Registration Is Now Open for 2020 IRMI AgriCon, Focused on Agribusiness Risk Management and Insurance
Release Date:
Nov 20, 2019
Dallas, TX—International Risk Management Institute, Inc. (IRMI), has opened
registration for the 2020 IRMI Emmett J
Vaughan Agribusiness Conferences (AgriCon). These three regional
Conferences are focused on the unique exposures faced by farms and other
agribusinesses and how to best construct the insurance programs that cover
them.
The 2020 AgriCon locations and dates are as follows.
- Sacramento, California—March 8–10
- Richmond, Virginia—June 16–17
- Des Moines, Iowa—September 15–16
“Through the Agribusiness Conferences, Agribusiness and Farm Insurance
Specialist (AFIS®) certification program, a new comprehensive online
reference—Agribusiness Risk and Insurance (ARI), and our recently
launched free e-newsletter, IRMI AgriRisk, we are committed to
continuing development and enhancement of educational content and resources
that address the unique exposures and risk management challenges faced by
farms, ranches, and other agribusinesses,” said IRMI President and CEO Jack P.
Gibson. “Participating in IRMI AgriCon is a great way for agents, brokers,
underwriters, and insurance buyers to discover best practices for agribusiness
risk management and stay ahead of new exposures.”
A highlight of this year’s Conferences will be keynote addresses from
top-ranking government officials who will present an overview of their state’s
current agribusiness climate. The following dignitaries are currently scheduled
to speak.
- Sacramento—Secretary Karen Ross, California Department of Food and
Agriculture
- Richmond—Commissioner Jewel Bronaugh, Virginia Department of Agriculture
and Consumer Services
- Des Moines—Secretary Mike Naig, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land
Stewardship
Another featured event will be “Market and Cultural Pressures,”
a lunch panel discussion and open forum addressing issues
faced by the farming community and how they impact insurance coverage. Wayne
Holt, Nationwide director of farm underwriting; “Rudy” Rudolph, AFIS instructor
and rancher; and Dr. Cie Freeman, immediate past president of the Los Angeles
County Medical Association, will share insights on the trials of farmers and
ranchers in the current climate and political environment, stress they cause,
insurance implications, and available resources to address these
challenges.
Each Conference will also feature multiple sessions covering hot-button
topics such as climate change, wildfires, and agribusiness claims. Featured
speakers and sessions include the following.
- Best-selling author Rob Galbraith, CPCU, will present on blockchain,
agribusiness technology, and InsurTech.
- Camille Dixon, statewide program manager and cannabis insurance external
affairs director for the California Department of Insurance, will provide
attendees with a “Cannabis and Hemp State of the Market Update.”
- John Talley, J.D., Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance captive
program manager, will review the use of captive insurance as it relates to
agriculture.
Attendees can also choose to take classes that lead to obtaining and
maintaining the Agribusiness
and Farm Insurance Specialist (AFIS®) certification, the foremost
continuing education program for specialists in agricultural and farm risk
management and insurance. Find the full agendas for each Conference at www.irmi.com/AgriCon.
Providing fun entertainment and a chance for attendees to have a good laugh
will be Greg Peterson of the Peterson Farm Brothers. Known for hilarious and
entertaining award-winning videos and songs about farm life that have racked up
over 50 million views on YouTube, Mr. Peterson will share his unique outlook on
family farms and the future of the agricultural industry.
To learn more or to register, visit https://www.irmi.com/AgriCon or call (800)
827–4242.
About IRMI
For more than 40 years, IRMI has helped save lives and livelihoods as the
premier provider of risk management and insurance information, tools,
education, and training. IRMI helps risk management, insurance, and legal
professionals make better decisions for their companies and clients with
unbiased expertise and balanced, comprehensive content. For more information,
visit https://www.irmi.com.
Contact:
Heidi Vincent
(800) 827–4242