TMPAA News

 October 2013 - Meeting Edition

TMPAA Summit
Checklist

Here are a few details to help maximize your time at the Summit:
 
Meet me under the TMPAA Banner - If you are coordinating meetings at the event, the best spot to connect is under the TMPAA Banner near our registration table. Expect plenty of signage directing you to all the events in the hotel. Networking Lounge is close by!
 
Registration table will open on Monday at 9:00am.

Carrier Meet & Greet/Meetings - The Meet and Greet will take place at 10:30am on Tuesday with additional meeting opportunities from 1:00-5:00pm. Onsite contact information for carriers will be available at the TMPAA registration desk and in "Documents" found in the mobile app.

Association Receptions - We have two evening Networking Receptions on Monday and Tuesday starting at 5:00pm.  Plan to attend both!

Workshops/Presentations are scheduled for Monday and Wednesday. No pre-registration necessary.

Monday:

  • Achieving Success with New (start up) Program Proposals
  • TMPAA Program Business Study Results Presentation

Wednesday:

    • Identifying and Developing Leaders in your Organization
    • Building a Successful Rate Monitoring Program 
    • Capital Options | Succession Planning | Management Recapitalization
  • Creative Scenarios in Sharing Risk

Click Here for complete workshop descriptions.

Trade Show - Schedule a time to review the products from our Association vendors. The vendor trade show opens at 1:00pm on Monday and remains open through the Tuesday evening networking reception. Remember the Trade Show Challenge!

Click Here to view information pages on all our Vendors.

General Sessions - Please plan to attend the General Sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday morning. We will be providing a few important updates about our Association before turning the spotlight over to Keynote Speakers Carly Fiorina on Tuesday and Mike Foley on Wednesday.
 
TMPAA Charities "Packages from Home" - Support our troops by stopping at the table near Registration and the Networking Lounge. Pack a box and write a letter of support to one of our service men and women serving in active duty areas of the world.
 
Name Tags - We made it easy to locate Agency Members, Carriers, Vendors and Agency Member Prospects by color coding the name tags. Carriers are yellow, Vendors are blue, Agency Members are white and Member Prospects are red.

Click Here for complete meeting information.

 Market Finding Resource

Attending the Summit or connecting with a carrier to explore a potential business opportunity? The TMPAA Carrier Committee has developed the Program Executive Summary that provides sufficient information to allow carrier members to properly evaluate an initial submission for possible further consideration. Program Administrators are strongly encouraged to use this summary when engaging TMPAA carriers in these initial discussions.

Click Here to access the Program Executive Summary


 

Schedule a Target Programs Demo

Target Programs is a great addition to TMPAA membership and allows you to promote your business to one of the largest nationwide databases of Independent P&C Retail agents. We build your ‘Outlet Center’ or mini-website on TargetPrograms.com and generate traffic to the site through electronic marketing initiatives. It is one of the most cost-effective tools in the industry, exclusive to members.

To schedule a demo at the Summit and find out how you can list your programs on the site, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. today.

 
Additional Program Marketing Assistance from Target Programs Marketing Services

The TPMS' team is well-versed in all aspects of program marketing including:

  • Brand development (identity/positioning)
  • Media strategy
  • Strategic analysis of
    competitive set
  • Creative/graphic design
  • Website design/upgrade/ programming
  • Online marketing
  • Marketing plan development/ budgeting
  • Social media strategies

To schedule a discussion at the Summit about your specific program/agency marketing needs, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. today.



News from our Members

ACE Appoints McGrath, Franchi, Sharp to Lead Program Business

Berkley Underwriting Partners Changes Name to Berkley Program Specialists

Click here to read more stories.

Submit your news today!

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13th Annual Summit

October 21-23
Westin Kierland Resort
Scottsdale, AZ

Still time to register!

Keynote Speakers
Carly Fiorina
Mike Foley


Sponsored by:



Key Meeting Sponsors


Zurich
Wilson Elser
York Programs
QBE
Tysers
Munich Re
The Hartford
Hudson Insurance
Scottsdale Insurance
Western Heritage
Lexington Insurance
Meadowbrook
Ironshore
Oak Street Funding
TRISTAR Risk Management
ReSource Pro
Berkley Program Specialists
Breckenridge Insurance Group


It's Here...
The 13th Annual
Summit Mobile App


Get meeting information at your fingertips! Attendees using an Android or iPhone device can download the 13th Annual Summit app. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll find:

Agenda – Access the agenda here for details about each event, location and presenters.

What’s on
– Find out what’s happening every time you open the app during the Summit.   


