INTRODUCTION FROM CHAIRPERSON
PROVIDER PERSPECTIVES: UNDERWRITING CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE FLOOD MARKET

PROVIDER PERSPECTIVES: UNDERWRITING CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE FLOOD MARKET

3:00 pm

As the private flood market grows to meet coverage demands and the NFIP strains to address mounting losses, the Excess and Surplus market is partnering with carriers to provide more comprehensive insurance coverage. Hear from a panel of flood providers about the latest coverage innovations available to protect your clients from flood losses.

  • What coverage gaps are most critical and how can insurance professionals address them to protect against costly losses?
  • How is the Excess & Surplus market addressing current coverage needs in the flood space?
  • In what ways can providers of coverage better partner with the NFIP to best protect clients from flood perils?

Fred Karlinsky — Shareholder, Insurance Regulatory and Transactions Practice Group
Dan Freudenthal — President, Agency Flood Resources and CRIO Group
Tim Brockett — Senior Vice President, Munich Re
Allen Hudson — Vice President Commercial Insurance, Sahouri
NEED TO KNOW: UPDATE ON MARKET REGULATIONS AND NEW REQUIREMENTS

NEED TO KNOW: UPDATE ON MARKET REGULATIONS AND NEW REQUIREMENTS

9:00 am

Updates to regulations surrounding the flood insurance market have led to new requirements and coverage processes that impact you and your clients. Uncover the latest insights from key regulators and gain tools to navigate the NFIP and the expanding private flood market.

  • How have regulators responded to the massive losses following hurricanes Irma and Harvey?
  • What new processes for placing coverage through the NFIP are in place and how can pitfalls be avoided?
  • In what ways is the private market reacting to NFIP regulation to best-protect against flood risks?

Fred Karlinsky — Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig
Keri Kish — Director of Government Relations, WSIA
Craig Poulton — CEO, Poulton Associates Inc.
Tim McCoy — Managing Director, Insurmark
LUNCH

LUNCH

12:00 pm

12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Lunch & learn session

BROUGHT TO YOU BY Gridiron

Dave Demott — President, Gridiron Insurance Underwriters
FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT, HAZARD MANAGEMENT AND MODELING SOLUTIONS

FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT, HAZARD MANAGEMENT AND MODELING SOLUTIONS

2:00 pm

Explore critical updates to flood risk assessment and modeling to better evaluate your clients’ risk and coverage needs. Discover how technological advancements make it easier to clearly communicate what coverage is required and at what rates.

  • What are the most exciting advancements in flood modeling and how are they shifting the flood insurance market?
  • How can brokers and agents use data from risk modeling to communicate flood risk to their clients?

Albert Slap — President, Coastal Risk Consulting