PIA & SAMIC Joint Rural and Town Agents Seminar
"The Growing Importance of Farm Insurance"

September 23, 2010

Attend this full-day seminar held jointly with the NE IA PIA and the State Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (SAMIC) providing timely topics affecting rural agencies in the insurance industry today. Sign up soon for an opportunity to hear from an expert on these important topics.

The seminar provides excellent networking opportunities. Remember any or all of your personnel may attend. This Seminar is approved for AFIS UPDATE. Full attendance is required to earn CE credit. 5 PC and 3 Ethic hours applied for.

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Presenter

Marjorie Segale, CISC, AFIS, RPLU, CIC, CRIS, ACSR, CISR

Marjorie Segale is President of Segale Consulting Services, LLC and provides a wide variety of services to the insurance industry, including account review, agency audits, strategic planning, forensic claims analysis and as an expert witness on standard of care. Marjorie is a National Faculty member for the National Alliance Society of Certified Insurance Counselor program and conducts education courses on a wide variety of subject matter.

Topics

Genetically Modified Crops

Join in on the discussion as this is a highly contentious area in some parts of the United States! This section provides an overview of genetic modification of seeds, crops, row crops and other food items. However, as some crops may be grown in areas that are in proximity to unmodified crops or organic crops, the farmer may be at risk for contamination claims and other insurance-related issues. We will explore the risk areas and provide insurance solutions to the attending agents for review with their customers.

Pollution Risk Faced by Agricultural Accounts

Agricultural risks have unique pollution exposures such as ground and aerial spraying, crop burning, discharge from equipment, hostile fires and more. Marjorie will provide you with an overview of these risks faced by farmowners, ranchowners, production facilities, processors and warehouse operators. Find coverage answers found in both the standard farm policies as well as specialized pollution policies. Learn about one of the fastest growing insurance products in the marketplace and be the expert in your office!

EPLI and the Ag Account

Review the social and legal exposures of working with farm laborers. You will focus first on the various federal statutes that govern the interaction between farmowner and employee. The next section emphasizes the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Next is a review of The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA). We will then conclude with a general discussion on farm hazards and risk reduction of potential injury, including driving hazards, hazardous substances, and equipment risks.

Ethics In the Insurance Industry

Take a look at various ethical theories, societal ethics and how these relate to the attendees personal life and responsibilities while acting as an insurance agent or broker. This course uses real examples of both ethical and non-ethical behaviors in the insurance industry and uses these examples to demonstrate ways to determine the correct course of action when faced with similar situations.

Fees

$90 - PIA & SAMIC Members
$100 - Non-Members

Bring another agent who has not attended our PIA rural seminar within the last three years and the guest registration fee will be discounted 50%.

Sponsorship Opportunity

Sponsorship is vital to the success of these informative programs and this is why we are asking for your assistance. Please join us as a sponsor by completing this form and returning it along with you support.

Schedule

7:30am Registration with Coffee & Rolls
8:00am Seminar Begins
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
5:00pm Conclusion

Room Reservations

York I-80 Holiday Inn Hotel
York, NE 68467
Phone: (402) 362-6661

Professionally designed and hosted by Expert Approach, Inc.

PIA & SAMIC Joint Rural and Town Agents Seminar "The Growing Importance of Farm Insurance"