Speakers
– Learn more about the general session and workshop presenters.


Attendees
– It’s the attendees list, right on your phone! Finding the contact you need is easier than ever. In just seconds you can call or email other attendees.  


Social Media
– Quick access to Twitter and LinkedIn.


My Schedule
– Save events from the agenda and create your own, personal schedule!


Documents
– Read recent TMPAA articles and find the Program Executive Summary here.


Venue
– Find every Summit event by accessing the meeting venue map.


Info Booth
– Check out Trade Show exhibitors, on-site dining, transportation, weather, nearby shopping/dining and more!


Keep an eye on your email for more details including how to download!

Mobile App Sponsored by:


                   

 

 


Need a new Corporate Photo?

Still using that photo with a full head of hair, the absence of wrinkles, holding your college diploma?  Help is on the way.

The TMPAA has made arrangements to have a professional photographer at the October Summit to take that corporate headshot you need for print, websites, LinkedIn, and all other media that requires your image.  The Association will email you the high resolution file following the event.

A two hour window will be available on Tuesday afternoon from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.  Interested parties will be assigned a time slot, so no more than a few minutes away from your business meetings will be required.

Photographs are $75 dollars, a portion of which will benefit TMPAA Charities. 

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




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Get Linked In!

Join over 750 members in the TMPAA group

Click Here to participate in the Target Markets Program Administrators Group.


Meet your next Program Partner at the TMPAA Charities Networking Golf Tournament

SPACE STILL AVAILABLE!

October 21 at 7:30am

Unlike other golf events, pairings in this tournament are made to maximize the networking opportunities between carriers, program administrators and vendors. The tournament is designed for golfers of all skill (or lack thereof) levels.  Participants must also be registered to attend the 13th Annual Summit.

Click Here to access the Networking Golf Registration

Proceeds from our Tournament are the primary funding source for TMPAA Charities a 501C3 Organization.

Tournament sponsored by:

 

 


4th Annual
TMPAA Charities Casino Night at the Summit

provided by

 

York Programs has once again teamed up with TMPAA Charities to bring back this popular format for Program Business Networking at the 13th Annual Summit to benefit the American Red Cross and TMPAA Charities.

Where: 
The Westin Kierland Resort

Date:
Tuesday, October 22


Time: 
9:00pm until Midnight

New this year: Entertainment will be provided by a world class "illusionist"

Please plan to join the fun and networking while supporting these two charities.



Welcome
New Members!

Program Administrators

AFC Insurance
Dina Tristani
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
(610) 814-2183
www.afcins.com

Align General
Jerry Batcheller
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(619) 333-2502
www.aligngeneral.com

Christian-Baker Co.
Jim Pace
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(717) 761-4712
www.christianbakerco.com

Hotchkiss Insurance Programs, LLC
Douglas Hotchkiss
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(972) 512-7711
www.hiallc.com

Ink Underwriting
Jon Beckham
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(888) 613-9400
www.inkuw.com

MRM Group
Eric MacDougall                
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
(215) 513-1557
www.recalladvantage.com    

Pioneer Programs
Carole Fleischman
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(626) 695-3040
www.pioneerprograms.com

Regional Insurance Services Company, LLC (RISCOM)
Mike Dugan
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(318) 698-6600
www.riscomins.com

Risk Transfer
Paul Hughes
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(407) 481-9363
www.risktransfer.com

Vendor

Republic Capital Claims Administrators
Nancy Terrill
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(888) 423-4228
www.republicclaims.com

 

Carriers

Stonewood Insurance Companies
Steve Hartman
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
(919) 882-3502
www.stonewoodins.com

Inter Hannover
Melanie Stieber
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(630) 875-0723 ext. 107
www.inter-hannover.com

 



"Getting Business Done"

One Thousand Dollar Trade Show Challenge

The TMPAA has over 70 vendor partners that provide products and services for effective program administration and agency management. We would like to provide you with an incentive to explore these services and determine if they could bring value to your operation.

One of our vendors will be working with the Association staff for this incentive. No one will know the vendor identity. During the Summit, the 5th program administrator or carrier attendee who visits this vendor's trade show table and asks the contest question, "How can your product or service help me get business done" will win One Thousand Dollars from the TMPAA. We will not announce or inform the winner until the general session on Wednesday.

The more vendor services you learn about, the greater your chances of walking away with One Thousand Dollars, and potentially a valuable resource for your business.  

It's a win, win for everyone.

The "Getting Business Done" Trade Show Challenge is sponsored by: