ORLANDO, FL--(MARKET WIRE)--Oct 8, 2008 -- The Life Insurance Settlement Association will proudly convene its 14th Annual Fall Conference on November 6th and 7th in Washington, D.C. As lawmakers and the nation grapple with the deepening financial crisis, LISA will represent an active and burgeoning market not correlated to the current focus of concern on Wall Street.

"These are clearly trying times for the financial markets and the nation," explains LISA Executive Director, Doug Head, "but one thing is certain: our Fall Conference will raise awareness of an industry that offers consumers an option and investors excellent returns in a time when market returns are diminishing. This event is extremely timely; life settlements are gaining the attention of investors adverse to current Wall Street volatility. A half-day breakout is devoted to investors seeking to invest in this asset class." The 14th Annual Fall Conference will bring together the best minds in the industry, financial professionals and influential guest speakers to address the most pressing issues in today's settlement marketplace.

Two major players in American politics are invited to headline LISA's Fall Conference: Former Republican Sen. Trent Lott and Democratic political strategist, Mark Penn. Sen. Lott will be able to address the struggle over federal taxation in the settlement industry. As a former Senate Majority Leader and member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, Sen. Lott played a central role in a 2007 legislative battle on taxation. Hillary Clinton's former Chief Strategist Mark Penn, author of the best-selling book, "Microtrends," will headline the agenda on November 7th. Mr. Penn will address the development of small changes among small groups as a new presidential administration comes to power. Settlements are just one example of the effect of these small changes on the big picture of the American economy. Special guest and famed political comedian and singer/songwriter Mark Russell will grace the stage to conclude the first day's events.

In 14 years of steady growth, LISA has set the standard for life settlement conferences, establishing the most comprehensive forum for industry dialogue and networking. This year's Fall Conference will surpass past expectations in the depth and breadth of its content. Major issues to be addressed include: the arrival of the synthetic longevity market, life expectancy adjustments, small face programs, new capital sources, securities law, taxation and more. Conference panels will seat the best and the brightest in industry experts and financial professionals from every market sector. "Our Members are our strength and when they come together to consult and speak on the issues, then industry listens," said Mr. Doug Head. "Others can report on change, but we make change happen when we cut the path."

As in years past, the LISA Fall Conference offers unparalleled networking opportunities for industry participants seeking to establish lasting business relationships. LISA conferences are widely recognized as highly professional educational and entertaining events tailored to the industry and its professionals. "People take note of who is participating," said Mr. Head, "and they do business with those who attend this meeting." This year's conference will convene at the four-diamond historic Omni Shoreham Hotel. Held in the heart of the nation's capitol, and immediately succeeding the most important political event of the year, the US Presidential Election, the 14th Annual Fall Conference will provide a venue of unmatched financial and political relevance.

For more information, please visit the LISA Industry Events Calendar at: http://www.thevoiceoftheindustry.com/calendar.aspx or contact the LISA Events Department at events@lisassociation.org.

Established in 1994, the Life Insurance Settlement Association is the oldest and largest trade organization in the industry. Its goal is to promote the development, integrity, and reputation of the life settlement industry, and to promote a competitive market for the people it serves. LISA now represents over 180 members with a wide variety of interests in the industry. For more about the Association, visit http://www.thevoiceoftheindustry.com.

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