Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes, this event does have a virtual event option. Just select the “Virtual” option when registering.

NAMIC hybrid events offer both in-person and virtual registration options for property/casualty insurance industry professionals to gather, share insights, and learn about the latest issues impacting our industry. Attendees will have the choice to attend the same great NAMIC events in the setting of their choosing.

All sessions will be broadcast live during the scheduled event time and will include a live Q&A session with presenters. We strongly suggest attendees participate during the live broadcast; however, session recordings will be accessible on demand within 48 hours of the live broadcast.

Yes, you will be able to access the recordings through the end of 2022.

Business casual attire is appropriate for all educational sessions, receptions, and meal functions.

If you are attending the Farm Mutual Forum for PFMM maintenance, you are welcome to attend any sessions you choose.

No, you do not. The only sessions that are required are the PFMM courses for those who are working towards their PFMM designation. There does not have to be consistency in the types of sessions you choose to attend. We encourage you to attend courses that you will find most beneficial.

In an effort to provide our sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, and attendees the best level of service, we will send an electronic list of current event registrants to the attendee or email listed as the main contact as follows:

• Attendees: Approximately 10 days from the event in the pre-conference communication email;
• Exhibitors: Approximately 30 days, and 15 days in advance of the event with paid booth.
• Sponsors: Approximately 60 days, 30 days, and 15 days in advance of the event with paid sponsorship; and
• Speakers: Approximately 10 days from the event in the pre-conference communication email.

Yes. The group room block has been negotiated with the designated Convention hotels for the benefit of registered attendees. We hope you will join us and be a part of the NAMIC community who have gathered over the Convention dates. If you attempt to reserve a room outside of NAMIC’s block, we are not able to assist you should you experience any problems with your reservation. We encourage you to reserve a room within the NAMIC block.

Registered guests are invited to attend the Chair’s Reception on Sunday evening, the Monday and Tuesday lunches, and the Wednesday Closing Celebration. Guests are also welcome at all general sessions.

These are four outstanding networking opportunities designed with specific audiences in mind. Individuals who have attained their Professional Farm Mutual Manager designation will be invited to attend a casual breakfast to connect with peers, foster new relationships, and share insights. The FMDC Roundtable Breakfast is for attendees who have attained their Farm Mutual Director Certification and the MDC Roundtable Breakfast is for attendees who have attained their Mutual Director Certification. Likewise, the Property Casualty Conference Senior Executive Roundtable Breakfast is intended for the senior management of property/casualty primary insurance companies. This breakfast will have roundtable discussions on topics related to their operations and encourage the sharing of ideas. All four breakfasts will be by invitation only and are offered at no charge to the attendee thanks to generous sponsorship support.

Yes, you must have a NAMIC.org account to access event materials. Please check to make sure you can access your account by clicking the gray Log In button in the top right hand corner of your screen.

The online registration system accepts credit card payments, check payments, and multiple registrations under the same payment method.

Confirmation is sent via email, so please enter a valid email address. Paying online with a credit card allows for the most expedient confirmation. Confirmation will be sent immediately after you submit your credit card information.

Booth confirmations are sent in two parts. First, an exhibit booth registration confirmation is sent immediately upon submitting the booth registration. This confirms that we have received your application for a booth. A second booth number confirmation is sent once payment is confirmed and the booth number is assigned.

Anyone who wishes to participate needs to be registered individually.

Registration fees include access to all educational sessions, speaker presentation materials, the attendee list, and NAMIC hosted meal functions, refreshment breaks, and receptions. Please review the agenda for full meal details.

No, you will need to contact the Sheraton Dallas Hotel directly to make a room reservation. Please review the Hotel page for more information on how to secure your reservation.

All cancellations must be submitted in writing to registrar@namic.org.

The following cancellation rules apply to event registrations only. Please see sponsor and exhibitor service agreements for applicable rules regarding these items.

Cancellations on or Before August 19, 2022
Cancellations received in writing between the time of registration and 30 days prior to the event kickoff can be transferred to another individual at no cost or can receive a refund for the registration minus a $25 cancellation fee. Optional activities will be refunded minus a $10 fee per activity.

Cancellations After August 19, 2022
Cancellations received less than 30 days prior to the event kickoff can be converted to the virtual event. A refund will be issued for the difference between the in-person and virtual event registration fees. Optional activity registration fees will not be refunded, but those registrations can be transferred to another individual at no cost. No full refunds can be issued within 30 days prior to the event kickoff.

If NAMIC cancels an in-person event, all attendees will be notified in writing. Attendees will receive the option to convert their registrations to the virtual event and be refunded the difference between the in-person and virtual event registration fees or they can choose to receive full refunds. Optional activity and guest registrations will be automatically refunded for all attendees.

NAMIC will also provide specific instructions for cancelling hotel rooms. Additional travel arrangements must be cancelled by individuals.

You will be able to access the virtual event platform using your log-in information approximately 10 days prior to the event.

You will receive your log-in information in a pre-conference communication email from events@namic.org approximately 10 days prior to the event.

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