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The Educational Association and Annual Conference for Property Insurance Claims Professionals. (WIND) ® is the first educational member association devoted solely to dealing with windstorm insurance claims issues. It was formed in 1999 with the goal to bring professionals together in the review and discussion of windstorm insurance claims issues. WIND’s mission is to of
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07/27/2023
WIND 2024 Main Stage Featured Speaker Announced
Dara Torres, the most decorated US female Olympic athlete of all-time, NY Times best-selling author, fitness advocate, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and mother, started her career on the international stage by breaking her first world record at the age of 15. This incredible feat was accomplished on the way to her first of 5 Olympic appearances, in Los Angeles at the 1984 Games.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/WIND24MainStage
The WIND Conference is the only conference with representatives from ALL segments of the windstorm insurance claims. Help your business or organization grow with WIND’s Exhibitor and Sponsorship opportunities:
- Exposure to our over 16,000 email targets and over 6,200 social media followers
- Advance your company’s exposure through targeted networking events
- Add hundreds of windstorm claims professionals to your contact base
- Increase your competitive edge in the windstorm claims and property insurance market
- Introduce and advance new products and services
- Gain opportunities for new customers
- Reinforce relationships with existing customers
- Gain valuable exposure with professionals from numerous related industries
Learn more: https://conta.cc/3ruiMGf
04/11/2023
REACH YOUR TARGET MARKET AND INCREASE YOUR VISIBILITY
The annual Windstorm Insurance Conference provides a forum for review and discussion of windstorm and related property insurance issues. Representatives from all segments of the windstorm insurance claims industry convene for the three-day event to address the impact of past hurricane seasons and important insurance issues.
Approximately 1,200 windstorm insurance professionals attend the annual Windstorm Insurance Conference.
WIND 2024 Sponsorship and Exhibit Sales are OPEN!
04/03/2023
TODAY is the day! The last day to submit a workshop for !
The WIND 2024 Conference Committee is seeking educational-oriented speaker submissions for the annual Windstorm Insurance Conference, scheduled for January 29 - February 1, 2024, at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld® in Orlando, FL.
WIND is dedicated to education and representing the viewpoints of all members of the insurance industry. Submissions will only be considered if there is a full and balanced panel representing both the policyholder’s and the insurance company’s perspectives. WIND typically receives numerous submissions related to mediations, assignments of benefits, appraisal, general policy compliance, etc. We encourage you to collaborate with each other and submit creative topics focusing on new trends and topics in the industry such as tornados, sandstorms, hurricanes and more!
Submit your proposal TODAY, April 3, 2023.
To complete a submission, you will need the contact information and qualifications for proposed speakers, a workshop title and description, learning objectives, and a session outline. You can start your submission, save it, and return later to submit it. Note: WIND does not cover any speaker costs. The planning committee will review submissions and contact speakers with additional questions or confirmation by May 31, 2023.
https://www.abstractscorecard.com/cfp/submit/login.asp?EventKey=IWGKQYCQ&fbclid=IwAR1tvS7QPhgkqVAwIHYAg0Qlt8uThUPrwOij124dLldfvAgTXkYtVvGeDWA
Submitter Login Page - Call for Proposals - 2024 WIND Annual Conference
03/30/2023
4 days left to submit to submit a workshop for !
The WIND 2024 Conference Committee is seeking educational-oriented speaker submissions for the annual Windstorm Insurance Conference, scheduled for January 29 - February 1, 2024, at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld® in Orlando, FL.
WIND is dedicated to education and representing the viewpoints of all members of the insurance industry. Submissions will only be considered if there is a full and balanced panel representing both the policyholder’s and the insurance company’s perspectives. WIND typically receives numerous submissions related to mediations, assignments of benefits, appraisal, general policy compliance, etc. We encourage you to collaborate with each other and submit creative topics focusing on new trends and topics in the industry such as tornados, sandstorms, hurricanes and more!
Submit your proposal by April 3, 2023.
To complete a submission, you will need the contact information and qualifications for proposed speakers, a workshop title and description, learning objectives, and a session outline. You can start your submission, save it, and return later to submit it. Note: WIND does not cover any speaker costs. The planning committee will review submissions and contact speakers with additional questions or confirmation by May 31, 2023.
Submitter Login Page - Call for Proposals - 2024 WIND Annual Conference
DEADLINE EXTENDED to submit a workshop for !
The WIND 2024 Conference Committee is seeking educational-oriented speaker submissions for the annual Windstorm Insurance Conference, scheduled for January 29 - February 1, 2024, at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld® in Orlando, FL.
