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2023 IN2RISK CONFERENCE PREVIEW Ignite Your Potential at In2Risk ® W elcome! I’m thrilled to be in Washington, D.C., with you for In2Risk—our Society’s and industry’s premier con- ference. Whether you’re attending for the first time or a repeat attendee, like me, let me start by saying you made the right choice. The opportunities for pro- fessional development, networking, and good old-fashioned fun at In2Risk are unparalleled. I’m so glad you’re here. Not only will you benefit from all In2Risk has to offer, but also, you too have something to of- fer! As with any good thing, you get out what you put in, so why not put in your all? Disconnect from your other obliga- tions, be present, and take a deep dive into everything available at In2Risk. I know you won’t be disappointed! Many months of hard work have gone into preparing for this conference. I want to extend my sincere gratitude to the So- ciety’s volunteer leaders, especially the In2Risk Committee, for lending their time and talents to shape the sessions, net- working, and excitement you are about to experience. Over the next three days, you’ll enjoy electrifying keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, and hot-topic sessions. You can wind down and connect with oth- ers at two great receptions, structured breaks, and all-attendee meals. You won’t want to miss Thursday night’s Ig- nite Your Team Spirit Welcome Recep- tion. We hope you packed your favorite team jersey! But before that, we’ll start with a bang and ignite our potential through one of our industry’s leading artificial intelli- gence experts. Join Doug McElhaney, global leader of McKinsey’s AI practi- tioners, and discover how to unleash the potential of AI in the insurance sector. Friday morning’s opening panel, “Har- nessing the Power of AI within Regulatory Boundaries,” will discuss the hottest top- ics in risk management and insurance. Finally, Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour will share her journey to becoming America’s first African American female combat pilot and what you can learn from it. In2Risk will conclude with our CPCU Conferment and Closing Reception. Congratulations to the Class of 2023!All attendees are encouraged to attend. Please join us as we celebrate the new- est designees and everything we will ac- complish in D.C. Thank you for choosing In2Risk and the CPCU Society. I encourage you to be engaged and inspired, extend your reach, and ignite your potential. I can’t wait to meet you at this year’s premier event. Sincerely, Brett Clausen, CPCU, CIC, FLMI, LSSMBB, MSIM 2023 President and Chair CPCU Society Leadership Council Unlocking the Possibilities of AI THURSDAY OPENING KEYNOTE PREVIEW I n2Risk 2023 kicks off with the most talked-about topic of the year—ar- tificial intelligence (AI)—with a key- note address by Doug McElhaney, partner at McKinsey and Company in insurance practice. McElhaney, a contributor to the of- ten-cited McKinsey report “Insurance 2030—The Impact of AI on the Future of Insurance,” will share a highly relevant message with attendees. As he recently said,“AI broadly and, in particular, gener- ative AI are going to be a disruptive force that will move its way through the indus- try. The important thing for the audience here is to understand how that’s likely to come about and how they might prepare for it.” AI offers a universe of capabilities, and recent advances in computing power and an infinite amount of information are opening new avenues to apply this technology. The pace of change will accelerate as insurers, consumers, and suppliers become more adept at using advanced technologies. McElhaney plans to explore the defi- nition of AI and then focus on emerging uses in the insurance sector. “Insurance is a great place to be right now because it holds tremendous potential by any measure,” said McElhaney. As AI reshapes claims, underwriting, and pricing, attendees will want to un- derstand these advances to position themselves to respond to the changing business landscape. McElhaney hopes the audience will “take away a curiosity that, to some ex- tent, demystifies AI and gives them a little bit more courage to figure out how they want to engage with it.” He added, “If I were an insurance pro- fessional, I would definitely look at this as ‘glass half full’ versus threats and vola- tility. That’s just the nature of why we’re here, right? Our industry is here to protect from vola- tility.” What do you think? Don’t miss the opening keynote session in the Internation- al Ballroom on Thursday, October 5 at 1 p.m. Clausen By Kim Nicholl-Keane McElhaney2 CONFERENCE PREVIEW Increasing Access to the Promise: Bridging the Protection Gap in Underserved Communities – Presented by the Agent & Broker Interest Group Jefferson 7:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. 7:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. 11:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. 8:30 – 10:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. 12:30 – 3:00 P.M. 1:30 – 3:00 P.M. 3:00 – 4:30 P.M. • Society Volunteer Meetings 9:00 – 10:30 A.M. • Society Volunteer Meetings 11:00 A.M. – Noon • Sponsored Hot Topic Sessions 8:30 – 11:30 A.M. 1:00 – 2:15 P.M. Crash Course: The Shifting Vehicle Fleet: Pre-Conference; Pre-Registration Required Agent & Broker Interest Group Relationship Building in Today’s World – Sponsored by University of Olivet Student Orientation Session - Students Only Registration Open Buses depart from Terrace Foyer Piscataway Columbia 5-7 Tenleytown Terrace Foyer Registration Open Claims Interest Group Winter Weather - Underwriting and Risk Management – Sponsored by Philadelphia Insurance Companies New to CPCU Society Welcome Lunch - Invitation Only Terrace Foyer Holmead East Columbia 6-8 Columbia 9-12 Managing Chapter Governors Meeting Emerging Leaders - Emerging Leaders Committee Opening General Session: AI Value Creation: Unleashing the Potential in the Insurance Sector – Keynote Speaker: Doug McElhaney Oak Lawn DuPont International Ballroom Interest Group Governors Meeting Ethics Committee In2Risk Committee Chapter Leader Training and Resource Committee Northwest Kalorama Northwest Morgan Leadership Council Meeting Reinsurance & Excess Surplus Lines Interest Group Membership Committee Tenleytown West Holmead West Jay Chapter Governors Meeting Technology & Innovation Committee Nominating Committee Kalorama Morgan Piscataway Interest Group Chairs Meeting Underwriting Interest Group Student Action Committee Holmead Oaklawn Oak Lawn WEDNESDAY , OCT. 4 THURSDAY, OCT. 5 2:30 – 3:30 P.M. • Breakout Sessions 4:00 – 5:00 P.M. • Breakout Sessions The Future of Cyber and Privacy: AI, Quantum and Mind Reading? Columbia 5-7CE It’s Electric: Are Electric Vehicles Charging Up New Risks? Presented by the Underwriting Interest GroupColumbia 6-8 CE Black Talent and The Revolving Door - Presented by the Black Insurance Industry Collective Managing Cognitive Bias to Strengthen Ethical Decision-Making- Presented by the Ethics Committee Lincoln Lincoln We Belong Together: How to Be the Inclusive Environment We Long For - Presented by the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Awareness Committee So, Your Claim has TPLF – Now What? Facing the Realities of Claims Adjuster Trauma - Presented by the Claims Interest Group Applying Data Driven Risk Management Georgetown Georgetown Columbia 6-8 Columbia 5-7 CE 5:30 – 7:00 P.M. Welcome Reception: Ignite Your Team Spirit Heights Courtyard Schedule at a GlanceCONFERENCE PREVIEW 3 7:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. 8:30 – 9:30 A.M. 11:00 – 11:30 A.M. 3:00 – 3:30 P.M. 5:00 – 6:00 P.M. 12:30 – 2:00 P.M. 9:45 – 11:00 A.M. 8:00 – 9:30 A.M. 8:00 – 9:30 A.M. • Society Volunteer Meetings 4:45 – 5:45 P.M. • Sponsored Hot Topic Sessions 8:30 – 9:30 A.M. • Sponsored Hot Topic Sessions Registration Open Student Networking Session - Students Only Break Break Cheers to Volunteers Reception - Invitation Only Be an Insider Lunch - Sponsored by Truist Insurance Holdings Inc. Friday General Session & Society Business Meeting: Harnessing the Power of AI within Regulatory Boundaries Chapter Leaders Insuring the Modern Vehicle - Sponsored by CARFAX Intelligent Submission Automation - Sponsored by CogniSure, Inc. Terrace Foyer Gunston West International Ballroom International Ballroom International Ballroom Kalorama Columbia 5-7 Columbia 5-7 Continental Breakfast - Sponsored by Truist Insurance Holdings Inc. Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Awareness (IDEA) Committee Making CPCU Culture at Your Organization- Sponsored by Ally Financial International Ballroom Oak Lawn Columbia 6-8 International Insurance Interest Group (3iG) Holmead West Legal & Regulatory Interest Group Holmead East Professional Growth & Development Interest GroupMorgan Publications CommitteeNorthwest Risk Management & Loss Control Interest GroupPiscataway FRIDAY, OCT. 6 11:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. • Breakout Sessions 2:00 – 3:00 P.M. • Breakout Sessions 3:30 – 4:30 P.M. • Breakout Sessions Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): What Every Insurance Professional Needs to Know Insurance Impacts of the Dobbs Supreme Court Decision Understanding Local Governmental Liability Lincoln Georgetown Columbia 5-7CE Navigating the Judicial Hellholes® - Presented by Claims Litigation Management (CLM) and the Claims Interest Group Insights to Successful Leadership of Diverse Professional Teams - Presented by the Technology & Innovation Committee and the Agent & Broker Interest Group Columbia 6-8CE Columbia 6-8 Women Inspiring Leaders (W.I.L.): Execution Strategies Simplifying Data Science and AI in Insurance Fire Investigations and 21st-Century Technology What I Wish I’d Known: Transitioning from Technical Team Member to Leading People Georgetown Lincoln LincolnCE Georgetown Using Wearable Technology to Increase Resilience Around Workers Compensation Losses De-escalating Social Inflation and Defusing Nuclear Verdicts - Presented by the Legal & Regulatory and Reinsurance & Excess Surplus Lines Interest Groups Surviving (and Thriving!) in a Data-Oriented World - Presented by the Professional Growth and Development Interest Group CPCUxIn2Risk: Leadership Express Talks Aligning AI and ESG in Insurance Implementing Insurance Enterprise Risk Management (ERM): Trials and Tribulations Columbia 5-7 Columbia 5-7CE Jefferson Columbia 6-8 Jefferson JeffersonCE Schedule at a Glance4 CONFERENCE PREVIEW 7:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. 12:30 – 1:30 P.M. 3:30 – 5:00 P.M. 10:45 – 11:15 A.M. 8:00 – 9:30 A.M. 1:00 – 2:30 P.M. 5:00 – 6:30 P.M. Registration Open Student Wrap-Up Session - Students Only Closing General Session and CPCU Conferment Ceremony - Keynote Speaker: Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour Break Terrace Foyer Gunston West International Ballroom Terrace Foyer Continental Breakfast - Sponsored by Truist Insurance Holdings Inc. Good Works Event: Operation Gratitude - Sponsored by Wahve A Monumental Achievement | Closing and Conferment Reception International Ballroom Monroe Columbia Ballroom SATURDAY, OCT. 7 Schedule at a Glance 9:45 – 10:45 A.M. • Breakout Sessions 9:45 A.M. – 12:15 P.M. • Breakout Sessions 11:15 A.M. – 12:15 P.M. • Breakout Sessions Game On: An Insurance Journey, American History Edition - Presented by the Legal & Regulatory Interest Group CPCUxIn2Risk: Tech and Market Express Talks Recruiting, Empowering, Developing and Retaining Diverse Talent Relevant: Getting There and Staying There Career Catalysts JeffersonCE Columbia 5-7 Georgetown Lincoln Columbia 6-8 Exploring the World of International Insurance - Presented by the International Insurance (3iG) and Risk Management and Loss Control Interest Groups” Encore! Speak Up and Be Heard: Are You Ready to Resonate? - Presented by the Professional Growth and Development Interest Group Columbia 5-7 Lincoln FIRST THINGS FIRST. Connect to the In2Risk conference Wi-Fi network, sponsored by TheBest Claims Solutions: Network name – Hilton Meeting Password – TheBestClaims Next, download the In2Risk mobile app, sponsored by Truist Insurance Holdings Inc. The app makes it easy to build your personalized session agenda, connect with other attendees, view conference speakers, and access floor plans. The app is also key to participating in the In2Risk Challenge game, so get moving and meeting, and score points to win prizes! Download the Cvent Events app from the Apple or Google Play store, then type “In2Risk 2023” in the Search for an Event box and sign in to get started. Connect to Wi-Fi and Download the App In2Risk and CPCU are registered trademarks of The Institutes. All rights reservedCONFERENCE PREVIEW 5 F all in the nation’s capital—no better time to visit! October is a great time to be in Wash- ington, D.C., as the weather re- mains fairly warm but without any heat waves typical of summer. The leaves are changing colors, and the air often has a pleasant evening chill. There is plenty to do close to the hotel or, if you’re more adventurous and have additional time, heading down Skyline Drive to discover fall foliage or a tour of Virginia wine coun- try may be worthwhile. Let’s dive into all the action-packed adventures to supplement what’s sure to be a fantastic In2Risk conference. You can be your own tour guide and explore the National Mall—the highlight of most visits to D.C. Although there are dozens of memorials to visit, many of the most popular are on or around the National Mall, including the Lincoln Me- morial, Washington Monument, and Jef- ferson Memorial, to name a few. Visiting the National Mall and touring the monu- ments is free of charge. Be sure to pack comfortable walking shoes, as you’ll put in some quality miles as you hit the town for the rest of the opportunities in Wash- ington. Free and rich in history: What could be better? Museums: •National Gallery of Art •Smithsonian American Art Mu- seum •National Museum of American History •National Air and Space Museum •Museum of Natural History •Holocaust Memorial Museum •National Museum of African American History and Culture (You’ll need to request free timed passes well before your visit.) Memorials: •Washington Monument •World War II Memorial •Vietnam Veterans Memorial •Korean War Veterans Memorial •Lincoln Memorial •Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial What could be better than one fall event? How about two? The Smithsonian Craft: Fashion + Home event will take place Oct. 5 - 8. Washington’s spectacular National Building Museum becomes the place to shop for the finest in contemporary wearable craft and home design. Col- lectors and shoppers will find one-of-a- kind works of art at a range of prices. For wine lovers, the Mount Vernon Fall Wine Festival and Sunset Tour is hap- pening Oct. 6-8. George Washington’s Mount Vernon is at its scenic best when fall rolls around, so it’s fitting that the his- toric estate hosts this special celebra- tion of wine, followed by a sunset tour of the property. Bring a blanket and chill out on the East Lawn, overlooking the Poto- mac River. Virginia wines will be available for sampling, and fruit and cheese boxes are available for advance purchase. Catch a game while you’re in town. •The Washington Commanders face the Chicago Bears on Thurs- day, Oct. 5, at FedEx Field at 8:15 p.m. •The Washington Capitals take on the Columbus Blue Jackets in the NHL preseason at Capital One Arena on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. Unwind and enjoy yourself. The casino at MGM National Harbor offers traditional table games, slots, and much more, and the resort features nu- merous live entertainment and fine din- ing options. Check out the array of free parks, gar- dens, and other outdoor spaces all over the D.C. area, and plan for a scenic stroll or bike ride. Options include the 2,000- plus acres of Rock Creek Park, the Cap- itol Columns at the picturesque U.S. Na- tional Arboretum, and much more. Animal lovers, be sure to take a trip to the National Zoo. You can meet the newest addition to the zoo family, Zahra, a Western Lowland Gorilla born on May 27, 2023. You might also decide to sign up for the 90-minute Ghosts of Georgetown walking tour, which runs nightly at 8 p.m. Among the historic streets, manicured gardens, and Victorian row houses of this upscale D.C. neighborhood lie deep, dark secrets about a forgotten past. Come hear about the ghosts and spirits that still haunt these streets. While the In2Risk conference is jam- packed with activities, Washington of- fers countless additional options for every type of explorer to make In2Risk even better. I can’t wait to hear about what you decided to explore during your time in the city! Visit our Sponsors Be sure to visit In2Risk’s sponsors at their tables and thank them for their support. These sponsors are great supporters of the CPCU Society and we hope you will take a few moments to connect with them directly. And be sure to look out for sponsor game challenges in the In2Risk app. Fall Into the Nation’s Capital By George Burgee, CPCU, AIC, AIM, ARM, API, CIU, CIA President, District of Columbia Chapter, CPCU Society 6 CONFERENCE PREVIEW B illions of dollars, shadow inves- tors, courtroom battles, and risks to U.S. consumers and national security may all sound like the plot of a Succession episode, but they’re a reality in the world of claims and litigation due to the rise of third-party liti- gation funding (TPLF). Far more nuanced than its simple ac- ronym might suggest, TPLF is a critical issue discussed in legal and insurance circles and making mainstream head- lines because of its potential to drive so- cial inflation, propel auto insurance pre- miums beyond the realm of affordability, and incentivize unethical practices—all to enrich speculative investors. Amid calls for increased regulation of TPLF—including more broadly allowing discovery of funders—insurance claims and litigation professionals, ready or not, are finding themselves in the middle of legal wars waged by wealthy interests operating from the shadows. Feeling at a disadvantage, many might wish for a hero to leap from the pages of a John Grisham novel and lead them in a plan of action. Enter Michael Goodin, JD, senior consultant in Claims, Judicial, and Leg- islative Affairs at Zurich North America. Coming to In2Risk from Memphis, Ten- nessee, he brings extensive experience as a trial attorney in insurance defense litigation to his Thursday session, “So Your Claim has TPLF—Now What?” As the title suggests, the session will focus on action rather than background. Goodin explained, “We’re going to talk a little bit about the basics of TPLF in my session, but we’ll spend the bulk of our time talking about something differ- ent—the practical effects of third-party litigation funding on the claim, and what you can do if your claim has TPLF.” Rather than a lecture or panel, this session will use the roundtable format, a discussion-focused approach that combines an initial informal presenta- tion with structured attendee conver- sation in smaller groups. Using separate topics, the groups will explore the im- plications of TPLF and strategies to re- spond to and mitigate the effect of TPLF on a claim. By the end of the session, Goodin anticipates, attendees will understand what third-party litigation funding is, as well as its different types. “They will further be able to understand what they might do with information about third-party litigation funding in a partic- ular claim,” he added. “And that’s going to be the real takeaway. What do we do with the information?” Join him for “So Your Claim Has TPLF—Now What?” on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 2:30 p.m. in George- town. Taking Action on Third-Party Litigation Funding By Victoria Cahn THURSDAY BREAKOUT SESSION PREVIEW Goodin M egaclaims, such as those in- volving traumatic brain injury (TBI), are an emerging trend, costing the insurance indus- try hundreds of thousands of dollars or more per case. Depending on the extent of the injury and its specific long-term effects, the estimated lifetime cost of care for a TBI survivor injury ranges from $600,000 to almost $2 million. In addi- tion, the top cause of workplace claims and fatalities is motor vehicle accidents, with which TBIs are common in the after- math. What if industry professionals knew more about how to help control these claims and injuries to minimize losses and save insurers thousands of dollars? Attendees of Darcy Keith’s Friday In- 2Risk session, titled “Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): What Every Insurance Pro- fessional Needs to Know,” have the ex- clusive privilege of obtaining this knowl- edge from a presenter with firsthand experience and insight. As the only back- seat survivor of a fatal car crash, Keith, then a 22-year-old Ball State senior majoring in actuarial science, suffered a TBI and had to learn how to begin life again—mentally, physically, emotionally, and financially. Now, as founder and CEO of Darcy L. Keith Enterprises and an award-winning professional speaker with more than 30 years of insurance industry experience, Keith is an expert in overcoming adver- sity and brain injury. Keith is delighted to have this opportunity to share her story and educate fellow insurance profes- sionals. “As an individual who has lived with two severe traumatic brain injuries for over 31 years, this experience, as well as serving on the Brain Injury Advisory Council for the Brain Injury Association of America, has given me valuable insight to help [attendees] develop a greater un- derstanding of TBI and its symptoms, as well as brain injury’s impact on an individ- ual, society, and insurance claims,” Keith said. “I will also share the secret on how to address individuals with brain injury, as well as the barriers and mental health is- sues associated with it.” For more information on TBIs and their insurance im- plications, visit Lincoln on Friday, Oct. 6, at 11:30 a.m. The Emerging Financial, Societal, and Psychological Impact of Traumatic Brain Injuries By Kelly McAnally FRIDAY SESSION PREVIEW KeithCONFERENCE PREVIEW 7 • Live, instructor-led 100% online classes or “Flexschedule” to meet your individual needs and works best for your success. • Complete a total of 33 credits (21 core MBA credits and 12 concentration-specific credits). • Professional designation, such as a CPCU, CPA, CFA or FRM, may count toward up to 12 credits (equivalent of four courses). • Engage with faculty who are industry executives and professionals, so you will learn from those with real-world experience. MBA STUDENT BODY We traditionally have 50-60 MBA students enrolled in a given term with five 8-week terms (August, October, January, March, and June) throughout an academic year. FOUR CONCENTRATIONS • MBA in Accounting • MBA in Insurance • MBA in Enterprise Risk Management • MBA General Concentration Reach Your Professional Goals with The University of Olivet MBA THE UNIVERSITY OLIVET MBA PROGRAM MIKE LAZUSKY Director of Adult Professional and Graduate Admissions 269-749-6612 mlazusky@uolivet.edu LEARN MORE: LET’S TALK AT In2Risk2023 Mike Koscielny, MBA CPCU CIC Director of Field Marketing - Graduate Programs mkoscielny@uolivet.edu www.UOlivet.edu/MBA Congratulations to the CPCU Designee Class of 2023! What’s next? Time to leverage your CPCU studies by starting an MBA in Insurance and Risk Management at The University of Olivet! W e’d like to share our appre- ciation for all volunteers— past, present, and future— who make the Society the amazing global community it is! With 13 committees and task forces, 8 interest groups, and more than 120 local chap- ters, the Society relies on the generos- ity, time, and passion of over 1,000 vol- unteer leaders. From providing hours of education to giving back to their com- munities, volunteers are the catalysts for the value we provide to the risk man- agement and insurance industry. Please join us in thanking and con- gratulating our 2023 outgoing leaders: Leadership Council Elizabeth Carter, Member-at-Large Elaine George, President Appointee Christopher Hampshire, Immediate Past President Gregory Massey, Member-at-Large Kevin Seward, Secretary/Treasurer Chapter Governors Michael Cox, Northeast Region Christopher Faber, Western Region Diana Franklin, Mid-Atlantic Region FeiFei He, North Central Region Steven Isenburg, Northeast Region Duane Soper, South Central Region Interest Group Governors JoAnn Pickel Stephanie Wells Committee Chairs Dawayne Eason, Technology and In- novation Brian Panebianco, Claims Interest Group Robert “Kevin” Ray, Inclusion, Diversi- ty, Equity, and Awareness Kevin Seward, Finance, Training and Development Christopher Stultz, International In- surance Interest Group Laroux Whitman, Publications Brendan Williams, Student Action Thank You to Our Volunteers 8 CONFERENCE PREVIEW T he Institutes CPCU Society is pleased to announce its new Leadership Council officers and members for 2024. The CPCU Society Leadership Council is re- sponsible for providing strategic guidance and over sight for the Society. In addition, the Leadership Council welcomes five new mem- bers for 2024: Denise Brown, CPCU, AINS, AIC, ARM, AIS, CIC, CISC, CRIS, MLIS, AFIS, CAWC; Dawayne Eason, CPCU, ChFC, CLU, AINS; and Brad Gronke, EdD, MBA, MS, CPCU, AIC, AIM, AIS, CLMP, CCP, SCLA, were recommended by the Nominating Commit- tee and ratified by the membership earlier this year. Jason Billington, MBA, CIC, CRM, CPRM, AFIS, and Roselyn Garcia, CPCU, AIC-M, API, were also appointed to serve, filling existing positions. The CPCU Society wishes to express its gratitude to the following Leadership Council members, whose terms con- clude at the end of 2023: Elizabeth Carter, PhD, CPCU Elaine