MAYMAY 33 -- 6,6, 20192019 GROVEGROVE PARKPARK INNINN ASHEVILLE,ASHEVILLE, NCNC THE place to make the connections that matter. The Aviation Insurance Association is THE place to make the connections that matter. In addition to the knowledge you will gain from the education sessions, the available networking opportunities are what truly makes this conference the place to be for those working in the aviation insurance industry. This is the one time per year when all facets of the industry are together at once. It is your opportunity to renew old acquaintances, build new relationships and your business. The 2019 AIA Annual Conference is the best venue to trade experiences, create busi- ness partnerships, and discuss the current state of the industry from each segment of the association. Network with your peers over cocktails during the opening reception and learn what is to come for the aviation insurance industry during the general edu- cation sessions. Register now for the 2019 AIA Annual Conference, and you will be sure to see that AIA continues to be THE conference for those in the aviation insurance industry! SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE FRIDAY, MAY 3 1-5 p.m. Continuing Legal Education sessions 1-2 p.m. NTSB Factual Report: Admissible or Not · W. Ashby Underhill, Coquina Law Group 2-3 p.m. Bad Faith – The Case for a Prompt Investigation and Expeditious Settlement Offer · Elizabeth Vasseur Browne, Cooling & Herbers · Michele Sears, Wilson Elser 3-4 p.m. Lessons from the Amazon: In-Country Emergency Response in the Foreign Air Accident/Incident Case · Robert Torricella, Torricella Law PLLC 4-5 p.m. Handling Spoliation of Evidence Issues in Aviation Cases · Susan Hofer, Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog · Mica Nguyen Worthy , Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog SATURDAY, MAY 4 8 a.m.-2 p.m. AIA Golf Tournament and Lunch for Golfers 7:30 a.m. Sporting Clays Departure 8:30 - 2:30 p.m. AIA Sporting Clay Tournament 8-10 a.m. Women in Aviation Event 4-5 pm. Education Committee Meeting 5:30-6 p.m. New Member/First-Timer Reception 6-7:30 p.m. Opening Reception SunDAY, MAY 5 7-8 a.m. Breakfast with Exhibitors 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Continuing Insurance Education Sessions 8-9 a.m. International Aviation (Re-)Insurance Market Update • Benjamin Weber, Partner Re • Selina Tvenge, Partner Re 9-10 a.m. Interesting Claims, Accidents and Incidents • Don Chupp, Fireside Partners, Inc. 10-11 a.m. GA Adoption of Airline-Style Safety & Risk Management: An Owner-Pilots Perspective Raising the Bar for Citation Safety • Andrew Broom, Citation Jet Pilots, Inc. AT A GLANCE AT • David Miller, Citation Jet Pilots Association 11 a.m.-Noon Additional Insured Issues: Exclusions, Aircraft and GL Policies • Glenn Vallach, USAIG Noon-1 p.m. Lunch 1-2 p.m. Pilot Shortage – Industry Challenge and Solutions • Amanda Ferraro, Aviation Safety Solutions, LLC • Robert Werderich, Illinois Aviation Academy 2-3 p.m. Adventures in General Liability: Coverage of FBOs and MROs • John Springrose, Higginbotham Insurance Agency, Inc • Andrea Palmer, Higginbotham SCHEDULE Insurance Agency, Inc 3-4 p.m. APS Insurance Overview • Nicolas Methven, Global Aerospace SunDAY CONTINUED 4-5 p.m. The Future of Aviation Insurance • Luke Uithoven, Kimmel Aviation Insurance • Britt Kral, Hallmark Aerospace • Walter Voights von Forster, Munich Re MONDAY, MAY 6 8-9 a.m. Breakfast with exhibitors 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. General Session 9-9:15 a.m. President’s Welcome 9:15-10 a.m. John Brogan, USAIG 10-10:15 a.m. CAIP/CAIP Gold Award 10:15-10:30 a.m. Break 10:30-11:10 a.m. Pete Bunce, GAMA 11:10 a.m. -12 p.m. TBA 12 -12:15 p.m. Pinnacle Award 12:15 -1 p.m. Lunch 1 -1:45 p.m. Shaesta Waiz, Dreams Soar 2-4 p.m. DIVISION SESSIONS Attorney/Claims: Mitch Garber, ESi Agent/Brokers 6-9 p.m. Monday Night Party KEYNOTE SPEAKERS John T. Brogan Pete Bunce President and Chief Executive Officer President and CE United States Aircraft Insurance Group (USAIG) GAMA John T. Brogan joined the company in 1997. John began In April 2005, Peter (Pete) Bunce became President and his career as a senior accountant, then in 2001 became CEO of GAMA, which has North American headquar- a general aviation underwriter in the New York office. ters in Washington, D.C. and European/Middle East He has held a series of management roles, from branch headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. He and the GAMA manager, to Senior Vice President and regional super- staff travel worldwide engaging regulators, policymak- visor, to Ex- ers, and elected officials to promote general aviation and ecutive Vice advance the interests of GAMA’s global membership of President more than 100 airframe, avionics, engine, and compo- and manager nent manufacturers, as well as the