Central Ohio Insurance Education Day Committee presents

The Pace of Change...Time for a Tune-up

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Villa Milano
1630 Schrock Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 882-2058

Registration Deadline: March 25, 2008
Cost: $99 per person



Registration: 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.

Hot Topics at the ODI

Speaker: Doug Anderson
Chief Policy Officer, Ohio Department of Insurance

Mr. Anderson will share his thoughts on issues impacting the industry, consumers and ODI.
The Changing Marketplace in Ohio
Speaker:

Paul J. Smith
Senior Vice President
State Farm Insurance Mid-America Zone

Mr. Smith will share his thoughts on the ever-changing world of insurance. He'll discuss what keeps him awake at night as well as the growing focus on insurance customers.

An Economic Forecast for Insurers
Speaker: Dr. Robert P. Hartwig
President, Insurance Information Institute

Dr. Hartwig will provide his financial analysis of the insurance industry, including an economic forecast for insurers.
LUNCH: 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

 
 
Luncheon

Speaker:

Recognition of IEDC donations and scholarship recipients.

Nancy Whetstone
Ohio Business Week Foundation
The New Pace of Business Continuity
Speaker:

Nancy Edwards
VP/CSO/Continuity Planning
State Auto Insurance Companies

A disaster can arise from a weather event, a systems failure, attack or other source. Is it likely? No. But if it occurs, your readiness can make the difference as to whether your business stays in business. Ms. Edwards will provide an overview of business continuity and disaster recovery topics for both company and agency personnel.

The Pace of Technology: How to Survive

Panelists:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Moderator:

John Koetz
President
W. E. Davis Insurance Agency

John M. Petrucci
VP of Sales
State Auto Insurance Companies

Alvito Vaz
IT Director
Progressive Insurance

Jeff Yates
Executive Director
ACT

David C. Kotary
President
Benchmark Insurance Agency


With the expanded use of Web-based portals, how will the insurance agent survive? What should insurance agents be doing now to prepare for the next wave of technology? Does the shift to technology actually lead to lower costs for the insurance product? Panelists will share their expertise regarding technology's impact on the insurance agent.

Adjourn: 4:15 p.m.

DRESS: BUSINESS CASUAL ATTIRE IS APPROPRIATE

OHIO INSURANCE AGENTS:
This seminar is approved by the
Ohio Department of Insurance for CE credit.
Course ID: 46110
Hours Approved: 6 Ohio CE Hours
Provider Number: 34353

Ohio Agent CE registrants:
You must attend all sessions to receive CE credit.
Partial CE credit not available

SEMINAR CREDIT OFFERINGS

Licensed Ohio insurance agents registered for Continuing Education (CE) will receive 6 credit hours toward Ohio Agent Continuing Education Credit.

CPCUs attending this program will be awarded 6 points under section PD9 of the Continuing Professional Development Program. Pick up the CPD form at the registration table.

IEDC, OII and the entities involved with this seminar are dedicated to good faith compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as any other relevant federal and state disability legislation. Any party having special needs with respect to seminar attendance is encouraged to contact OII at 614-228-1593, regarding appropriate accommodations prior to attending.

DIRECTIONS


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Villa Milano is located 1 mile WEST of CLEVELAND AVENUE and just EAST of KARL ROAD, at 1630 SCHROCK ROAD.

From I-270, exit at CLEVELAND AVENUE NORTH. SCHROCK ROAD is the first intersection. Turn LEFT on SCHROCK. Approximately 1 mile - Villa Milano is on the NORTH (RIGHT) side of SCHROCK ROAD.

From I-71 exit at Route 161. Go EAST on 161 to KARL ROAD. Turn LEFT on KARL ROAD (this is a residential area), which dead ends into SCHROCK ROAD. Turn RIGHT on SCHROCK. Villa Milano is on the NORTH (LEFT) side of SCHROCK ROAD, just a few hundred yards from KARL ROAD.

REFUND POLICY

Attendees canceling up to 10 days prior to the program will receive a full refund. A 50% service charge will apply to cancellations received within 10 days. No refunds for no-shows.


Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters Society (CPCU) - Columbus Chapter
Independent Insurance Agents of Ohio (Big-I)
Insurance Women of Columbus, Ohio (IWOCO)
LOMA Society of Ohio
Ohio Insurance Institute (OII)
Professional Insurance Agents Association of Ohio (PIA)
Risk & Insurance Management Society (RIMS) - Central Ohio Chapter
The Griffith Insurance Education Foundation

QUESTIONS: (614) 228-1593 or info@ohioinsurance.org

 



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