1. finance
2. personal finance
3. insurance

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n behalf of the PRIMA Board of Directors and the 2015 Conference Planning Committee, please accept this special invitation to join us in
Houston, Texas, for PRIMA’s 2015 Annual Conference.
Managing risk in our cities, counties, schools, states and tribal nations presents unique challenges, and PRIMA’s Annual Conference is the only
conference dedicated to YOU: public sector risk management professionals. We encourage you to join nearly 1,000 of your public risk management
colleagues, leaders and experts for an exceptional learning and networking opportunity spanning three days.
Terri Evans
Chair, 2015 Conference
Planning Committee
The PRIMA 2015 Annual Conference will offer more than 55 educational opportunities covering the latest trends and topics affecting public risk management
today. This year, the PRIMA Annual Conference will offer three distinct session types: 30-minute cram sessions, 2.5 hour in-depth workshops, and our
traditional 1.25 hour classroom sessions. All of these opportunities will be organized into tracks such as risk control and safety, risk financing, schools,
enterprise risk management, employee benefits and more. And, of course, we’ll begin each day with our knowledgeable and inspirational keynote speakers.
We’ve got an incredible line-up for Houston—you can’t afford to miss it!
Since we also learn outside the classroom, the PRIMA 2015 Annual Conference provides a wealth of energizing networking time—scheduled and
spontaneous—with colleagues from across the country who can appreciate your successes and challenges. We’ll kick things off with a Welcome Reception on
Sunday evening and you’ll have an opportunity to unwind and walk among the dinosaurs at the Houston Museum of Natural Science on Tuesday night.
As always, PRIMA’s conference will feature an extensive trade show with exhibitors who recognize the authority and influence of public sector risk managers. They
are ready to visit with you and learn what you need to make your jobs easier, more streamlined and more cost-effective. See what they have to offer YOUR entity.
Regan Rychetsky, ABCP
2014–2015 PRIMA President
There is no better way to start your summer than attending PRIMA 2015 in Houston! We are certain you will find the conference location to be a great venue
for learning, networking and reenergizing!
SEE YOU IN Houston!
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Attendee Information
The 2015 PRIMA Annual Conference will bring together thought leaders
in the public risk management field who will share their experience and solutions to some of risk
management’s toughest problems.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and network with other public risk management professionals
from across the country.
Managing risk in our cities, counties, schools, states and tribal nations presents unique challenges
and PRIMA’s Annual Conference is the only conference dedicated to YOU: public sector risk
management professionals. Join nearly 1,000 of your public risk management colleagues, leaders
and experts for an exceptional learning and networking opportunity in Houston.
PRIMA’s 2015 Annual Conference offers:
Who Attends PRIMA’s Conference?
• Public Risk Managers
• Human Resources Practitioners
• Employee Benefits Administrators
• Health and Safety Managers
• Pooling Executives
• Anyone who Oversees Risk Financing and Claims Management
Back in 2015!
Continuing Education Credits CE/CEU/CLE credits are available at PRIMA’s
2015 Annual Conference. Attendees can earn approximately 11 hours of credit for
full conference attendance (approval pending).
There is a one-time, non-refundable application fee of $99 that covers most
license types; you will not need to pay a fee for each license. Applicants will
receive instructions prior to the conference.
• Three days of learning opportunities with daily general sessions and more than 55 classroom sessions.
• Multiple opportunities to meet with vendors who are ready with products and services geared to make the work of
public sector risk managers more efficient and cost-effective.
For complete details, visit conference.primacentral.org/CEU.
• Networking time, scheduled and spontaneous, with colleagues from across the country who recognize the influence
of public sector managers and are ready to help them succeed.
Networking Opportunities
Return home energized and armed with new knowledge and ideas to
help your schools, cities, towns and counties.
Join fellow professionals, thought leaders and experts for conversation and
fun. Don’t miss these opportunities to connect with others who truly “get” you
and what you do every day.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Sunday, June 7
2015 PRIMA Annual Golf Tournament
Hosted by Texas Chapter of PRIMA.
Join the Texas chapter at the Wildcat Golf Club for this annual golf
outing. Get more information and register at texasprima.org.
Welcome Reception
Sponsored by Munich RE.
Get yourself into conference mode at the
Hilton Americas Houston on Sunday evening,
as we kick off the best educational event and
trade show in public risk management. There’s
no better way to get into the conference frame
of mind than by networking with fellow
leaders in your industry, building new
relationships and meeting up with old friends!
This event is included with conference registration.
Monday, June 8
2015 PRIMA Awards Luncheon
Each year, PRIMA honors individuals and entities that have excelled in their
profession. Join us for lunch on Monday as we celebrate your colleagues.
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Public Risk Manager of the Year Award, sponsored by AON
Outstanding Achievement for a Public Risk Management Program
Outstanding Achievement for a Public Risk Management Product
Outstanding Achievement for an Intergovernmental Risk Pool Program or Product
PRIMA Chapter Recognition Award
This event is included with conference registration.
Tuesday, June 9
PRIMA Signature Event:
Walk Among the Dinosaurs
Sponsored by Gallagher Public Sector
and Genesis Management and Insurance Services Corporation.
Embark on a Prehistoric Safari while you eat, drink and be merry. The Morian
Hall of Paleontology at the Houston Museum of Natural Science will host
public risk managers on Tuesday, June 9, for our signature event. Walk among prehistoric beasts in action and experience
the saga of human evolution from tree-climbing australopithecines to courageous mammoth-hunters.
This event is included with conference registration.
Wednesday, June 10
2015 PRIMA Fun Run/Walk
Sponsored by Euclid Public Sector and Euclid Specialty.
Get up, grab a friend or 2, and get your blood pumping before you hit the classroom
on Wednesday. Join your fellow risk management professionals for some laughs and
networking while run or walk though lovely downtown Houston.
General Sessions
PRIMA is excited to welcome three keynote speakers who will begin each session day strong and get everyone off on the
right note for a successful day.
Monday, June 8
Thom Singer | Connecting with People in a Gadget-Crazed World
Sponsored by Travelers.
All business is personal, but it takes time to establish meaningful connections. If you are not top-of-mind, then your competition gets
the call for the next piece of business. The quest for more productivity pushes us to increasingly use digital and social media tools to
interact with others. With these ever-evolving changes in communication, are we really better connected? While gadgets and social media
seem great, they remove the personal side of relationships. Thom will take us on a journey of exploration about how we can maximize
our brand and reputation in this crazy world. He will teach attendees how to improve our engagement with each other, clients, and coworkers and that there is more to a contact than a “like,” a “link,” a “share” and/or a “follow.”
