About The Event
Join NAMIC and Guy Carpenter for the 2025 Severe Weather Summit to hear the latest insights regarding catastrophic natural perils. This year’s sessions will explore causes and effects of wildfires and severe convective weather as well as prediction, preparedness, response strategies, and solutions.
This event is open to all to attend. You do not need to be a NAMIC member to participate.
Event Details
Event Type
- Specialty Event
Delivery Type
- Virtual
Points of Contact
Registration Fees
Registration Type | Price |
---|---|
NAMIC Member | $195 |
Nonmember | $425 |
Registration Categories
NAMIC Member: Employees from a NAMIC member company or employees from a company which is a confirmed sponsor of the conference. To register as a sponsor, please follow the steps within your sponsorship confirmation email.
Nonmember: Employees from a primary insurance carrier or vendor where the company is not a NAMIC member.
Registration Confirmation
You will receive a detailed email confirmation upon successful completion of the registration process for this event; please make sure to enter a valid email address on the registration form. If you have any questions regarding your registration, please e-mail events@namic.org or call (800) 336-2642.
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Registration Cancellations
All cancellations must be submitted in writing to registrar@namic.org.
The following cancellation rules apply:
There are no refunds for virtual events. Registrations can be transferred to another individual, provided access to the virtual event portal has not yet been granted to the original registrant by NAMIC.
Event Details
Event Type
- Specialty Event
Delivery Type
- Virtual
Points of Contact
The agenda is subject to change without notice. All times listed are in Eastern Standard Time.
Exact topics will be announced in early 2025.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
2:00 pm
3:30 pm
Adapting to the Flames: Innovative Strategies for Managing Wildfire Risk in the Insurance Industry
With wildfires becoming increasingly damaging and costly, the insurance industry must evolve. This session will provide an in-depth exploration of comprehensive strategies for managing wildfire risks. It will focus on innovative underwriting and accumulation management methods, assessing the efficacy of current catastrophe models in predicting and mitigating these risks, and exploring the critical role of mitigation and resilience in the built environment. The session will wrap up with a seasonal outlook and commentary on current events.

Mark Hope
Senior Vice President
Guy Carpenter

William Stikeleather
Peril Advisory Analyst
Guy Carpenter

Megan Perkins Smith
Head of Residual Market Practice
Guy Carpenter
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
3:30 pm
4:00 pm
Quick Message from Guy Carpenter l May 28
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
2:00 pm
3:30 pm
Unraveling the Storm: Exploring Severe Convective Weather
Tune in as Guy Carpenter experts conduct a review of 2025 severe thunderstorm activity, highlighting notable events and trends. Along with the seasonal review, the state of the catastrophe modeling landscape will be discussed as increased capabilities are being brought to the market.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
3:30 pm
3:31 pm
A message from exclusive sponsor, Guy Carpenter | October 15
Location
Hotel
Virtual
Event Hotel Rate and Cut Off Date
Travel
FAQs
Will the sessions be broadcast live or can I watch at my leisure?
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.
Can I access recordings and sessions after the event has ended?
Yes, you will be able to access the recordings through the end of 2024.
How do I obtain an advance copy of the attendee list?
In an effort to provide our sponsors, 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: A minimum of 10 days out from the event, in the pre-conference communication email;
- Sponsors: Approximately 60 days in advance of the event with paid sponsorship;
- Exhibitors: Approximately 30 days in advance of the event with paid booth registration; and
- Speakers: Approximately 30 days from the event.
I’m interested in speaking at this event. How can I submit a proposal?
NAMIC does not accept speaking proposals for this event. To learn more about what events do accept proposals and how to become a speaker, please visit our Become a Speaker page.
How can I access presentations and event materials?
Please refer to the link in your pre-conference communication to access presentation slides and other event materials like the attendee list.
What registration payment options are available?
The online registration system accepts credit card payments, check payments, and multiple registrations under the same payment method.
When and how is registration confirmation sent?
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.
Several people from my company wish to view the event. Do all of them need to be registered?
Anyone who wishes to participate needs to be registered individually.
What does my registration include?
Registration fees include access to all educational sessions, speaker presentation materials, and the attendee list. Please review the agenda for additional event details.
I am registered but my plans changed, and I am unable to attend. What do I do?
Please visit the Registration tab above for more information.
When will I receive access to the virtual event portal?
You will be able to access the virtual event portal using your log-in information approximately 10 days prior to the event.
How do I access my log-in information for the NAMIC virtual event portal?
You will receive your log-in information in a pre-conference communication email from events@namic.org approximately 10 days prior to the event.
Having trouble logging into the NAMIC virtual event portal?
Further Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the summit, contact the Events team at events@namic.org or call 317.875.5250 and ask for the Education and Events department.
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