Relevant Topics and Interesting Speakers

INSURTECH – THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE NECESSARY

Jerry Fox, Technology, Automation, Innovation Strategist and Industry Advocate

2 Non-Company CE Appproved

Technology has become an integral part of your agency and your client’s lives and the changes can be overwhelming. From the new insurable technology to all of the industry-related tech, things are changing fast. Learn what is out there and how it can be used to best serve the insurance customers’ needs... so that you can sleep at night.

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IT’S NOT IF, IT’S WHEN – WHY DATA SECURITY IS NOT OPTIONAL

Matt Vatter, Assistant Commissioner, Enforcement Division
Greg Pfleider, Executive Vice President, RiskSmart Advisors

1 Non-Company CE Approved

There are information breaches every day, and it is not a matter of IF, but rather WHEN you will get hacked. Learn about data security requirements imposed upon agents by the State of Minnesota, your agency / company contracts and even the laws of other states in which you may not even do business. We’ll show you what you need to do to comply Minnesota’s Information Security Program, the importance of compliance, and some of the tools available to help you get there.

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TOP FIVE E&O CLAIMS AND THE ANATOMY OF AN E&O TRIAL
Thomas Casella, JD, MBA, Utica National Insurance Group
Rolf Sonnesyn, JD, Tomsche, Sonnesyn & Tomsche, PA
Jessica C Richardson, JD, Tomsche, Sonnesyn & Tomsche, PA

3 Non-Company CE Approved

This 3hr workshop explores the Top 5 causes of Errors & Omissions claims and follows one of them all the way to trial. Learn what happens when an E&O claim is filed against you and how you can implement the best practices that help provide a stronger defense – or possibly avoid the claim altogether. You will learn the insurance concepts and case law that come into play when an E&O claim goes to trial. This seminar qualifies for Utica’s Loss Control discount and could help you save a LOT of time, money and headaches by avoiding an E&O claim!