PLUS Conference 2023

PLUS Conference Agenda

Attend the annual PLUS Conference for a deep dive into all things professional liability insurance. Networking, education, business development and so much more.

Pre-Conference Party
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Hosted by the Conference Welcome Task Force, this event is a great place to meet and network with attendees before the conference kicks off. There will be free table games with instructors so you can learn how to play before hitting the casino floor. We will also have entertainment, photo ops, light hors d'oeuvres and drinks, and an opportunity to win a pair of tickets to KA by Cirque Du Soleil on Tuesday, December 5th.

Board Meetings

LAMP, Chapter & Foundation Board Meetings

Conference Cause
12:00 pm -1:30 pm

Located on the 3rd floor Foyer

Connections Lounge
12:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Open to all registered attendees

RPLU Celebration
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
PLUS Welcome Networking Session
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

First Time Attendees Future PLUS /DEIA Welcome
We’re kicking off the 2023 PLUS Conference with some fun and helping you create connections. Hosted by the Conference Welcome Task Force, this interactive session is the place to meet new people and test your knowledge about PLUS, insurance lines, and Las Vegas. There will be cash prizes, and an opportunity to win a pair of tickets to KA by Cirque Du Soleil on Tuesday, December 5th.
Meet in the foyer space

Travelers Sponsor Led Session
2:45 pm - 3:30 pm
Great American Sponsor Led Session
2:45 pm - 3:30 pm
CNA Sponsor Led Session
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
Marsh Sponsor Led Session
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
PLUS Welcome Reception & Awards
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Attendee Breakfast & Awards
8:30 am - 9:30 am

Join us for breakfast and the Emerging Leader Award!

Connections Lounge Open
8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Open to all registered attendees

Uri Dallal  Laura F. Coppola  Paul A. Brophy  Sarah Abrams  
CE/CLE Session 1: Should You Take the Gamble? Betting on Distressed D&O Risks
9:30 am - 10:30 am

This session will discuss the increased frequency of bankruptcy filings and attendant D&O Claims, explore what drives the severity in insolvency-related D&O claims, identify the claims handling challenges presented in defending and settling D&O claims against directors and officers of an insolvent company and examine the opportunities and challenges in underwriting distressed risk.

Coalition Sponsor Led Session
10:45 am - 11:30 am
KBR Sponsor Led Session
10:45 am - 11:30 am
PLUS Foundation WLN Lunch
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Beazley Sponsor Led Session
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Lockton Sponsor Led Session
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Margaret Mitchell, PhD  Emy R. Donavan  
CE/CLE Session 2: Ai and Professional Risks
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm

This interview with a leading Ethical AI researcher will analyze and forecast the professional risks of AI adoption. This discussion will cover how these trends may affect companies’ respective risk profiles, and current considerations for insurers, brokers and attorneys to help manage, measure and transfer those risks, where appropriate.

Heather Fox  
CE/CLE Session 3: Industry Leaders: Evolution of the Insurance Market
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Professional and financial lines insurance are gaining increasing importance for carriers and brokers globally. In this session, seasoned professionals who started their careers in this domain and now oversee multiple aspects and various insurance lines within multinational carrier or broker companies will discuss ongoing and future industry trends. The focus will be on specific lines of coverage like D&O, EPL, and Cyber, addressing key pain points and offering strategic insights. The session will also delve into external factors impacting the industry and insurance lines, including heightened concerns about cybersecurity, social inflation, civil unrest, social justice, diversity & inclusion, ESG considerations, and global insurance trends.

PLUS Happy Hour
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

PLUS Happy Hour at the Chelsea!

Attendee Breakfast
9:00 am - 9:45 am

Attendee Breakfast & Gavel Exchange

Connections Lounge Open
9:00 am - 11:30 am

Open to all registered attendees.

Aon Sponsor Led Session
9:45 am - 10:30 am

Located in the main room

KEVIN M. O'HAGAN  La’Vonda McLean, Esq.  Cassandra Ferguson  Wayne Imrie  Nicole M. Baummer, Esq.  
CE/CLE Session 4: EPL JEOPARDY!
10:45 am - 11:45 am

Welcome to EPL JEOPARDY!, where each question gives you a glimpse into legal intricacies and current events. Categories span from legal rulings to popular music, challenging your knowledge across diverse topics. Get ready to test your wits and learn something new!

Conference Ends

Event Detail

December 4, 2023 9:00 am
December 6, 2023 11:00 am
3708 South Las Vegas Boulevard Las Vegas, NV 89109