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Partner Events

RAA Current Issues Forum

May 19-21
Philadelphia, Pa.

Business Continuity Webinar presented by Agility Recovery Solutions

Business continuity is not just an IT issue. It’s a business issue. It’s about the future of your business, your community and your family.

This free Webinar is presented by Bob Boyd, Agility’s president and CEO. Attendees will learn how to minimize potential business interruption losses while, at the same time, implement an effective disaster recovery plan.

June 10
2 p.m. EDT
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RAA ReContracts - The Art of Designing Reinsurance Contracts and Programs

July 14-17
New York, N.Y.

RAA ReUnderwriting: An Educational Forum for Underwriters

July 30
New York, N.Y.

RAA ReClaims - Reinsurance Claims Management by Claims Professionals

Sept. 24-25
New York, N.Y.

RAA ReFinance - The ABCs of Financial Reporting and Analysis

Oct. 7-8
New York, N.Y.

Management Conference

June 21-24, 2009
Fairmont Tremblant | Quebec

The Management Conference is a summit for CEOs and senior executives. Morning business sessions are followed by afternoon golf, recreation and other networking opportunities. Topics include the latest industry developments in strategy, leadership and ways to leverage technology to its greatest advantage.

Each year more and more industry executives discover why the NAMIC Management Conference is a different kind of business meeting.

It is a family-friendly conference were people come to relax, rejuvenate, gain new ideas, hear from some outstanding speakers, and take a breath outside the office at some of the most beautiful resorts in North America.

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Agricultural Risk Inspection School

July 21-23, 2009
Doubletree Hotel | Omaha, Neb.

The Agricultural Risk Inspection School is a popular and intensive two and a half-day program for loss control specialists, underwriters, managers and supervisors. Fundamental topics that are covered include the inspection process, farm machinery and equipment safety, electrical systems, confinement concerns, understanding LP gas and more. An exciting new feature is the option to attend either basic or advanced sessions. One of the highlights of the school is the farm visit where attendees go through a hands-on inspection of an area farm.

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Webinar - Strategies for Achieving Service Excellence

July 22, 2009
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EDT

The trends in financial services are unmistakable. The distinction among products is blurring, price differences are narrowing due to competitive pressures, and it is becoming increasingly difficult for companies to differentiate themselves on product or price. For many organizations, the new competitive advantage is differentiated customer service. Companies that deliver first-rate, targeted, customer-centric service do so by understanding the unique elements of an effectively designed customer differentiated service-model.

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Leadership Development Workshop

July 28, 2009
The Summit Executive Centre | Chicago, Ill.

This one-day, intensive workshop is designed to provide critical leadership and managerial training for the insurance industry. Learn how to effectively manage your human capital to ensure your success in a difficult business environment.

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Webinar - Strategies for Implementing Social Media Practices in Your Business

July 30, 2009
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. EDT

The trends in marketing and public relations are unmistakable. Every day new mediums become available for marketing to consumers, but how can companies utilize these mediums effectively? Tom Wetzel and Bruce Foudree will discuss the growing world of social media. Not just what it is. But how can the insurance industry apply this new outlet to their businesses, how to get started and the legal implications after getting started.

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Property Loss Adjustment Fundamentals School

Aug. 4-6, 2009
In partnership with MAFMIC
Minneapolis Airport Marriott | Minneapolis, Minn.

The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) and the Minnesota Association of Farm Mutual Insurance Companies (MAFMIC) are partnering to bring you quality claims education in a program that will cover fundamental topics vital for your claims knowledge. Join us in Minneapolis in August for an excellent program with topics covering all the basics and much more!

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PR/Communications Workshop

Aug. 11-12
JW Marriott Denver | Denver, Colo.

This workshop is designed to educate member company representatives about the important aspects of strategic public relations, corporate communications, crisis communication, and branding as a means to improve public image. This two-day workshop will consist of a series of discussions and workshops facilitated by experts and focus on the areas of: public relations in the local community, industry image, and telling your brand story.

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114th Annual Convention

Sept. 20-23, 2009
Hyatt Regency Atlanta | Atlanta, Ga.

