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34th Annual Property & Casualty Insurance Symposium Agenda

September 16 – 17, 2026

2026 ICT Symposium Agenda

Day 1

8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Student Sessions - Invitation Only

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Registration Opens
Location: Foyer of Ballroom A

2:00 – 2:50 p.m.

ICT Annual Meeting & Mauk Award presentation
Location: Ballroom A  

ICT Annual Meeting Speaker: ICT Board Chair Luke Horton, Travelers
Annual meeting of the membership providing an overview state of ICT and consideration of renewal of board companies.

Mauk Award Speaker: Albert Betts, Executive Director, ICT
Afterwards, we will recognize outstanding achievements of leadership and commitment to our industry with the presentation of the Raymond Mauk Leadership Award.

2:50 – 3:10 p.m.

Break

3:10 – 3:20 p.m.

Symposium Welcome Remarks
Location: Ballroom A

Speaker: Albert Betts, Executive Director, ICT

3:20 – 4:20 p.m.

Aftermath of Florida Litigation Reform and Lessons Learned for Texas
Location: Ballroom A

Speaker: Arthur Randolph II, Principal & Consulting Actuary, Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, Inc. 

Texas continues to consider litigation reform, recent reforms in Florida, Georgia, and Louisiana offer important lessons for policymakers and insurance stakeholders.

This session will examine what prompted those reforms, what they were intended to accomplish, and what early results suggest for property and casualty markets and insurance litigation. With a focus on practical takeaways for Texas, the speaker will provide a balanced look at how other states’ experiences may inform future reform discussions. 

4:20 – 4:40 p.m.

Networking Break    
Location: The Arbor

4:40 – 5:40 p.m.

Leadership Dialogue: Texas Insurance Commissioner Amanda Crawford
Location: Ballroom A

Speaker: Amanda Crawford, Commissioner, Texas Department of Insurance

As Texas continues to be one of the most dynamic insurance markets in the country, staying ahead of regulatory and legislative developments is critical. Commissioner Crawford will provide her perspective on the evolving landscape and what it means for insurers operating in Texas. Tailored for executive and C-suite attendees, this discussion will deliver actionable insights to support strategic planning, risk management, and business operations.

5:40 – 7:00 p.m.

Welcome and Networking Reception & Foundation Fundraiser
Location: The Arbor

Day 2

6:30 – 7:30 a.m.

Morning Yoga
Location: Glass Oaks

7:00 – 8:00 a.m.

Breakfast / Registration
Location: The Arbor

8:00 – 8:20 a.m.

Welcome / Awards
Location: Ballroom A

Speaker: Albert Betts, Executive Director, ICT

Celebrate excellence in P&C insurance and join us in honoring our past, present, and future.  We recognize those who have supported the ICT Education Foundation's impactful work and our members who have generously volunteered their time and expertise in support of ICT’s mission.

8:20 – 9:20 a.m.

Balancing Affordability, Consumer Protection, Solvency, and Risk in Texas Property & Casualty Insurance

Speaker: Roosevelt Mosley, Managing Principal, Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, Inc.

As property and casualty insurance costs continue to rise, regulators, policymakers, insurers, agents, and consumers must balance affordability with a financially strong, competitive marketplace.

This session will examine the tension between consumer protection and insurer solvency, with a focus on the Texas insurance market. The speaker will discuss key cost pressures, including inflation, severe weather, reinsurance, litigation, underwriting restrictions, and rate adequacy. The session will also explore how regulatory intervention can help consumers, where it may create unintended consequences, and how insurers can better communicate the role of risk-based pricing in maintaining long-term coverage availability.

9:20 – 9:50 a.m.

Networking break
Location: Foyer of Ballroom A

9:50 – 10:50 a.m.

What Regulators Want Insurers to Hear

Panelists:

  • Moderated by Doug Slape - former TDI Chief Deputy Commissioner
  • Tyler Laughlin, American Fidelity - Former Chief Of Staff at OK DOI
  • Russ Galbraith, eMaxx Assurance - Former Chief Of Staff at AR DOI
  • Jeff Hunt, Hunt66 - Former Associate Commissioner at TX DOI

Trying to introduce a new product into the marketplace?  Do you need approval for a rate change?  Questions about a compliance matter or licensing a new company? This requires navigating the regulatory process and explaining your business needs to regulatory staff with a resulting positive outcome Understanding how to effectively communicate with regulators is critical in today’s environment. In this session, current and former regulatory leaders will share practical insights on expectations, priorities, and approaches that resonate.  Attendees will learn valuable insights and techniques to achieve your business goals, strengthen relationships, and improve outcomes in Texas.

10:50 – 11:50 a.m.

Looking Ahead to 2027: Legislative Priorities and Industry Implications

Panelists:

  • Albert Betts - Executive Director, ICT
  • Jon Schnautz - Legal and Legislative Counsel, ICT

Understanding what may be on the horizon for the 90th Texas Legislative Session can help insurers better position their organizations today. This session will explore anticipated legislative themes, stakeholder priorities, and potential areas of impact for carriers operating in Texas. Designed for executive leaders, government relations professionals, legal counsel, and other industry experts, the discussion will provide actionable insights to support planning, advocacy, and business decision-making.

11:50 a.m – 12:00 p.m.

Closing Remarks

Albert Betts, Executive Director, ICT