May 22-24, 2024 | Nashville
Subject to change without notice. All times listed are in Central Time.
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 (In CST) | |
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5:30 PM - 10:15 PM |
Optional Activity: Grand Ole Opry – Country Classics + Backstage Tour
Enjoy a night experiencing what Nashville is best known for: Country Music. This evening at the Grand Ole Opry you will be a part of a show that celebrates classic country timeless favorites being performed contemporary artists and country legends that make Nashville “Music City.” After the show get an exclusive look behind the curtain of the famous Grand Ole Opry. You will visit themed dressing rooms, artists entrance and a trip to Studio A, a live television studio and former home of HEE HAW. The show will begin at 7:00 p.m. and the tour will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. The 20-minute transportation will be provided to and from the show. |
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 (In CST) | |
7:00 AM - 5:15 PM |
Registration and Event Information Desk The Registration and Event Information Desk is the main hub for event information and badge pick-up. NAMIC staff are on hand to welcome you and answer any questions you have throughout the event. |
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM |
A. FMDC Core: Corporate Governance and the Role of the Board
FMDC Bonus Sessions Package registration required to attend this session.
Kevin Kinross
Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer CopperPoint Insurance Companies |
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Optional Workshop: Leading With Influence
If you're ready to take your leadership skills to the next level, this workshop is for you. You will gain valuable insights on how to focus on the behaviors that make a positive impact on the people you lead, coach, and motivate.
Speaker Name: Bruce deJong Speaker Title: Director of Learning and Development Speaker Company: Mutual of Enumclaw Insurance Company |
8:50 AM - 9:05 AM |
Networking Break Please join us to chat with fellow attendees, grab a bite to eat, and stretch your legs. |
9:05 AM - 9:55 AM |
A. FMDC Core: The Board's Role in Planning
FMDC Bonus Sessions Package registration required to attend this session.
Kevin Kinross
Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer CopperPoint Insurance Companies |
9:05 AM - 9:55 AM |
B. PFMM: Agency Relations – Part I
This session is required as part of the PFMM Strategic Business Management module for those working toward the designation.
Larry Cook
Chief Executive Officer Frontier – Mt. Carroll Mutual Insurance Company |
9:55 AM - 10:10 AM |
Networking Break Please join us to chat with fellow attendees, grab a bite to eat, and stretch your legs. |
10:10 AM - 11:00 AM |
A. FMDC Core: Insurance Company Operations and Reinsurance
FMDC Bonus Sessions Package registration required to attend this session.
Chris Feldt
Chief Executive Officer Heartland Mutual Insurance Company |
10:10 AM - 11:00 AM |
B. PFMM: Agency Relations – Part II
This session is required as part of the PFMM Strategic Business Management module for those working toward the designation.
Larry Cook
Chief Executive Officer Frontier – Mt. Carroll Mutual Insurance Company |
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Optional Networking Lunch Join us for an optional pre-event networking lunch to connect with your fellow attendees prior to the official start of Farm Mutual Forum. Take this time to eat lunch and make connections that will last throughout the event. |
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM |
Networking Break Please join us to chat with fellow attendees, grab a bite to eat, and stretch your legs. |
12:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
Sponsor Showcase |
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM |
NAMIC Welcome and Opening Keynote Address: Creating Brand Distinction With a Customer-Centric Culture
In the competitive insurance market, differentiation hinges on more than just the services offered. It’s about how those services are perceived and delivered. Scott Deming’s keynote, “Creating Brand Distinction With a Customer-Centric Culture,” dives into what truly sets a brand apart: a deeply ingrained, customer-centric culture that ensures consistent brand delivery whether face to face or through electronic media. |
2:15 PM - 2:35 PM |
Networking Break Please join us to chat with fellow attendees, grab a bite to eat, and stretch your legs. |
2:35 PM - 3:25 PM |
A. Reinsurance Panel Discussion
This session qualifies for one FMDC maintenance or elective credit in the Finance and Accounting module. |
2:35 PM - 3:25 PM |
B. Practical Tips for Promoting Emotional Well-Being at Work
Emotional well-being is a vital aspect of overall wellness and contributes to mental health, which can affect employees' attitudes, motivation, and relationships. Therefore, it is important that managers support employees in taking care of their emotional well-being. This investment can lead to increased resiliency in managing negative interactions, disruptions, and stress. This session will provide practical advice on how to promote emotional well-being in the workplace.
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2:35 PM - 3:25 PM |
C. Insurtech Fastpitch In the face of rising inflation, continued supply chain issues, a potential recession on the horizon, and higher-than-ever expectations from customers, insurers are being forced to quickly adapt to a new normal. This session will provide attendees the opportunity to hear from a variety of insurtech companies about how carriers can harness new technology, leverage new data, and accelerate their digital transformation. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions during the session and/or meet with vendors one-on-one afterward. |
3:25 PM - 3:45 PM |
Networking Break Please join us to chat with fellow attendees, grab a bite to eat, and stretch your legs. |
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM |
Peer-to-Peer Roundtable Discussions Join fellow farm mutual industry professionals in roundtable discussions focused on emerging issues, professional development, and industry hot topics. |
5:15 PM - 6:30 PM |
Welcome Reception |
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
Optional Activity: Self-Guided Country Music Hall of Fame Tour
Visit what has been called the Smithsonian of Country Music located in the heart of Nashville. During your self-guided tour, you will be immersed in the history and sound of Country Music with artifacts, photographs, recorded sound, archival video and interactive touchscreens. The 1.5-hour tour will begin at 7:00PM. During the 13-minute walk to and from the tour you will have the opportunity to pass Broadway where you are sure to hear live music and see nightlife in Nashville. |
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
NAMIC PAC Activity To Be Announced |
Thursday, May 23, 2024 (In CST) | |
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Attendee Breakfast Join fellow attendees for fellowship and a hot breakfast before sessions kick off for the day. Grab a cup of coffee and get charged up for a full day of educational sessions. |
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
Registration and Event Information Desk NAMIC staff are on hand to welcome you and answer any questions you have throughout the event. |
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
Sponsor Showcase |
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM |
A. Educational Session To Be Announced |
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM |
B. Educational Session To Be Announced |
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM |
C. PFMM: Corporate Governance – Part I
This session is required as part of the PFMM Strategic Business Management module for those working toward the designation.
