PIACT Convention 2024 Program Book

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Welcome back to Foxwoods for the 2024 Connecticut Convention.

Thank you to everyone—the sponsors, exhibitors, advertisers—and you for contributing to the convention’s success. There is so much to take advantage of at this year’s event.

When you think of a PIA event, you think of education, networking, and establishing connections—and this year is no different.

Learning

Cybersecurity is such a hot topic these days, so we offer you two continuing-education approved classes on the topic on Wednesday: Cyber Insurance in the AI Age: Judgement Day!, and What You Don’t Know Will Hurt You: Cybersecurity Compliance in the Northeast. Both classes will be taught by PIACT’s Director of Government & Industry Affairs Brad Lachut, Esq.

For those of you who are looking for information on errors-and-omissions exposures, be sure to check out Emerging E&O Issues and Recent Court Cases, which will be taught by Steve Lyon, CPCU, CIC, CRM, AAI, ARM, AIS, CRIS, MLIS, AFIS, TRIP, on Thursday.

Networking

Thank you to the Connecticut Young Insurance Professionals for hosting the Welcome Reception Tuesday night.

Be sure to attend the Networking Lunch Buffet, during which PIA National President Richard A. Savino, CIC, CPIA, will deliver a short address about what is happening in the insurance industry at a national level, and the Awards of Distinction will be bestowed on the recipients. Please join me in congratulating this year’s award winners!

There are plenty of other opportunities to network, including at the sold-out trade show, which will be open throughout the convention, and at the Networking Reception on Wednesday night. Get ready to dance to the music spun by DJ Michael Nigretti.

These are just some of the happenings that I’d like to highlight about this year’s Connecticut Convention. More details about the event can be found in this program book. I hope you enjoy it. Thank you for being a part of this event.

J.Kyle Dougherty

J.Kyle Dougherty, CIC President, PIACT

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schedule

Tuesday March 26

5:30–8 p.m.

CTYIP Welcome Reception

Additional registration fee required.

Foxwoods High Rollers Luxury Lanes

Wednesday March 27

7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

9–11 a.m. 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 12:15–1:30 p.m.

PIA registration desk open

Education session:

Cyber Insurance in the AI Age: Judgement Day! Brad Lachut, Esq.

Trade Show open

-Bloody Mary/Mimosa Bar

-Cash Prizes

Networking Lunch Buffet

-PIA National President, Richard A. Savino, CIC, CPIA

-PIACT Awards of Distinction

Trade Show open

-Wine & Cheese Reception

-Exhibitor and cash drawings

Education session:

What You Don’t Know Will Hurt You: Cybersecurity Compliance in the Northeast Brad Lachut, Esq.

MAPFRE Insurance Networking Reception with DJ Mike Nigretti

-Open bar/food stations

-Exhibitor and cash drawings

-Raffle Prize

-Coffee & Dessert

8–9:30

8:30–9:15 a.m.

9–9:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Education Session:

Emerging E&O Issues and Recent Court Cases

Steve Lyon, CPCU, CIC, CRM, AAI, ARM, AIS, CRIS, MLIS, AFIS, TRIP

Sponsored by: Quincy Mutual Group

Cyber Insurance in the AI Age: Judgement Day!

Wednesday, March 27, 9–11 a.m.

Approved for 2 CT CE credits. (GEN-6000160753)

Bradford Lachut, Esq.

Sponsored by NLC Insurance Cos.

Unravel the mysteries of evolving cyber exposures—from the twists in privacy liability laws, to the high-tech turns of artificial intelligence—and arm yourself with the best practices to outsmart emerging threats (e.g., ransomware and social engineering). It’s not just a course—it’s your survival guide in the digital dystopia. Prepare for cyber insurance Armageddon!

What You Don’t Know Will Hurt You: Cybersecurity Compliance in the Northeast

Wednesday, March 27, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Approved for 1 CT CE credit. (GEN-6000160751)

Bradford Lachut, Esq.

Don’t let cyber threats sneak up on you like ninjas in the digital shadows! During this course, Brad Lachut, Esq., will demystify Connecticut’s cybersecurity and New York state’s cyber security regulation to address their impact on Connecticut insurance producers. This course will prepare insurance producers for a force more formidable than ninjas … err … state insurance regulators.

Emerging E&O Issues and Recent Court Cases^UN^FF

Thursday, March 28, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Approved for 3 CT CE credits. (GEN-6000160752)

Steve Lyon, CPCU, CIC, CRM, AAI, ARM, AIS, CRIS, MLIS, AFIS, TRIP Sponsored by Quincy Mutual Group

Most errors-and-omissions claims against agents and brokers are not because they have done something wrong … it’s because they can’t prove that they haven’t done anything wrong. Join Steve Lyon, CPCU, CIC, CRM, CRIS, AAI, ARM, AIS, MLIS, AFIS, TRIP, for a discussion on some of the emerging E&O issues and recent court cases—and the oldies but goodies, too—facing insurance producers. The course will help you develop the internal and external procedures necessary to avoid falling short of the standard of care required by the courts. This class will explore particularly troublesome coverage issues, which create significant exposures for insurance producers, and will provide answers and risk-control techniques to help keep your agency out of court.

