Quality Education for Property Claims Professionals
2026 Spring Meeting & Educational Conference – Newport, RI
We hope you will join us in Newport this June for what promises to be an outstanding conference. We look forward to seeing you there and to continuing LEA’s long tradition of delivering quality education for the property claim professional.
Event Overview
The Spring Meeting & Educational Conference brings together industry professionals for two days of education, networking, and leadership. Enjoy expert-led sessions, earn CE credits, and connect with peers at the golf tournament and evening events.
Conference
An immersive two-day experience with expert-led sessions, networking events, and CE opportunities for professionals.
Golf Tournament
A relaxed and engaging way to network with peers on the course. Sponsorships are available for companies seeking exposure.
Educational Opportunities
Earn CE credits by attending full sessions and submitting completed forms with license details by the conference close.
Speakers
Hear from top industry professionals as they explore trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the insurance sector.
Keynote Speakers
We are pleased to welcome Jack Falvey, Chief Executive Officer of Falvey Insurance Group, who will present “The New P&C Operating Model: A Global-to-Claims Story About Volatility, Structure, Speed & Leadership.”,Gnoche Alavi, Director, Cyber of Crisis24, who will present "The Invisible Variable: IR Quality and Insurance Outcome." and Jim Abbott, former Major League Baseball pitcher, whose keynote presentation, “Living Without Limits: Unleashing Life’s Possibilities Through Creativity, Accountability, and Trust,”
Educational Sessions
Our session will feature the topics: Construction Claim War Room: A Lead/Follow Playbook for Builder’s Risk & Contractor Inland Marine Losses, The AI Ecosystem to Algorithms: How Fully Autonomous Warehouse Operations Are Redefining Property Claims Adjusting,
Privilege, Privacy and Peril: A Claims Professional’s, Guide to Generative AI, Best Practices: Adjustment of Claims when Counsel is Involved, Large Solar Farm Damage Assessment and From Chaos to Controlled Response: Real-Time Cost Controls for Large Loss Mitigation
Networking
Meaningful connections are made throughout the Spring Meeting & Educational Conference, from the welcome reception to casual breaks and the golf tournament. These moments are designed to foster relationship-building, idea-sharing, and collaboration among professionals in a relaxed setting.
Golf Tournament
“Insurance isn’t just about reacting to losses—it’s about mitigating risk before it happens. By supporting Mote, we help maintain and restore reefs and coastal habitats that act as nature’s first line of defense, reducing damage to coastal properties and, in turn, helping insurers manage claims and premiums.”“ Our industry depends on accurate data to price and manage risk. Mote’s research on water levels, reef health, and shoreline stability around the world gives insurers actionable insights. Donations support this work, helping us anticipate exposures, refine models, and improve decision-making.” “Supporting Mote isn’t just philanthropy—it’s strategic. By contributing, insurers reinforce community resilience, demonstrate ESG leadership, and help protect coastal properties that are critical to our portfolios. It’s a tangible way to align CSR with risk management.”
Click Here to Learn More - Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Conference Pricing
Registration includes access to all educational sessions, scheduled meals, and evening networking events. Continuing Education (CE) credit eligibility is also included. The golf tournament is a separate, optional event with its own registration and sponsorship opportunities.
Educational Conference
Regular Member
$260
Associate Member
$690
Spouse
$280
Retired Member & Spouse
$280
Guest
All Consultants
$850
Guest
Carrier Only
$260
Golf Sponsorships Available
Golf Hole
$500
Limit of 12
Beverage Cart
$500
Limit of 2
Golf Hole
$500
Limit of 12
Beverage Cart
$500
Limit of 2
Award Ceremony
$1,000
Limit of 1
Open Bar
$1,000
Limit of 1
Hotel Information
The host hotel will be the Newport Marriott Hotel. Members registering for the event will receive a booking link to reserve a room under our group block once registration is completed.
Newport Marriott Hotel 25
America's Cup Ave
Newport, RI 02840
Space is limited. Register today to reserve your spot.
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