April

April 2019

NOTE: EVENT HOTEL ROOM BLOCK EXPIRES THIS WEEK!

Must register by April 10 to appear in the program book attendee list!

2019 Mid-Year Meeting


May 6-8 | Baltimore, MD

Sharpen your skills and join the discussion about the evolution of program business at the 2019 Mid-Year Meeting. Grow and improve your operation with access to more than 60 program carriers including London Markets, premier service providers, reinsurance support, program development and distribution resources, educational opportunities, and networking with 700+ program professionals.

Tuesday, May 7 | 8:30 AM

Keynote Speaker:
Daymond John
from ABC-TV’s
Shark Tank & 
Presidential Ambassador for 
Global Entrepreneurship

 

Monday, May 6 | 4:00 PM

Industry Speaker:
Inga Beale DBE
Businesswoman and Former CEO of Lloyd's of London

 

  

 

Mid-Year Receptions

The TMPAA Networking Receptions (5-6:30 PM) provide the opportunity to develop new business partnerships or connect with individuals with whom you currently work. Please schedule any offsite events after 6:30 PM on Monday and Tuesday evening. 


Help "Pack 4 Troops" at the Mid-Year Meeting

TMPAA Charities is teaming up with the USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore to assist in their Pack 4 Troops initiative during the 2019 Mid-Year Meeting. This is a great way to support local service members and their families. Make sure to save five minutes in your schedule to help pack one or more of the 400 bags we plan to complete.

You can also support our efforts with a $500 Packages from Home sponsorship. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information. 

 


Calling all Program Administrators

Dean Thompson
CPL Challenge

Complete all the requirements for your CPL Designation prior to the 2019 Mid-Year Meeting or Annual Summit to receive $500 from Greg Thompson, Target University Dean. All program administrator members of the TMPAA who complete the coursework and meet the CPL requirements are eligible.

Click here to learn more about Target University, review CPL requirements, and sign up for courses.

Deadline to complete courses and receive CPL designation at Mid-Year is April 15. 


Resource Recap

Industry Studies

Take some time to review the resources available on the TMPAA website. As we prepare to conduct the 2019 State of Program Business Study, visit our Industry Studies page to view past year's results and gather some valuable industry data.  


The Future of Risk

Emerging Challenges, Solutions and Opportunities 

Wednesday, May 8 | 8:30 AM

Understanding rapid changes in the current risk landscape is a critical component in an organization's strategic planning process to address new challenges for your business, but also to exploit new opportunities.

This panel discussion will provide an overview of the factors driving the future of risk as outlined in research from two recent Deloitte publications, followed by a panel discussion of Carrier representatives who focus on innovation and the development of risk solutions/ risk management for emerging threats.

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 New & Improved

TargetPrograms.com

The new Target Programs website is expected to launch this week! If you are looking to increase your business through retail agents, now is a great time to consider featuring your programs on the site. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

 


  

Dine with a Service Provider at the Mid-Year Meeting

Click here to see the Service Provider members interested in taking you to dinner after the TMPAA Networking receptions on Monday and Tuesday at the event. You must be a registered attendee to participate. 

 


Annual Lunch Set for Mid-Year Meeting

 May 7 | 11:45 AM

Save time in your Mid-Year schedule to attend the Women's Networking Group lunch with special guest, Inga Beale.

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Sponsored by:  

 

MFX

Our External Party Integration (EPI) Service offering strengthens the relationship that exits between program administrators MGA's and TPA's and insurance carriers. We do this by working with all parties to sort out the arduous task of establishing protocols, refining and gathering critical data requirements for each of the parties specific business needs. At the end of the day our goal is to take the burden of data integration work off of the carriers, MGA's and TPA's staff, freeing them up to focus on their core business. MFX has been providing services and software solutions (Policy Administration) to the insurance industry for close to 20 years.   

Contact:  Jack Ramezzana
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973-223-2223

We will spotlight your company on request. Please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Non-Member
Meetings at TM Events

TMPAA events attract many who work in this industry segment, but not all of them have taken the step to register for a meeting or join the Association.

If you connect with these individuals, who are eligible to be members, please encourage them to fully participate and help support the group that brings the Program industry together to network and generate business.  Making these referrals/ introductions are welcome at the event or followingThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.


New Members

 

Program Administrator

7710 Service Company
Ian O’Connor
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
847-276-6334
www.7710insurance.com

Program Administrator
Incubator

Cover Whale Insurance Services, Inc.
Dan Abrahamsen
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
732-513-2052
www.coverwhale.com

Service Provider

Instanda
Rebecca Angell
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404-790-0047
www.instanda.com

 


Member News

Marsh Launches “First of its Kind” Program

NIF Group Selects Instec Policy System to Capture New Program Business

AmWINS Taps Industry Veteran for SVP Role

NAS Insurance Services Announces Publication of The 2019 Cyber Claims Digest

New York’s SterlingRisk Insurance Hires McLaughlin as Program Sales Executive

Vertafore Launches New Association & Network Program

Berkley Launches Private Company Primary Management Liability Policy

Worldwide Facilities Appoints SVP, Property Broker for Regional Team

Pioneer Underwriters Names Former XL Catlin Executive Greggains as Its U.S. CEO

Brown & Brown, Inc. Announces the Asset Acquisition of Cossio Insurance Agency

Specialty Program Group LLC Acquires Assets Of Florida-Based Insurance Programs Of America, Inc. And Risk Advisors Of America, L.L.C.
 

Read more stories and submit your news today!

 


Print & Digital Marketing Opportunity

Rough Notes is once again dedicating a special section within their September issue exclusively to Target Markets members. Your participation in the 2019 Target Markets Supplement includes:

  • Two full pages – a professionally written feature article and full page 4 color ad or a two-page ad spread
  • National exposure to the industry in both the print and digital versions of the industry’s largest and most read magazine, Rough Notes, print and online – all for $5,000

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to reserve your space today.

 


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