Executive EDGE Conference Program Details

PROGRAM

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

    
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION BY CAMPBELL BROWN

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY - Senior Executive Panel
A panel of insurance company senior executives will provide their unique insights into the state of the insurance industry.  Topics will include pricing, regulatory and political threats and opportunities, and the increasing impacts of technology, as well as an overall financial assessment of the industry..

"LEADING IN TIMES OF CHANGE" - Best Practices for Today's Leaders
These are difficult times in terms of morale, change management, public scrutiny, rigid budges and cost-cutting.  To motivate workers effectively, leaders must understand and address important factors related to the psychology of change and performing during ambiguous times. 

Evolving workplace norms, worker demographics and the rapid pace of change make leadership more challenging than ever before.  Even the most seasoned executive needs to evolve and adapt his or her skills through greater awareness and self assessment.  In the spirit of the IASA "Energize your Career" annual theme, this session will provide best practices and self improvement tools that will benefit even the most adept leaders.

POINT - COUNTERPOINT:
Chief Information/Technology Officer -Chief Financial Officer - Chief Executive Officer
Back by popular demand, this unique session will dig even deeper into the dynamic relationship between Chief Financial and Chief Information/Technology Officers, and this year we have added a new dynamic: The voice of the CEO. Sometimes contentious, sometimes collaborative, in the end these key executives play a critical role in the success of the overall insurance enterprise. As the way we conduct business evolves, the roles of these insurance executives must evolve as well, and learning to work together may be difficult. Understanding your fellow executives, through a frank and open dialogue, is necessary before true collaboration on achieving strategic objectives can take place. This session will feature an open and uninhibited debate. Be a part of the discussion as we find common ground and new ways to improve our organizations

THE BUSINESS CASE FOR SOCIAL MEDIA
The social media phenomenon has exploded onto the business landscape and many companies have been caught by surprise. In fact, your company is participating in social media whether you know it or not.  The insurance industry is approaching social media slowly, and is still in the process of figuring out legitimate business uses that allow checks and balances while providing a practical ROI.  Many questions remain, including: “How do I mitigate the risk presented by participation in this new marketing and communication channel?” and “What is the best way for my company to get started without expending large quantities of valuable time and resources?” This session will discuss ways insurers are beginning to use this new medium and explore how these emerging tools can be incorporated into a broader and commercially viable e-media strategy.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Chief Information/Technology Officer -Chief Financial Officer - Chief Executive Officer
Each discipline will seat a distinguished group of panelists along with expert facilitators to participate in interactive roundtable discussions in three separate meetings. A flexible format allows attendees to control the topics and the flow of the discussion. Join in a lively discussion of your key management issues, emerging trends and other topics you want to explore with experienced peers.

ENTERTAINMENT

Bill is one of the world’s leading sleight-of-hand experts, but you’ll be too busy laughing to notice. Don’t even try to figure it out, because you won’t care how it’s done. Just enjoy the show! Bill’s unique brew of jaw-dropping magic and side-splitting comedy will draw us all into the “Malone Zone” - a dimension of awe-struck wonder, utter amazement and uncontrollable laughter.

Sponsored by 

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Women Executives may also be interested in attending the 5th Annual Women in Insurance Leadership awards and 3rd Annual Women in Insurance Leadership Forum recognizing the professional achievements of 10 outstanding insurance industry women. The forum, held in conjunction with IASA’s EDGE Conference and

The learning objective of the EDGE event is to enhance participants’ knowledge in a variety of relevant technical sessions. There are no program prerequisites. The program level will be an overview, on the subject matter.  There is no advanced preparation.  The technical session delivery method is primarily interactive with a group of panelists skilled in the subject matter. Most sessions provide an opportunity for Q&A. The “Field of Study” includes Accounting and Auditing, Personal Development, Specialized Knowledge and Applications, Ethics and Taxation. A maximum of 9 CPE credits can be awarded for the program.  Session content is the opinion of the presenter, not IASA, Inc.

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