Emerging Topics Take Center Stage at CPCU Society’s In2Risk Event

The annual conference in will feature educational seminars on emerging global issues, trending topics, and innovative solutions.
By: | October 29, 2024
Topics: Risk Management

Insurance professionals need access to timely updates and education on emerging issues to perform well in their positions, whether they are underwriters, risk managers, claims adjusters, or filling another role in the ecosystem. And as the world continues evolving rapidly, with new risks emerging and changing constantly, the need for timely and relevant education is clear.

In2Risk, the CPCU Society’s annual event offers insights into the current risk and insurance landscape through educational sessions on trending topics. The event will be held November 7-9 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The three-day experience has cutting-edge technical education rounded out with networking events, leadership development, and inspirational keynote speakers. Trending sessions will educate attendees on emerging risks associated with digital disinformation, generative AI, blockchain, climate change, and PFAS.

All risk management and insurance professionals are welcome to attend and learn from industry experts. Several sessions will offer CE credit. For those unable to attend in person, a virtual option is being planned, to include access to limited educational sessions and networking opportunities. More details about the virtual option will be released later this year.

Agenda With Technical Content on Emerging Issues

New this year, In2Risk sessions can be filtered by track, category, topic, and more, allowing attendees to curate the perfect agenda for their needs. Suggested tracks feature five specialized areas of interest: Agent and Broker, Claims, Underwriting, Risk Management, and Law and Litigation. This feature makes it easier for attendees to attend the sessions they and their employers find most valuable.

The general session on Friday morning will address the trending topic of climate change and its impacts on insurance. The forward-looking session, “Engaging the Insurance Ecosystem to Address Climate Risk,” will bring together top thought leaders from the academic, insurance, and public policy realms to share perspectives on the challenges and opportunities presented by climate risk. This general session is presented in partnership with The Institutes Griffith Foundation. The speakers are Jon Godfread, Commissioner of North Dakota and President-Elect of the NAIC; Dana Popish Severinghaus, Partner at Noted Advisory; Charles Nyce, Department Chair and Dr. William T. Hold Associate Professor of Risk Management & Insurance at Florida State University; and Frank Tomasello, Executive Director at the Griffith Foundation.

In addition to Friday’s general session, plan to attend these educational seminars to maximize your time spent learning about emerging issues like AI, PFAS, cannabis, and ChatGPT:

“Leveraging IoT for Customer Relationships,” presented by Tom Smart, Assistant Vice President, Risk Management Services at Philadelphia Insurance Companies. Focusing on how IoT can help improve the bottom line, Smart will share initiatives and tools designed to improve customer relationships using IoT technology.

“Human-Centric Data Structures: From Policy to People-Focused Insurance,” by Margo Giles, CEO at IRYS Insurtech. The theme of Giles’ session is people over policies, and she will describe the need for foundational change in the way data impacts underwriting and claims.

“The Latest on Cyber Risk, Coverage and Regulation,” is a trending session focused on current updates in cyber coverage, including the impact of growing cyber regulations on insurers. Jonathan Meer, Attorney at Law at Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker will facilitate this discussion.

“Insuring the Modern Vehicle: Impact of ADAS,” delivered by Jill Kirshman, Manager of Insurance Analytics at CARFAX and Kay Wakeman, Director of Insurance Outreach at IIHS-HLDI (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) will update participants on Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems in modern vehicles and their impact on accident frequency and severity.

“There’s Something in the Water: PFAS Strike Again,” will update attendees on the current state of PFAS issues, specifically the US and global implications of PFAS from legal, environmental, and insurance perspectives. The session will be presented by Chase Gerbig, Principal Engineer at Roux Associates, Inc.; Matthew Kern, Senior Vice President, Midwest Environmental Hub Leader at Marsh; Julie Sealey, AVP, Risk Engineering at Everest; and Daniel Tranen, Partner at Wilson Elser.

“What Can ChatGPT Do For Me?” presented by Azsure Dorton, Technology Manager at State Farm, and Kamal Abburi, Director of Customer Success, Data & AI at Microsoft. The speakers will demonstrate the powerful tool and show attendees how to safely use ChatGPT to enhance their daily work.

“Exploring Emerging Technology Across the Insurance Value Chain,” by Sondra Ashmore, Vice President of IT at Berkley Public Entity explores the explosion of emerging tech designed to add value across the insurance lifecycle. Topics will include AI, IoT, blockchain, and data analytics tools.

“Cannabis: Where There’s Smoke, There’s Opportunity,” will discuss emerging trends in the cannabis industry, the insurance implications and issues, and the benefits of managing risks along with cannabis tenants. This session will be facilitated by Chad Beadles, Associate Vice President Training at Davies Risk Services; Jason Scheurle, National Product Leader, Cannabis at Burns & Wilcox; Justin Singer, CEO and Co-Founder at Caliper Holdings; and Beverly Adkins, President at WC/P&C TPA.

“Defending Against Digital Disinformation,” presented by Lori Hurkin, Director, Casualty at Nationwide Insurance; James Jones, Executive Director Katie School Of Ins and Risk Management at Illinois State University; Rob Olson, Senior Research Analyst at International Risk Management Institute; and Joseph Zompetti, Professor of Communication at Illinois State University. The risks of digital disinformation across claims, underwriting, sales, and actuarial functions, like altered photos, deepfake videos, and fake medical information, must be mitigated and this session will discuss ways to manage digital disinformation.

Registration Now Open For In2Risk

Reach new heights with trending educational sessions on emerging risks at In2Risk this year. Join in engaging discussions with other risk and insurance professionals designed to help you think critically about new issues and learn from industry veterans and other experts.

Register here.

Abi Potter Clough, MBA, CPCU, is a keynote speaker, author and business consultant focused on Insurtech, leadership and strategy. She has over 15 years of experience at a Fortune 500 company with expertise in P&C claims operational leadership, lean management consulting, digital communications and Insurtech. As the past chair of the International Insurance Interest Group of the CPCU Society, Abi remains involved in many international initiatives and projects. She has published two books about change management and relocation. Abi can be reached at [email protected].

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