FMDC Webinar Series

May 16, 2024 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET

Join Aaron Madison as he dives deep to provide a hands-on approach to learning more about important technology topics relevant to today's small mutual.

During this webinar, Aaron Madison will answer the questions below:

• Application Programming Interface (APIs): What are they and why should you care?

• SOC Audit: Why should you request one from your vendors and what do you need to look for when reviewing it?

• Password Security: Why does it matter and how do you protect your office?

• Security Training: What should you train your staff and who can help?

This session qualifies for one FMDC elective or maintenance credit in the Operations and Insurance module.

Presented by: Aaron Madison | Vice President, Software Services, IMT Insurance

June 20, 2024 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET

The webinar will present the current trends for insurance technology, the business challenges and solutions each category is offering the insurance market, and the potential benefits in either top-line growth or bottom-line savings.

This session qualifies for one FMDC elective or maintenance credit in the Operations and Insurance module.

Presented by: Michael Parcelli | Senior Vice President, Xceedance

July 18, 2024 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET

This webinar will provide an overview of the audit function, including the design of the audit approach by the auditor, and audit issues unique to small mutual insurance companies. It will also discuss development and use of the audit committee.

This session qualifies for one FMDC elective or maintenance credit in the Finance and Accounting module.

Presented by: Abby De Zeeuw | Partner, Cain Ellsworth & Co., LLP

August 15, 2024 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET

This session will provide an overview of the insurance regulatory environment, including a look at the role of federal and state regulators. It will introduce the state regulatory framework under which insurance companies operate and examine longstanding and emerging regulatory and legislative issues and trends.

This session qualifies for one FMDC elective or maintenance credit in the Operations and Insurance module.

Presented by: Andrew Kirkner | General Counsel, NAMIC

September 19, 2024 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET

Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves are typically the largest liability on the balance sheet, and board members should have the background to ensure these liabilities are properly established. This webinar will discuss the regulatory responsibilities board members have related to the NAIC’s Statement of Actuarial Opinion and provide an overview of reserving methods to give board members a framework to view the actuarial opinion.

This session qualifies for one FMDC elective or maintenance credit in the Finance and Accounting module.

Presented by: Betsy Branagan | Vice President, Actuarial Services, Xceedance

October 17, 2024 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET

Unlike other communications efforts, the success of a crisis management strategy can often be measured by what you don’t see. Learn from a seasoned insurance communications professional how to prepare for the nightmare you hope never to have, but also how to respond if the unthinkable scenario becomes reality. There is no substitute for thoughtful preparation.

This session qualifies for one FMDC elective or maintenance credit in the Operations and Insurance module.

Presented by: Todd Boyer | Vice President, Corporate Communications, Ohio Mutual Insurance Group

November 21, 2024 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET

This webinar will help directors understand their roles and responsibilities in their mutual insurer’s strategy development and why that process matters. The session will also identify best practices for strategic planning and clarify how to best set the mutual on the path to strategic success.

This session qualifies for one FMDC elective or maintenance credit in the Management module.

Presented by: Matthew Heemstra | Managing Partner, Director of Growth & Profit Solutions, Cain Ellsworth & Co., LLP

December 19, 2024 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET

While most mutuals at least attempt to develop a strategic plan, too many of them fail to act on that plan. This webinar will focus on the importance of implementation and provide tips on turning strategy into action.

This session qualifies for one FMDC elective or maintenance credit in the Management module.

Presented by: Matthew Heemstra | Managing Partner, Director of Growth & Profit Solutions, Cain Ellsworth & Co., LLP