Tuesday, June 9
David T. Loyd | Chief, Safety & Test Operations Division, NASA Johnson Space Center
Sponsored by Travelers.
There is no better
way to start your
summer than
attending PRIMA
2015 in Houston!
We are certain
you will find the
conference location to
be a great venue for
learning, networking
and reenergizing!
As the Chief of the Safety and Test Operations Division at NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC), David Loyd, understands the challenge
of integrating cutting-edge risk management practices and techniques throughout a large organization with an extraordinarily diverse
mission. In this riveting opening session, you will learn how past mission and institutional failures helped NASA establish a safety culture
and a uniform risk management environment. David will also discuss how the loss prevention industry has influenced NASA’s approach
to sustaining its unique, yet aging, infrastructure.
Wednesday, June 10
Charles P. Leitch, JD | Waypoints for the New World
Sponsored by Midwest Employers Casualty Company, a W.R. Berkley Company.
Social media and digital technology have changed how the world and public entities communicate. This has increased exposure for our
entities and, of course, has gotten many lawyers excited. Charles Leitch, one of the nation’s top social media attorneys, will offer his
insights into how smartphones and social media have changed public sector risk. He will also discuss how to avoid getting sued, how to
prevent our children from getting involved in online scandals, and/or moving off-grid in frustration.
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Schedule-at-a-Glance
Sunday, June 7
Tuesday, June 9
8:00 a.m.
7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Conference Registration
PRIMA Annual Golf Tournament
1:00–5:00 p.m.Conference Registration
7:30–8:15 a.m.Continental Breakfast
6:30–8:30 p.m.
8:00–9:30 a.m.General Session:
Welcome Reception
David T. Loyd. Chief, Safety & Test
Operations Division, NASA Johnson
Space Center
Monday, June 8
7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Conference Registration
7:30–8:15 a.m.Continental Breakfast
8:00–9:30 a.m.General Session:
Thom Singer. Connecting with People
in a Gadget-Crazed World
9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.Exhibit Hall Open
9:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.Exhibit Hall Open
9:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Education Sessions
12:30–2:00 p.m.Boxed Lunch and Raffle Drawing in the Exhibit Hall
2:15–4:15 p.m.Education Sessions
7:00–10:00 p.m.Signature Event:
Walk Among The Dinosaurs at the
Houston Museum of Natural History
10:45 a.m.–NoonEducation Sessions
12:15–1:30 p.m.PRIMA Awards Luncheon
1:30–2:15 p.m.Dessert Reception in the Exhibit Hall
2:15–4:45 p.m.Education Sessions
5:00–6:00 p.m.Networking Reception in the Exhibit Hall
Wednesday, June 10
6:15 a.m.
PRIMA Fun Run/Walk
8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Conference Registration
7:30–8:15 a.m.Continental Breakfast
8:00–9:15 a.m.General Session:
Charles P. Leitch, JD. Waypoints for
the New World
9:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.Education Sessions
12:30–1:45 p.m.PRIMA Membership Luncheon and Annual Meeting
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Exhibit Hall
Special Events
Join us Monday morning after
the general session for coffee,
after lunch for our Dessert
Reception and on Monday
evening for the Networking
Reception. On Tuesday
enjoy your lunch and meet
with exhibitors in the hall.
And, of course, you will not
want to miss our raffle
prize drawings on Monday
and Tuesday…you must be
present to win!
PRIMA Trade Show 2015 Exhibitors
Monday, June 8 | 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, June 9 | 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Don’t miss the opportunity to talk one-on-one with suppliers who recognize the power and influence of public sector risk managers.
Inside the Trade Show
Great exhibitors. In Houston, you’ll have the opportunity to meet with exhibitors who are ready to learn what you need to make your job easier, more streamlined and cost-effective.
Check out the current list of exhibitors (including exhibitors registered by March 6):
ACE Westchester
AED Authority
Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.
Alternative Service Concepts
American Appraisal
American Educational Institute, Inc.
American Technologies, Inc.
Anthem Workers’ Compensation
Aon
Apex Insurance Services
AS & G Claims Administration, Inc.
AssetWorks, LLC
BELFOR Property Restoration
Best Doctors
Bickmore
CareHere, LLC
Carl Warren & Company
CBIZ Valuation Group, LLC
Chapter Manager
CIRSA
ClaimPilot
Company Nurse, LLC
CorVel Corporation
Coventry Workers’ Comp Services
Equian
ExamWorks Clinical Solutions
EXIGIS, LLC
Express Scripts
FacilityDude
FC Background
FirstNet Learning
Fit Responder
Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc.
Gallagher Public Sector
Genesis Management and Insurance
Services, Corporation
HCA Asset Management, LLC
HCC Public Risk
HearPO, an Amplifon Company
Helios
Injury Management Organization,
Inc. (IMO)
IPMA-HR
i-Sight
ISO Claims Solutions
JDi Data Corporation
Jordan Reses Prescription
Management Services
L-3, D.P. Association
Lexipol, LLC
LocalGovU
Lytx, Inc.
McGriff, Seibels & Williams, Inc.
Medcor
Medical Consultants Network
MHS, Inc.
Midwest Employers Casualty Company
Mooring Recovery Services
Mountain View Software
Munich Reinsurance America, Inc.
myMatrixx
National Prosperity Life and Health
Old Republic
OneBeacon Government Risks
Origami Risk
Pate Rehabilitation
Patriot National, Inc.
Paul Davis National
Payless Shoe Source
PCIS
PMOA
Recordables
Safety National
SawStop, LLC
Segal Select Insurance Services, Inc.
Select Actuarial Services
Select Physical Therapy
Servpro Industries, Inc.
States Self-Insurers Risk Retention
Group, Inc.
Systema Software
Best IRS (The), Insurance Recruiting
Specialists
TargetSolutions
The Hartford
The Institutes
The Sand Creek Group
Travelers Insurance
Tribridge
Trident Insurance Services
TRISTAR Insurance Group
US Specialty Underwriters
Vetted International, Ltd.
WellComp
Wells Fargo Insurance
York Risk Services Group
Your House Counsel
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Educational Opportunities
The PRIMA 2015 Annual Conference offers more than 55 educational opportunities covering the latest trends
and topics affecting public risk management today. This year, the conference offers three distinct session types: 30-minute cram sessions,
2.5 hour in-depth workshops, and our traditional 1.25 hour classroom sessions. The opportunities will be organized into tracks such as risk
control and safety, risk financing, schools, enterprise risk management, employee benefits and more.
