Guest/Spouse Registration - 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 underwriters.

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

General Sessions

Our main 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 

• Fine Art: Insights and Expertise in Underwriting and Claims Presented by: 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. 

• 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 - The unique nature of inland marine insurance, including the evolution of the Nationwide Marine Definition, classes, filed/non-filed status and regulatory considerations
• Understanding Contractors Equipment - Introduction to types of operations and equipment; underwriting factors to consider and a review of basic coverage and forms.
• Transportation Insurance - An introduction to transportation insurance, types of motor carriers, their insurance needs and underwriting issues to be considered.
• The Basics of Builders Risk - Understanding builders risk coverage—what it is, who needs it and how it works. Underwriting issues including hard/soft costs and project delays.

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.