Insurance events & conferences: Fall 2021

Editor’s Note: At the start of every quarter, PropertyCasualty360 publishes upcoming national P&C insurance events and conferences. The information included in this article is as recent as the date of publication. Please refer to each event’s webpage for the most up-to-date information. 

October

AICP 2021 Annual Conference: This event is hosted by the AICP, which serves the insurance compliance community by promoting relationships, exchanging information, and providing learning opportunities within a dynamic regulatory environment.

• Organization: Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals (AICP)
• Where: Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina; San Diego
• When: October 3-6

ITC Vegas 2021: ITC Vegas is the world’s largest insurtech event, offering access to the most comprehensive and global gathering of tech entrepreneurs, investors, and insurance industry incumbents. For three days, the industry will convene to showcase innovations, learn how to increase productivity, reduce costs, and ultimately enrich policyholders’ lives.

• Organization: InsureTech Connect
• Where: Virtual and Mandalay Bay; Las Vegas
• When: October 4-6

RIMS Canada 2021 Virtual Conference: This virtual event will include two days of educational sessions, networking breaks, plenary sessions and Exhibit Hall hours.

• Organization: RIMS — the risk management society
• Where: Virtual
• When: October 5-6

2021 U40 Annual Meeting: WSIA’s U40 members are invited to join other wholesale, specialty and surplus lines industry young professionals for education and the exchange of industry information during the U40 Annual Meeting. Participate in tailored education courses developed for U40, peer-led panels, interactive roundtable discussions, association updates and networking.

• Organization: Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association (WSIA) 
• Where: Sheraton Austin at the Capitol; Austin, Texas
• When: October 10-12

Verisk Velocity 2021: This virtual event will explore a wide range of topics, including insurance innovation, artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and will also provide new insights into emerging issues, premium audit, and loss control.

• Organization: Verisk Analytics
• Where: Virtual
• When: October 12-14

ACT Tech Summit 2021: This bi-annual meeting provides insurance agents, carriers, and tech vendors a forum to discuss how to effectively and efficiently implement technologies to help agencies thrive.

• Organization: Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (Big “I”), Agents Council for Technology
• Where: Virtual
• When: October 13-14

21st Annual TMPAA Summit: Hear from thought leaders as they address the challenges of the current business environment, discuss solutions being employed by peers, and hear the results of the 2021 State of Program Business Study.

• Organization: Target Markets Program Administrators Association (TMPAA)
• Where: Westin Kierland Resort; Scottsdale; Ariz.
• When: October 18-20

2021 Government Affairs Conference: This virtual event is designed to inform government affairs professionals on the latest regulatory and policy developments impacting the industry; the agenda for this event features NAMIC thought leaders, industry experts, legislators, top regulators and public officials.

• Organization: National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC)
• Where: Virtual
• When: October 27

ACORD Connect: Attendees will have the opportunity to gain insight on current and future trends in business and technology and hear from thought leaders and key influencers from across the full spectrum of companies and roles in the global insurance industry.

• Organization: ACORD
• Where: Virtual
• When: October 28

APCIA Annual Meeting: The APCIA Annual Meeting was created to bring the industry together in person under one roof to network, explore important issues, and hold meetings vital to the business of insurance and reinsurance.

• Organization: American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA)
• Where: Sheraton DowntownHotel; Denver
• When: October 31-November 2

November

NAMIC Insurtech Fastpitch: This fast-paced and interactive event was created for property/casualty insurance professionals to learn about the latest technology and industry consulting solutions through short presentations and demonstrations from leading technology providers.

• Organization: National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC)
• Where: Virtual
• When: November 3-4

The Future of Insurance Europe 2021: More than 1,000 professionals from across the insurance ecosystem will converge at this event to decide the key strategies organizations must use to gain a competitive edge in a digital marketplace and pioneer a brighter future for the European insurance industry.

• Organization: Reuters Events
• Where: Virtual
• When: November 4-5

IRMI Construction Risk Conference: At the IRMI Construction Risk Conference (CRC), attendees will experience top-tier speakers, focused construction risk and insurance content, and innovative ideas for contractor risk management and insurance programs.

• Organization: International Risk Management Institute (IRMI)
• Where: Virtual and Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel; San Diego
• When: Live conference: November 7-10 | Virtual conference: November 8-9

2021 PRMA Summit: Join the risk management community at a hybrid event to collaborate, innovate and associate.

• Organization: Private Risk Management Association
• Where: Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel; Chicago
• When: Live conference: November 7-9 | Virtual conference: November 10-12

2021 PLUS Conference: This event creates collaboration between PLUS members, committees, industry experts, and education specialists around a dynamic agenda to interest a professional liability audience.

• Organization: Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS)
• Where: Hilton Anatole; Dallas
• When: November 7-10

2021 FICP Annual Conference: Attendees who serve as financial services and insurance industry meetings and events professionals will experience relevant education that enables them to continue to adapt to a rapidly changing landscape at this event.

• Organization: Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP)
• Where: JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa; Phoenix
• When: November 14-17

ACORD Industry First: This exclusive event will bring together senior industry leaders at the intersection of insurance and technology, featuring first-of-a-kind research and thought leadership. Learn about the most important current issues, emerging trends, and how to position organizations to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving market.

• Organization: ACORD
• Where: Virtual
• When: November 16

Connected Claims USA 2021: More than 3,000 professionals will converge for the world’s largest gathering of claims executives, where speakers will share what’s new on the horizon of claims and innovation.

• Organization: Reuters Events
• Where: Virtual
• When: November 16-18

2021 WSIA Annual Marketplace: WSIA’s Annual Marketplace is the premier wholesale, specialty and surplus lines industry event. More than 5,000 industry professionals gather at the Annual Marketplace for networking and business meetings throughout the week in the Brokers’ Lounge and The Club.

• Organization: Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association (WSIA) 
• Where: Manchester Grand Hyatt and Marriott Marquis San Diego; San Diego
• When: November 16-19

December

The Joint Industry Forum 2021: This event will bring together the most accomplished thinkers and leaders in insurance, empowering attendees to master the demand for a more agile and responsive form of leadership as competition intensifies both inside and outside the industry.

• Organization: Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I)
• Where: New York Hilton Midtown; New York City
• When: December 2

15th Annual Northeast Benefit: Join the IICF on this one night to support the industry and communities it serves.

• Organization: Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation
• Where: Ziegfeld Ballroom; New York City
• When: December 7

75th Annual Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference and 32nd Safety & Health Conference: The theme of this year’s event is “Better Together” and will bring together attendees from upper-level executives to end-users of products/services. Some highlights in the event’s agenda include keynote addresses, breakout sessions, a golf tournament, and a gala supporting Give Kids the World Village.

• Organization: Workers’ Compensation Institute (WCI)
• Where: Orlando World Center Marriott; Orlando, Fla.
• When: December 12-15

If you have an insurance event that you would like featured in our quarterly events column, please email Managing Editor Heather Turner at hturner@alm.com. 

Related: Insurance events & conferences: Summer 2021