through the atrium lobby and you'll immediately see why. Whether you're visiting for a leisurely weekend getaway, business meeting or special event, this centrally located Los Angeles accommodations define the essence of modern luxury.
www.marriott.com/laxbw
Main Phone: +1 213-624-1000
TOLL FREE:+1-800-937-8461
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel is now sold out. Please contact A Room With A View for information about the official designated CAS overflow hotel. They will secure the lowest available rates at the best available hotels within walking distance to The Westin Bonaventure Hotel.
A Room With A View can be reached at
1-800-780-4343 817-453-8038 (International & Canada)
or
online at reservations@aroomwithaview.net (always include your arrival & departure dates)
This is a FREE service for all CAS attendees. Should rooms become available in the CAS group block at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel, A Room with A View will be contacting attendees to see if they would like to transfer back.
Room rate is inclusive of high-speed Internet access within the sleeping room.
Reservations must be made by Friday, October 13, 2023.
Check in at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites is 3:00 p.m. and check out is by 12:00 p.m.
While reservations must be made prior to October 13, 2023, to receive the $209 rate, there is no guarantee that rooms will be available should you wait until this date. CAS strongly suggests that you make your room reservations early to secure accommodations before the room block fills.
Important Information Regarding Official Annual Meeting Hotel:
The Casualty Actuarial Society is able to conduct high-quality meetings at desirable sites for a reasonable registration fee because a block of hotel rooms is reserved for meeting attendees. In exchange for filling the required number of sleeping rooms, the CAS is permitted to use the hotel’s meeting space at no cost, thus keeping registration fees low. In addition, meeting attendees receive a reduced rate for their sleeping rooms. We kindly request that all meeting attendees take advantage of the group rate and stay at the official Annual Meeting property, The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites.
A limited number of Tuesday Night Dinner tickets are available for sale onsite. If you want additional tickets, please email meetings@casact.org as soon as possible because, once we reach our limit, we will be unable to sell more. At the CAS Registration Desk onsite in Los Angeles, individuals will receive USH Credentials. These are non-replaceable AND required by the theme park for entry.
Universal Studios Hollywood (See below for further details) is located 8 miles from The Westin Bonaventure Hotel.
Please note that Los Angeles traffic is unpredictable and travel times may vary greatly during rush hour.
Reminder: To be admitted to the event at Universal Studios Hollywood, you must wear the event credentials containing the park ticket provided to you at the CAS Registration Desk.
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.*
Get ready for one of the biggest parties CAS has ever thrown because we’ve reserved The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Springfield, U.S.A.™ at Universal Studios Hollywood just for you!
All night long, you’ll have unlimited access to experience the magic and excitement of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, including the multi-dimensional thrill ride, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™.
In Springfield U.S.A.™, join The Simpsons™ on a trip to Krustyland. Grab a seat on an indoor simulated rollercoaster ride, where you’ll careen and crash through the park with Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie in an over-the-top nonstop exhilarating adventure.
It’s a night of unforgettable fun and excitement—and it’s all yours!
Enjoy an exclusive after-hours experience with the CAS Annual Meeting attendees at Universal Studios Hollywood!
The CAS has reserved two complete park lands in the Upper Lot of Universal Studios Hollywood, with access post park close to unlimited dining at select themed restaurants, which includes hosted beer and wine. In addition, Annual Meeting guests will have private access to everything inside the magical and animated lands, including the three rides within the two lands, retail outlets, a DJ to entertain, characters to meet & greet, and unlimited carnival games on FREE play (excludes prize-oriented games).
CAS Annual Meeting attendees have two choices for entry to the park.
CAS guests arriving on their own may enter Universal Studios Hollywood beginning at 2:00 p.m. and enjoy the full park prior to our private event at 7:00 p.m. when the park closes. While the park is available to CAS guests as early as 2:00 p.m., there are a variety of Tuesday afternoon events going on at the hotel.
The other option is to wait until buses will depart The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles starting at 5:30 p.m. Buses will then run in a continuous loop throughout the evening.
Please dress in casual attire with comfortable footwear.
Our guests may remain in the two sections of the park until the event concludes at 11:00 p.m.
WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. The Simpsons ™ & © 20th Television. Universal elements and all related indicia ™ & © 2023 Universal Studios. All rights reserved.
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites is located near 3 airports:
Amtrak – Union Station, 1.5 miles
Metro (Subway) Station: 7th and Flower Street, 0.3 miles, served by the light rail, heavy rail, and by the bus rapid transit
We highly recommend reviewing the U.S. Department of State website for the most up-to-date guidelines for foreign nationals (not a U.S. citizen). Depending on your country of origin, your visa application could take several months to schedule and process, so please plan accordingly.
A foreign national traveling to the United States to conduct temporary business needs a visitor visa (B-1) unless qualifying for entry under the Visa Waiver Program.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/business.html
A foreign national traveling to the United States for tourism needs a visitor visa (B-2) unless qualifying for entry under the Visa Waiver Program. Tourism is a short visit for vacation, for visiting family and friends, or for medical treatment.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit.html
If you need a letter confirming your registration at the 20232 CAS Annual Meeting for the purposes of a visa application, please contact kdean@casact.org.