Kevin Kinross
Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer CopperPoint Insurance Companies |
9:50 AM - 10:10 AM |
Networking Break Please join us to chat with fellow attendees, grab a bite to eat, and stretch your legs. |
10:10 AM - 11:00 AM |
A. Merger Versus Affiliation and Your Options
This session qualifies for one FMDC maintenance or elective credit in the Management module.
Greg Gonnering
Manager of Mutual Assistance Mt. Morris Mutual Insurance Company |
10:10 AM - 11:00 AM |
B. Subrogation Techniques and Best Practices
Kevin Hulbert
Chief Claims Officer BMI Company, Inc. |
10:10 AM - 11:00 AM |
C. PFMM: Corporate Governance – Part II
This session is required as part of the PFMM Strategic Business Management module for those working toward the designation.
Kevin Kinross
Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer CopperPoint Insurance Companies |
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM |
Networking Break Please join us to chat with fellow attendees, grab a bite to eat, and stretch your legs. |
11:20 AM - 12:10 PM |
A. Cybersecurity
This session qualifies for one FMDC maintenance or elective credit in the Operations and Insurance module. |
11:20 AM - 12:10 PM |
B. Allowing Employees to Work Remotely
Speaker Name: Kelly Miller |
11:20 AM - 12:10 PM |
C. PFMM: Corporate Governance – Part III This session is required as part of the PFMM Strategic Business Management module for those working toward the designation.
Kevin Kinross
Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer CopperPoint Insurance Companies |
12:10 PM - 1:10 PM |
Attendee Lunch A hot lunch buffet is available for attendees to sit and mingle over the lunch break. Attendees are welcome to come and go at their convenience. |
1:10 PM - 2:00 PM |
A. AI and Technology |
1:10 PM - 2:00 PM |
B. ERM Design and Development With an Emphasis on Investment Risk Management A robust enterprise risk management plan is essential for proper risk management, and regulators and rating agencies are increasingly concerned with farm mutuals’ adoption of ERM. This session will discuss how to build an ERM plan, who should be involved, and what key risks should be considered. |
1:10 PM - 2:00 PM |
C. Marketing
Speaker Name: Jon Blankenship |
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM |
Networking Break Please join us to chat with fellow attendees, grab a bite to eat, and stretch your legs. |
2:20 PM - 3:10 PM |
A. Navigating the Severe Thunderstorm Tightrope, Including Catastrophe Modeling
this session qualifies for one FMDC maintenance or elective credit in the Operations and Insurance module. |
2:20 PM - 3:10 PM |
B. Investments (Fixed Income) |
2:20 PM - 3:10 PM |
C. PFMM: Technology
This session is required as part of the PFMM Strategic Business Management module for those working toward the designation.
Aaron Madison
Vice President, Software Services IMT Insurance Company |
3:10 PM - 3:30 PM |
Networking Break ‐ Please join us to chat with fellow attendees, grab a bite to eat, and stretch your legs. |
3:30 PM - 4:20 PM |
Closing General Session: Future Outlook for Mutuals
This session qualifies for one FMDC maintenance or elective credit in the Management module. |
Friday, May 24, 2024 (In CST) | |
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
FMDC Roundtable Breakfasts Only open to those enrolled or certified in the FMDC program. |
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
PFMM Roundtable Breakfast Only open to those enrolled or certified in the PFMM program. |
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Registration and Event Information Desk NAMIC staff are on hand to welcome you and answer any questions you have throughout the event. |
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM |
FMDC Core: Enterprise Risk Management and Evaluating Company Growth
FMDC Bonus Sessions Package registration required to attend this session.
Chris Feldt
Chief Executive Officer Heartland Mutual Insurance Company |
9:20 AM - 9:35 AM |
Networking Break ‑ Please join us to chat with fellow attendees, grab a bite to eat, and stretch your legs. |
9:35 AM - 10:25 AM |
FMDC Core: Insurance Accounting and Investment Fundamentals
FMDC Bonus Sessions Package registration required to attend this session.
Abby De Zeeuw
Partner Cain Ellsworth & Company, LLP |
10:25 AM - 10:40 AM |
Networking Break Please join us to chat with fellow attendees, grab a bite to eat, and stretch your legs. |
10:40 AM - 11:30 AM |
FMDC Core: Insurance Audits and Basics of Actuarial Work
FMDC Bonus Sessions Package registration required to attend this session.
Abby De Zeeuw
Partner Cain Ellsworth & Company, LLP |