Session Key
Core Competencies
PRMS Public Risk
Management Skills
PA/GBS Public Administration/
General Business Skills
CTIS Cr
itical Thinking and
Interpersonal Skills
• Risk Management Process
• Insurance Knowledge and Aptitude
• Claims Management
• Risk Control
• Regulatory Compliance
• Crisis Management
• Risk Financing
•Finance
• Business Law
• Organizational Management
• Information Technology
•Marketing
• Communication Skills
•Ethics
• Decision Making
• Strategic Planning/Management
• Future Trends
• Interpersonal Skills
•Politics
• Risk Control/Safety
• Risk Financing/Insurance/
Self-Insurance
• Risk Management Administration
•Schools
• Workers’ Compensation
latest Trends
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classroom Sessions
in-depth Workshops
Learning Tracks
• Benefits/Human Resources
•ERM/Management/Leadership
•Pools
Educational Opportunities
Educational Opportunities
Employee benefits/human resources
• The Amended ADA : Implications for Human Resources
• Bridging the Gap: Working and Managing Different Generations
and Genetics
• Employee Wellness Clinics: Are They Worth It?
• Further Impacts of the Affordable Care Act for Employees
• Harassment: Beyond Racial and Sexual in Nature
• Is There A Doctor in the House? Refining Employee Health
• Social Media and the Workplace
• Strategies to Mitigate Jail Risks
The Amended ADA : Implications for Human Resources
PRMS Regulatory Compliance
Presenters: Ben Eggart, Esq., Wiley Rein
Michael Otworth, MBA, CPCU, ARM, Genesis Management & Insurance
Services Corporation
Although the ADA was enacted several decades ago, Congress amended the ADA
in 2008 in response to several U.S. Supreme Court decisions that narrowed the
ADA, and the implementing regulations promulgated by the EEOC went into
effect only a few years ago. These changes present challenges to public employers
that must predict their responsibilities under a recalibrated ADA. Public human
resource managers must determine how to meet their shifting obligations in a
climate of fiscal uncertainty and legal ambiguity. This session will examine recent
statutory, regulatory and case law developments that bear on public entities’
human resource obligations under the American with Disabilities Act.
Bridging the Gap: Working and Managing Different
Generations and Genetics
CTIS Interpersonal Skills
Presenter: Candy Whirley, SBG Services, LLC
Boomers, Matures, Generation X, Y and Millennials: learning the differences in
their work habits and goals will help you to recruit and manage top candidates.
The session will also explore the generational differences in communication,
work ethic and conflict management and give strategies on navigating these
differences and building effective department teams.
Employee Wellness Clinics: Are They Worth It?
CTIS Future Trends
Presenters: Terri Evans, City of Kingsport, TN
Scott Kramer, MBA, ARM, Montgomery (AL) County Commission
Would your self-funded health insurance program benefit from an onsite medical
clinic? Many public employers are looking for ways to positively impact both the
health of their employees and their bottom-line expenditure of health insurance.
What are the pros and cons of providing medical services to your employees?
What are the various ways these are structured? Do they really save money or
just increase utilization? How can data and providers be used to implement or
improve wellness programs? What about medications? The presenters will explore
these issues and their lessons learned regarding onsite medical services.
Further Impacts of the Affordable Care Act for Employees
CTIS Future Trends
Presenters: Travis Micucci, Munich Re Stop Loss
Michael Shevlin, Munich Health North America
PRMS Public Risk
Management Skills
PA/GBS Public Administration/
General Business Skills
CTIS Critical Thinking and
Interpersonal Skills
This session will update attendees on the Affordable Care Act, what to expect over
the next few years and how it will impact public entities. The presenters will discuss
new regulations and guidelines as well implications for unions and public entities.
Attendees will review examples of successful public employer self insurance “pools,”
alternative vehicles for managing risk in health care, employee benefits and the latest
trends in stop-loss insurance and catastrophic claims management.
Harassment: Beyond Racial and Sexual in Nature
PRMS Risk Control
Presenter: Dennis Molenaar, OneBeacon Government Risks
Harassment claims are most often based on race or sex, but what about other
types of harassment claims? Are you prepared to recognize them? Are your
employees trained to recognize and enforce policies? Learn the behaviors that
can be defined as harassment and how to prevent harassment based on religion,
nationality, sexual orientation, equal pay, retaliation, age and disability. Attendees
will also learn effective employee training techniques, how to enforce policies,
how to measure the effectiveness of those policies, how to retain employees and
how to keep their entity focused on best practices and long-term goals.
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Educational Opportunities
Is There A Doctor in the House? Refining Employee Health
CTIS Strategic Planning/Management
Presenters: Lori Gray, Prince William (VA) County
Tim Keen, Prince William (VA) County
Ellen Kessler, INOVA Occupational Health
Occupational health needs to be an essential component of any risk
management program. With medical costs continuing to increase, public
entities need to focus on reducing the frequency and severity of health and
workers’ compensation claims. In this session, employees from Prince William
County (VA) will share their experience and lessons learned from developing a
health program based on their entity’s needs.
Social Media and the Workplace
PRMS Risk Control
Presenter: Sonya Guggemos, Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust
Social media has changed the way people share information and employers
have become increasingly aware of the impact that this form of communication
has on the workplace. This session examines three areas of social media use,
and mitigation strategies that may expose government entities to risk including
employee personal use of social media, social media and personnel decisions
and social media employment references.
Strategies to Mitigate Jail Risks
PRMS Risk Control
Presenters: Ric Bishop, All About Jails, LLC
Brian Viscusi, Munich Re America
Operating and managing a jail in your local city, town or county, is fraught
with risk. Managing the risk associated with jail operation may seem like a
guessing game of what type of tort or claim will hit your desk next. In this
session, attendees will learn how to identify, plan and prepare strategies to
avoid or successfully answer the next inmate’s or family’s constitutional claim.
Attendees will also discuss current claims, emerging trends and strategies to
mitigate jail risk and litigation.
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ERM/Management/Leadership
• ERM: How Implementing the ISO 31000 Standard Can Bring Value to
Your Community
• Getting Started with ERM: Steps to Success
• Hello ISO? Can You Help Me?
• Mastering the Art of Communication
• Risk Identification Workshops That Work
• Safety Committee Effectiveness
• The Seven Rules of Admiral Hyman Rickover
• Weather Proofing Your Cyber House
• What Your Attorney Really Wants From Risk Management
ERM: How Implementing the ISO 31000 Standard Can Bring
Value to Your Community
CTIS Future Trends
Presenters: Wendell Bosen, CPCU, ARM-P, Moreton & Co.
Dorothy Gjerdrum, ARM-P, Gallagher Public Sector
Scott Wightman, ARM, Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services Inc.
