In2Risk Preview: Insurance Attendees Cite Many Different Reasons for Participating

Risk professionals attend conferences for lots of reasons.

It might be to network with industry professionals from different sectors or regions or to hear the latest information on trending topics and issues. For many, motivation comes from learning tangible ideas to bring back to the office to share with other team members. And for still others, attending the same conference every year means deepening connections with colleagues and sharing a meal or golf game with friends.

In2Risk 2026, the CPCU Society’s annual conference and conferment celebration, is just around the corner. Risk and insurance professionals, students, academics, retired industry experts, and vendors will head to Las Vegas from October 19-21 for three days of peer-selected sessions, practical takeaways, surprising insights, and inspiring speakers.

All educational sessions offer attendees time to ask questions and discuss topics directly with the experts, and some include CE credit. Held at Resorts World Las Vegas, the location promises a high-energy and easily accessible event.

Careers Shaped by Meaningful Conversations

Who benefits from the In2Risk conference depends on who you talk to.

“I want to return to In2Risk to meet new people, engage in meaningful conversations, and grow professionally by learning from our insurance industry leaders who share timely and relevant insight,” said Maria Landaeta, JD, CPCU (2024), Senior Claims Specialist, Property Litigation, IAT Insurance Group.

People often say careers are shaped by experiences, people, and access. Industry events like In2Risk combine these three levers to provide attendees with insights, takeaways and access to experts. In a world that seems driven by technology, the in-person experiences created by conferences like In2Risk drive new connections and create opportunities.

Gina Ciorciari, CPCU
CPCU Chapter Governor
New York Metro Territory

Expert-led sessions at In2Risk tackling trending topics include “Parametric Insurance: Closing the Protection Gap,” “Global Catastrophes: When Nature Tests Nations,” and “Trust on Trial: Ethics and the Future of Insurance.”

Employers Benefit Exponentially From In2Risk Attendance

“I leave In2Risk every year reengaged and ready to finish my year strong. It’s great going into end-of-year and planning for the next year. My manager is excited to send me because it helps my team, my company, and my engagement and eagerness!” said Stacey Hinterlong, CPCU (2018), Regional Director, Distribution at Hanover Specialty.

One of the most significant benefits of attending industry events is the knowledge that attendees can garner and bring back to their offices. Teams gain valuable takeaways and can quickly implement tangible ideas to improve workflows. Employees who attend conferences return to their daily jobs with new insights and renewed excitement for the work they do and their place in the insurance ecosystem.

This ripple effect of new knowledge and engagement impacts more than just the employee who attended the event. They can share the information they picked up with other team members, multiplying the return on investment gained by sponsoring an employee’s conference costs.

Sessions at In2Risk that may offer immediate value to employers include “Ethical AI: Faster Work, Fewer E&O Risks,” “RORs Done Right! Strategic Coverage Letter Writing,” and “Beyond Burnout:  Empowering a Healthy Insurance Workplace.”

International Networking and Trending Content

“I look forward to attending the sessions to keep my finger on the pulse of RMI, networking with peers from across and outside the United States, and seeing the friends I have made over the years in real life—call it a CPCU family reunion,” said Gina Ciorciari, CPCU (2012), CPCU Chapter Governor, New York Metro Territory.

“The new attendees are welcomed into the fold, regulars have the chance to reconnect in person, and students get a view into the RMI industry that goes beyond their classrooms and lecture halls.”

In addition to a comprehensive student mentoring program, several sessions at In2Risk address the future of the industry including “Unlocking Mentorship with Practice and Purpose,” and “Unseen Risks: Rethinking the Talent Pipeline” presented by the Black Insurance Industry Collective (BIIC), an affiliate of The Institutes.

New Perspectives and Unexpected Ideas

“I love coming back to In2Risk because every time, I leave with a different perspective. I’m looking forward to those unexpected conversations and ideas that make me rethink what I thought I already knew,” said Rachita Nahata, CPCU (2020),the Vice Chair of the CPCU Society Global Virtual Committee.

Insurance is a dynamic industry that is constantly evolving. This means attending one event isn’t enough.

Risk and insurance professionals must commit to continuous learning and development, including developing a curiosity mindset. Rethinking old assumptions and viewing challenges in new ways is a significant benefit of being present at an industry conference. In2Risk affords many opportunities for innovative thinking through collaborative workshops, access to new technologies, and expert-led discussions.

In2Risk sessions focused on innovative and future-facing topics include “Oops, I Denied It Again: Where AI Risks Insures Bad Faith,” “Driving Resilience: Climate Risk and Insurance Innovation,” and “When Algorithms Go Wrong: Insurance Coverage Considerations.”

In2Risk Attendance Benefits all RMI Professionals

“Early in my career, I attended In2Risk to learn. Then I begin attending to connect. Eventually, I realized I was also there to give back, to introduce people, encourage emerging leaders, share experiences, and help someone else see possibilities in their career that they might not yet see themselves,” said Michael Koscielny, CPCU (1996), Founder, Born2Lead, LLC.

Stacey Hinterlong, CPCU
Regional Director
Distribution at Hanover Specialty

Additional events round out the agenda at In2Risk, including a Good Works volunteer project benefiting the local community, a robust student mentoring match program, and an inspiring closing keynote session featuring Colin O’Brady, 11-time world record-breaking explorer and New York Times bestselling author of “The Impossible First and The 12-Hour Walk: Invest One Day, Unlock Your Best Life.”

Finally, In2Risk concludes with the conferment ceremony celebrating the industry’s newest CPCU designation holders.

Register Now For In2Risk

Registration is open now for In2Risk. Register by August 28 for the best rates.