world’s leading busi- of both gen- ness aviation maintenance, repair, and overall compa- eral aviation nies. and workers’ compensa- Pete retired tion depart- from the ments. In United States February Air Force in 2016, John March 2005, became Pres- with his last ident and assignment COO, over- as the Direc- seeing all un- tor of the Air derwriting Force Con- and claims gressional departments Budget and and was Appropria- named Chief tions Liaison. Executive Officer in 2017. During his 26-year Air John is active in a wide range of aviation and insur- Force career, ance organizations and associations. He is a member Pete flew of the Aviation Insurance Association’s Eagle Society, he F-15s and serves on the Flight Safety Foundation’s Business Ad- A-10s, while visory Committee, the Air Charter Safety Foundation’s commanding Executive Committee, The Wings Club Board of Gover- several large operational fighter units. Pete was named nors, the General Aviation Study Group of the Interna- the 2007 Aviation Industry Leader of the Year by the tional Union of Aerospace Insurers (IUAI) and is a Cer- Living Legends of Aviation. In December 2009, he was tified Aviation Insurance Professional. awarded the ICAS Sword of Excellence, the air show in- dustry’s premier annual award. In January 2010, he was inducted as one of the 70 Living Legends of Aviation. Shaesta Waiz Founder Dreams Soar, Inc. Born in an Afghan ref- ugee camp, she and her family immigrated to America in 1987 when she was a young child to escape the Soviet-Afghan war. After discovering her passion for aviation at age 18, Shaesta attend- ed Embry-Riddle Aero- nautical University and earned both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree, the first in her family to do so. Shaesta holds a com- mercial pilot license and is the first certified civilian fe- 22 countries across five continents. She inspired over male pilot from Afghanistan. 3,000 children and young adults on her global flight, hosting 32 Outreach events in 14 of those countries. Shaesta Waiz, founder of the non-profit organization Dreams Soar, Inc., flew around the world solo in a Shaesta is the recipient of the National Aeronautic Asso- Beechcraft Bonanza A36 aircraft in 2017, becoming the ciation’s 2017 Katherine and Marjorie Stinson Trophy, youngest woman to circumnavigate the globe solo in a the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s 2018 single-engine aircraft. The purpose of the global flight Trophy for Current Achievement, and the Royal Insti- was to inspire the next generation of Science, Technol- tute of Navigation’s 2018 Certificate of Achievement. ogy, Engineering and Math (STEM) and aviation pro- fessionals, particularly young girls. Shaesta flew over 24,000 nautical miles on her 145-day journey, visiting RATES AND FEES Registration Fees: Through February 1 After February 1 • AIA Member $695.00 $745.00 • Nonmember $1,050.00 $1,100.00 • One-Day Pass $575.00 $575.00 • Speaker Rate $500.00 $500.00 • AIA Member Tabletop $850.00 $950.00 • Nonmember Tabletop $925.00 $1,025.00 • AIA Member Pop-up Booth $1,725.00 $1,825.00 • Nonmember Pop-up Booth $1,975.00 $2,075.00 • Booth Personnel/Member $600.00 $650.00 • Booth Personnel/Nonmember $900.00 $950.00 Add-on and Special-Event Fees • Guest Meal Package $300.00 • Guest Opening Reception $75.00 • Guest Monday Night Party $200.00 • Continuing Insurance Education Credits $50.00 • Continuing Legal Education Credits $100.00 • Golf $275.00 • Golf Club Rental $75.00 • Sporting Clays Tournament $200.00 What Is Included • Educational sessions to help your business grow • Numerous networking opportunities for you and your peers • Tabletop exhibits featuring the latest industry technologies and services • The opportunity to learn from some of the most successful aviation insurance professionals in the industry The full registration fee covers conference general sessions, divisional breakout sessions, conference materials, access to the Exhibit Hall, breakfasts, refreshment breaks, lunches, networking receptions, Monday Night Party, and The Education Sessions (CIE) on Sun- day. However, if credit is needed to remain in good standing with your state, a $50 fee will apply. The Continuing Legal Education sessions on Friday are also included in the full registration fee. However, if credit is needed to remain in good standing with your state, a $100 fee will apply. The one-day pass includes everything offered on the day you select to attend except add-on and special events, which require separate fees. LODGING Lodging and Conference Location The Omni Grove Park Inn 290 Macon Avenue Asheville, NC 28804 Hotel reservations must be made no later thaN MONDAY, APRIL 1ST. AIA’s special conference room rate at The Omni Grove Park Inn is $239 per night for sin- gle or double occupancy. Rates do not include applicable state or local taxes.