2026 NCIGF Fall Workshop Agenda
Downloadable PDF: Latest Fall Workshop Agenda (subject to change)
Wednesday, October 28th (pre-conference meetings for members only)
| 8:00 am - 10:00 am |
NCIGF Public Policy Committee/NCIGF Legal Committee Meeting (Hybrid) |
| 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
NCIGF Board of Directors Meeting (Hybrid) |
| 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
NCIGF Manager Roundtable (In-person only) |
Thursday, October 29th
| 7:00 - 4:30 |
Registration & Exhibitor Area |
| 7:00 - 8:30 |
Breakfast
Sponsored by Payden & Rygel |
| 8:30 - 9:00 |
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Kerry Nations (Emcee) - Administrator, Tennessee Insurance Guaranty AssociationLorrie Brouse - Executive Secretary, Tennessee Insurance Guaranty AssociationCarter Lawrence - Tennessee Commissioner of Commerce & Insurance (Welcome Video) |
| 9:00 - 9:25 |
NCIGF Chairman's Remarks
Brad Roeber - Executive Director, California Insurance Guarantee Association |
| 9:25 - 10:25 |
Claims Roundtable: Sharing Perspectives, Shaping Solutions
Valerie McGregor, Director of Claims, Illinois Insurance Guaranty Fund |
| 10:25 - 10:40 |
Social/Exhibitor Networking Break
Sponsored by Legion Claims |
| 10:40 - 11:25 |
What Stakeholders Think About Homeowners' Insurance Affordability & Availability
Roger Schmelzer (Moderator) - President & CEO, NCIGFCasey McGraw - Vice President of Policy & Counsel, American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA)Neda Arabshahi - Executive Vice President, Center for Resiliency and Clean Energy, InclusivAddison Russell - Assistant General Counsel and Legislative Director, Tennessee REALTORS® |
| 11:30 - 1:00 |
Lunch
Sponsored by CPR Insurance |
| 1:00 - 2:00 |
President's Report
Roger Schmelzer - President & CEO, NCIGF; Mike Ulmer, VP, NCIGF; Ashley Rosenberger - General Counsel, NCIGF; Robin Webb-Reus - VP, NCIGF |
| 2:00 - 2:30 |
GSI Claims Update
Mike Ulmer - Vice President, Technology Services and Finance Operations, NCIGF |
| 2:30 - 2:50 |
Social/Exhibitor Networking Break
Sponsored by Conning, Inc. |
| 2:50 - 3:35 |
The State of the Property-Casualty Insurance Market: A Stronger Industry in a More Complex Risk Environment
Alan Dobbins - Director, Insurance Research, Conning, Inc. |
| 3:35 - 5:00 |
Community Service Project (Optional)
Presented by the NCIGF Member Experience Committee. Volunteers signed up during registration will help pack food supplies for the underserved local community in partnership with Second Harvest of Middle Tennessee. |
| 5:30 - 7:00 |
Reception & Presentation of the 2026 Member Service Award
Reception Co-sponsored by Carlisle Medical, and the Tennessee Insurance Guaranty Association |
Friday, October 30th
| 7:30 - 12:00 |
Registration & Exhibitor Area |
| 7:30 - 8:30 |
Breakfast
Sponsored by Income Research + Management |
| 8:30 - 8:45 |
Welcome & Overview of the Day
Kerry Nations (Emcee) - Administrator, Tennessee Insurance Guaranty Association |
| 8:45-10:30 |
Escape Room Tabletop Exercise
Presented by the IOC HR SubcommitteeFacilitator: Jeffery Jenkins - Executive Director, Michigan Property and Casualty Guaranty Association |
| 10:30 - 10:50 |
Social/Exhibitor Networking Break
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| 10:50-11:50 |
Developing Leaders for Long-Term Impact
Alyssa Dueck (Moderator) - Executive Coach and Leadership Development Strategist, Avanti LeadershipPanelists:Pilar Velasquez - Senior Compliance Auditor, California Insurance Guarantee AssociationMichael Karaca - Claims Manager, California Insurance Guarantee AssociationLaToya Hines - Controller, Illinois Insurance Guaranty FundChristi Lage - P&C Insurance Services Coordinator, Quad Assoc, LLCMinh-Tri Dang - Communications & Member Support Manager, NCIGFConnor Inman - Senior Systems Support, NCIGF |
| 12:00 |
Closing Remarks
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