Implementing an enterprise risk management (ERM) program throughout
your entity can seem like a daunting project. Integrating risk management into
every department’s daily activities sounds nearly impossible. But it can be done
and without that much heartburn! This session will go over the basics of
implementing ERM according to the ISO 31000 standard and how to advance
your entity’s value through the effective practice of enterprise risk management.
Getting Started with Enterprise Risk Management:
Steps to Success
PRMS Risk Management Process
Presenters: Carrie Frandsen, MBA, ARM-E, University of California, Office of the President
Lisanne Sison, Bickmore
An entity that manages risks strategically realizes opportunities, understands
emerging and inter-related risks and takes action to mitigate its most pressing
risks. Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) has emerged as a good business
practice, and is valued by credit rating agencies, underwriters, and the SEC.
This session will cover steps to get your organization’s ERM program planned
and launched toward an integrated and sustainable ERM process.
PRMS Public Risk
Management Skills
PA/GBS Public Administration/
General Business Skills
CTIS Critical Thinking and
Interpersonal Skills
Educational Opportunities
Hello ISO? Can You Help Me?
CTIS Future Trends
Presenters: Dorothy Gjerdrum, ARM-P, Gallagher Public Sector
Shannon Gunderman, CPCU, ARM, AIS, CWCP, Yuma County (AZ)
This session will give attendees an overview of the International Standards
Organization’s suite of risk management standards. These standards and
technical reports outline the leading risk management practices world-wide.
Attendees will learn how to navigate the standards and how they can advance
their risk management program.
Mastering the Art of Communication
PA/GBS Communications Skills
Presenter: Randy Anderson, E3 Professional Trainers, LLC
Improving your communication skills is one of the best ways to increase your
influence; it is a cornerstone of success for individuals and organizations. Yet, it
is one of the most underdeveloped skills. This session will explore strategies that
can reduce frustrations that result from poor communication and attendees will
learn to how to clearly and concisely present ideas and perspectives.
Risk Identification Workshops That Work
CTIS Future Trends
Presenters: Dorothy Gjerdrum, ARM-P, CIRM, Gallagher Public Sector
Shannon Gunderman, CPCU, ARM, AIS, CWCP, Yuma County (AZ)
Risk identification workshops can help you develop and implement ERM.
In this session, two of PRIMA’s ISO 31000 faculty members will discuss
how to develop an effective agenda, engage stakeholders, manage the process
and assign risk ownership. Attendees will also review examples of successful
workshops and their results.
Safety Committee Effectiveness
PRMS Risk Control
Presenter: Oscar Goedecke, CSP, Travelers
Has your safety committee plateaued? Do you even have an established safety
committee? The primary purpose of a safety committee is to protect the entity’s
employees, the general public, and the environment. Whether you have an
existing committee or are in the process of setting up a new one, this session
has a lesson for you. The presenter will teach attendees how to set up a safety
committee, how to jump start a safety committee and explore lessons learned to
ensure committees are effective.
The Seven Rules of Admiral Hyman Rickover
PRMS Risk Control
Presenter: Gordon Graham, Lexipol, LLC
Come to this session and learn about the High Reliability Organization (HRO)
and each individual’s role in achieving this goal in their entity. There will also
be discussion on the “Rules of Admiral Rickover” and how these rules apply to
risk management operations.
Weather Proofing Your Cyber House
PRMS Risk Control
Presenters: Pam Schroeder, ARM, Montgomery County (MD)
Kathy Peeling, CPCU, ARM-P, Montgomery County (MD)
PRMS Public Risk
Management Skills
PA/GBS Public Administration/
General Business Skills
CTIS Critical Thinking and
Interpersonal Skills
Purchasing cyber liability insurance is only the beginning of mitigating cyber
liability. The real key is preparation, but this dynamic process is not easy.
In this session attendees will learn how to identify risk exposures, how to
reinforce and strengthen current defenses, and how to implement a plan to
mitigate cyber liability.
What Your Attorney REALLY Wants From Risk Management
PA/GBS Business Law
Presenter: J. Michael Billingsley, JD, City of Kingsport, TN
How can risk managers assist their legal counsel with preparation for mediation
and lawsuits? How quickly should counsel be advised of issues? What if you
hire outside counsel? This session will discuss how attendees can be proactive
in the initial and ongoing stages of potential litigation, putting themselves in
the best position from a lawyer’s perspective. Attendees will also learn how to
develop the best possible relationship with their attorney.
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Educational Opportunities
Pools
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The Employment Practices Liability Maze
Fundamentals of EPL Risk Management for the New Risk Manager
Pool Information Exchange
Shrinking Your Pool’s Liability Defense Costs
Solvency Measures—What Are They?
Strategies for Pools to Earn Member Loyalty
The Employment Practices Liability Maze
PRMS Risk Management Process
Presenter: Ashley Bonner, WSO-CST, Innovatrix Risk Management & Safety Consulting, Inc.
Every organization is a potential breeding ground for employment-related
claims. This session will explore the maze of legal and regulatory requirements
and show best practices that can help manage the risk of employment liability
claims. Attendees will learn about landmark laws, legal cases, and important
organizations that affect what must be done and why. Attendees will leave the
session able to develop tools, a plan, and a strategy to protect their organizations.
Fundamentals of EPL Risk Management for the New Risk Manager
PRMS Risk Management Process
Presenters: Oscar Goedecke, CSP, Travelers
David Karamessinis, Esq., Travelers
Employment practices lawsuits can be extremely expensive and damaging to a
public entity. Preventing these claims from occurring in the workplace means
understanding what is expected as an employer and providing employees with
resources that enable them to work in a professional environment. This session
will identify some of the common mistakes public entities make in effectively
managing their employment practice liability exposures. Attendees will also
learn loss trends, causation of common types of employment practice claims
and ways to minimize exposures to employment practice claims.
Pool Information Exchange
PRMS Future Trends
Presenter: Ann Gergen, Association of Government Risk Pools (AGRiP)
Join AGRiP and pools from around the country to explore the issues and trends
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currently on pools’ radar screens, including emerging risk areas, operational
concerns, public sector policies and more. Through a combination of facts,
expert opinion and facilitated discussion, this session will invite attendees to
share and gain perspectives valuable to their own pooling work.
Shrinking Your Pool’s Liability Defense Costs
PRMS Claims Management
Presenters: Dennis Mitchell, CPCU, SCLA, ARM, Bickmore
Beth Lyons, Independent Cities Risk Management Authority
Ruth Graf-Urasaki, JD, Independent Cities Risk Management Authority
Dennis Hernandez, City of Hawthorne, CA
Legal defense costs represent more than 80% of a pool’s total allocated expenses
and play a huge role in determining liability reinsurance costs. In this session,
attendees will learn how a large southern California pool recognized the issue
they had, the actions they took and the results they have achieved thus far. The
presenters will benchmark legal costs and identify factors that could potentially
impede project progress.
