VCIA is always hard at work preparing for an excellent annual conference. As of September 2023, the 2024 Conference Task Force meets on a regular basis. By November 2023, topics were identified for the 2024 conference! Interested in a speaking role on a specific subject? Contact the coordinator directly.
#VCIA2024 Topics & Coordinators subject to change
Captive Immersion: Feeling Puzzled? Let's Piece It Together Coordinators: Peter Dysart, Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer and Ian Davis, M&T Bank
Hot Topics with the DFR (Tuesday's Special Event) Coordinator: John James, Performa
Captive 101: Invigorate your Risk Financing Coordinator: Monica Birchmore, Hylant
Captive Taxation: What's New and What's Next Coordinator: Adam Dubuque, Johnson Lambert
The Economic Landscape and Your Captive's Investment Portfolio Coordinator: Michael Reavill, Performa
Creating Value Across an Entire Enterprise Through Innovative Uses of Your Captive Coordinator: John Ferrara, Crowe LLP
Captive Expansion: Beyond Traditional Risk Coordinators: Steve Nestico, Crowe LLP and Maeghan Thurston, Crowe LLP
Unlocking the Power of Captive Benchmarking Coordinator: Travis Terzer, CapVisor Associates
Tech Toolbox Unleashed: A Hands-On Guide to Leveraging Technology for Captives Coordinator: James Manning, Johnson Lambert
Property and Captives: For the First Time Perfect Together? Coordinator: Ed Koral, WTW
Captive Feasibility Study: Step by Step from Concept to Formation Coordinator: Tara Smith, Amethyst
Cyber Insurance: A Balancing Act for Captives Coordinator: Fred Eslami, AM Best
How AI and Machine Learning are Delivering New Insights for Captives Coordinator: Kyle Mrotek, The Actuarial Advantage, Inc.
RRGs: Why, How and When They Exist Coordinators: Tara Miller, Milliman and Gary Rimler, Rimler Consulting & Risk Management
Social Inflation by Layer: How Large Loss Trends Impact the Captive and the Parent Coordinator: Bruce Whitmore, WTW
How to Promote Risk Management Programs as a Cost Savings Tool Coordinator: Clare Bello, VCM, A CCMSI Division
Climate and ESG-related Risks that Reshape the Insurance Landscape Coordinator: Dennis Silvia, Davies Captive Management
Captive Strategy and Utilization: The Path to Your Captive Becoming Underwriter of Choice Coordinator: Alicia Miller, Crowe LLP
Striking the Balance: Navigating Captive vs. Commercial Coverage Coordinator: Finky Yan, Marsh Captive Solutions
Discussion Group: Captive Owner Forum (no cpe) Coordinator: Gary Osborne, Risk Partners, Inc.
Discussion Group: Artificial Intelligence in Insurance: Friend or Foe? (no cpe) Coordinator: Samantha Poulin, Milliman
Discussion Group: Live Toastmasters Meeting with a Captive Insurance Theme (no cpe) Coordinator: Dale Sagen, QBE
Discussion Group: Igniting Board Engagement: How to Lead an Engaged Board (no cpe) Coordinator: Jocelyn Lyman, Amethyst
Discussion Group: Fill the Pool: Energizing Future Industry Leaders (no cpe) Coordinator: Ariel Vadeboncoeur, Advantage Insurance Management
Discussion Group: Amplified Impacts: UVM Research on Resiliency and Risk (no cpe) Coordinators: Danielle Brown, State of Vermont DFR
Discussion Group: Upcoming Changes in Regulatory Oversight (no cpe) Coordinator: TJ Scherer, Spring Consulting Group
Discussion Group: Fronting: Why It's Important and What's Involved (no cpe) Coordinator: Don Ashwood, Aon