When

Monday, October 1, 2018 at 1:00 PM MDT
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Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 10:45 AM MDT

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Where

Coeur d'Alene Resort
115 S. Second Street
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
 

 
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Karen Nation 
Illinois Insurance Association
217-789-1010 / klnation@illinoisinsurance.org

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2018

State Insurance Trade Association

Conference

 

The Coeur d'Alene Resort, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

October 1 - October 4

 

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SITA's 2018 conference provides a forum for state trade association executives to exchange information, ideas, best practices, and trends affecting auto, home, and business insurers in every state.

Need more reasons to attend?

Networking.  Re-connect with colleagues and learn from national experts.  The SITA conference offers insight into legislative, regulatory and public relations challenges facing the insurance industry.

The Coeur d'Alene Resort.  CdA is a world-renowned destination with onsite restaurants, spa services, gift shops, marina and waterfront boardwalk.  Our group has negotiated rates for one night before and one night after the conference based on availability.  Reserve your room right away by calling 888-965-6542.  Mention IIA/SITA 2018 Conference to receive prices outlined below.  Attendees have two room options.

  • Lake Tower ($249 per night):  Lake Tower rooms have a private balcony, lake view and wall-to-wall windows.
  • Park Tower ($199 per night):  Park Tower rooms offer stylish accommodations with views of forested Tubbs Hill and the floating boardwalk.

Golf.  The Coeur d'Alene Resort has an 18-hole, award winning golf course with something for everyone - sculptured holes, water holes, and mountain holes, all with spectacular views.  The course also boasts the world's first and only moveable floating green on the 14th hole.  Scott Miller, long-time veteran of the Jack Nicklaus organization, designed the 6,757 yard, par 71 course, which sits on the former site of an 86-year old lumber mill.

  • Golf is $130.  The fee includes water taxi to the course, 18 holes of golf, unlimited floating practice balls, personalized bag tag, forecaddie and complimentary warm-up sports massage.
  • Tee times begin at 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 1.  Golf pairings must be submitted to the pro-shop on September 24.  Please Let Karen know if you have specific people you want to golf with.
  • Interested?  Mark the appropriate box on the online registration form.  Golf fees are in addition to conference registration fees.

Coeur d'Alene.  This resort community sits on beautiful Lake Coeur d'Alene and is surrounded by the Bitterroot Mountain Range.  Northern Idaho offers spectacular sunsets, hiking and biking trails, fishing and more.  Opportunities for shopping, dining and evening entertainment are within walking distance of the hotel.

 

REGISTRATION DETAILS

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At-a-glance details:

Conference Dates:

  • October 1:  1:00 p.m. Golf Tee Times; 6:00 p.m. Reception
  • October 2:  8:30 a.m. Conference Meetings; 5:30 p.m. Group Reception + Dinner
  • October 3:  8:30 a.m. Conference Meetings; Evening Free to Explore Coeur d'Alene
  • October 4:  8:45 a.m.  Conference Meetings (Morning Only)

Conference Fees:

  • Participants:  $460 Before August 18 / $515 After August 18
  • Guests:  $360 Before August 18 / $415 After August 18
  • Conference fees can be paid by check OR credit card.  Please note a small utilization fee will be added for payment by credit card.

Contact Coeur d'Alene Resort (888-965-6542) for room reservations.

 

GETTING TO COEUR d'ALENE

Coeur d'Alene is located in the northern neck of Idaho.

Spokane, Washington is the nearest airport.  Explore flight options early, as airlines offer limited routes to Spokane.

The Coeur d'Alene Resort offers round trip transportation from the airport for $69 per person.  Reservations are required.  Contact the hotel (855-280-4398) to arrange pick up.

Rental cars are available at the Spokane airport.  The Coeur d'Alene Resort's parking fees are $18 per day for self-park and $24 per day for valet park.

 

DRAFT AGENDA (revised on 09-19-18)

Program specifics are not finalized.  Details on conference speakers and panel discussion topics will be added as they become available.  Please check back for more information.

Daily Schedule:

Monday, October 1

  •    1:00 p.m. - Golf
  •    6:00 p.m. to   8:00 p.m. - Registration and Welcome Reception (sponsored by Turo)
Tuesday October 2
  •   7:30 a.m. - Breakfast
  •   8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Welcoming Remarks: Kevin J. Martin, Illinois Insurance Association; Turo/Liberty Presentation by Alex Benn, Turo & Dan Robinson, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Moderator: Michael Barry, Insurance Information Institute; Insurance Landscape for Transportation Network Companies Presentation by Brad Nail, Uber & Rick Turano, Allstate,   Moderator: Robert Johnson, Insurance Federation of Minnesota
  • 12:00 p.m. -   1:00 p.m. - Luncheon Presentation by Michael Barry and Deena Snell, Insurance Information Institute
  •   1:00 p.m. -   4:00 p.m. - NICB Current Challenges Presentation by Tim Lynch, National Insurance Crime Bureau;  CAT, The Crazy Times We Live In Presentation by Joe Thesis, USAA, Kention Brine, Northwest Insurance Council, & Armand Feliciano, PCIAA; Breakout Sessions
  •   5:30 p.m. -   9:00 p.m. - Group Reception Cruise and Dinner
Wednesday, October 3
  •   7:30 a.m. - Breakfast
  •   8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Group Discussion on Industry/Association Success Stories: Dana Popish, Allstate, Monica Groves, American Family, Robert Watkins, State Farm; Moderator: Kevin Martin, Illinois Insurance Association; Presentation on ISO by Mark Smith, ISO; National Trades Panel:  Erin Collins, NAMIC, Armand Feliciano, PCI, and Melanie Smith, PCI, Moderator:  Ellen Melchionni, New York Insurance Association
  • 12:00 p.m. -   1:15 p.m. - Luncheon Presentation by Mike Kreidler, Insurance Commissioner of Washington State
  •   1:30 p.m. -   2:30 p.m. - SITA CEO-Only Executive Session
  • Free Evening to Explore Coeur d'Alene
Thursday, October 4
  •   8:00 a.m. - Breakfast
  •   8:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Round Table Discussion on State Trade Association Management; SITA Wrap-Up
  • 11:00 a.m. - Adjourn

 

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2018 State Insurance Trade Association Conference!