We have combed the internet for some of the most important conferences in the insurance industry for 2016. Although there were hundreds of conferences and symposiums that caught our attention, we narrowed down our list to 13 of the most prestigious events nationwide. Here is our insurance conference watch list:
1) Cyber & Data Risk Insurance Conference
March 31-April 1, 2016 | Chicago, IL
“Now in its 12th installment, ACI’s lauded Cyber & Data Risk Insurance conference is the highest level event that provides maximum opportunities to learn from and network with underwriters, brokers, claims managers and industry leaders, and helps you keep pace with the ever-changing cyber insurance market. This is the only conference that brings you the latest regulatory and enforcement priorities straight from the federal and state government.”
2) RIMS ’16 Go Beyond Annual Conference & Exhibition
April 10-13 | San Diego, CA
“Join the risk community in San Diego, the birthplace of California, to experience RIMS 2016 Annual Conference & Exhibition. This industry-leading event features three days of world-class educational sessions, inspiring keynote speakers and an Exhibit Hall packed with innovative resources.”
3) PLUS 2016 Professional Risk Symposium
April 20-21, 2016 | Chicago, IL
“PLUS is pleased to present the 2016 Professional Risk Symposium – a two-day educational event focusing on the emerging issues in the professional liability insurance market. Insurance industry professionals and attorneys will gain valuable insight from the high-profile speakers and panelists at this year’s Symposium while making key business connections with other industry insiders.”
4) IRMI Emmett J Vaughan Agribusiness Conference
April 26-28, 2016 | Sacramento, CA
July 18-20, 2016 | Tampa, FL
September 22-23, 2016 | Des Moines, IA
“The Emmett J Vaughan Agribusiness Conferences offer a forum where agents, brokers, underwriters, and insurance buyers can gain the expertise they need to properly insure the unique exposures of farms and agribusinesses while networking and sharing best practice ideas with peers in the industry. Earn or renew the Agribusiness and Farm Insurance Specialist (AFIS®) certification.”
5) Telematics Insurance North America 2016
April 27-28, 2016 | Chicago, IL
“The 2nd Annual Telematics Insurance North America 2016 has been fully re-engineered after extensive research and conversations with every insurance carrier in North America, to bring a rigorous and up-to-the-minute agenda focusing on the changes that will impact auto insurance business models as telematics technologies evolve and autonomous vehicles penetrate the market.”
6) Philly I-Day 2016
April 28, 2016 | Philadelphia, PA 19107
“Panel discussions will cover cyber security, armed incident response, emergency preparedness, and emerging risks such as streaming transportation and autonomous vehicles. Other topics include strategies to secure positive workers’ compensation results, best practices for protecting broker communication, the use of big data analytics in the risk management and insurance industries and a young professional session on professional branding.”
7) 2016 AIA Annual Conference
April 30-May 3, 2016 | Miami, FL
“AIA conferences provide a forum for the biggest names and best minds in the aviation insurance industry. Each year we offer top-notch speakers, continuing education classes, time with vendors and opportunities to network and develop relationships that last a lifetime.”
8) 75th Annual IAIP Convention
June 16-18, 2016 | Richmond Virginia
“Plan now to attend the IAIP 74th Annual Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota where we will influence careers, develop leaders and connect members. Educational workshops will include CE approved courses, topics focused on career development, and association management training for local leaders. Network with other professionals and vendors to take the pulse of what is happening for industry trends, share best practices, and hear new ideas.”
9) ACE America’s Claims Event
June 22-24, 2016 | Minneapolis, MN
“Our comprehensive agenda will take a collaborative approach to arm claims professionals and their entire team with actionable insights and strategies unavailable at other conference. Learn what your peers are doing through interactive sessions and panel discussions.
Topics and Themes for 2016 include:
Achieve Claims Efficiency with Superior Data Management and Analytics
Enhance Customer Satisfaction with Improved Customer Service Strategies
Understand Technological Disruptors in Insurance that Affect the Claims Process
Prepare for Litigation and Subrogation Obstacles
Navigate New Regulations and Cost Shifting Under the Affordable Care Act
Develop and Improved Strategy for Handling & Mitigating Catastrophes and Disasters”
10) NAPSLO 2016 Annual Convention
September 25-28, 2016 | Atlanta, GA
“The 2016 NAPSLO Annual Convention is September 25-28 in Atlanta. The Annual Convention provides opportunities for networking as well as special leadership workshops and a NAPSLO’s Next Generation panel discussion. Annual Convention also features the Association’s Annual Business Meeting, and a time to honor NAPSLO award winners as well as a keynote speaker as part of the E.G. Lassiter Lecture Series, sponsored by the Derek Hughes/NAPSLO Educational Foundation.
Registration for the 2016 Annual Convention will open in May 2016.”
11) PLUS Cyber Symposium
September 27, 2016 | New York, NY
12) IRMI Construction Risk Conference
November 6-9, 2016 | Orlando, FL
“The IRMI Construction Risk Conference (CRC) brings about 1,500 leading project owners, general contractors, subcontractors, developers, insurers, and insurance agents and brokers together to explore and convey state-of-the-art ideas and techniques for improving insurance coverages, controlling insurance costs, and fine-tuning risk management programs.”
13) IRMI Energy Risk & Insurance Conference
March 6-8, 2017 | Dallas, TX
“The IRMI Energy Risk & Insurance Conference brings together the brightest minds in the industry—the “who’s who” in understanding, mitigating, and insuring the complex exposures of oil and gas risks. The Conference is quickly becoming the place for risk managers, agents and brokers, underwriters, adjusters, attorneys, and others to explore state-of-the-art ideas and practical tactics for fine-tuning risk management programs while expanding business networks.”
What conferences and symposiums will you be attending this year? Share with us in the comments section below:
