We are pleased to offer what we believe is one of the strongest speaker lineups of any insurance conference. All speakers are recognized as leaders in their respective jobs and have incredible insight into the movements of the industry and what we can expect to see in the future.
We are also excited that the 2009 Entrepreneurial Insurance Symposium can be used to gain 8 hours of general continuing education! Being able to offer this continuing education increases what is already a tremendous value for our attendees.
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Tuesday, September 15, 2009
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7:00 am
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Registration Opens
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7:30 - 8:45 am
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Opening Day Breakfast
Networking Mall
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8:45 - 9:00 am
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Welcome
Richard Kerr - Founder & CEO
MarketScout
Joe C. Thompson Ampitheater
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9:00 - 10:00 am
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The Demise of the American Agency System -
True or False
J. Hyatt Brown - Chairman
Brown & Brown, Inc.
Joe C. Thompson Ampitheater
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10:00 - 10:45 am
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Innovation & Insurance: Do You Get It?
David Bell - COO
Allied World Assurance Holdings Limited
Joe C. Thompson Ampitheater
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10:45 - 11:15 am
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Refreshment Break
Networking Mall
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11:15 - 12:00 pm
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CIC: From Ideas to Reality to Legacy
Dr. William T. Hold - Co-Founder and President
The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research
Joe C. Thompson Ampitheater
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12:00 - 1:15 pm
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Executive Luncheon
42nd Floor
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1:15 - 2:15 pm
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Insurance Technology: What's Next?
Bill Hartnett - U.S. Insurance Industry Solutions Director
Microsoft
Joe C. Thompson Ampitheater
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2:15 - 3:15 pm
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Execution or Extinction:
Best Practices of Acquired and Organic Growth
John M. Wepler - President
Marsh, Berry & Company
Joe C. Thompson Ampitheater
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3:15 - 3:45 pm
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Refreshment Break
Networking Mall
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3:45 - 5:00 pm
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Collaborative Commercial Underwriting
Frank Sentner - Directory of Technology
Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers
John Belizaire - Founder & CEO
FirstBest Systems, Inc.
Sharon Emek - Managing Director
CBS Coverage Group, Inc.
Chris Gay - CEO
MileMeter
Joe C. Thompson Ampitheater
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5:00 - 6:30 pm
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Networking Cocktail Reception
Networking Mall
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009
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7:45 - 8:45 am
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Networking Breakfast
Networking Mall
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8:45 - 9:30 am
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Staying Competitive in Unprecedented Times
Charles Williamson - President
Private Client Group
Chartis
Joe C. Thompson Ampitheater
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9:30 - 10:30 am
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Why is Innovation Important to an Insurance Buyer?
Lance J. Ewing - Vice President, Risk Management
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.
Kevin Burrin - Director, Risk Management
BNSF Railway Company
Greg Dodd - Risk Manager
Perot Systems Corporation
Kyle Weddle - Risk Manager
Joe C. Thompson Ampitheater
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10:30 - 11:00 am
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Refreshment Break
Networking Mall
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11:00 - 12:00 pm
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The Financial Crisis and the Future of the
P/C Insurance Industry:
Challenges and Opportunities Amid the
Economic Storm
Dr. Robert Hartwig - President & Chief Economist
Insurance Information Institute
Joe C. Thompson Ampitheater
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