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Why submit a workshop proposal? ?Establish yourself as an industry leader: Presenting a workshop allows you to position yourself as an expert in your field. Gain recognition among peers and industry stakeholders by sharing your unique perspective and experiences. ?Network with influential professionals: WIND is dedicated to education and representing the viewpoints of all members of the insurance industry. Presenters will have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, potential collaborators, and other industry leaders. ?Contribute to professional development: By sharing your knowledge and insights, you contribute to the professional growth of your fellow industry professionals. Submit your proposal by April 3, 2025. ?? ?? https://ow.ly/ko0I50Vc7ec

Share this post to be entered into a drawing for a complimentary pass to WIND 2026. ?? This year WIND is dedicated to re-engaging and re-connecting the insurance industry. With that goal in mind, WIND is taking a new approach to the presentations at the 2026 conference to provide the attendees and speakers with a more focused educational experience. We are seeking speakers on the following topics: ? Insurance Policy Interpretation ? The Impact of AI on Insurance Claims ? Mitigating the Loss: What is It and the Impacts on the Claim ? The Ins and Outs of Flood Claims ? Integration of Florida Statutes into the Policy: A practical perspective (condo statutes, repair statutes, etc.) ? Arbitration: The Role of the Adjuster, Client, Expert and Attorney in the non-binding and binding arbitration process ? Damage Assessments: A discussion regarding the method, means and pricing of a loss. Presentation should also discuss valuation, what pricing should be utilized, how to assess overhead and profit, depreciation, etc. ? Building The Claim: The tools, people, and resources available to the parties to assist in the claim investigation, handling, presentation, etc. from a real-life perspective regarding the sources of information and how to properly use them ? Understanding the Unique: The presentation should focus on unique and new claims handling processes, policy provisions, procedures, etc. ? Financial Losses: How to handle business income, extra expense and other financial losses from a practical perspective and in conjunction with the applicable policy provisions Submit your proposal by April 3, 2025. ?? ?? https://ow.ly/ko0I50Vc7ec

There's still time to register! https://lnkd.in/eEFMUz9G Florida’s Law and Ethics Update for Adjusters Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 9:00am – 1:45pm ET Florida resident insurance licensees are required to complete between 10-24 hours of continuing education (CE) every two years, depending on their license type. This webinar is approved for 4 hours of credit for Florida Public, Independent, and Staff Adjusters (Florida's Law and Ethics updates requirement). Sessions include: * Regulatory Awareness * Case Law Update * Ethics * Disciplinary Trends WIND’s Webinar Series is offered at no charge to Windstorm Insurance Network members, as a member benefit. Members can also register up to two guests at no charge.

Webinar: Subrogating Against God Claims: Creative Ways Of Circumventing The Act of God Defense Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 12:00 – 1:30pm ET The nemesis of most insurance companies is the natural disaster. Hurricanes and floods have enough destructive potential to put many insurance companies out of business. Rainstorms, hurricanes, windstorms, tornados, and the like, have traditionally been chalked up as “Acts of God”. With no obvious subrogation potential or third-party liability, these claim payments are seemingly money down the drain. However, tireless investigation, creativity, and research can reveal recovery potential in even the most tragic of 100-year storms. This session focuses on how to investigate and ferret out third-party recovery potential where none seems to exist. Full of anecdotal information and insight from several multi-million-dollar recoveries involving flood losses, this session will train subrogation professionals on the basic laws involved, from premises liability, contract law, inverse condemnation, and strict liability. After Hurricane Katrina, the nation is on notice to be prepared for the worst. Failure to be prepared may lead to third-party potential. If liability is there, this course will help you find it. Attending this session will be beneficial for all adjusters, no matter the level of experience. Speakers: Mark Solomon, Esq., Partner/Attorney, Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C. Gary Wickert, Esq., Shareholder/Attorney, Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C. WIND’s Webinar Series is offered at no charge to Windstorm Insurance Network members, as a member benefit. Members can also register up to two guests at no charge. https://lnkd.in/eV4CGFQH

?? WIND 2026 Call for Presentations is OPEN! ?? This year WIND is dedicated to re-engaging and re-connecting the insurance industry. With that goal in mind, WIND is taking a new approach to the presentations at the 2026 conference to provide the attendees and speakers with a more focused educational experience. We are seeking speakers on the following topics: ? Insurance Policy Interpretation ? The Impact of AI on Insurance Claims ? Mitigating the Loss: What is It and the Impacts on the Claim ? The Ins and Outs of Flood Claims ? Integration of Florida Statutes into the Policy: A practical perspective (condo statutes, repair statutes, etc.) ? Arbitration: The Role of the Adjuster, Client, Expert and Attorney in the non-binding and binding arbitration process ? Damage Assessments: A discussion regarding the method, means and pricing of a loss. Presentation should also discuss valuation, what pricing should be utilized, how to assess overhead and profit, depreciation, etc. ? Building The Claim: The tools, people, and resources available to the parties to assist in the claim investigation, handling, presentation, etc. from a real-life perspective regarding the sources of information and how to properly use them ? Understanding the Unique: The presentation should focus on unique and new claims handling processes, policy provisions, procedures, etc. ? Financial Losses: How to handle business income, extra expense and other financial losses from a practical perspective and in conjunction with the applicable policy provisions Submit your proposal by April 3, 2025. ?? ?? https://ow.ly/ko0I50Vc7ec