Solvency Measures: What Are They?
PRMS Risk Financing
Presenter: Mujtaba Datoo, ACAS, MAAA, FCA, Aon Global Risk Consulting
Solvency measures are used by private sector companies and regulators. This session
will discuss what these measures are, how they are evolving and how they can be
applied to public sector to measure the financial solidity of an entity or pool.
Strategies for Pools to Earn Member Loyalty
PRMS Risk Management Process
Presenters: Robyn Sykes, Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust
Kevin Balfanz, Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust
For long-term success, public risk pools must overcome the attitude that
their products and services are a commodity. To do this, pools must provide
more value to their members beyond just paying claims. This session will
explore MCIT’s member retention policy, how it can be attributed to strategic
communication and risk management products and services marketed to all
levels of member organizations and how to apply these concepts to their pools.
PRMS Public Risk
Management Skills
PA/GBS Public Administration/
General Business Skills
CTIS Critical Thinking and
Interpersonal Skills
Educational Opportunities
Risk Control/Safety
• 10 Steps to Preparedness
• Active Shooter: Prepare, Response and Recovery
• Autonomous Vehicles: The Largest Impact to Transportation and
Infrastructure
• Best Practices for Managing Risks Associated with Outdoor Events
• Drones Are Coming: Are You Ready for Unmanned Aircraft?
• Fleet Risk Management is More Than Vehicle Inspections
• Help! They Have Fallen and Can’t Get Up
• Preventing & Managing CAT Claims
• Priority One: Keeping Children and Families Safe
10 Steps to Preparedness
PRMS Risk Control
Presenter: Josh Smith, ACCP, Agility Recovery
Is your entity prepared to deal with a fire, flood, server malfunction or
health pandemic? If your employees only had 15 minutes to evacuate, where
would they go and how would you continue to serve your community? The
presenter will walk attendees through the top 10 ways to prepare your entity for
unpredictable interruptions.
Active Shooter: Prepare, Response and Recovery
PRMS Risk Control
Presenter: Regan Rychetsky, ABCP, Texas Health and Human Services Commission
According to the FBI, the United States roughly averages one active shooter
incident every three weeks and a majority of these incidents are over before
law enforcement arrives on the scene. Would you or your employees know
what to do if confronted with an active shooter situation? In this session,
attendees will learn the importance of preparedness, the need to train
employees how to respond, and the guidance necessary for incident recovery.
Additionally, the presenter will go over several case studies and discuss
lessons learned.
Autonomous Vehicles: The Largest Impact to Transportation
and Infrastructure
PRMS Risk Control
Presenters: Jeff Myers, CPCU, ARe, Munich Re America
John Willemsen, Munich Re America
The autonomous vehicle is more than just a new way to get around town. It
could potentially completely change the way we live and manage our daily lives.
The presenters will discuss the impacts this technological change could have on
our social, political, and economic future and take away keys to preparing your
entity for their associated risks.
Best Practices for Managing Risks Associated with
Outdoor Events
PRMS Risk Control
Presenter: William Dolamore, CPA, MBA, University Athletic Association, Inc.,
University of Florida
PRMS Public Risk
Management Skills
PA/GBS Public Administration/
General Business Skills
CTIS Critical Thinking and
Interpersonal Skills
Outdoor events can have unique risk management challenges, ranging from
security to extreme weather conditions. Seventy-five percent of all University of
Florida athletic events are held outdoors so the University is always working on
ways to improve operation and fan safety. The athletic association has taken several
new initiatives to better deal with risks like heat-related illnesses, security protocols,
severe weather and evacuation/temporary shelter. Attendees will learn about these
new initiatives as well as develop best practices for managing outdoor events.
Drones Are Coming: Are You Ready for Unmanned Aircraft?
PRMS Risk Control
Presenters: Ben Eggart, Esq., Wiley Rein
Rick Spiers, CPCU, ARM, ARe, Genesis Management and Insurance
Services Corporation
Drones have many uses from firefighting and 911 responses to public safety but
advances in technology require new techniques to develop controls to manage
novel risks. This session will help attendees understand the mechanics and
practicality of drone use and how to apply state and federal regulatory
frameworks to them. The presenters will also explore the application process,
operational considerations, federal and state governance issues, and the risks
and exposures associated with the use of drones by public entities.
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Educational Opportunities
Fleet Risk Management: More Than Vehicle Inspections
Priority One: Keeping Children and Families Safe
PRMS Risk Control
Presenter: Kenny Smith, OneBeacon Government Risks
PRMS Claims Management
Presenters: Roy Burger, FirstNet Learning
Garreth Hedges, Redwoods Group
Since nearly every public entity owns automobiles, whether they are police
or emergency response vehicles, light trucks, buses or passenger vehicles,
automobile accidents are consistently one of the top-reported entity claims.
Managing those automobiles, drivers and claims isn’t simple but it can be
managed! The presenter will review national auto claim trends and will discuss
suggestions and insights for reducing auto liabilities. Additionally, attendees
will learn about the implications that culture has on fleet management.
Whether you are involved in schools, parks and recreation, after-school
programs, special event planning, summer camps, or children or family
services, keeping children and their families safe is, without a doubt, the first
priority. Since these claims are often the most costly, it also makes economic
sense to focus on safety and prevention. The presenters will share insights and
best practices learned from their experience with over 40,000 incident reports
from YMCA’s, Community Centers and Camps.
Help! They Have Fallen and Can’t Get Up
PRMS Risk Management Process
Presenters: Oscar Goedecke, CSP, Travelers
David Karamessinis, Esq., Travelers
Slips, trips and falls are one of the leading causes of 3rd party liability claims
against public entities. They are often the result of unsafe behaviors and/
or unsafe conditions. Determining responsibility and/or liability for a slip,
trip and fall claim is not an exact science. This session will provide attendees
with the foundational knowledge and skills to develop a robust all inclusive
management system to address slips, trips and falls experienced by both citizens
and employees.
Preventing and Managing CAT Claims
PRMS Claims Management
Presenters: Dr. Fernando Branco, MD, Midwest Employers Casualty Company,
a W.R. Berkley Company
Dan Hurley, ARM-P, CSP, MS, City of Chesapeake, VA
Gail Young, CIC, SCLA, Midwest Employers Casualty Company,
a W.R. Berkley Company
This session discusses how and why catastrophic injuries occur by examining
employee characteristics and contributions made by employers that may
contribute to CAT accidents/injuries. The presenters will also explore how to best
manage CAT injuries and how to effectively return employees to good health.
