7:00 - 8:00 a.m.

General Registration
Sponsorships available.

8:00 - 8:15 a.m.

Welcoming Remarks

James D. Redinger, Principal Engineer
Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Company
Springtown, Texas

Kristen Sizelove, AVP - Member Services & Communications
NAMIC
Indianapolis, Ind.

8:15 - 9:15 a.m.

General Session
This session will provide an overview of the current status of the mutual insurance industry and trends toward the future.

Bart Anderson, SVP - Member Services & Communications
NAMIC
Indianapolis, Ind.

9:15 - 9:30 a.m.

Break
Sponsorships available.

9:30 - 10:45 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions

1. Introduction to Electrical Concerns
   The purpose of this presentation is to provide the school participants with information to help them determine a proper electrical installation. Also discussed will be the hazards associated with improper installation and use of electrical wiring and materials.
   
   Steve Tack, Director Risk Management Services
   The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company
   Lisle, Ill.
2. Taking Advantage of Technology
   During this presentation, the participants will learn about new technology that is available to make their jobs easier and more efficient. Items such as tablet computers, thermal imaging cameras, laser measuring devices will be discussed and displayed, and more.
   
   Randy Drysdale, BES, FCIP, CRM, IRT III, Manager - Loss Control Services
   Farm Mutual Reinsurance Plan, Inc.
   Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

10:45 - 11:00 a.m.

Break
Sponsorships available.

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

1. Residential and Outbuilding Electrical Inspection - The Good, The Bad, and The Faulty
   This presentation will review the good, the bad, and the faulty electrical systems found in dwellings and outbuildings. Numerous pictures from actual inspections will be used to show what is considered acceptable electrical installations, as well as poor/faulty installations. Attendees will be able to apply this information to future inspections, to help identify potential hazardous installations, and respond accordingly to reduce and/or eliminate the potential hazardous exposure. Underwriting staff will also find this information helpful when reviewing inspection reports and/or recommendations.
   
   
   Ray Kilmer, AIS, Loss Control Representative
   Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance Company
   Indianapolis, Ind.
   
   
2. The Changing Face of Farm Exposures – Processes and Equipment
   This presentation will highlight the systems and equipment involved in the emergent exposures presented by on the farm manufacturing of “green” fuels, generation of electrical power, and the rapid evolution of precision farming technology.
   
   James D. Redinger, Principal Engineer
   Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Company
   Springtown, Texas

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch provided
Sponsorships available.

1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

1. Basic Understanding of LP Gas
   The purpose of this presentation is to provide the attendees with information to help them determine a proper LP Gas installation. Also discussed will be the hazards associated with improper installations and the improper usage of LP Gas. A demonstration depicting the physical properties and characteristics of LP Gas will be used.
   
   Larry Meyer, Senior Loss Control Specialist
   Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company
   Grinnell, Iowa
2. Advanced Electrical
   This presentation will introduce the participant to some of the more common terms, equipment and problems that can occur on large or complex electrical systems. As barns get larger, their electrical systems grow in complexity and size. This can cause some serious concerns and it is something that loss prevention staff members need to be aware of and deal with properly. Topics will include arc flash potential, approach distances, transformers, generators, transfer switches and common wiring issues.
   
   Randy Drysdale, BES, FCIP, CRM, IRT III, Manager - Loss Control Services
   Farm Mutual Reinsurance Plan, Inc.
   Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

2:30 - 2:45 p.m.

Break
Sponsorships available.

2:45 - 3:45 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

1. Farm Machinery Safety
   The focus will be on issues associated with machinery safety. Topics will include roadway transportation, machine guarding, and roll over protection. Specific points to be covered will be what to look for if a tractor has ROPS, what to look for if a tractor does not have ROPS, proper installation & maintenance of SMV on farm equipment, inspection checklist for PTO shafts and drivelines, and an overview of farm injury statistics and explanation of the major causes of farm injuries or death.
   
   Dan Hinshaw, CPCU, ALCM, Farm Program Manager
   State Farm Fire and Casualty
   Bloomington, Ill.
2. The Inspection Process – What to Look For
   This session will take the attendees through the inspection process. Items to be discussed include electrical, heating, liability concerns, filling out reports and additional miscellaneous items that are encountered on an inspection.
   
   Dean Kerfeld, Loss Control Specialist
   RAM Mutual Insurance Company
   Sauk Centre, Minn.

3:45 - 4:00 p.m.

Break
Sponsorships available.

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

1. Equine Liability
   Equine operations present a wide variety of exposures. Boarding, training, breeding and agritainment operations on farms each present unique hazards. Property and liability issues will be discussed in this informative session.
   
   Hank Bartholomew, Loss Control Manager for Farm & Interns
   Nationwide Agribusiness
   McArthur, Ohio
2. How to Determine the Actual Cash Value of Farm Buildings Roundtable
   Participants will be divided into small groups and given multiple scenarios to discuss and problem-solve with their peers.
   
   Facilitated by: Steve Prosser, Senior Claims Adjuster
   Central Illinois Mutual Insurance Company
   Villa Grove, Ill.

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Welcome Reception
Enjoy this great networking opportunity! Drinks and light hors d'oeuvres will be provided.
Sponsorships available.

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

General Session: Solid Fuel Burning Appliances
Participants will learn about underwriting various solid fuel burning appliances including woodburning stoves, furnaces, freestanding fireplaces, outdoor wood burning furnaces and appliances that burn alternative fuels such as corn and pellets. Included will be clearance requirements set forth by the National Fire Protection Association.

Eric Vanasdale, ARM, CPCU, ARe, Loss Control Representative
COUNTRY Insurance and Financial Services
Bloomington, Ill.

9:00 - 9:15 a.m.

Break
Sponsorships available.

9:15 - 10:15 a.m.

General Session: Solid Fuel Burning Appliances (continued)

10:15 - 10:30 a.m.

Break
Sponsorships available.

10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

General Session: Farm Preview
Committee members will review instructions and guidelines for the hands-on inspection and will provide attendees with information and specific things to look for on the farm.

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Lunch provided
Sponsorships available.

12:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Farm Visit and Report Organization
Charter busses will transport attendees to and from a local farm for an operations tour.
Sponsorships available.

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

General Session: Farm Liability
During this session, participants will learn about the various liability concerns that are starting to show up on farms. The topics covered will include the basics of liability, but will also include items such as agri-tourism and farm gate sales.

Randy Drysdale, BES, FCIP, CRM, IRT III, Manager - Loss Control Services
Farm Mutual Reinsurance Plan, Inc.
Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Farm Liability Roundtable
Participants will be divided into small groups and given multiple scenarios to discuss and problem-solve with their peers.

Facilitated by: Steve Morris, Claims Manager
Dunham & Chemung Mutual Insurance Company
Harvard, Ill.

10:00 - 10:20 a.m.

Break
Sponsorships available.

10:20 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

General Session: Farm Visit Wrap-up
This session will review the home and farm inspection visit, highlighting and discussing areas that should be noted in an actual inspection process.

Facilitated by: Steve Prosser, Senior Claims Adjuster
Central Illinois Mutual Insurance Company
Villa Grove, Ill.

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