WIND is dedicated to education and representing the viewpoints of all members of the insurance industry. Submissions will only be considered if there is a full and balanced panel representing both the policyholder’s and the insurance company’s perspectives. WIND typically receives numerous submissions related to mediations, assignments of benefits, appraisal, general policy compliance, etc. We encourage you to collaborate with each other and submit creative topics focusing on new trends and topics in the industry such as tornados, sandstorms, hurricanes and more!
Submit your proposal by April 3, 2023.
To complete a submission, you will need the contact information and qualifications for proposed speakers, a workshop title and description, learning objectives, and a session outline. You can start your submission, save it, and return later to submit it. Note: WIND does not cover any speaker costs. The planning committee will review submissions and contact speakers with additional questions or confirmation by May 31, 2023.
https://www.abstractscorecard.com/cfp/submit/login.asp?EventKey=IWGKQYCQ
ONE WEEK LEFT to submit a workshop for !
The WIND 2024 Conference Committee is seeking educational-oriented speaker submissions for the annual Windstorm Insurance Conference, scheduled for January 29 - February 1, 2024, at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld® in Orlando, FL.
WIND is dedicated to education and representing the viewpoints of all members of the insurance industry. Submissions will only be considered if there is a full and balanced panel representing both the policyholder’s and the insurance company’s perspectives. WIND typically receives numerous submissions related to mediations, assignments of benefits, appraisal, general policy compliance, etc. We encourage you to collaborate with each other and submit creative topics focusing on new trends and topics in the industry such as tornados, sandstorms, hurricanes and more!
Submit your proposal by March 15, 2023.
To complete a submission, you will need the contact information and qualifications for proposed speakers, a workshop title and description, learning objectives, and a session outline. You can start your submission, save it, and return later to submit it. Note: WIND does not cover any speaker costs. The planning committee will review submissions and contact speakers with additional questions or confirmation by May 31, 2023.
https://www.abstractscorecard.com/cfp/submit/login.asp?EventKey=IWGKQYCQ
2 weeks left to submit a workshop for !
The WIND 2024 Conference Committee is seeking educational-oriented speaker submissions for the annual Windstorm Insurance Conference, scheduled for January 29 - February 1, 2024, at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld® in Orlando, FL.
WIND is dedicated to education and representing the viewpoints of all members of the insurance industry. Submissions will only be considered if there is a full and balanced panel representing both the policyholder’s and the insurance company’s perspectives. WIND typically receives numerous submissions related to mediations, assignments of benefits, appraisal, general policy compliance, etc. We encourage you to collaborate with each other and submit creative topics focusing on new trends and topics in the industry such as tornados, sandstorms, hurricanes and more!
Submit your proposal by March 15, 2023.
To complete a submission, you will need the contact information and qualifications for proposed speakers, a workshop title and description, learning objectives, and a session outline. You can start your submission, save it, and return later to submit it. Note: WIND does not cover any speaker costs. The planning committee will review submissions and contact speakers with additional questions or confirmation by May 31, 2023.
https://www.abstractscorecard.com/cfp/submit/login.asp?EventKey=IWGKQYCQ
The Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Insurance Agent and Agency Services has recently called into question the ability of a non-licensed adjuster to serve as an appraiser in a property loss.
To clarify the Division’s position and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, the Windstorm Insurance Network, along with the IAUA and PLAN, filed a Petition for Declaratory Statement to seek an opinion as to the applicability of various statutes.
Additional information can be found on the Florida Administrative Registry at https://www.flrules.org/BigDoc/View_Section.asp?Issue=3834&Section=7
FAR Section Home - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register - FAC, FAR, eRulemaking Under Florida law, E-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your E-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.
Call for Presentations is OPEN!
The WIND 2024 Conference Committee is seeking educational-oriented speaker submissions for the Annual Windstorm Insurance Conference scheduled for January 29 - February 1, 2024, at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld® in Orlando, FL.
Submit your proposal by March 15, 2023.
https://www.abstractscorecard.com/cfp/submit/login.asp?EventKey=IWGKQYCQ
01/26/2023
Thank you to our Main Stage Sponsor for supporting our WIND 2023 conference!
01/26/2023
Thank you to our Diamond Sponsors for supporting our WIND 2023 conference!
01/26/2023
Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors for supporting our WIND 2023 conference!
01/26/2023
Thank you to our Gold Sponsors for supporting our WIND 2023 conference!
01/25/2023
Thank you to our Silver Sponsors for supporting our WIND 2023 conference!
01/25/2023
Thank you to our Bronze Sponsors for supporting our WIND 2023 conference!
