IMUA 94th Annual Meeting

Overview

Each year, employees from IMUA's member companies, along with other industry experts, explore the factors influencing the commercial inland marine industry and provide education to address the key technical and coverage challenges facing today's inland marine insurance professionals. 

We hope you will join us at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa located in beautiful Bonita Springs, FL.

General Sessions

Our core education programming is comprised of a curriculum of timely topics presented by our industry's leading experts. General sessions are known for being engaging, informative, and interactive. 

• Keynote Address -  Beyond the Sea - Leading with Love: The Transformative Leadership of the Future Presented by Robert "Navy Bob" Roncska 

• Mastery for Construction Professionals: Understanding Geotech, Blueprints, and Risk Management Presented by: Perren Palpant, GeoStructures, Inc., Phil Hacker, Great American Insurance Group, and Josh Schonberger, Clark Construction Group, LLC 

• CAT Modeling Strategies for Inland Marine Challenges Presented by: Mike Tine, Karen Clark and Company, Jason Gravel, Arch Reinsurance Company, and Chris Bevins, Arch Reinsurance Company

• Fine Art: Insights and Expertise in Underwriting and Claims Presented by: Andrew A. Gristina, Great American Insurance Group and Timothy S. Carpenter, Argus Cultural Property Consultants 

• Transportation and Supply Chain Logistics: Navigating Challenges Presented by: Cassandra Gaines, Carrier Assure Inc., Rick Bridges, Lockton, and Stephanie Penninger, Wayfair LLC, Corporate Headquarters

• Economic Outlook for the Inland Marine Insurance Industry Presented by: Ben Wright, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. 

Intro Track

We will once again offer our acclaimed "Intro Track," parallel to our traditional educational programming. The "Intro Track" is specifically designed for those newer to the inland marine industry but these sessions are also open to professionals seeking a refresher on major lines of business. 

Sessions Include: 

• Introduction to Inland Marine Insurance - Covers the unique nature of inland marine insurance, including the evolution of the Nationwide Marine Definition, classes of business, filed/non-filed status, and regulatory considerations. 
  Presented by Michelle Hoehn Wallace, Travelers
• Understanding Contractors Equipment - Introduction to types of operations and equipment, underwriting factors to consider, and a review of basic coverage and forms.
  Presented by Tony Falcone, Intact Insurance
• Transportation Insurance - An introduction to transportation insurance, types of motor carriers, their insurance needs, and underwriting issues to be considered.
  Presented by John Clarke, Selective Insurance and Ron Castellanos, Selective Insurance
• The Basics of Builders Risk - Understanding builders risk coverage—what it is, who needs it and how it works. Covers underwriting issues including hard/soft costs and project delays. 
  Presented by Kodi Williams, Sompo International

Venue

The Hyatt Regency Coconut Point is a tropical resort located just minutes away from beautiful beaches. 

Hotel accommodations are not included in registration. Use the information below to secure a reservation. We recommend booking your room early.

Reserve Online: IMUA 2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE 
Reserve by Phone: 877-803-7534 (Group Code: G-DIMU)
Room Rate: $309/night + reduced resort fee of $10/night + tax

Discounted room rate is only available up until March 20, 2025.

Pricing

General Registration (prior to 3/29/2025): $1,195
General Registration (starting 3/29/2025): $1,295
Includes registration for Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner, 2 days of education, 2 days of breakfast, nightly hospitality suite, Tuesday lunch, and Closing Cocktail Reception & Awards Banquet. View full agenda here.

Guest/Spouse
Guest/Spouse registration is available upon request. Please contact Allie Monreale for a link to the guest/spouse registration. This ticket is $300 and includes Sunday's welcome cocktail reception and buffet dinner and Tuesday evening banquet (cocktail reception followed by plated dinner). Guests can add a recreation option for an additional fee.

Bring-A-Buddy
IMUA members who have attended past annual meetings can “Bring-a-Buddy” (i.e. a junior company employee with minimal industry experience) to the meeting for a substantially reduced fee of $845. ($895 after March 28, 2024)

Bring-A-Broker
IMUA members can invite and sponsor brokers/producers to attend the meeting at a discounted rate of $845. ($895 after March 28, 2024)

IMUA members can bring up to one buddy/broker at a discounted rate. If you are interested in this offer, please reach out to Allie Monreale for more information.