More Than 1,700 Register for Annual Convention

More than 1,700 people have registered for NAPSLO’s 2009 Annual Convention, scheduled for October 7-10 in Orlando, Florida, taking advantage of the improved online registration process. This year's convention theme is “Achieve Through Partnership” and the meeting will focus on current business topics.

Online registration began June 15 and members can register at http://annual.napslo.org by clicking on the Register Online link. After registering, members can reserve a hotel room through the hotel reservation link. Attendees must be registered for the Convention to reserve a room, and NAPSLO reserves the right to cancel any rooms in the NAPSLO hotel room block reserved by non-registrants.

 

NAPSLO is offering reserved tables and this year is offering semi-private rooms near the Brokers’ Lounge areas for an additional fee. 

 

The Opening Reception is scheduled for Wednesday evening, October 7, preceded by a "Happy Hour" in the Brokers’ Lounge from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Friday’s Derek Hughes/NAPSLO Educational Foundation Lecture will feature Dr. Robert Hartwig of the Insurance Information Institute.  There will also be a panel discussion on Friday featuring company and broker representatives discussing the current state of the industry.

 

The Next Generation Rendezvous, 2nd Annual Cocktail Party will be held on Friday, October 9 and will feature a night time reception for networking among the Under 40 Next Generation group from 9:00 p.m. to Midnight. Please RSVP to ktaylor@usgins.com if you plan to attend and have not registered. Registered spouses or significant others can attend the Cocktail Party. A registration list is available to download from the Attendee List page of the convention website. A special discussion panel with the Next Generation of E&S vs. the Baby Boomers on current workplace issues will take place on Saturday morning from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

There will also be a lounge for the Next Generation members and attendees can stop by between meetings. The lounge will be open from 2:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday and all day Thursday and Friday.