Symposium Agenda

Invitation only

9:30 am – 11:30 am     |   ICT Meeting invitation only - Location: Cortez AB

10:30 am – 12:00 pm  |   Professor's Roundtable invitation only - Location: DeSoto B

All events will take place in the Coronado Ballroom unless otherwise noted

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm    |   Symposium Registration Opens

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm    |   ICT Annual Meeting

2:30 pm – 2:35 pm    |   Symposium Welcome Remarks
Albert Betts, Executive Director, Insurance Council of Texas 

2:35 pm – 3:35 pm    |   What Keeps Insurance CEOs Awake? Trends and Challenges in the P/C Insurance Industry
Sponsored by Texas Farm Bureau

Dr. Robert P. Hartwig, PhD, CPCU, Director, Risk & Uncertainty Management Center, University of South Carolina

This presentation will provide a detailed overview of the P/C insurance industry’s performance as economic and political uncertainty loom large, inflation remains elevated and underwriting performance remains challenged.

3:35 pm – 4:00 pm    |   Networking Break Sponsored by Evolv Claim Solutions 

Location: West Wing Foyer 

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm    |   Where Does Insurance Rank and What Risks are Ahead in the 89th Session Sponsored by Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. 

Moderator:
Albert Betts, Executive Director, Insurance Council of Texas 

Panelists:
Jay Thompson, Attorney, and Lobbyist, Mitchell Williams Law Firm
Scot Kibbe, Vice President, State Government Relations, APCIA 
Beaman Floyd, Lobbyist, TCAIS 
Paul Martin, Vice President, State Relations, RAA 

Join us for an exclusive Texas 89th legislative session preview. We'll delve into anticipated property & casualty proposals impacting your business. Gain insights from industry leaders and strategize for a proactive approach. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve! 

5:00 pm – 5:30 pm    |   Awards & Education Foundation update
Sponsored by GenRe
Volunteer Leader Awards
Raymond Mauk Award  

Celebrate excellence in P&C insurance! This session gives an update on ICT’s Education Foundation's impact and recognition of outstanding achievements with volunteer leader awards and the prestigious Raymond Mauk Award presentation. Don't miss this inspiring session honoring dedication and innovation in our industry. 

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm   |   Networking Reception – Sponsored by Baker Tilly - Location: Peacock Room 
Raffle – Sponsored by Veritex Bank - Location: Peacock Room

All events will take place in the Coronado Ballroom unless otherwise noted 

7:15 am – 8:00 am       |     Breakfast / Registration
Sponsored by JLKRosenberger

8:00 am – 8:05 am      |     Welcome 

8:05 am – 9:05 am      |     5 Clues to Talent Leadership 
TyAnn Osborn, Founder & Principal Consultant, Osborn Consulting Group LLC

Each of us has unique talents, but often, we don’t know, or can’t articulate, what those are. It seems easier to spot talents in others but feels somehow indulgent to talk about what makes us unique. Knowing your talents isn’t bragging – it is the conscious alignment of your energy to your areas of potential for exponential performance. There are 5 easy steps you can take to uncover your unique talents. 

Participants will come away with the ability to understand clues and indicators to talents, which can be used with current employees as well as potential new hires. This information is critical to communicating with others what YOU need from them, and how YOU process information. They, in turn, will learn from you how to do the same. This step-function improvement in communication will improve the overall value proposition of your organization and reinforce your legacy. 

9:05 am – 10:05 am    |     State of the Texas P&C Insurance Market: What’s Working, What’s Not
Sponsored by Pinnacle Actuarial Resources
Arthur R. Randolph II, Principal and Consulting Actuary, Pinnacle Actuarial Resources Inc.

The Texas property and casualty sector is one of the most complex and dynamic insurance markets in the nation. The presentation will discuss the impact of recent trends and events related to the private passenger automobile (focused on the nonstandard niche), homeowners/farm owners and workers’ compensation markets particularly, as well as the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation and reinsurance costs. 

10:05 am – 10:25 am      |     Networking Break - Location: West Wing Foyer

10:25 am – 10:55 am   |     Turning Data Into Actionable Insights for Insurers
Oliver Bradburne, Business Development Manager, McKenzie Intelligence Services

10:55 am – 11:55 am   |     AI: Friend or Foe? Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in P&C Insurance Sponsored by Berkley Southwest 
John Romano, Partner, Baker Tilly 
James Benham, JBKnowledge.com

Join us for a dynamic panel discussion exploring how Artificial Intelligence is transforming the property and casualty insurance landscape. Hear industry leaders delve into AI's impact on underwriting, claims processing, risk management, and the future of the customer experience. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights on leveraging AI to unlock efficiencies and competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving market. 

 11:55 am – 12:00 pm   |     Closing Remarks