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Risk Financing/Insurance/Self-Insurance
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Measuring Return on Investment in Risk Control
Options in Health Insurance Self-Funding
Putting Lipstick on Your Risk Management Program
Recovering Uninsured Losses through the FEMA Public Assistance
Program: A Case Study
• Understanding Actuarial Concepts Using LEGOS®
Measuring Return on Investment in Risk Control
PRMS Risk Management Process
Presenter: Ariel Jenkins, CSP, ARM-E, ARM, Safety National
The role of risk managers and risk control professionals in the public sector
continues to expand and influence the financial health of public entities.
And there is tremendous opportunity for public risk professionals to broaden
their sphere of influence. Attendees will learn how to identify the concepts of
measuring return on investment, examine tools, formulas and data in order to
forecast returns and how to evaluate calculated returns.
PRMS Public Risk
Management Skills
PA/GBS Public Administration/
General Business Skills
CTIS Critical Thinking and
Interpersonal Skills
Educational Opportunities
Options in Health Insurance Self-Funding
PRMS Risk Control
Presenter: Belva Hale, City of Bristol, TN
All small entities have heard about the benefits of self-funding health insurance and
retiree benefits, but how feasible are these programs? And how do you know where
to begin? This session will discuss how to set up a self-funded program, the potential
pitfalls and how to get leadership buy-in. Attendees will also learn how to track savings
and cost-avoidance numbers as well as the benefits of setting up a separate medical
and pharmacy plan as well as pre-Medicare and post-Medicare retiree programs.
Risk Management Administration
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30 Things That Should Be in Every Contract
Are Your Employment Practices About To Go Up In Smoke?
Building Value in Risk Management from the Top Down and the Bottom Up
Contractual Risk Transfer in Half the Time
Houston, We Have a Problem: Cyber Exposures Threaten the Safety of
Public Entities and Their Constituents.
• Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid as a New Risk Manager
30 Things That Should Be in Every Contract
Putting Lipstick on Your Risk Management Program
PRMS Insurance Knowledge and Aptitude
Presenter: David Randall, Safety National
Preparing your program for submission to carriers requires you to emphasize
your strengths and address your weaknesses. This cram session will give you
tips on how to present your program in the best possible way.
Recovering Uninsured Losses through the FEMA Public
Assistance Program: A Case Study
PA/GBS Finance
Presenters: Matthew Jadacki, Ernst & Young LLP
Bradley Nichols, CPA, MBA, CFE, Ernst & Young LLP
PRMS Risk Management Process
Presenter: Amy Larson, Esq., City of Bloomington, MN
Join this fun and fast-paced session to learn 30 essential contract elements
in 30 minutes. Attendees will leave not only knowing the elements, but
understanding why they are important. Plus get examples of different types of
contracts, including service, performance and construction contracts.
CTIS Critical Thinking and
Interpersonal Skills
CTIS Future Trends
Presenter: Dennis Molenaar, OneBeacon Government Risks
Two states have fully legalized the sale and recreational use of marijuana and 23
states have legalized the sale and use of medical marijuana. What’s the difference?
What does this mean for your employment practices policies? How should your
entity handle drug screening and should their practices change in light of these
changes? The presenter will discuss potential issues entities are facing as a result
and what to include when updating your employment practices policies.
Building Value in Risk Management from the Top Down and
the Bottom Up
Understanding Actuarial Concepts Using LEGOS®
CTIS Interpersonal Skills
Presenter: Dean Coughenour, ARM, City of Flagstaff, AZ
Actuarial reports are mandatory, but can be puzzling to novices. This
innovative session will illustrate basic actuarial concepts using LEGO® pieces.
PA/GBS Public Administration/
General Business Skills
Are Your Employment Practices About To Go ‘Up In Smoke’
Government and not-for-profit entities may be self-insured or not have
sufficient insurance coverage to pay for all of its losses after a large event.
The claims process for federal grants is much different than the insurance
claims process yet often runs parallel to the insurance recovery. This session
will explore case studies that focus on sources of federal funding available to
these entities including the Federal Emergency Management Administration
(FEMA) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
PRMS Risk Management Process
Presenter: Mujtaba Datoo, ACAS, MAAA, FCA, Aon Global Risk Consulting
PRMS Public Risk
Management Skills
This entertaining and educational session will explore how to build value and
culture in risk management throughout your entity. Attendees will learn how
to build effective relationships with supervisors and staff which will result in
effective and self-sustaining results in building a strong risk culture and support
for your risk management program.
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Educational Opportunities
Contractual Risk Transfer in Half the Time
PRMS Risk Management Process
Presenters: Michael Kaddatz, CPCU, ARM, Bickmore
Victor Parker, City of Los Angeles, CA
Dealing with insurance and indemnity clauses in contracts, certificates of
insurance and related issues can eat up hours of time. Risk managers, legal
counsel, agents and underwriters get tangled in webs of technicalities that drag
the contracting process out. This session will provide insights on practices that
cut processing time and protect their entity. Attendees will also learn techniques
to bring balance and proficiency to this core risk management task.
Houston, We Have a Problem: Cyber Exposures Threaten the
Safety of Public Entities and Their Constituents
CTIS Future Trends
Presenters: David Chatfield, NetDiligence
Robin Leal, Travelers
Global attacks and hacking events on the other side of the world can threaten
your entity’s network. Attacks are escalating at a rapid pace and no person or
entity is immune from a hacker, virus or data breach. This session will help
attendees learn how foreign threats impact communities and its assets and their
obligations to protect private sensitive data. Attendees will also understand why
cyber liability is a key component to a risk management program and how it
can improve risk-to-loss ratios.
Schools
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Disaster Recovery Plans for Schools
Education Professionals Roundtable
Four Steps to Preventing Child Abuse in Your Organization
The Increasing Special Needs Population: Critical Issues
Managing the Risks of Scholastic Club Sports
School Employee Safety: Successful Injury Prevention Programs
Student Bullying Activism
Disaster Recovery Plans for Schools
PRMS Crisis Management
Presenters: James Huckaby, ARM-P, Mesquite (TX) Independent School District
Dan Hurley, CSP, ARM-P, MS, City of Chesapeake, VA
Joe Polite, Agility Recovery
A disaster affecting a school district can be large or small but the disruption of
education services can be magnified if a district is not prepared. In this session,
attendees will learn the essential elements of a disaster recovery plan for school
districts, business continuity needs and how to prepare for partial or complete
closures or transfers. Attendees will also learn how to conduct a vulnerability
analysis, what the probable and maximum foreseeable losses could be and
determine how to minimize risks to people and infrastructure.
