Property and Casualty Insurance

Date: Thursday, May 3, 2007
Time: 11:00 AM ET / 10:00 AM CT / 09:00 AM MT / 08:00 AM PT [Prevailing Time]
Presenter: Mark Halvorsen, Gallagher Risk Management Services
Moderator:
Learning Objectives:
For the participant to gain comfort with P&C Insurance Coverage. To be able to understand the Insurance Market Place. Identify Insurable and Operational Risks. Review how to save money by prudently retaining risk. Learn where to go for answers as new risk issues emerge. Discuss cost effective ways to protect the assets of your Cooperative.
Field of Study: Accounting
Program Level: Basic
CPE Credit: 1 Credit Hour
Delivery Method: Group Internet-based
Prerequisite(s): No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.

Course Description

An overview of Commercial Property and Casualty Insurance for Insurance Buyers will be presented. Discussion will include (but not limited to) the purpose of insurance, managing risk, terms and definitions of property insurance coverages, workers compensation , crime insurance, bonds and many more interesting topics.

Presenter and Moderator Bios

Presenter: Mark Halvorsen, Gallagher Risk Management Services

Marc Halvorsen is the Managing Director with Gallagher Food & Fiber / Agribusiness Division located in Houston Texas. Marc coordinates the Ag activities of AJG Branch office, develops and maintains market relationships with insurers that will meet the needs of the customer. In addition to being the Managing Director of Gallagher's Food & Fiber / Agribusiness Division, Marc is a Principal in Gallagher's Risk Management and International Practices. Not only does Marc specialize in large accounts and group programs for the Food & Fiber / Ag sector, he remains very active in such organizations as the Institute of Cooperative Financial Officers and the National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives. Drawing on his 30+ years of experience and his education from Moorhead State University, Marc stays informed with issues regarding the Ag/Food industry and their ever present need for seeking risk management solutions.

Cost
$56.00 for NSAC Members / $70.00 for Non-Members

Delivery System

All programs are delivered using the Zoom platform.
Confirmations will include log-in instructions.
Participants are able to participate using any device with an Internet connect (if the device does not have speakers, the participant can also dial-in) or they can participate with audio only by dialing in.
All registrants will receive a link to the CLN’s recording by email within 48 business hours of event’s conclusion.
There will be assistance available to help with technical and connectivity issues up to 10 minutes prior to the start of the presentation.

All registration is done on-line and each guest must provide their name and email address to participate. All NSAC members may register for free. Non-members may register for a nominal fee.

NSAC will not issue refunds for CLNs. If a registrant is unable to participate in the CLN and provides notification to info@nsacoop.org 48 hours prior to the session, a credit will be provided for a future CLN. Alert the NSAC staff member monitoring the CLN if technical difficulties are encountered and technical support will be provided to eliminate problems with future CLNs.

Live participation is required for CPE credit and polling questions must be answered to document your active participation. All registrants will receive an email following the session with links to the slides and/or handouts, and a link to the CLN recording (unless otherwise stated). If you are unable to participate in the live session, you can still watch the recorded session, but you will not be eligible for CPE credits. Those eligible for credits will receive their certificate by email with 7 business days.

For more information regarding NSAC CLNs or administrative policies such as complaint and refund, contact the NSAC Headquarters, 7946 Clyo Road, Suite A, Centerville, OH 45459, 937-222-6707, or info@nsacoop.org.

What is NSAC's Cooperative Learning Network?
The NSAC Cooperative Learning Network is a live, interactive webinar, and you can attend from any location with internet and/or telephone access. NSAC members can attend an unlimited number of CLNs at no charge!

Each Cooperative Learning Network will have one or more speakers who are recognized experts on the topic. CLNs typically include a Q&A session where participants can ask questions live or by chat. No advance preparation or prerequisites are required, unless otherwise stated in the course information. Attendees are able to download copies of the slides and/or handouts and are provided a link to view the recording (unless the description states the session will not be recorded). These tools help continue your learning experience after the session.

CPE Credits
The National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives (NSAC) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor (#103068) of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

Delivery Method: Group-Internet Based.

Why NSAC Cooperative Learning Networks?

Fast.
No wasted time. Get right to the heart of the matter in a course designed to easily fit into your busy schedule.

Convenient.
No travel. No time out of the office. Listen and follow along from the comfort and convenience of your desk, device or conference room.

Easy.
A device with an Internet connection is all you need. If your device does not have sound capabilities, the ability to dial in from a telephone is available.

Ideal for multiple attendees.
Use a speakerphone and projector/monitor and invite as many people as you want to participate - at no extra cost to you.

Affordable.
NSAC Cooperative Learning Networks are free for members and available to non members at a fraction of the cost of travel and attendance fees for other high-priced conferences or seminars.