OVERVIEW PRELIMINARY AGENDA ERM WORKSHOP GENERAL SESSIONS CONCURRENT SESSIONS CORPORATE SPONSORS/ EXHIBITORS HOTEL & LOCATION PRESENTATIONS REGISTRATION SYMPOSIUM COMMITTEES SYMPOSIA ARCHIVES HOTEL THE 2005 ERM SYMPOSIUM WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE: Sheraton Chicago Hotel 301 East North Water Chicago, IL 60611 HOTEL PHONE: 312/464-1000 (Main) 877/242-2558 (Reservations) ROOM RATE (taxes not included): $189 (single or double occupancy) CUT OFF-DATE: Friday, April 8, 2005 Hotel reservations may be made by telephone or online. To reserve the rate quoted in the brochure, the following procedures should be completed: Make your reservations by the cut-off date of Friday, April 8, 2005. Use the phone numbers above or reserve online at: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=0412073519&key=C6F51. Identify yourself as part of the ERM Symposium. Rooms are available at the rate quoted above as long as there are rooms remaining in the Society of Actuaries' block or until the cut-off date of April 8, 2005. After this date, rooms will be on a space and rate available basis. HOTEL CANCELLATION: A deposit, with a major credit card, equal to one night’s stay is required to hold each reservation. This deposit is refundable if notice of cancellation is received 72-hours prior to your scheduled arrival and a cancellation number is obtained. All deposits will be charged at the time the reservation is made. No show reservations will forfeit the full first night’s deposit. EARLY DEPARTURES: All guests will be asked at check-in to verify their departure date. At that time you may change your departure date without penalty. An early departure fee may be charged to any guest who decides to depart before that verified date. ATTIRE: Business casual attire is appropriate for this seminar. LOCATION The Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers welcomes you to the heart of the city of Chicago. Overlooking the Chicago River, the hotel puts you within walking distance of Navy Pier, Water Tower Place and North Michigan Avenue. The hotel is located approximately 20 miles from O’Hare International Airport and 12 miles from Midway Airport. Continental Airport Express operates shuttle service from either airport with the costs ranging between $16-$20. Taxi fare from O’Hare is approximately $40 and $25 from Midway.