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Claims Summit
April 2 & 3, 2008
Holiday Inn Harrisburg East • Harrisburg, PA

about

The 2008 PAMIC Claims Summit has something to offer every claims professional! With a wide array of sessions from which to choose, the Summit addresses all aspects of claims handling – from property and casualty/liability issues to workers’ compensation and auto. The comprehensive scope of the Summit includes sessions from basic coverage information to advanced claims issues. All those working in the claims field will find sessions of interest at this year’s Claims Summit. The Summit is designed for anyone involved with insurance claims or issues relating to insurance claims, from the new employee to the seasoned claims specialist.

Attendees may attend one or both days of the event.

schedule

DAY 1 : April 2, 2008
 
DAY 2 : April 3, 2008
8:20–8:30 Welcome

8:30–9:25 General Session

  • Just Why Do We Need These Claim People Anyway?

9:35–10:35 Breakout Session I

  • The Importance of a Well-Documented Claims File Panel
  • Litigation Update
  • UM/UIM Update

10:35–11:00 Break

11:00–12:00 Breakout Session II

  • Property Exclusion Update
  • Homeowners' Liability Claims
  • Auto Update: 1st & 3rd Party Issues - PIP, Liability & Limited Tort

12:00–1:00 Lunch

1:00–2:00 Breakout Session III

  • Mock Jury Presentation
  • Common Property Exclusions
  • Black Boxes: A Look at Vehicle Event Data Records

2:00–2:15 Break

2:15–3:30 General Session

  • Low Speed Impact presented by ARCCA

3:30–5:30 Reception & Exhibit Show

8:20–8:30 Welcome

8:30–9:25 General Session

  • Insurance Fraud & Criminal Referrals

9:35–10:35 Breakout Session I

  • Public Adjustors: Myth, Perception, Reality
  • Medicare Liens & PA Child Support Liens
  • Hot Topics in Workers' Comp

10:35–11:00 Break

11:00–12:00 Breakout Session II

  • Common Casualty Policy Exclusions
  • Medical Witness Testimony: Purposes, Weaknesses, & Pitfalls
  • Payment of Loss Issues

12:00–1:00 Lunch

1:00–2:00 Breakout Session III

  • Property Damage Claim Analysis
  • Insurance Bad Faith: Overview of PA & MD Law
  • Subrogation in the 21st Century - It's a Whole New Ballgame

2:00–2:30 Break

2:30–3:30 General Session

  • Mock Trial - You Decide

3:30 Adjourn

exhibitors

There are currently Exhibit Show Opportunities available at the PAMIC Claims Summit! For more information, please call PAMIC at 717-303-0197 or download and mail in the Exhibitor Registration Form.

sponsors

PAMIC would like to thank the following sponsors for helping to make the 2008 Claims Summit possible. Their help is essential to the mission of the Association.

Gold Sponsors

• Andracki Law Offices, P.C.
• Cipriani & Werner, P.C.
• Convergent Insurance Services, LLC
• DiBella, Geer, McAllister & Best, P.C.
• Fineman Krekstein & Harris, P.C.
• Margolis Edelstein
• Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin
• Penn National Insurance
• Pennsylvania Defense Institute
• Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company
• RestoreCore, Inc.
• Salvage Direct
• Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, LLP
• Wayman Irvin & McAuley, LLC

Silver Sponsors

• Aimee R. Jim, Attorney at Law
• Castle Claims Service
• Eastern Claims Service Inc./Eastern Vehicle Appraisers
• Meyer Darragh
• Paladin Adjustment Group
• Pennsylvania Assoc. of Independent Insurance Adjustors
• Zimmer Kunz, PLLC

Interested in becoming a sponsor for this event? It’s not too late. Call PAMIC at 717-303-0197 or download & mail in the Sponsorship Form now.

fees
PAMIC Members/Associates:
$250 Both Days
$150 Single Day

Non-Members:
$325 Both Days
$225 Single Day

Please note: The two-day price is only available for a single individual attending both days. It cannot be split between two different people.

registration deadline
March 25, 2008. Register online NOW!

ce, cle, & rpa credits
This seminar has been submitted for a total of 12 Pennsylvania Insurance Licensing CE credits. Six CE credits are available for each day of the event. To request CE Credits outside of PA, please call PAMIC at 717-303-0197 as soon as possible. Request for credit outside of PA must be made at least three weeks in advance.

Credits from RPA (Registered Professional Adjuster) and Pennsylvania CLE (Continuing Legal Education) are also available. Be sure to pick up the PA CLE form at the close of the Summit.

hotel accommodations
Holiday Inn Harrisburg East, 4751 Lindle Road, Harrisburg PA 17111. The Holiday Inn East is conveniently located just off I-283. Click here for directions. All rooms include a coffee maker, hairdryer, and complimentary high speed wireless internet access. Other features include an indoor pool and fitness center.

Make your room reservation today by calling the Holiday Inn Harrisburg East at 800-637-4817 or 717-939-7841. Be sure to mention PAMIC to receive the group rate of $98.00. This rate is guaranteed through March 7, 2008.

cancellation policy
A full refund for this seminar will be given if a written cancellation notice is received on or before March 25, 2008. Cancellations received after this date may not be eligible for a refund.

contact pamic
For more information, please call PAMIC at 717-303-0197 or email mlam@pamic.org.

PAMIC • 1017 Mumma Road, Suite 103 • Wormleysburg, PA 17043 • phone 717.303.0197 • fax 717.303.1501 • info@pamic.org