(EVENT ORGANIZERS AND MEDIA CONTACTS: Please send announcements for future events to the
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of Risk & Insurance® to have them posted here and/or in the print edition of the magazine.)
September
September
13-15
11th SCCIA Annual Executive Educational Conference
The SCCIA will host its annual event for owners of South Carolina captives and others interested and involved in the domicile for networking with other industry leaders and participating in cutting-edge educational programming. The event will take place at the Charleston Place Hotel in historic, beautiful Charleston, S.C.
For more information: SCCIA;
http://www.sccia.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageID=3551
September
14-15
MarketScout 2010 Entrepreneurial Insurance Symposium
The Entrepreneurial Insurance Symposium will feature new keynote presentations from leaders of some of the most innovative companies in the insurance industry. Investors from venture capital, industry and banking firms will attend in search of the next great company in which they can invest. Entrepreneurs and innovators will have ample opportunity to meet with potential investment partners.
For more information: MarketScout;
http://www.einsurancesymposium.com/eis10
; 972.934.4224;
vscott@marketscout.com
September
15-17
WRMA 11th European Meeting
The Weather Risk Management Association will hold its annual European meeting in Krakow, Poland, and will feature timely topics such as the impact of volcano activity on business, regulatory issues regarding derivatives, historical weather extremes and more.
For more information: WRMA;
https://www.wrma.org/news_events.html
September
15-17
WorkComp Advisory Group Annual Meeting
Titled "Creating an Untouchable Agency," this year's meeting will feature talks by Peter Rousmaniere, Joseph Paduda and Chris Burand. The event will take place at the Blackstone Hotel in Chicago and is for members only.
For more information: WorkComp Advisory Group;
www.workcompadvisorygroup.com
September
19-22
NAMIC 115th Annual Convention
The annual meeting of the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies features top level educational content and an exhibit show with more than 100 vendor booths. The event will take place at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego.
For more information: NAMIC;
http://www.namic.org/convention/default.asp
September
20-22
Annual Corporate Wellness Conference
With more than 1,000 attendees, 130 exhibitors, 75 expert speakers, and a shared exhibit hall with two other benefits-related conference, the Annual Corporate Wellness Conference will afford an opportunity to learn and network. The event will take place at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles.
For more information: Corporate Health and Wellness Association;
www.corporatewellnessconference.com
September
22-24
3rd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress
Titled "Progress in Motion," this year's Congress will provide workshops that will focus on creative strategies and techniques for medical tourism, as well as general sessions, testimonials and case studies. The event will take place in Los Angeles.
For more information: Medical Tourism Congress;
http://www.medicaltourismcongress.com
September
23
14th Annual Anderson Kill Policyholder Advisor Conference
This "State of the Union" event will cover every major development impacting the insurance loss environment, including D&O, healthcare reform and Deepwater Horizon. The event will take place at the W Hotel in New York City.
For more information: Anderson Kill & Olick, Sonia Smalls;
http://www.andersonkill.com/
; 212.278.1400;
seminars@andersonkill.com
September
25-28
CPCU Society 2010 Annual Meeting and Seminars
The CPCU Society will hold its annual meeting and educational seminars at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush will be giving the keynote presentation.
For more information: CPCU Society;
www.cpcusociety.org
September
26-28
Nevada Captive Insurance Association Annual Conference
The annual event of the Nevada Captive Insurance Association will take place at Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
For more information: NCIA;
http://www.nvcaptive.com/
September
29-30
FERMA 2010 Seminar
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) will hold its first ever seminar in London where the results of the fifth European risk management benchmarking survey will be announced. There will also be a review of European affairs, including Solvency II. The event will take place at the London Hilton Metropolis Hotel.
For more information: FERMA;
http://www.ferma.eu
October
October
3-5
IWCP Symposium 2010
The Institute of WorkComp Professionals annual event, titled "Destined for Distinction 9th annual Symposium 2010," will take place at the Lake Las Vegas in Nevada. Workers' comp sales and service will be the main focus.
For more information: IWCP,
http://www.workcompprofessionals.com/symposium
; 828.274.0959
October
4
CICA 2010 Fall Seminar
An intensive, one-day educational and networking event for captive owners and managers, risk retention professionals and employee benefit administrators, this event will focus on how companies can utilize their captives for employee benefits. It will take place at the ASAE Conference Center in Washington, D.C.
For more information: CICA,
http://www.CICAworld.com
; 952.928.4655
October
5-7
2010 NRRA National Conference
The risk retention industry will meet in Washington, D.C., at the Ritz Carlton Pentagon City for the annual conference of the National Risk Retention Association to discuss the latest legislative and regulatory developments facing this unique alternative risk niche.
For more information: NRRA,
http://www.nrra-usa.org
October
6
Got Resources? Risk and Reward in Resource Development
This webinar put on by the Nonprofit Risk Management Center will explore the risks associated with asking for and accepting the support your nonprofit needs to deliver its mission. The presenter will offer practice strategies for managing the risks you know about as well as those that are coming around the bend. The event will take place at 2 p.m.
For more information: Nonprofit Risk Management Center,
http://nonprofitrisk.org/training/webinars/webinars2010.asp
October
6
Fight Back! Take Control of Commercial Crime Risks and Claims
This half-day complimentary symposium, put on by Dempsey Partners and Reed Smith, will discuss the latest trends in white-collar crime and emerging risk mitigation strategies. The event will take place at 11 a.m. at the Reed Smith offices in New York City.
For more information: Dempsey Partners, John Dempsey;
JohnDempsey@Dempsey-Partners.com
; Reed Smith, John Ellison;
Ellison@reedsmith.com
October
12
The Expat Forum 2010
Clements is hosting this panel discussion about contemporary expat life and the unique challenges and advantages of being an expat in 2010 and beyond. The event will take place from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the U.S. Navy Heritage Center in Washington, D.C.
For more information: Clements International;
expatforum.clements.com
October
10-13
International DI Society Convention
The International DI Society, which represents producers, insurers, regulators and educators in the disability insurance space, will hold this year's event--titled "DI: Exploring a New Dimension"--at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf Hotel.
For more information: DI Society,
http://www.internationaldisociety.com
; 562-481-2381
October
10-12
Risk Management & Finance Summit for Nonprofits
Nonprofit risk managers can expect informative sessions on reputational risk, cyberrisk and legal issues; a bustling exhibit area; and thought-provoking keynote speeches. Put on by the Nonprofit Risk Management Center, this event will take place at the Loews hotel in Center City Philadelphia.
For more information: Nonprofit Risk Management Center,
http://www.nonprofitrisk.org/
October
10-22
The National Alliance Producer School
The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research will conduct its intensive, two-week Producer School, designed for training new producers, in Fort Worth, Texas. The Producer School delivers a combination of technical expertise and sales know-how from instructors who are active agents with more than a decade of coaching experience.
For more information: The National Alliance,
http://www.TheNationalAlliance.com
; 800.633.2165
October
18-19
9th Annual CIC-DC Conference
At the annual meeting of the Captive Insurance Council of District of Columbia, captive and alternative risk transfer leaders will address many of the industry's hottest topics, including the political landscape, cell captive updates, employee benefits and captives, and more. The event will take place at the Madison, a Loews Hotel.
For more information: CIC-DC;
http://www.dccaptives.org
October
19
2010 CLM National Women's Forum
Co-hosted by RIMS, the Council on Litigation Management and the National Association of Insurance Women-NYC, the event will feature a panel discussion of 16 diverse female executives from the insurance, corporate and legal sectors as well as individual presentations. The event will take place at the 3 West Club In New York City. To register, you must first apply for Fellowship with the CLM.
For more information: CLM;
http://www.litmgmt.org
October
24-26
ISO Customer Conference 2010
The agenda for the first annual ISO Customer Conference was created based on customer feedback. The conference will include general sessions focused on key industry issues; educational sessions on emerging issues, trends and solutions; and networking opportunities. The latest ISO products will be presented with opportunities for exchanging ideas and suggestions. Continuing Education Credits are available for CPCU, IDMA, RPA and CIFI designees. The event will be held at the Lowes Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando.