Meet our #WIND2026 Conference Chairs! Lauren Keith, COO, SEPIA Group LLC Todd Brant, Vice President of Litigation, Universal Property #WINDReConnectReEngage

Florida’s Law and Ethics Update for Adjusters Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 9:00am – 1:45pm ET Florida resident insurance licensees are required to complete between 10-24 hours of continuing education (CE) every two years, depending on their license type. This webinar is approved for 4 hours of credit for Florida Public, Independent, and Staff Adjusters (Florida's Law and Ethics updates requirement). Sessions include: * Regulatory Awareness * Case Law Update * Ethics * Disciplinary Trends Spotlight on Disciplinary Trends Focus on recent violations and enforcement actions of Florida licensed adjusters and public adjusters along with new and important terminology applicable to Florida insurance adjusters and public adjusters. Speakers: Lori Flenniken, Florida Intracoastal Underwriters, Ltd. Craig Kobel, Strategic Claims Consultants WIND’s Webinar Series is offered at no charge to Windstorm Insurance Network members, as a member benefit. Members can also register up to two guests at no charge. https://ow.ly/beU150UYAaw

Webinar: Subrogating Against God Claims: Creative Ways Of Circumventing The Act of God Defense Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 12:00 – 1:30pm ET The nemesis of most insurance companies is the natural disaster. Hurricanes and floods have enough destructive potential to put many insurance companies out of business. Rainstorms, hurricanes, windstorms, tornados, and the like, have traditionally been chalked up as “Acts of God”. With no obvious subrogation potential or third-party liability, these claim payments are seemingly money down the drain. However, tireless investigation, creativity, and research can reveal recovery potential in even the most tragic of 100-year storms. This session focuses on how to investigate and ferret out third-party recovery potential where none seems to exist. Full of anecdotal information and insight from several multi-million-dollar recoveries involving flood losses, this session will train subrogation professionals on the basic laws involved, from premises liability, contract law, inverse condemnation, and strict liability. After Hurricane Katrina, the nation is on notice to be prepared for the worst. Failure to be prepared may lead to third-party potential. If liability is there, this course will help you find it. Attending this session will be beneficial for all adjusters, no matter the level of experience. Speakers: Mark Solomon, Esq., Partner/Attorney, Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C. Gary Wickert, Esq., Shareholder/Attorney, Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C. WIND’s Webinar Series is offered at no charge to Windstorm Insurance Network members, as a member benefit. Members can also register up to two guests at no charge. https://lnkd.in/eV4CGFQH

Florida’s Law and Ethics Update for Adjusters Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 9:00am – 1:45pm ET Florida resident insurance licensees are required to complete between 10-24 hours of continuing education (CE) every two years, depending on their license type. This webinar is approved for 4 hours of credit for Florida Public, Independent, and Staff Adjusters (Florida's Law and Ethics updates requirement). Sessions include: * Regulatory Awareness * Case Law Update * Ethics * Disciplinary Trends Spotlight on Ethics A review of FL statutes 626.9541 and the Code of Ethics DFS Rule Chapters 69B-215, 220, 221 and 230; Regulatory and Ethical guidelines for Florida licensed adjusters and public adjusters; and unfair methods of competition and Unfair or Deceptive Acts. Speakers: Illon Kantro, Esq., Berk Merchant & Sims, PLC Alexandra Bowen, AIC, SPPA, CPAU , Keys Claims Consultants, LLC WIND’s Webinar Series is offered at no charge to Windstorm Insurance Network members, as a member benefit. Members can also register up to two guests at no charge. https://ow.ly/beU150UYAaw

Florida’s Law and Ethics Update for Adjusters Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 9:00am – 1:45pm ET Florida resident insurance licensees are required to complete between 10-24 hours of continuing education (CE) every two years, depending on their license type. This webinar is approved for 4 hours of credit for Florida Public, Independent, and Staff Adjusters (Florida's Law and Ethics updates requirement). Sessions include: * Regulatory Awareness * Case Law Update * Ethics * Disciplinary Trends Spotlight on Case Law Update Legal opinions and legislative amendments create a maelstrom of new information which can affect the handling of property damage claims. Speaker: Michael Cassel, Esq., Cassel & Cassel, P.A. WIND’s Webinar Series is offered at no charge to Windstorm Insurance Network members, as a member benefit. Members can also register up to two guests at no charge. https://ow.ly/FVJ350UYAiu