- Industry Update with Gerald P. Schmidt, CPCU, President, Mutual of Enumclaw Insurance Co., Enumclaw, Wa. Learn more about what is going on in the insurance industry right now, discover what trends and issues are on the horizon and get more information about what you’ll need to know as an industry communicator in the coming months. Immediate Past President of the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, Schmidt is an industry expert with special insight into the most current issues affecting insurance companies.
- Master Your Message with Lynne Gaertner-Johnston, Founder and Business Writing Expert, Syntax Training.
Enhance your writing skills, recognize how to get results in email, determine what your varied readers need and how to provide it, plan and write any document using a simple strategy, and accentuate the positive, even when the message is negative. Get solutions to your writing challenges, and take away tips and tools.
- Get Spontaneous by Improvising with Unexpected Productions.
Kick up your creativity, enhance your brainstorming abilities, increase your spontaneity and find ways to boost the interest of your everyday publications.
- Understanding Copyright with Stephen Garfield, Director of Corporate Account Management, Copyright Clearance Center.
Is citing a source enough to allow a quote or reprint? Do you have permission to reproduce articles for your publications or company Web site? Learn about the practices you can follow to protect your company and abide by the law.
Our conference will be held at the Mayflower Park Hotel and we've secured reduced room rates for our attendees:
- Please ask for Reservations and reference Professional Insurance Communicators of America, Inc. when reserving your room.
- We've secured room rates ranging from $155 - $195, depending on whether you'd like a Classic Room ($155), Deluxe Queen ($175) or Mini Suite ($195).
- These rates are valid for stays beginning as early as April 12. If you plan to stay in Seattle longer than the end of our conference, please ask if your rate may be extended when you make your reservation.
We hope you'll join us in Seattle! To register, please complete the registration form, which includes payment and mailing instructions.