SDII's First Annual Sunshine Claims Conference a Success

At the beginning of June, SDII and Rytech hosted our first annual Sunshine Claims Conference in Ponte Vedra Beach. This high-level conference offered networking opportunities and timely information about the industry; held right after the 2011 Florida legislative session ended, it focused on the new revisions to the Florida insurance statutes. Insurance industry veterans Scott Johnson and Werner Kruck teamed up with Florida’s former Communications Director Bob Lotane to host a panel discussion on the 2011 legislative session. The panel, introduced by Bruce Douglas and mediated by Lisa Miller, gave insight into the legislative changes’ impact on the insurance industry, as well as how the industry can help shape future legislation. Additionally, David Salmon of Groelle & Salmon led a thought-provoking discussion on the legal interpretation of the Florida statutes and how claims handling may be reshaped to meet the new standards. Dr. Sam Upchurch of SDII and William “Bubba” Ryan of Rytech rounded out the conference with industry-specific presentations on sinkhole repairs and advanced drying, respectively.

In all, the conference was a great opportunity to join the conversation surrounding the current climate of our industry. Here’s what our attendees had to say:

"I thoroughly enjoyed the seminar.  I was particularly interested in listening to the various industry players regarding their interpretation and applicability of the new legislative bill.  David Salmon did a great job summarizing the various strategies (ours and theirs) to implement and maximize the bill's provisions." – Claims Supervisor

"I thought the conference was great.  It was extremely beneficial as the timing could not have been better with the new legislation." – Branch Manager

"You put on a heck of an event!  Very pleasurable and well worth the time." – Chief Operating Officer

SDII strives to bring pertinent and timely seminars to our clients, and we are glad that the Sunshine Claims Conference was able to meet – and exceed – expectations. Stay tuned for information about next year’s conference!

If you have any feedback about the event, or suggestions for next year, please contact our Chief Customer Officer, Jeremy Mele, at  jmele@sdii-global.com.