Education Professionals Roundtable
CTIS Interpersonal Skills
Presenter: Nancy Germond, SPHR, ARM, AIC, ITP, MA, Insurance Writer, LLC
PRMS Risk Management Process
Presenters: Dan Hurley, CSP, ARM-P, MS, City of Chesapeake, VA
Jeanne Hoin, CWCP, Midwest Employers Casualty Company,
a W.R. Berkley Company
The transition into your first risk management job can be challenging. Whether
promoted from within or hired from another organization, you want to excel
in your new position. In most positions, you can learn from your mistakes and
failures but as a new risk manager there are mistakes that can seriously hurt your
risk management program, harm your reputation, or even derail your career.
Attendees will learn what those 10 mistakes are and how to avoid them.
PRIMA has designed this roundtable discussion for those conference attendees
that are involved with, or interested in, public sector risk management for
educational entities. This roundtable session has an open agenda and those
attending will determine the topics for discussion. Attendees are encouraged
to bring stories of success, examples of programs in progress or unresolved
education-related issues to discuss with your peers.
Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid as a New Risk Manager
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PRMS Public Risk
Management Skills
PA/GBS Public Administration/
General Business Skills
CTIS Critical Thinking and
Interpersonal Skills
Educational Opportunities
Four Steps to Preventing Child Abuse in Your Organization
PRMS Risk Management Process
Presenter: Aaron Lundberg, LMSW, Praesidium
Nothing can be more devastating to an entity than an incident or allegation
of abuse to a child. Attendees will learn specific skills and strategies they
can quickly implement in their organization to help prevent children from
abuse, prevent staff from false allegations and mitigate liabilities associated
with those allegations. Attendees will to also learn the latest trends in abuse
prevention and a four-step process for implementing an effective abuse
prevention program.
The Increasing Special Needs Population: Critical Issues
CTIS Future Trends
Presenters: Bruce Chapman, Handle With Care Behavior Management System, Inc.
Jeane Hoin, CWCP, Midwest Employers Casualty Company,
a W. R. Berkley Company
Dan Hurley, CSP, ARM-P, MS, City of Chesapeake, VA
Nearly 14% of total public school enrollment are children with special
education needs. This increase is the result of a proliferation of diagnoses for
learning disabilities. This session will help attendees understand the expected
standard of care required for special needs students and the required risk
management considerations for students and staff.
School Employee Safety: Successful Injury
Prevention Programs
PRMS Risk Control
Presenters: Flint Walton, ALCM, Missouri Employers Mutual
Mark Woodward, M.Ed., EMT-B, Missouri Employers Mutual
Schools keep a close eye on the safety of their students. But your school
safety efforts should also include injury prevention programs combined with
effective workers’ compensation cost management for staff. Teachers, custodial,
maintenance and food service workers are all exposed to hazards like slips, trips,
student altercations and strain-sprain injuries. Learn easy and successful safety
efforts that reduce lost-time injuries and associated costs. The presenters will
discuss safety culture development, proper injury management, the importance
of safety education and awareness, injury management plans, workers’
compensation laws, insurance carrier services and written safety programs.
Student Bullying Activism
PRMS Regulatory Compliance
Presenter: Julie Lewis, JD, Genesis Management & Insurance Services Corporation
PRMS Public Risk
Management Skills
PA/GBS Public Administration/
General Business Skills
CTIS Critical Thinking and
Interpersonal Skills
This session will analyze the legal standard that has been applied to student-onstudent bullying and harassment cases since the U.S. Supreme Court in Davis
v. Monroe County Board of Education. Attendees will evaluate the various
standards being used today and learn how to develop proactive strategies and to
amend policies to address the standards.
Managing the Risks of Scholastic Club Sports
PRMS Risk Control
Presenters: Charles Gfeller, Esq., Seiger Gfeller Laurie LLP
Mike Otworth, CPCU, ARM, Genesis Management & Insurance Services
Corporation
Though many students participate in formal varsity athletics and academic
activities, even more students participate in club sports and other schoolsanctioned non-academic activities. Often, these sports and activities occur
with little or no direct supervision by the school. Delve into the potential
risks that schools and entities face from club sports and other non-academic
activities and learn how to best manage and minimize the liability exposure
arising from them.
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Educational Opportunities
Workers’ Compensation
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Aging Workforce : What Does It Mean?
Controlling Large Workers’ Comp Losses Through Personnel Policies
It’s Not a Claim, It’s a Person
Medical Marijuana in Workers’ Compensation
Predictive Analytics: A Workers’ Compensation Game Changer
Tips From The Trenches
Your Mobile Workforce is Driving Up Your Exposure
Aging Workforce: What Does It Mean?
PRMS Risk Control
Presenters: Joe Galusha, Aon Risk Solutions
Robert Prior, MS, CSP, ARM-P, Aon Risk Solutions
The aging workforce is a top concern among public entity risk managers. This
session will explore the changing demographics in today’s workforce, its impact
on accident rates and workers’ compensation costs. The presenters will also
discuss the common effects of aging, chronic disorders and diseases, methods of
accommodation and how to integrate workplace safety and employee wellness
into your planning for the aging workforce.
Controlling Large Workers’ Compensation Losses Through
Personnel Policies
CTIS Strategic Planning/Management
Presenter: David Parker, ARM-P, Midwest Employers Casualty Company,
a W.R. Berkley Company
Every small workers’ compensation claim has the potential to unexpectedly
transform into a messy ordeal. This disappointing result wastes your entity’s
valuable time and can cause insurance premiums and self-insured retention
levels to increase. You may also see your modification rates increase and a rise
in morale problems. In this session, the presenter will examine policies and
practices that can help prevent workers’ compensation claims from becoming
messy ordeals.
It’s Not a Claim, It’s a Person
CTIS Interpersonal Skills
Presenters: Kimberly George, Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.
Sarah Perry, City of Columbia, MO
Mark Walls, Safety National
Those of us who deal with claims daily sometimes forget that a claim can be
a scary experience for our employees. Improving communication can result in
a better outcome for all involved and this session will explore injured worker
concerns and how employers can overcome these concerns. This dynamic
panel will also explore ways to make these claims a less stressful experience for
entity employees.
Register by April 6 for the best rate.
For more information, visit http://conference.primacentral.org
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PRMS Public Risk
Management Skills
PA/GBS Public Administration/
General Business Skills
CTIS Critical Thinking and
Interpersonal Skills
Educational Opportunities
Medical Marijuana in Workers’ Compensation
Tips From The Trenches
CTIS Future Trends
Presenter: Kevin Glennon, RN, BSN, CDMS, CWCP, QRP, One Call Care Management
PRMS Claims Management
Presenter: Justin Farhang, Kegel, Tobin & Truce, APC
There is a great deal of debate and uncertainty around medical marijuana
as a means to managing pain, which implies medical marijuana could be
a top issue in workers’ compensation claims. This session will address the
conflicts between state and federal law, efficacy studies and risks to the
workplace in order to assist attendees in developing policies for medical
marijuana claims.
