Full Conference Agenda

“One of my favorite parts of the NAMIC convention is the opening reception where you have a chance to reconnect with many industry associates and leaders. It makes me feel part of a much larger purpose and drives home all the good that we do for our insureds. It really sets the tone for the rest of the convention.”

- Kurt Seelbach
President & CEO
Armed Forces Insurance

1 p.m.

2013 NAMIC Annual Convention Golf Outing benefiting The Griffith Insurance Education Foundation
Join us for a golf scramble at Harbour Pointe Golf Club, one of Seattle’s finest courses. Harbour Pointe features two distinct nines. The front nine is relatively flat with water on almost every hole for true target golf while the back nine is set in rolling hills lined with Evergreen trees. Beautiful views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains abound. The golf outing is always a great way to kick off the Convention week as you reconnect with NAMIC friends on the golf course.

12 - 6 p.m.

NAMIC Registration Desk Open
The NAMIC Registration Desk is the central location for getting your questions answered about the convention, picking up pre-registered delegate packets or registering on site for convention, exchanging banquet reservation tickets, and purchasing optional event tickets. The desk will be located on the 4th level of the Washington State Convention Center.

5 – 6 p.m.

Prayer Service Choir Practice
If you are interested in joining the NAMIC Choir, please contact Amanda Byrd at abyrd@namic.org or indicate your interest on the registration form.

7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

NAMIC Registration Desk Open

8 - 9:30 a.m.

Prayer Service and Breakfast*
We invite you to join us for this optional, non-denominational prayer breakfast with a guest speaker and NAMIC Choir. If you would like to attend, make sure to select this activity on your Convention registration

12 - 6 p.m.

Exhibitor Move-in

4 – 5 p.m.

First-time Convention Attendee Reception
First-time attendees are invited to join us for a casual gathering where you will have a chance to meet with fellow conventioneers and staff. It is a great chance for you to begin to build a network within the NAMIC membership and ask questions about convention and other association business one-on-one with NAMIC staff.

VOLUNTEER opportunity available! Connect with Crista Hassett at chassett@namic.org to learn more about how to get involved in this and other hospitality functions.

5:30 – 7 p.m.

Chairman's Reception
Enjoy a warm welcome to Seattle complete with food, libations, entertainment, and great fellowship.

7:30 – 9 a.m.

NAMIC Advisory Council Breakfast**

7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

NAMIC Registration Desk Open

8 - 9:30 a.m.

Marketplace for Mutuals Grand Opening
Be among the first attendees to explore the marketplace and meet the 100+ exhibitors specifically targeted at the mutual insurance industry.

9:30 - 11 a.m.

Opening General Session
The official start to the 117th NAMIC Annual Convention takes place with messages from Chairman Jerry Zenke and President & CEO Chuck Chamness. It’s a session you won’t want to miss!

This will be followed by one of our powerful keynote speakers to be announced.

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Luncheon Dessert and Networking in the Marketplace for Mutuals
Visit NAMIC Central, located in the Marketplace for Mutuals, for quick updates and product offerings from NAMIC. This is also a great chance to connect in a casual environment with peers.

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Delegate Buffet Luncheon

1 - 1:30 p.m.

Conference Annual Business Meetings

Property Casualty Conference Annual Business Meeting
The Property Casualty Conference is the segment of the NAMIC membership with products and services designed to meet the needs of employees from larger multi-line companies. We will briefly review the conference activities and elect new board members and officers.

Farm Mutual Conference Annual Meeting
The Farm Mutual Conference is the segment of the NAMIC membership with products and services designed to meet the needs of the employees from smaller companies or farm mutuals throughout the United States and Canada. We will briefly review the conference activities and elect new board members and officers.

1:30 - 2:45 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

1. Foundations of Reinsurance
   This session qualifies for one FMDC credit in the Operations & Insurance module.

2. Mutual Branding Update: Putting the Mutual Brand to Use

3. The Next Generation Leader: How to Position Yourself for Advancement

4. Reactions from Super Storm Sandy

5. PFMM: Human Resources and Personnel Management
   This session qualifies for PFMM credit.

2:45 - 3:15 p.m.

Break

3:15 - 4:30 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

1. ERM and ORSA

2. Communicating Mutual Values Globally

3. Succession Planning for Team Leaders

4. Your Questions Answered: Reinsurance in Today’s Marketplace

5. New Way of Communicating with Policyholders: Online Portals Implementation and Management

6. PFMM: Human Resources and Personnel Management (continued)
   This session qualifies for PFMM credit.

4:15 - 5:30 p.m.

Reception and Grand Prize Drawings
Join vendors that specialize in serving the property/casualty insurance industry in the Marketplace for Mutuals for a lively reception and a grand prize drawing.

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

NAMIC PAC Reception**

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

NAMIC Leadership Reception**

7:30 - 9 p.m.

NAMIC Leadership Dinner**

6:30 – 7:30 a.m.

Fun Run & Walk to Benefit St. Baldrick's Foundation
This is a great way to get a little fresh air and some exercise during convention while helping to benefit a good cause. Participants can choose between a 5K run and a 3K walk. Proceeds from this event will benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to fund children’s cancer research. If you would like to attend, make sure to select this activity on your Convention registration

7:30 - 8:45 a.m.