The Convention Experience
Convention is a BIG event: general sessions with well-known speakers, an exhibit show with more than 100 booths and a grand prize drawing, an agenda chock-full of concurrent sessions and networking opportunities, headliner entertainment at the closing banquet…and that’s just what’s scheduled on the agenda. Add in networking time, reinsurance meetings, sightseeing, and it is like no other event hosted by NAMIC all year long.

Average attendance at NAMIC’s convention exceeds 1,700, including more than 1,100 senior executives from nearly 300 different companies. It is NAMIC’s largest gathering of member-company representatives from various size companies illustrating the very diverse membership.

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PFMM Courses - Underwriting & Claims Module

Sept. 21-23, 2009
Hyatt Regency Atlanta | Atlanta, Ga.

The NAMIC Professional Farm Mutual Manager (PFMM) courses provide 36 comprehensive hours of education and information on vital issues that will benefit both the new and experienced farm mutual managers in the areas of strategic business management, financial management, underwriting and claims. Completion of all three modules and one additional NAMIC seminar makes a qualified farm mutual manager eligible for the PFMM designation.

At the 114th NAMIC Annual Convention the Underwriting & Claims Module module will be offered.

You MUST be registered for the Annual Convention to register for PFMM courses this year. This is change is an effort to offer the best value to our members.

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Human Resources Seminar

Oct. 14-16, 2009
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay | San Diego, Calif.

The Human Resources seminar is an annual educational event offered for human resources professionals in the insurance industry. Timely topics are presented by industry experts on a variety of issues including compensation, industry recruitment and retention trends, legal updates, business resumption plans, workforce issues and benefits. This two day seminar features focused presentations, roundtable discussions and opportunities for interaction with other insurance-industry HR professionals.

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Claims Conference

Feb. 10-12, 2010

Commercial Lines Underwriting Seminar

Feb. 23-25, 2010

CEO Roundtables

March 14-16, 2010

Two-day event exclusively for CEOs of primary insurance companies where participants are divided into groups based on company size. Discussion moderators both lead and participate in the all-day sessions where frank discussions foster an environment for idea exchange and the opportunity to ask questions about what’s working for others. Year after year, CEOs tell us this is one of the most valuable events they attend.

Personal Lines Underwriting & Marketing Seminar

April 26-28, 2010
Sofitel Chicago Water Tower | Chicago, Ill.

Leadership Forum

May 4-6, 2010
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa | Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

The Leadership Forum is designed for managers and leaders of farm mutual insurance companies. The PFMM courses provide education and information on vital issues that will benefit both new and experienced farm mutual managers in the areas of strategic business management, financial management, underwriting, and claims as part of the Professional Farm Mutual Manager (PFMM) designation program.

The Financial Management Module will be featured this year.

Advanced PFMM classes and roundtable discussions will also be offered for a variety of instructional and networking opportunities.

Directors' Education Series: Boot Camp and Advanced Courses

May 16-18, 2010
Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club | St. Petersburg, Florida

NAMIC Directors' Boot Camp is designed to educate board members of mutual insurance companies on their roles in their companies by addressing the more complex issues and risks involved in strategic decisions as well as the key areas needed to understand the mutual insurance industry. The curriculum is consistent for each Boot Camp and is led by a core group of faculty.

Directors Education Series: Advanced Courses focus on board of directors and targets directors who already have experience in the area of governance. It is not a pre-requisite to have attended Directors' Boot Camp, but it is very important to have a good understanding of governance prior to attending the advanced courses. The areas of succession planning, governance for mutuals, liability issues, and financial statements will be discussed in greater depth.

Management Conference

June 27-30, 2010
Mount Washington Resort & Spa | Bretton Woods, New Hampshire

The Management Conference is a summit for CEOs and senior executives. Morning business sessions are followed by afternoon golf, recreation and other networking opportunities. Topics include the latest industry developments in strategy, leadership and ways to leverage technology to its greatest advantage.

Each year more and more industry executives discover why the NAMIC Management Conference is a different kind of business meeting.

It is a family-friendly conference were people come to relax, rejuvenate, gain new ideas, hear from some outstanding speakers, and take a breath outside the office at some of the most beautiful resorts in North America.