Support PAMIC Events as A

2025 Annual Sponsor

Register to Sponsor   

Friday, February 21, 2025

Benefits of Sponsoring PAMIC

• Support the Insurance Industry 

• Generate strong leads by drawing in interested clients

• Put your company front and center, boosting credibility and giving your business authority over competitors

• Promote your company in front of your target audience at a specific industry-related educational seminar (i.e. Claims, Financial Management, IT & Underwriting)

• Grant your company brand awareness and media exposure thru PAMIC social media outreach

• Increase your reach to new prospects, customers, and businesses

• Reconnect with clients and engage with an audience to maintain strong business relations

• Deliver great ROI with competitive sponsorship costs

Who Will Your Sponsorship Reach?

PAMIC is an organization comprised of mutual member groups, including property and casualty insurers licensed to sell products throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

Beyond mutual companies, we represent over 130 market members who are crucial in upholding the value and operations of our member groups. Some examples of our associates are: law firms, accounting firms, reinsurance companies, restoration companies and technology firms.

Platinum Sponsorship 

(Best Value)

The Platinum program is the best value for your sponsorship dollars and is an inclusive option for companies that desire to be promoted continuously year round. This annual sponsorship level includes:

Notable Annual benefits include: 

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Signature Sponsorship 

(Three Event Sponsorship)

The Signature program was designed for companies that would like to sponsor 3 or more annual events throughout the year. This package includes:

• The Signature program allows companies a flexible way to plan their marketing strategy by allowing them to choose which events to sponsor ahead of time.
• Promoted in areas where other sponsor levels are not, including the PAMIC Pulse, website, email announcements, social media spotlights, and more!

Notable Annual benefits include: 

Thank You to our

2024 Platinum, Signature, and Program Sponsors!

Questions?

*For more information about this event, contact our Director of Education & Events, 
Cindy Warren at cwarren@pamic.org or call (717) 303-0197. 

2025 PAMIC Claims Summit

April 15th -  April 16th
Lancaster Marriott Penn Square, 25 S. Queen Street, Lancaster, PA

Each year PAMIC hosts the annual Claims Summit, which draws over 150 attendees and over 30 exhibitors including law firms, restoration companies, and other related businesses. Topics include litigation updates and popular claims trends, making this Conference the most significant claims focused program in the mid-Atlantic region.  CE & CLE Credits are offered to those in attendance. 

AGENDA Tuesday, April 15 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. - Breakfast & Registration 8:30 - 8:45 a.m. - Welcome Remarks 8:45 - 9:40 a.m. - Keynote: Navigating the Claims Landscape - Emerging Issues & Challenges This session will explore the evolving landscape of property/casualty insurance claims, focusing on emerging issues and the current challenges claims professionals face. Specific areas of focus include social inflation, auto severity, changing weather patterns, catastrophe frequency and severity, and mass torts. Tim Fletcher, Senior Emerging Issues Specialist, Gen Re 9:40 - 10:30 a.m. - Litigation Update He’s back! Join Mike McKenna as he highlights the year as well as what the Courts have been up to and how it impacts you? Mike McKenna, Margolis Edelstein 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. - Networking Break 11:00 - 11:50 a.m. - Sex, Drugs, & Alcohol - Handling Sin in Casualty Claims Joshua Bovender and Dr. Graham will explore the legal and toxicological issues surrounding drug and alcohol use in casualty claims.  The presentation provides practical guidance on how to identify key drug and alcohol use issues, evaluate the toxicological ramifications, and assess whether the evidence is ultimately useful and admissible at trial.  Josh Bovender, Thomas, Thomas, & Hafer, LLC & Kenneth Graham, Ph.D, Forensic Toxicologist Noon - 1:15 p.m. - Lunch 1:15 - 2:05 p.m. - Breakout Sessions New Homes New Risks  In the fast-paced world of new home construction, cutting corners can lead to unforeseen and costly consequences. Join our expert panel as they delve into the critical risks that arise when construction shortcuts are taken, and how they impact insurance claims and coverage. Key topics covered will be phantom sinkholes, close neighbors, and waived inspections. James Kugel & Greg Decker, Barry Isett & Associates Mike Danilla, Penn National Scott Rybny, Morgan, Akins, & Jackson, PLLC Is the Fair Share Act Dead Following Spencer vs. Johnson?  Joshua Brownlie, Marshall Dennehey Jacob Kratt, Margolis Edelstein Paula Kosh, Goodville Mutual 2:15 - 3:05 p.m. - Breakout Sessions Working with Third Party Advocates This session will focus on best practices for interacting with the insured’s representatives, pitfalls to beware of, and emerging trends in claim handling. Jonathan MacBride, Zelle Law AI in Claims Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the claims landscape, offering insurers powerful tools to enhance efficiency, improve decision-making, and reduce costs. We’ll discuss the challenges and best practices for integrating AI into claims workflows. Whether you're just beginning to explore AI or looking to optimize your current systems, this session will provide valuable takeaways to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market. Ben Frommer, Thomas, Thomas, & Hafer Heather Norris, Penn National 3:05 - 3:30 p.m. - Networking Break 3:30 - 4:20 p.m. - Breakout Sessions Reinsurance 101 This session will examine what reinsurance is, why you should purchase it, and why you should care about reinsurance for your business. Cardine Zalenski, Gen Re From Crisis to Resolution: Mastering Emergency Claims for Environmental Spills Navigating emergency claims, such as oil spills and hazardous exposures, demands swift and effective action. This presentation delves into the intricacies of managing these urgent claims, highlighting the challenges and obstacles you may face, and the importance of strategic partnerships in the remediation process. Key Topics Covered: Managing Emergency Claims, Reporting & Documentation, and Case Studies. Jennifer Potter and Lori Girvan, Barry Isett & Associates 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Welcome Reception Wednesday, April 16 7:15 - 8:15 a.m. - Breakfast 8:15 - 8:45 a.m. - Welcome & Exhibitor Door Prizes 8:45 - 9:35 a.m. - Contractor Deliveries & Premises Liability Premises liability lawsuits involving delivery drivers and contractors in Pennsylvania center on the duty of care owed to business invitees, including third-party delivery drivers. Property owners, DNCs, and 3PLs may face exposure depending on control over delivery operations and site conditions. Key defenses include the open and obvious doctrine, assumption of risk, and comparative negligence—while evolving insurance coverage and contractor status issues add complexity to claims handling and resolution.  Claire Murtha & Jacob Kratt, Margolis Edelstein 9:35 - 10:00 a.m. - Networking Break 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. - Resilience is Not Optional - Managing the Challenges of the Claims Professions (geared towards newbies) Claims adjusters are expected to be investigators, mediators, and negotiators amid disaster. Yet, they are human beings who are often left to cope – on their own – with the stress associated with the job. This is impacting our ability to respond as an industry and can be seen as a heightened risk to the health of the insurance industry ecosystem; but it’s an issue we often don’t want to speak about for those very reasons. Not dealing with this can lead to talent fallout, lack of stickiness in claims industry roles, and customer experience impacts. This session will focus on actionable steps claims professionals and leaders can take to manage the stresses of the role and build resilience with a focus on de-escalation techniques, communication, and engagement tactics. Heather Blevins, J.S. Held, LLC 10:50 - 11:00 a.m. - Networking Break 11:00 - 11:50 a.m. - Top Issues of 2024  This session will explore hot topics in our industry including climate change, cybersecurity risks, talent acquisition, evolving regulations, and a variety of topics affecting you. Heather Norris, Penn National Sarah Cobbs, Thomas, Thomas, & Hafer 11:50 - Noon - Closing Remarks & Packed Lunch

