7:00 - 8:00 a.m.

General Registration & Hot Breakfast
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
Overview of the current status of the 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 Electricity
   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. “Green” Fuels and Energy Sources
   
   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.
2. Advanced Electrical
   
   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. ACV of Farm Buildings
   
   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
2. ACV of Farm Buildings Roundtable

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

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

7:00 - 8:00 a.m.

Hot Breakfast 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, 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

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.

7:00 - 8:00 a.m.

Hot Breakfast provided
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

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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