Annual Conference Agenda


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 All times are listed in Eastern Time. The agenda is subject to change.
 
Monday, October 20th
 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.  Registration & Event Information Desk
 
 1:30 – 1:35 p.m.  Welcome & Opening Remarks
 
 1:35 – 2:30 p.m.  Keynote: State of the Industry
    - Erin Collins, Senior Vice President, State & Policy Affairs | NAMIC
Kick off the 2025 Annual Conference with a dynamic and informative State of the Industry address, sharing key industry trends and emerging issues with ILCA members and conference attendees.

 
 2:30 – 2:45 p.m.  Networking Break
 
 2:45 – 3:45 p.m.   Agritainment
    - Lisa Mundt, CPCU, AIM, ARM, Risk Control Unit Manager | Westfield

 
 3:45 – 4:00 p.m.   Networking Break
 
 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.   Beyond Compliance: Identifying and Controlling SIF Precursors in Construction
    - Craig Gipe, CSP, CHST, Risk Control Consultant | Kentucky AGC Self Insurers’ Fund
This presentation will introduce and explore the concept of Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) prevention within construction safety programs and applies to all industries. It emphasizes the importance of identifying and addressing SIF precursors—unsafe acts and conditions that could lead to severe outcomes—and integrates leadership-driven strategies to enhance safety culture.

 Closing Remarks

 
 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.   Reception
 
Tuesday, October 21st
 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.  The Evolution of Insurance Risk Control: From Foundations to a Tech-Driven Future
    - Brian Harris, Director of Risk Control - Gulf Coast Region | FCCI Insurance Group
This session examines the evolution of the risk control profession, the impact of rapidly advancing technology, and practical ways to embrace change while staying grounded in core principles: keeping it simple and delivering indispensable value.

 
 9:00 – 9:15 a.m.  Conference Partner Presentation
 
 9:15 – 9:30 a.m.  Networking Break
 
 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.   Emerging Trends in Driver Risk
    - Jay Cobb, Account Executive, Insurance Channels | SambaSafety
    -
Connor Brice, Manager, Insurance Channels | SambaSafety

This session explores impacts to driver safety and risk management, and how to solve for these trends.
 
 10:30 – 10:45 a.m.   Networking Break
 
 10:45 – 11:00 a.m.   Conference Partner Presentation
 
 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.     ILCA Business Meeting
 
 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.   Attendee Lunch
 
 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.   Driving Risk: Identifying Exposure and Building Stronger Prevention Strategies
    - Bob Krueger, Vice President, Client Relations | SafetyFirst Systems 
This session will explore how to identify driving risk, leverage data and technology, and apply proven strategies to prevent losses.
 
 2:00 – 2:30 p.m.   Networking Break
 
 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.   Parking Garages, Electronic Vehicles, and the Changing Fire Exposure
    - Clint Weicksel, CSP, CFPS, Senior Loss Control Field Director | The Cincinnati Insurance Companies
This session will discuss the changing landscape of automotive industry and how vehicle fires impact parking garages. Over the past decade there have been several high profile parking garage fires that have brought into question the existing fire design and protective systems within parking garages. We will review some of these events along with fire statistics within parking garages and vehicles to have a balanced understanding of this exposure. The rise of electronic vehicles (EV) and how these present new exposures within parking garages, reviewing how EV’s compare with Internal combustion engine vehicles, and how a battery fires differ from conventional vehicle fires. Discussion will wrap-up by reviewing some recent changes within NFPA’s Standard for Parking Garage Structures (88A) along with best practices for EV parking and charging. 

 
 3:30 – 3:45 p.m.   Networking Break
 
 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.   Lessons Learned from Race Day to Payday: Managing Safety and Health in Public Venues and Attractions
    - Luke Bramblett, Senior Director of Environmental Health & Safety | Churchill Downs Incorporated
This session will discuss the challenges and lessons learned in developing a nationwide risk management program for a publicly traded company. The presentation will not only share how insurance loss control consultants have aided in the process, but will also discuss the importance of arranging a relationship that contemplates the unique needs of the client operation and culture.

 
 4:45 – 5:00 p.m.   Closing Remarks
 
Wednesday, October 22nd
 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.  Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) - Overview, Concepts and Proven Applications      
    - Rob MillerVice President of Safety | Keeley Construction
Join this Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) workshop to gain practical tools and insights that improve safety, efficiency, and resilience in the workplace. Whether gaining this valuable information to pay forward the education and knowledge to leaders, managers, or frontline workers, this workshop will help you understand how companies can learn from mistakes, support accountability without blame, and build systems that set the foundation for better performance. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your approach to supporting the work and leadership for the companies you serve.
 9:00 – 9:15 a.m.  Conference Partner Presentation
 
 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.   Combustible Dust Hazards and NFPA-660
    - Jason M. Schurtz, CSP, CWBSP, CFPS, ARMTechnical Specialist- Property,  Loss Control | The Cincinnati Insurance Company

 
 10:15 – 10:30 a.m.   Networking Break
 
 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.   PFAS and Microplastics: Two Toxic Headaches for the Insurance Industry?      
    - Max BransonVice President & Claim Executive | Gen Re
This session explores the rising risks of PFAS and microplastics, their health implications, evolving regulations, legal challenges, and practical strategies for ILCA members to navigate this long-term exposure and liability landscape.

 
 11:30 – 11:45 a.m.   Closing Remarks