Register 

Sponsor 

Exhibit Booths Sold Out!

Room Block Information:

• Room Block discount has ended. 
• To Reserve at the normal rate: Call (717) 239-1600 and ask to be placed in the PAMIC Claims Summit Group Block.

Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors

Questions?

Contact our Director of Events and Education, Cindy Warren at cwarren@pamic.org or call 717-303-0197.

Cancellation Policy

Refunds will be provided if written notice of cancellation is submitted on or before Monday,  April 1,2025.  

After this date, no refunds will be issued. Contact Lora Sharp at lora@pamic.org for more information. 

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Mutual Insurance Day 

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Hilton Harrisburg & Capitol Building

This event is for PAMIC members only.

The mutual insurance industry is undeniably a heavily regulated and legislated industry. In this environment, insurance employers and employees alike recognize that decisions made by these officials can impact their success for many years.  This adds an element of responsibility for those in the industry to  be engaged in the political process.  There is no better way to learn about the industry's regulatory climate and to have your voice heard than collectively at PAMIC's Mutual Insurance Day. 

At this important and free-to-members event, you will have the opportunity to hear from PA Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys, as well as be updated on the most pressing issues that could impact the insurance industry.  Take advantage of this event to update seasoned employees or educate new employees of the ever-changing regulatory environment and how it affects operations.

Agenda

9:00am - 9:30am: Registration / Continental Breakfast

9:30am - 9:45am: Welcome / Opening Remarks

9:45am - 10:30am: PA Insurance Department Update

Michael Humphreys, Commissioner, Pennsylvania Insurance Department

10:30am - 10:45am: Break

10:45am - 11:30am: Session TBD

11:30am - 12:30pm: Lunch

1:00 p.m.: Capitol Visits

Questions?

Contact our Manager of Membership & Administration, Lora Sharp, at lsharp@pamic.org or call 717-303-0197.

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NAMIC Congressional Contact Program

June 3 - 4, 2025
NAMIC Offices, 20 F ST NW, Suite 510, Washington DC 20001
No Cost to Register

NAMIC’s Congressional Contact Program (CCP) is a world-class advocacy operation that is widely known within the insurance world as the industry’s premier grassroots program. CCP is designed to provide attendees with the opportunity to personally visit with their congressional representatives and staff to voice their concerns over national legislation and issues that affect the property/casualty insurance industry.

Agenda:

Tuesday, June 3rd
Noon:  Federal Affairs Briefing at NAMIC Office with Senate meetings following.

Wednesday, June 4th
House delegation meetings beginning in the morning and ending early afternoon.

Hotel Information:

There is no room block for this event. There are hotels within walking distance of the Capitol.

Hotels in the area:

1. Yotel (formerly Liaison)
2. Capitol Hill Hilton (formerly Washington Court)
3. Phoenix Park

Questions?

Contact Lora Sharp at lsharp@pamic.org or call 717-303-0197.

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