For more information: ISO, Susan Black;
http://www.iso.com/customerconference
; 800.888.4476;
meetings@iso.com
October
28-29
ReFinance: The ABCs of Financial Reporting and Analysis for Property/Casualty Insurers and Reinsurers
The Reinsurance Association of America is holding its two-day course designed for insurer and reinsurer financial professionals and also for nonfinancial professionals from underwriting, claims compliance, law and marketing disciplines to learn the fundamentals of property/casualty insurance and reinsurance financial analysis and reporting. The event will be held at the New York Helmsley Hotel in Manhattan.
For more information: RAA, Ann-marie Mwombela;
http://www.reinsurance.org
; 202.783.8385;
Mwombela@reinsurance.org
November
November
2-5
ACORD Implementation Forum
The ACORD Implementation Forum is where people from every corner of the industry come together to share experiences and get hands-on with all things ACORD. The event will take place at the Marriott Beach Resort in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
For more information: ACORD,
http://classic.acord.org/aif2010/register/register.aspx?reloaded=true
November
3
Cyberspace Risk: What You Don't Know Could Hurt You
Attend this webinar from the Nonprofit Risk Management Center to find out what you don't know about cyberspace that could hurt your nonprofit and impair or disrupt your mission. Explore practical steps for risk identification and the design of effective strategies for managing the risks of your online presence. The event will take place at 2 p.m.
For more information: Nonprofit Risk Management Center,
http://nonprofitrisk.org/training/webinars/webinars2010.asp
November
4-5
RIMS Enterprise Risk Management Summit
Put on by the Risk and Insurance Management Society, the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Summit provides a unique opportunity to learn from seasoned risk professionals and engage in open, candid group discussions centered on sustaining ERM in your organization. The event this year will be held at San Francisco State University.
For more information: RIMS,
http://cf.rims.org/
November
10-12
19th Annual National Workers' Compensation and Disability Conference® & Expo
The premier annual meeting of the workers' comp industry will return to Las Vegas this year. The full conference officially kicks off Wednesday, November 10, with an opening keynote followed by 2.5 days packed more than 30, topic-oriented breakout sessions. Plus, you have the opportunity to arrive a day early and attend an in-depth pre-conference symposium. The event will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
For more information: Risk & Insurance®;
http://www.wcconference.com/
November
16-17
WCRI 2010 Annual Issues & Research Conference
This two-day event by the Workers Compensation Research Institute will provide a better understanding of the implications for workers' compensation systems as the country returns to a "new normal" of economic activity following the Great Recession. The conference will feature actionable take-aways, informed debate on key issues and excellent networking opportunities with a diverse, stimulating mix of participants from across the country. This year's event will take place at Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers.
For more information: WCRI;
www.wcrinet.org
; 617.661.9274;
ssolorzano@wcrinet.org
November
21-24
7th Annual Risk Management Institution of Australasia Conference
Each November, the RMIA Annual Conference and Exhibition is the focal gathering point of risk management professionals in the Asia-Pacific region, attracting delegates from all corners of the globe. Through this international forum for risk management education and learning, risk professionals are given the opportunity to exchange ideas and network among world leading specialists. This year's event will take place in Sydney.
For more information: RMIA;
http://www.rmiaconference.com
December
December
1
What Do the Numbers Say About Your Nonprofit?
This webinar put on by the Nonprofit Risk Management Center will show how to manage the risks associated with telling your story in numbers and practical steps for ensuring that the story is both accurate and mission-advancing. The event will take place at 2 p.m.
For more information: Nonprofit Risk Management Center,
http://nonprofitrisk.org/training/webinars/webinars2010.asp
(EVENT ORGANIZERS AND MEDIA CONTACTS: Please send announcements for future events to the
editors
of Risk & Insurance® to have them posted here and/or in the print edition of the magazine.)
March 20, 2009
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