Several prominent mediators have come together to create REMEDI, the Re/Insurance Mediation Institute, to foster the  development of mediation as a tool for resolving reinsurance and insurance disputes.   The Chair and Chief Executive Officer is Kathy Billingham.  The Vice-Chair and President is Peter Scarpato.  The Secretary and Treasurer is Andy Walsh.  The other Founding Directors are Larry Monin, Jonathan Rosen, David Thirkill and Elizabeth Thompson.  The other founding members are Paul Dassenko, Richard Waterman, Jim Stinson of Sidley Austin LLP and Vince Vitkowsky and Jim Shanman of Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP.  Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP serves as pro bono outside general counsel.  For further information, please contact Kathy Billingham at kathy@billingham.com or Peter Scarpato at peter@conflictresolved.com.