01/23/2023
WIND’s mission is to foster cooperation among windstorm insurance professionals regarding the application of insurance and claims practices through education, training, and the encouragement of high ethical standards of conduct and professionalism among its members.
Since our last meeting, new laws have passed that impact our industry. It is an expectation that as a member of WIND and as an attendee of our conference, the high ethical standards of conduct and professionalism will be adhered to.
Join us the special session on The Passage of Senate Bill 2-A on Wednesday at 5:15pm.
https://www.eventscribe.net/2023/WIND/
01/11/2023
Just Added at WIND 2023: Special Session Addressing the Passage of SB 2-A (Property Insurance)
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 | 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Florida's Senate Bill 2A, Property Insurance, was passed in December 2022, and has a far-reaching impact on our industry. The bill is intended to ensure policyholders have access to quality, affordable private market property insurance, and requires insurers to more promptly communicate, investigate, and pay valid claims. The bill addresses anticipated shortages in the reinsurance market and eliminates one-way attorney fees for property insurance. The bill strengthens the regulatory authority of the Office of Insurance Regulation over property insurers.
Illon Kantro, an insurer attorney at Berk, Merchant & Sims, PLC, and Chip Merlin, a policyholder attorney at Merlin Law Group, P.A. Group will address the key points of the legislation and the possible affects on those in the windstorm insurance industry.
Sign up today! https://www.eventscribe.net/2023/WIND/
No CEUs are offered for this session
Our thoughts are with those in Florida and the Southeast as Hurricane Ian makes landfall. Please stay safe! If our network of WIND members can assist you, please reach out.
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HURRICANE IAN This graphic shows an approximate representation of coastal areas under a hurricane warning (red), hurricane watch (pink), tropical storm warning (blue) and tropical storm watch (yellow). The orange circle indicates the current position of the center of the tropical cyclone. The black line and dots....
08/31/2022
Help your business or organization grow - Sponsor or Exhibit at WIND 2023.
* Meet more than 1,000 attendees
* Exposure to our over 17,000 email targets and almost 6,000 social media followers
* Advance your company’s exposure through targeted networking events
* Add hundreds of windstorm claims professionals to your contact base
* Increase your competitive edge in the windstorm claims and property insurance market
* Introduce and advance new products and services
* Gain opportunities for new customers
* Reinforce relationships with existing customers
* Gain valuable exposure with professionals from numerous related industries
Click to review the prospectus or sign up: https://www.conferenceharvester.com/harvester2expw/RentalProcess/start.asp?EventKey=NSGSNLXJ
08/22/2022
Join us on Wednesday for a Gulf Coast Case Law Update.
Wednesday, August 24, 2022, 12:00 – 1:00pm CT
We have applied for Adjuster/Pub Adjuster/Agent credits and CLE in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
To get credit, you MUST BE REGISTERED for the program.
Speakers:
Christina May Bolin, Esq., Christian & Small (carrier)
Deborah Trotter, Esq., Stockham Law Group (policyholder)
https://windnetwork.wildapricot.org/event-4857788
08/08/2022
Register Today: Gulf Coast Case Law Update
Wednesday, August 24, 12:00 – 1:00pm CT
Adjuster/Pub Adjuster/Agent credits and CLE in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi
To get credit, you MUST BE REGISTERED for the program.
Speakers:
Christina May Bolin, Esq., Christian & Small (carrier)
Deborah Trotter, Esq., Stockham Law Group (policyholder)
https://windnetwork.wildapricot.org/event-4857788
Check out the latest WIND News--August 2022 edition.
In this issue:
2022 Conference Round Up
President’s Message
Case Law Updates
2022 Award Winners
2023 Conference Save the Date
Veterans Scholarship Recipients
Class of 2022-2025 Appraisers & Umpires
Become a Fellow/Designee
WIND Professionals & Fellows
New Members
https://windnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/WIND_2022AugNewsletter_FINAL_20220801.pdf
06/30/2022
Join us for the first in a series of four Case Law Updates, offered at no charge to Windstorm Insurance Network members, as a member benefit.
Legal opinions and legislative amendments create a maelstrom of new information which can affect the handling of property damage claims. Let our panel help you weather the storm.
WIND is applying for Florida Adjuster/Pub Adjuster/Agent credits and CLE.
Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm ET
Format: Zoom Webinar
Speakers:
Michael Cassell, Esq., Cassel & Cassel, P.A. (policyholder)
Jeffrey W**k, Esq., Kelley Kronenberg (carrier)
Cost:
WIND Members: no cost for current members; members can register up to 4 guests at no additional fee
Nonmembers: $25
Register: https://windnetwork.wildapricot.org/event-4827631
WIND 2023 Call for Presentations
January 23-25, 2023
Caribe Royale, Orlando, FL
Do you have knowledge and expertise to share with the property insurance claims industry? If so, we'd like to hear from you!