^UN^FF–This course has been approved for E&O loss-prevention credit by Utica National & Fireman’s Fund. Call the PIA E&O Department for details.

Instructor

Instructor

Trade Show

Wednesday, March 27, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Meet vendors and discover markets that will help your business. Browse the trade-show floor for the newest innovations, and products for your business. All attendees automatically are qualified to win amazing door prizes and cash giveaways.

Networking Lunch

Wednesday, March 27, 12:15–1:30 p.m.

Grab some delicious food while listening to PIA National President, Richard A. Savino, CIC, CPIA, discuss changes to the insurance industry through the years. And, join us as we celebrate the achievements of this year’s PIACT Awards of Distinction winners.

MAPFRE Insurance Networking Reception

Wednesday, March 27, 4:30–7 p.m.

PIACT offers quality networking opportunities—your professional network can help you problem-solve and strengthen your business. Build your network while enjoying an open bar and tasteful fare. You can enjoy the musical stylings of DJ Mike Nigretti, and you will have the chance to win prizes. Members of the PIACT and CTYIP boards are scheduled to be in attendance, so it’s a great opportunity to meet your associations’ leaders, and for you to make valuable industry contacts.

2023-2024 PIACT Administration

President

J. Kyle Dougherty, CIC

President-elect

Nick Ruickoldt, CPIA

Vice President

Kevin P. McKiernan, CIC, CPIA

Treasurer

Nathan L. Shippee

Secretary

Katie Bailey, CPIA, ACSR, CLCS

Immediate Past President

Bud O’Neil, CPIA

National Director

Jonathan Black, LUTCF, CPIA, CLTC, NAMSA, NSSA

Directors

Scott Burns

Nicholas Fanelli, CIC, CPCU, CLU

Ryan Kelly

Nick Khamarji, Jr.

Jeffrey A. Krar

Kimberly A. Tompkins, CIC, AIS, AINS, PHM, CRIS, ACSR, CPIA

Patrick Walsh

Active Past Presidents

James R. Berliner, CPCU

Mark Connelly, CIC

John DiMatteo, CFP, CPFA

Peter Frascarelli, CPIA

Michael F. Keating

Howard S. Olderman

Gerard Prast, CPIA

Shannon Rabbett, CIC

Augusto Russell, CIC

Timothy G. Russell, CPCU

2024-2025 PIACT Administration

President

Nick Ruickoldt, CPIA

President-elect

Kevin P. McKiernan, CIC, CPIA

Vice President

Nathan L. Shippee

Treasurer

Katie Bailey, CPIA, ACSR, CLCS

Secretary

Kimberly A. Tompkins, CIC, AIS, AINS, PHM, CRIS, ACSR, CPIA

Immediate Past President

J. Kyle Dougherty, CIC

National Director

Jonathan Black, LUTCF, CPIA, CLTC, NAMSA, NSSA

Directors

Scott Burns

Ryan Kelly

Nick Khamarji, Jr.

Jeffrey A. Krar

Patrick Walsh

Active Past Presidents

James R. Berliner, CPCU

Mark Connelly, CIC

John DiMatteo, CFP, CPFA

Peter Frascarelli, CPIA

Michael F. Keating

Howard S. Olderman

Bud O’Neil, CPIA

Gerard Prast, CPIA

Shannon Rabbett, CIC

Augusto Russell, CIC

Timothy G. Russell, CPCU

In accordance with the requirements of the PIACT bylaws, the Nominations Committee has proposed the following individuals for election to the PIACT Board of Directors:

To be re-elected for a three-year term, ending in 2027:

Nick Khamarji Jr., Easton

Nick Ruickoldt, CPIA, Southport

Nathan L. Shippee, Wallingford

2024 Convention Committee

Chair

Katie Bailey, CPIA, ACSR, CLCS

Vice Chair

Kimberly A. Tompkins, CIC, AIS, AINS, PHM, CRIS, ACSR, CPIA

James R. Berliner, CPCU

Anthony DeSalva

John DiMatteo, CFP, CPFA

J. Kyle Dougherty, CIC

Nick Khamarji Jr.

Kevin P. McKiernan, CIC, CPIA

Howard S. Olderman

Bud O’Neil, CPIA

Gerard Prast, CPIA

Shannon Rabbett, CIC

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Sponsors

The Andover Cos.

Entertainment

Aon Edge

Continental Breakfast

Arbella Insurance Group

Convention Badges and Lanyards

Business Risk Partners

Meeting Refreshments

Central Insurance Cos. Convention Host

Chubb Convention Host

Glass America

Coffee & Dessert

Jencap Group

Tote Bag Booth

Liberty Mutual / Safeco

Wine & Cheese Reception

Networking Reception

NJM Insurance Group

MAPFRE Insurance Convention Host

NLC Insurance Cos.

Education Session