Merit Society Award Breakfast*
The NAMIC Merit Society is designed to encourage professional development of individuals associated with NAMIC member companies and to recognize those who demonstrate educational attainment and service or contributions through NAMIC or state/provincial association activities. New Merit Award recipients are invited to a breakfast with fellow Merit Society members. If you would like to attend, make sure to select this activity on your Convention registration.

7:30 - 9 a.m.

Executive Hours within the Marketplace for Mutuals
Invitation-only hours for executives, and management of insurance companies to conduct business with the exhibitors at the convention. Special activities are planned to enhance the business environment and make the time spent with the exhibitors valuable and memorable. More details to be announced within invitations.

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

NAMIC Registration Desk Open

9 - 10 a.m.

General Session
Keynote speaker to be determined.

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Networking in the Marketplace for Mutuals Extended hours on Tuesday to allow more flexible tine with vendors and partners. Check out the Show Happenings for more information about Tuesday’s schedule and features.

10 - 10:30 a.m.

Break

10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

PFMM: Public Relations and Marketing
This session qualifies for PFMM credit.

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Advocacy Sessions

1. Advocacy Update for the Farm Mutual Conference
   This session qualifies for one FMDC credit in the Operations & Insurance module.

2. 2013 Review and Anticipated Advocacy Efforts for 2014

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Luncheon Dessert and Networking in the Marketplace for Mutuals

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Delegate Buffet Luncheon

12 - 1 p.m.

Past Chairmen and Spouses Reunion Lunch**

1 - 2:15 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

1. New Healthcare Legislation: What It Means For Your Organization

2. Attracting Young People to the Industry

3. Innovative Reinsurance Ideas for Small Companies

4. Case Study Discussion: Evaluating Reinsurance

5. Industry Partner Updates – IIHS & IBHS

6. The Board's Role in Strategic Planning/Establishing Financial Goals
   This session qualifies for one FMDC credit in the Finance & Accounting module.

1 - 2:30 p.m.

PFMM Session: Agency Relations Development
This session qualifies for PFMM credit.

2 - 4 p.m.

Ice Cream Social, Raffle Drawings, and St. Baldrick’s Head-Shaving
The NAMIC Marketplace for Mutuals finishes off with ice cream treats, fellowship, and excitement! Activities will include the popular must-be-present-to-win Exhibitor Raffle Drawings along with a NAMIC and St. Baldrick’s Foundation signature head-shaving to raise funds and awareness for lifesaving childhood cancer research. Join NAMICO’s President & CEO, Tim Sullivan, as he collects pledges to shave his head in solidarity with children with cancer.

3:30 - 5 p.m.

PFMM: Agency Relations Development (continued)
This session qualifies for PFMM credit.

7:15 - 8:30 a.m.

Property Casualty Conference Senior Executive Breakfast**
Senior executives and future leaders from NAMIC Property Casualty Conference member companies are invited to join us for the roundtable discussion on issues impacting their businesses. Attendees will have the opportunity to suggest topics and lead the discussions in small groups based on company size.

7:30 - 8:45 a.m.

Professional Farm Mutual Manager Roundtable Breakfast**
Certified Professional Farm Mutual Managers from NAMIC member companies are invited to this breakfast to participate in roundtable discussion on current issues. The NAMIC Professional Farm Mutual Manager designation formally recognizes the educational accomplishments and dedication to professionalism of the progressive farm mutual manager. To become certified, individuals must fulfill several requirements and complete a series of courses.

7:30 - 8:45 a.m.

Farm Mutual Director Certification (FMDC) Roundtable Breakfast**
Certified Farm Mutual Directors from NAMIC’s FMDC program are invited to this breakfast to participate in roundtable discussion on current issues. Newly certified FMDC directors are also invited to this breakfast. The NAMIC Farm Mutual Directors Certification program formally recognizes the educational accomplishments and dedication to professionalism of the progressive farm mutual director. To become certified, individuals must fulfill several requirements and complete a series of courses. For more information, visit the Director's Education web page.

8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

NAMIC Registration Desk Open

8:30 - 10 a.m.

NAMIC Guest Program & Breakfast
All registered guests are invited to join us for this traditional breakfast program, which will include a special guest speaker.
Delegates can purchase tickets to attend this event with their guest at the NAMIC registration desk.

9:30 - 10:20 a.m.

Annual Meeting of Members
Participate in the association’s governance and member community during NAMIC’s Annual meeting of members. The 2014 board of directors is introduced and new board members are elected.

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Closing General Session
Following a brief stretch break where guests connect with delegates after the conclusion of the Guest Program and Breakfast, join us for our closing Keynote Speaker, to be announced.

11:30 a.m.

NAMIC PAC 7th Annual VIP Luncheon*

1 - 4 p.m.

PFMM: Management and Leadership Principles
This session qualifies for PFMM credit.

6:00 p.m.

Sparkling in Seattle*
Prior to the closing celebration, join the PAC for a special reception. Each attendee receives champagne with a set of “diamonds” in the glass, but who’s glass will hold the real pair? Contact Irica Solomon for more information and to purchase tickets.

6 - 7 p.m.

Reception - Cash Bars Available

6 - 7 p.m.

Leadership Reception**

7 - 10 p.m.

Closing Celebration
A NAMIC convention tradition continues with our celebration featuring top name entertainment.

10 p.m.

118th Annual Convention Concludes

*Optional Ticketed Event

**By Invitation Only