2004 NAIIA Annual Conference Slated for May 5-9

The 67th National Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters (NAIIA) Annual Conference, “Dedicated To The Vision”, May 5-9, 2004, Marriott’s Hilton Head Beach & Golf Resort, Hilton Head Island, S.C. will feature education sessions, networking opportunities, product trends and recreational avenues.

Attendees can anticipate a keynote address from David McKenney, vice president-national claims operations, ProAssurance, Inc. National Advisory Council (NAC) client regional representatives will provide insights into enhancing claims handling practices and a Round Table Forum where clientele and members firm representatives share expertise on loss handling methodology will be held.

In addition, Dan Grant of MFX, Inc., NAIIA’s partner in the RiskVault program, will give a current review of the initiative. Plans for Michael Hale, coordinator, to provide a full overview of CPLIC, NAIIA’s Professional Liability Insurance Co., are underway as well. Exhibitor attendance is expected to be strong as well.

Wednesday, May 5
• Registration, 9 a.m. – Noon; 1:00 – 4 p.m.
• Fishing Tournament, am
• Golf Tournament, Arthur Hills Course, Palmetto Hall, 1:15 p.m.
• NAIIA Hospitality, 8-10 p.m.

Thursday May 6
• Registration, 8:30 a.m. – Noon; 1:30-4 p.m.
• “Welcome Breakfast”, 8:30 a.m.
• “Welcome Address” NAIIA President Dan Price, 9:15 a.m.
• Keynote Speaker David McKenney, vice president, national claims operations, ProAssurance Inc., 9:30 a.m.
• Optional Spouses Tour of Historic Savannah with lunch at the Riverhouse Restaurant and shopping/browsing on famous Riverstreet. Busses depart 10:45 a.m. and return at 4:15 p.m.
• National Advisory Council Delegate “Ask The Experts” Discussion Panel, 10:30 a.m.
• Round Table Forum, 1:15 – 5 p.m.
• Welcome Reception with Exhibitors, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Friday, May 7
• Registration/Information, 9 a.m. – Noon & 1:30 – 4 p.m.
• Past President’s Meeting, 8 – 9 a.m.
• National Advisory Council Clients Only Delegates Meeting, 8-9 a.m.
• Nominating Committee Meeting, 8-9 a.m.
• Brunch with Exhibitors, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. with prizes
• “RiskVault” Dan Grant, MFXchange, Inc., 1:30 p.m.
• “CPLIC”, NAIIA’s Claims Professional Liability Insurance Co., Michael
Hale, risk retention program coordinator, 2 p.m.
• Theme Night (Tacky Tourist Welcome to Margaretville), 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 8
• Registration/Information, 9 a.m. – Noon
• Annual Business Meeting, 9 a.m. – Noon
• Spouses Brunch, 9 a.m. – Noon
• 2004/2005 Executive Committee Meeting, 1 p.m.
• Pre-Banquet Reception and Annual Banquet, 5:30 p.m.

Contact NAIIA, 825 West State St., #117-C, Geneva, IL 60134, (630) 397-5012. FAX: (630) 397-5013, e-mail: assist@naiia.com for registration forms and hotel accommodation information.