George, CPCU, ARM, RPLU, ASLI Christopher J. Hampshire, CPCU, CIC, ARM Gregory Massey, CPCU, ARM Kevin Seward, CPCU, CSRP, AINS, AIC, LSSGB Congratulations and Welcome to 2024 Leadership Council 2024 President and Chair Traci Adedeji, CPCU, ARM, API, AIDA, TRIP 2025 President-Elect Sherry McFadden, CPCU, CLU, ChFC, FLMI Secretary Ramya Sunad, CPCU, ARM-E Immediate Past President and Chair Brett Clausen, CPCU, CIC, MBB, MSIM, ACI, AIS, API, ARe, AU Make the most of your In2Risk experience and get rewarded for it! Through the In2Risk Challenge game, you’ll connect with peers, learn about sponsors, and take advantage of everything In2Risk 2023 has to offer. Review the mobile app, sponsored by Truist, for rules and challenges. The top two participants will win complimentary registrations to In2Risk 2024, and those who finish in the top 10 will win a gift card. Winners will be announced once the event has concluded. Good luck! Feeling Competitive? Get the credit You Deserve Did you know that you’ll earn continuing education (CE) credit by participating in In2Risk? Here’s the break- down of what attendees can earn for both state and CPCU-relatedcontinuing education. State CE: Nine sessions have been filed for state CE. If ap- proved, attendees can earn up to seven state CE credits. To be eligible, attendees must attend and sign in and out of the courses. CPCU in Good Standing: All In2Risk sessions are eligible for CPCU in Good Standing credit. Attendees can earn up to 10 credit hours during the conference, all of which will be au- tomatically reported. Please allow up to 60 days to see this reflected in the reporting tool. CONFERENCE PREVIEW 9 Acquiring and Developing Diverse Talent By Kim Nicholl-Keane SATURDAY SESSION PREVIEW I n today’s economy, many risk man- agement and insurance companies are eager to recruit the best new talent, but hiring is just the first step. Many studies have proved that teams that include people of different genders, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, and races produce more creative, innovative, and effective results. Not only do diverse teams offer a wider range of experienc- es leading to a broader range of ideas, but also they can strengthen the link be- tween diversity, financial performance, and value creation. Organizations that understand this know they must prior- itize attracting diverse talent and then providing opportunities to develop and retain that talent. Shameem Awan serves as senior assistant vice president of talent man- agement and DE&I for Amica Insurance, where her responsibilities include over- sight of diversity, equity, and inclusion; employee engagement and experience; talent management; talent acquisition; and employee relocation. “Organizations continue to focus on diversifying their talent; they know that diversity of race, gender, thought, and personality are im- portant to an organization’s success,” Awan explained. As the risk management and insur- ance industry faces its largest talent gap in decades, organizations that under- stand the importance of effective strat- egies in this area may have a distinct advantage. Awan will be joined by Amica colleague Mari- sa Rodo, senior recruit- ing supervisor, to present “Recruiting, Empowering, Developing, and Retaining Diverse Talent.” This round- table session will examine the entire continuum, and the presenters will share stories and experiences that have been successful. Attendees are encouraged to join in the discussion and share their own practices; Awan and Rodo hope to spark a lively discussion among partic- ipants, including useful tips, examples, and takeaways that can be applied to their own organizations and teams. At- tendees will learn about the current com- petitive landscape; how to implement inclusive recruiting and hiring practices; and how to develop, em- power, and retain diverse talent. To learn more, head to Georgetown at 9:45 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7. RodoAwan offici We applaud our newest Ally CPCU designees for earning the most trusted credential in risk management and insurance. Your tireless work and commitment to your craft inspire us. GABRIELLE CORBIN JESSICA SCHROLL ERIN ECKHOUT LARRY SCOTT SETH LENINGER ANTHONY STOOTHOFF ALEX MEDRANO ©2023 Ally Financial Inc. ally.com/dealerNext >