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FOUR SEASONS HOTEL CHICAGO


Old Republic Risk Management is delighted to host our biennial Client Symposium, Network!
The Symposium will be a two-day, one-night gathering that will bring together Risk Management professionals from across the country. It will feature round-table discussions and panelists who will share their knowledge and expertise.

The Symposium will begin with lunch on Tuesday, October 14, include a dinner reception and conclude with lunch on Wednesday, October 15, all at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago. Old Republic will cover all lodging costs and on-site meals during the Symposium.

If you need to change your registration or have any questions regarding the Client Symposium, please email network@orrm.com.

We look forward to seeing you in Chicago!


AGENDA & TIMELINE

 Tuesday, October 14  
 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Client Symposium Check-In
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Lunch Buffet
12:30 – 12:45 PM Old Republic Welcome
12:45 – 1:30 PM 'Innovation in Workers' Comp Claims Handling'
1:30 – 2:15 PM 'What Went Right?' How to Harness Psychology to Achieve Favorable Litigation Outcomes'
Featured Speaker – Shari Belitz
2:15 – 3:00 PM 'From Tides to Trends: Understanding Litigation's Shifting Sands'
Featured Speaker – Sabrina Strong
3:00 – 3:15 PM Networking Break
3:15 – 4:00 PM

Keynote Speaker – Ben Nemtin

Old Republic Closing

4:00 – 4:45 PM Meet & Greet, Book Signing with Ben Nemtin
6:00 – 7:00 PM Cocktail Reception
7:00 – 10:00 PM Dinner

Wednesday, October 15
 
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Client Symposium Check-In
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Breakfast Buffet
8:30 – 8:45 AM Old Republic Welcome
8:45 – 9:30 AM 'Commercial Property/Casualty Insurance Markets at the Crossroads: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities in Turbulent Times'
Featured Speaker – Robert Hartwig
9:30 – 9:45 AM Networking Break
9:45 – 10:45 AM 'Creative Captive Use'
10:45 – 11:45 AM

'Reinsurance Market – What can you expect in 2026?'

Old Republic Closing

12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch Buffet


KEYNOTE SPEAKER

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BEN NEMTIN is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Want to Do Before You Die? and a star of MTV’s highest rated show on iTunes and Amazon called The Buried Life. As the co-founder of The Buried Life movement, Ben’s message of radical possibility has been featured on The Today Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, FOX and NBC News. President Obama called Ben and The Buried Life ‘inspiration for a new generation’ and Oprah declared their mission ‘truly inspiring.’ An acclaimed keynote speaker, Ben has headlined business conferences and Fortune 100 leadership teams around the world, garnering standing ovations from Anthem, Amazon, FedEx, Harvard, Microsoft, Verizon and more. Full Bio >

FEATURED SPEAKERS

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SHARI BELITZ, Esq., is a Nationally Recognized Litigation Consultant, Keynote Speaker, Best Selling Author, Chief Executive Officer of Shari Belitz Communications LLC, Certified by the National Women’s Business Enterprise National Counsel (WBENC). She is also the founder of the educational subscription course, EnPSYCHLAWpedia®. Full Bio >

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ROBERT HARTWIG is Clinical Associate Professor of Risk Management, Insurance and Finance in the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina and Director of the school’s Center for Risk and Uncertainty Management. He teaches courses in risk management, insurance and corporate finance, mentors students, pursues a variety of research interests and works with insurers, regulators, and legislators.
Full Bio >

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SABRINA STRONG is an accomplished trial lawyer and appellate advocate who has litigated some of the most complex and highest profile trials of the past decade. Her courtroom results have earned annual 'Top Defense Verdict' honors from the National Law Journal and Daily Journal in multiple years. She also defends clients in the court of public opinion, protecting their interests and reputations on camera and in national publications. Full Bio >

 

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