This presentation will explore the worker’s compensation process from a defense
attorney’s perspective. Many clients wonder why they pay for hearings, with
no results. The presenter will discuss strategies for moving cases through the
system and key steps regarding claims and litigation.
Predictive Analytics: A Workers’ Compensation Game Changer
CTIS Future Trends
Presenters: Dan Asahl, Midwest Employers Casualty Company, a W.R. Berkley Company
Brian Billings, JD, Midwest Employers Casualty Company,
a W.R. Berkley Company
Nine out of ten high-dollar workers’ compensation claims take a turn for the
worse years down the road, well after their path has been established. This
session will introduce you to predictive analytics and how they can identify
the unmanageable and unpredictable claims, while they are still manageable
and predictable.
Your Mobile Workforce is Driving Up Your Exposure
PRMS Risk Control
Presenters: Michael Fann, ARM-P, TML Risk Management Pool
Matt McDonough, CSP, Safety National
Distracted driving is a major cause of work-related vehicle accidents.
These accidents continue to increase as technology advances and smart
devices become widely-available. This session will explain the various
risks related to having a mobile workforce and explore strategies for
accident prevention.
PRMS Public Risk
Management Skills
PA/GBS Public Administration/
General Business Skills
CTIS Critical Thinking and
Interpersonal Skills
Register Now!
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2015 ANNUAL CONFERENCE MOBILE APP
The PRIMA 2015 app allows you to plan your time in Houston and connect
before, during and after the conference with your fellow attendees, speakers,
and vendors.
Kiss that bulky program goodbye and use the PRIMA 2015 App to:
• Create your own schedule for the conference
• Get details for education sessions
• Download session handouts
• Receive real-time conference alerts
• Explore exhibitor listing and plan your time in the PRIMA trade show
• Have a one-stop-shop for all of your social media, allowing you to tweet,
upload photos and post updates all in one place.
No smart phone or tablet? No worries! You can access the same
information from any web browser. Check the PRIMA conference website:
http://conference.primacentral.org
in early May for the link and to download the app.
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Travel Information
All conference activities, unless otherwise noted, will be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center, which is attached by skywalk to the
Conference Hotel.
Conference Hotel
Hilton Americas-Houston • 1600 Lamar, Houston, Texas 77010
Conference room rate: $199 (plus tax: 17%)
To make reservations online visit: http://conference.primacentral.org/hotel.
To make reservation by phone: call 1-800-HILTONS (445-8667). Reservation code: 1PA
For questions regarding hotel reservations, contact Mary de la Fe, PRIMA manager of meetings and conferences, at 703.253.1263
or mdelafe@primacentral.org.
GETTING TO HOUSTON
Houston is served by 20 airlines at two airports:
• Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is the larger of the two and 20 miles from downtown Houston. A typical cab ride to downtown is
approximately $52.
PRIMA Housing Policies
Reservations at an official
conference hotel must be
accompanied by a deposit equal
to one-night’s room and tax to
guarantee the reservation. All
cancellations must be made at
least 30 days prior to arrival to
receive a refund of the deposit.
Any and all cancellations made
within 30 days of arrival will
forfeit the entire deposit. Anyone
booking more than eight room
nights will be required to sign
a room block contract with the
hotel, and will be held to the
hotel’s attrition and cancellation
policies as per their contract.
• William P. Hobby (HOU) is 11 miles from downtown. A typical cab ride downtown is approximately $26.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
To and from the airport, there are a number of options from taxis to Super Shuttle. The Hilton is connected by skywalk to the
convention center and there are a number of restaurants and entertainment within walking distance. For more information on
Houston and our location, please visit www.visithouston.com.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION
REQUEST
If you require special
accommodations due to disability,
health concerns or physical
challenges, contact Mary de la Fe,
PRIMA manager of meetings and
conferences, at 703.253.1263 or
mdelafe@primacentral.org.
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Registration Information
Conference registration includes: admittance to all educational and general sessions, and the PRIMA exhibit
hall, plus conference materials. Conference registration fees also cover receptions on Sunday and Monday evening, continental breakfast and
lunch on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and Tuesday night’s signature event.
FEES
On or Before April 6
After April 6
Onsite
Registration Definitions
Member, Government
$570
$670
$710
Member, Corporate
$640
$740
$780
Nonmember, Government
$770
$870
$910
Government: State agencies, local
governments and intergovernmental
risk-sharing administrators
Nonmember, Corporate
$990
$1025
$1065
Corporate: Private sector organizations
Guests
Guests of attendees of PRIMA’s 2015 Annual Conference will not be issued name badges. Tickets for special events—lunches, reception and the tradeshow—will
be available for purchase in advance via the online registration form and onsite in Houston. Space is limited, so we recommend advance purchase.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
All cancellations and requests for refunds must be received in writing and are subject to a $75 administrative fee. Cancellations received after Friday, May 8,
2015, are nonrefundable. However substitutions will be accepted. Please allow 30 days following the conference for all refund processing.
Notices
• If PRIMA must cancel this conference for any reason, liability is limited to the registration fees paid only. PRIMA is not responsible for other expenses incurred,
including travel and accommodation fees.
• Payments to PRIMA are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.
HOW TO REGISTER
Register online for the PRIMA 2015 Annual Conference on the PRIMA Annual Conference Web site at http://conference.primacentral.org.
If you are unable to register online or need further registration information, contact Mary de la Fe, PRIMA manager of meetings and conferences, at 703.253.1263
or mdelafe@primacentral.org.
SEE YOU IN Houston!
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PRIMA 2015 Annual Conference: Energizing Risk Management
Managing risk in our cities, counties, schools, states and tribal nations presents unique challenges and PRIMA’s Annual Conference
is the only conference dedicated to YOU: public sector risk management professionals. Join nearly 1,000 of your public risk
management colleagues, leaders and experts for an exceptional learning and networking opportunity in Houston.
PRIMA’s 2015 Annual Conference Offers:
• Three days of learning opportunities with daily general sessions and over 55 classroom sessions.
• Multiple opportunities to meet with vendors who are ready with products and services geared to make the work of public sector risk managers more efficient and cost-effective.
• Networking time, scheduled and spontaneous, with colleagues from across the country who recognize the influence of public sector managers and are ready to help them succeed.
Return from Houston energized and armed with new knowledge inspiration and ideas to help your entities and communities.