The WIND 2023 Conference Committee is seeking educational-oriented speaker submissions for the 24th Annual Windstorm Insurance Conference.
WIND is dedicated to education and part of its mission is to represent the viewpoints of all members of the insurance industry. To continue advancing its mission, submissions will only be considered if there is a full and balanced panel representing both the policyholder’s and the insurance company’s perspectives. In prior years, WIND has received numerous submissions related to mediations, assignments of benefits, appraisal, general policy compliance, etc. We encourage you to collaborate with each other and submit creative topics focusing on new trends and topics in the industry such as tornados, sandstorms, hurricanes and more!
Submit your proposal by April 7, 2022.
To complete a submission, you will need the contact information and qualifications for proposed speakers, a workshop title and description, learning objectives, and a session outline.
https://www.abstractscorecard.com/cfp/submit/login.asp?EventKey=NSGSNLXJ
Submit your workshop proposal today: https://www.abstractscorecard.com/cfp/submit/login.asp?EventKey=NSGSNLXJ
02/24/2022
WIND 2023 Call for Presentations
January 23-25, 2023
Caribe Royale, Orlando, FL
Do you have knowledge and expertise to share with the property insurance claims industry? If so, we'd like to hear from you!
The WIND 2023 Conference Committee is seeking educational-oriented speaker submissions for the 24th Annual Windstorm Insurance Conference.
WIND is dedicated to education and part of its mission is to represent the viewpoints of all members of the insurance industry. To continue advancing its mission, submissions will only be considered if there is a full and balanced panel representing both the policyholder’s and the insurance company’s perspectives. In prior years, WIND has received numerous submissions related to mediations, assignments of benefits, appraisal, general policy compliance, etc. We encourage you to collaborate with each other and submit creative topics focusing on new trends and topics in the industry such as tornados, sandstorms, hurricanes and more!
Submit your proposal by March 31, 2022.
To complete a submission, you will need the contact information and qualifications for proposed speakers, a workshop title and description, learning objectives, and a session outline.
https://www.abstractscorecard.com/cfp/submit/login.asp?EventKey=NSGSNLXJ
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01/27/2022
CASINO NIGHT! Our closing party was a blast with gaming tables, horse racing, a dance contest, dancing, and lots of great raffle prizes. Thanks to everyone who joined us for .
See you in January 2023 at the Caribe Royale. Details coming soon!
01/26/2022
Day two of WIND 2022 started with keynote remarks by actor & environmental activist Ed Begley Jr. Appraiser Certification and Recertification workshops, breakout sessions, and NFIP workshops filled the day. The final educational session of the day was a panel discussion on The State of the Industry: Recent Impacts on the Insurance Market.
Casino Night tonight- stay tuned for more pics!
01/26/2022
Do you know where you can find over 1,000 windstorm insurance professionals? Here at WIND 2022!
Our first full day of conference began with keynote remarks by Admiral Thad Allen, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.). Admiral Allen shared his experiences as the lead federal official for the responses to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and the National Incident Commander for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. He discussed his focus on "Unity of Effort," and the challenges of coordinating responses across numerous government entities and nonprofit organizations.
In our first general session panel, speakers from Swiss Re, Claim Resolved, The Deft Group, and Cassel & Cassel, P.A. participated in a well-received discussion and demonstration of using advanced technology in the claims handling arena.
The afternoon included Umpire Certification and Re-Certification workshops, along with a variety of workshops, such as Comprehending Condominium Claims, Navigating Strange and Unusual Claims with Professionalism, and a Recent Case Law Review.
We concluded the day with a luau-themed reception in the Expo Hall. Raffle prize winners were announced and attendees had time to unwind, network, and meet our exhibitors.
01/25/2022
WIND welcomes Admiral Thad Allen as our 2022 keynote speaker.
01/14/2022
It’s never too early to start planning for our next WIND conference!
01/12/2022
The WIND 2022 conference is just around the corner!
06/21/2021
Deadline Extended! WIND 2022 Call for Presentation | Due July 1!
WIND 2022 Call for Presentation | Deadline to submit: July 1
Learn more and submit online: https://bit.ly/3icQ5XQ
The Windstorm Insurance Network (WIND) is a professional association and annual conference founded in 1999 to offer education and industry insight to representatives from all facets of the property/windstorm insurance claims industry.
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We are the only member association to bring together both defense and policyholder professionals to connect, learn, and engage on important topics in the property and windstorm insurance claims industry.
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