2023 Leadership Summit & Awards Gala

The 2023 RISE Leadership Summit & Awards Gala featured interactive leadership training, top-tier networking, and a proper celebration for the best in the insurance industry, our 35 Under 35 Winners. Attendees will learned fast-paced TED-Talk style sessions and interactive workshops, and networked with attendees from over 150 companies over two days. 

Attendees chose sessions in either the Personal Development or Management Track, each featuring content that is relevant to where you are in your career. Our impressive lineup of dynamic speakers included top executives from carriers across the industry.

The Personal Development track included sessions on goal setting, time management & decision making, as well as workshops focused on Professional Development and Presentation Skills.

For those who are already managing teams, they learned from industry thought leaders sessions on Team Building, Running Effective Meetings, and Managing Conflict, and got hands-on in workshops centered on Communication Styles and Motivating Your Team.

Aimee Beauchamp
Chief Marketing Officer
Kopka Pinkus Dolin PC

Alona Croteau
CCO – Specialty & Surety
CapSpecialty

Becky Hudzik-Presson
CCO
Church Mutual

Brent MacLean
CEO
CompIQ

Brett Carter
Managing Director
Jacobson

Brian Pozzi
VP, Office of General Counsel & Corporate Claims Officer
AAA – The Auto Club Group

Brian Armstrong
Membership Director
NICB

Bud Dunn
VP, Head of Property Claims
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.

Carey Bond
Head of Claims, Americas
Lloyds

Caryn Siebert
Vice President – Carrier Practice
Gallagher Bassett

Chris Greene
SVP & COO
Canal Insurance

Dan Ducommun
President & CEO
MC Consultants

Dan DeLamater
SVP, Field Operations
Donegal Insurance Group

Daniel Colon
CAO
United Automobile Insurance Company

David Bordenketcher
Vice President, Claims
Indiana Farmers Insurance

Debbie Riley
Partner
QPWB

Donna Markus
Chief Operating Officer
Kopka Pinkus Dolin PC

Emilio Figueroa
CEO
Indemnity Lab

Jonathan Gerdes
Chief Claims Officer
Frank Winston Crum Insurance

Larry Wright
SVP – Claims & Chief Claims Officer
SECURA Insurance

Lisa Corless
President & CEO
AF Group

Melissa Folmer
Head of Client Management 
Allianz

Melissa Hill
SVP, US Head of Industry Vertical Casualty Claims Auto, General Liability and Workers Compensation – North America
Sompo International

Michelle Raue
SVP, Chief Claim Officer
Preferred Mutual

Mike LaFond
AVP – Claims (P&C)
Pekin Insurance

Nigel Shepherd
SVP-Chief Claims Officer
Kingstone Insurance

Patrick Nails
Executive Vice President & CCO
Arch Insurance Group

Robert Bowers
Chief Claims and Customer Service Officer
Westfield

Scott Gullett
SVP of Operations
CompIQ Solutions

Shannon Harjer
Vice President of Claims
Quincy Mutual Insurance Company

Tony Chimera
Chief Talent Officer
Westfield Specialty

Hotels:

Marriott Harbor Beach Resort

3030 Holiday Drive

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Room block is closed – there is still availability in the overflow hotel until May 4

B Ocean Resort (Overflow – next door to Marriott Harbor Beach)

1140 Seabreeze Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

We are pleased to offer a group rate of $209/night (Chic city view king/double) and $229/night (Stunning ocean view king/double)

*You will receive booking information upon completion of registration*

Closest Airport:

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Int’l Airport (15 mins)

Alternative Airports: Palm Beach Int’l Airport (1 hour)

Miami Int’l Airport (45 mins)

Arriving and Departing: 

Registration opens on Tuesday, May 23 at 12pm Eastern and the first sessions begin at 1pm. The event concludes after the Awards Gala on May 24th at 8:30pm.

What is the dress code?

The attire for the Leadership Summit is business casual. The Awards Gala in the evening is Black Tie optional/Cocktail Attire.

Can I bring a guest?

Guests are permitted to attend the Cocktail Receptions on May 23 & 24, and the Awards Gala on May 24. Please be sure to purchase a guest ticket.

Can you accommodate my dietary restriction(s)?

Yes. Please be sure to include your dietary restriction(s) during the registration process.

What is the cancellation policy?

You may cancel your registration up to 30 days in advance for a full refund, less a $25 processing fee. Please submit your cancellation to tsnoddy@riseprofessionals.com

What is your COVID-19 policy?

The health and safety of our guests and employees is our top priority. Do not attend if you are sick, have recently been exposed to someone with COVID-19, or are displaying any COVID-19 symptoms. RISE will comply with CDC guidelines as well as local, state, and federal regulations. 

Are you offering professional headshots?

Yes! Sign up information will be provided in advance to registered attendees. 

Pricing

Early Bird (until February 28): $595

Standard (March 1-April 30): $695

Late (May 1-May 23): $795

Guest Ticket: $195