I-Day

2014 Brandywine Valley I-Day

10/24/14 7:30am to 2:00pm

610 Shipley Rd.

Wilmington,DE 19809

Overview
Schedule
Venue
Speakers
Sponsors
Materials

On Friday, October 24, 2014, from 7:30am- 2:00pm, the Brandywine Valley Insurance community will come together at the Carriage House at Rockwood Park for an Industry Day (I-Day), organized by the Brandywine Valley CPCU Society Chapter. This event will draw up to eighty insurance professionals in our community for a “Fraud Summit” as well as recognize those employees that have earned designations in 2013 & 2014 through The Institutes.

This year’s program includes:

A panel discussion on fraud from five perspectives; the agent, the underwriter, the special investigation unit, the medical investigation area, and the state.
Opportunity to earn up to four Delaware and Pennsylvania Continuing Education credits
Recognition and celebration of the 2013 and 2014 CPCU and IIA designees
Networking with leaders of the Brandywine Valley insurance industry
Keynote Speaker United States Senator Tom Carper, Senior Senator for Delaware

Registration/Payment

Save up to 40% by registering early and paying via Papal in advance!
If you select PAY AT DOOR we will invoice you via Paypal after we receive you order.

All seats include: continental breakfast, all speaker sessions, breaks and luncheon
Full details, including our cancelation policy, are available in our brochure

Pricing:

ENDED: Early Bird

$60 per member
$70 per non-member

NOW: Regular (Sept 8 - Oct 10)

$75 per member
$85 per non-member

Late (October 11 - October 20th)

$85 per member
$95 per non-member

Pay at Door - NO DISCOUNT IF NOT PAID IN ADVANCE

$100 flat rate per members or non-member
CHECKS ONLY payable to Brandywine Valley CPCU

Table Pricing

See our brochure

Sponsorship / Advertising / Exhibitor Pricing

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Continuing Education

PA - 4 General Credits
DE - 4 Ethics Credits (Excess ethics credits can be used towards general credits)

10/24/14 7:30am to 8:15am

Breakfast

You'll love it!

10/24/14 8:30am to 12:30pm

Panel Discussion

Topic: Fighting Fraud From All Angles

John Steindl -- Kimberly Vassel Insurance Services

Linda Buckley -- 21st Century Insurance

Dan Jaeger -- Chubb Insurance

David Smith -- Medical Investigation Group, Inc.

Gerald R. Pepper -- Delaware Department of Insurance (Fraud Bureau)

Franklin T. Pyle, Jr. -- Delaware Department of Insurance

10/24/14 12:45pm to 2:00pm

Lunch

Recognition of New Designees
Recognition of Sponsors and Exhibitors
Keynote Speaker: Senator Tom Carper, US Senator for Delaware

Tom Carper -- United States Senate

Tom Carper

United States Senator (DE)

United States Senate

Senator Carper represents the state of Delaware in the United States Senate. He assumed the role of Senior Senator when Senator Joe Biden stepped down to become vice president in January 2009. In addition to his role as a Deputy Whip, Senator Carper serves on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, the Environment and Public Works Committee and the Finance Committee. Senator Carper is the chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and is the chair of the Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure.Read the Senator’s full bio on his website.

John Steindl

Vice President

Kimberly Vassel Insurance Services

John Steindl, CPCU, AIC is the Vice President of Kimberly Vassal Insurance Services, LTD, where he oversees the Commercial Lines Sales and Underwriting Department. He has been a licensed producer since 1972, received his Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters Designation in 1989, and was the President of the Brandywine Chapter of CPCU in 1996. In July 2003, John received his Associate in Claims designation from the Insurance Institute of America, and has taken the Commercial Casualty Certification Insurance Counselor courses.

Linda Buckley

Fraud Prevention Specialist

21st Century Insurance

Linda Buckley is an Underwriting Procedures Specialist for 21st Century Ins, with a primary focus on fraud detection and mitigation. She interacts with all business functions and management levels to reduce and eliminate the fraud exposure to the company's auto book of business, a position she has held since 2011. Prior to her current role, she was the Underwriting Supervisor in the 21st Century office in Vestal, NY for 12 years, where she managed a staff of underwriters who supported the call center staff, new and renewal business underwriting and fraud. Her 30 year career includes holding positions at Travelers, Aetna and a small independent agency.

Dan Jaeger

Vice President - Special Investigations Unit

Chubb Insurance

Daniel Jaeger, CPCU, AIC is the Vice President of the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) Group at Chubb Insurance. He began his tenure with Chubb in 2001 as an investigator of property losses in the Mid-Atlantic Zone and progressed to directing complex investigations including, arson, art theft, commercial property and valuable articles. Prior to Chubb, Dan also held similar investigation positions at AIG and State Farm. Dan has his Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters designation, is a past President of the Brandywine Chapter of CPCU, and also served as a CPCU Society Regional Governor.

David Smith

President

Medical Investigation Group, Inc.

David Smith is a licensed private investigator and serves as president and lead investigator for Medical Investigation Group, Inc. (MIG), a company he started in 1994. MIG provides forensic medical services to the casualty insurance industry and operates throughout North America. Prior to forming this company, in 1990, he formed Clinical Practice Associates, Inc. -which provided independent medical evaluations to insurance companies through a nationwide network of hundreds of private physicians. He is a graduate of Rutgers University, and has a masters degree in Healthcare Administration from Trinity University.

Gerald R. Pepper

Director

Delaware Department of Insurance (Fraud Bureau)

Gerald R. Pepper is the Director of the Delaware Department of Insurance Fraud Bureau and has been with the Fraud Bureau for approximately twelve years. Prior to the Fraud Bureau, Mr. Pepper was with the DE State Police for twenty seven years where he held various assignments and positions. He is a graduate of Wilmington College and the FBI National Academy. Additionally, Mr. Pepper is a Certified Fraud Specialist and is a member of the Association of International Special Investigation Units, DE Valley Chapter and the National Healthcare Antifraud Association.

Franklin T. Pyle, Jr.

Insurance Consumer Protection Enforcement Manager

Delaware Department of Insurance

Mr. Frank Pyle is a native Delawarean, having been born and raised in the City of Wilmington. He is the current Manager of the Market Conduct/Consumer Services/Producer Licensing Divisions for the Delaware Insurance Department. Prior to this position he was the Deputy Director of the Fraud Prevention Bureau. He has been with the Department for over17 years. Prior to joining the Department, Mr. Pyle was with the Wilmington Police Department for twenty one years. He is a graduate of the University of Delaware and the National Insurance Crime Bureau Academy.