2026 Northern Regional

March 11th, 2026

* 4 CEs applied for *

*4 MID Credits Applied for*

Deer Valley Banquets 3298 Hoover Rd Deer Grove, IL 61243

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Save $25/ per registration online $ 200.00 if you register before February 24th $240.00 after February 24th
If you are attending both, we will give you a discount on the second location. $250 early bird or $290 after February 24th
$$ Entering MULTI Early Bird if you sign up in time for the early bird discount, and enter MULTI Regular if you sign up after the early bird rate to qualify for the 20% discount. $$
Early Bird ends February 24th

ALL CANCELLATIONS WILL BE SUBJECT TO A $6.50 fee. Refunds will be made according to the following schedule:

Full Refund thru 2/10 ~ 50% refund 2/11- 02/24 ~ No Refund after 2/24

Breakfast and registration begins at 8:00 - Education 9:15 - 3:00

Northern Regional Seminar Tentative Agenda

09:00 – 09:15	IAMIC Updates – Jackie will present Legislative and Industry updates to attendees.
09:15 – 10:15	Micro vs. Macro Every successful organization thrives when its leadership works in harmony. The Board sets the vision – defining the mission, values, and long-term goals – while the Manager brings that vision to life through daily operations and member engagement. Together, they form the cornerstone of effective governance and management. When the board leads strategically, and the manager oversees operations, the organization stays focused, efficient, and poised to serve its members with impact and integrity. This partnership of guidance and execution is what ensures progress and keeps purpose at the heart of every decision.
10:15 – 10:45	Break
10:45 – 11:45	I$ Your Company Attractive? In today’s competitive job market, even small organizations must stand out to attract and keep great employees. This practical session explores how compensation and benefit packages influence recruitment, retention, and overall company resilience. Participants will learn how limited pay or benefit structures can impact succession and disaster planning—and gain strategies to strengthen internal stability even with constrained resources.
11:45 – 12:45	Lunch
12:45 – 01:45	Insuring Your Existence Reinsurance extends well beyond simple balance sheet protection; it is central to preserving an insurer’s long-term viability. This powerful session will focus on why reinsurance matters for small insurance companies, how it supports operational continuity, and its role in building a more resilient organization. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of the purpose, mechanics, and real-world impact of reinsurance. Discussion topics will include core fundamentals, purchasing reinsurance beyond minimum compliance, and key considerations when evaluating programs and partners. This session is perfect for directors seeking the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions that protect and strengthen their organizations.
01:45 – 02:00	Break
02:00 – 03:00	Coffee Talk vs. Conflict of Interest In a small mutual, everyone knows everyone and that makes ethics complicated. This session tackles the real-world conflicts that arise when directors hear claims and talk shop at the coffee table, when adjusters handle losses for family and friends. Through scenarios, you'll learn how to spot conflicts of interest, protect confidentiality, and put simple guardrails in place that keep your company fair, trusted, and out of trouble.
03:00 – 03:50	Do you Know Where your Company’s Money goes? As a director, your leadership sets the tone for how well your mutual responds when claims happen. Every new claim brings uncertainty—are your reserves accurate, and is your team prepared to manage the workload efficiently? This course highlights a powerful, no-cost software solution available through your association membership. It helps your staff properly set reserves, monitor active claims, and even alerts you when to bring in supportive adjusters—ensuring a smoother, more responsive process from start to finish. Learn how technology can strengthen your claims operations, improve accuracy, and position your company to respond effectively when the next storm hits.

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IAMIC is officially recognized by NAMIC as a Mutual Insurance Director (MID) Continuing Education Provider for this event. This program has been approved for 4 MID continuing education credits for those certified in the program. For more information about NAMIC's certification programs, please visit NAMIC.org.

To preserve the professional business environment, no one under the age of 14 will be allowed to attend IAMIC functions unless invited for a special event. Registration implies consent for all photos and videos that are taken on-site to be used in IAMIC promotional items and on the website. If you wish to opt-out - please contact the IAMIC office at 217-563-8300 or email Jackie at [email protected]