Annual Conference 2008

Annual Claims Conference & Designation Reception
presented by American Educational Institute &
The Society of Claim Law Associates.

The Westin Copley Place
Boston, MA
November 13-15, 2008.

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About this Conference

The SCLA Claims Conference and Designation Reception, presented by American Educational Institute and The Society of Claim Law Associates, provides claims law education and recognition.

The educational program is designed to help claims professionals sharpen their skills, enhance their productivity, and stay current on the latest industry developments. Sessions will be presented by noted legal and technical experts on subjects of critical importance to claims professionals.

This is also the conference at which new AEI designees are recognized for their achievements. Claims professionals are recognized for having achieved a Specialist designation, an Associate designation, and the “ultimate in claims law professionalism” – the Senior Claim Law Associate (SCLA) designation. Silver and Gold Award recipients are also recognized.

This conference also provides opportunities to network with other claims professionals who share similar concerns and challenges.

For more information about the SCLA, the AEI Designation Program and this conference, contact an SCLA representative at (908) 766-5920.

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Who Will be Recognized

AEI designees and award recipients recognized at the Conferment Ceremony on Saturday evening, November 15 include those who achieved a designation or award between August 1, 2007 and September 30, 2008.

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When

The conference will start on Thursday, November 13, 2008 and end on Saturday evening, November 15, 2008. The conference begins with a Welcome Reception on Thursday evening, November 13, followed by educational seminars on Friday and Saturday mornings, November 14 and 15, and ends with the Conferment Ceremony and Designation Reception on Saturday evening, November 15. Click for a more detailed Conference Program.

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Who Should Attend

In addition to claims professionals who are being recognized for having achieved Claims Law Designations and Awards, claims executives, managers, investigators, and adjusters from insurance carriers and independent adjusters will benefit from this conference. Participation is not limited to SCLA members or AEI designees – all insurance claims professionals are invited to participate. You’ll be joined by claims professionals from leading insurance companies across the country

The conference provides quality claims-relevant education, and the schedule also includes opportunities to explore the conference city. Most participants bring their spouse or a guest. In addition, the Welcome Reception, Conferment Ceremony, and Designation Reception are conference functions particularly suited to spouse/guest participation. Guest participation in conference functions including the Welcome Reception, Conferment Ceremony, and the Designation Reception requires a guest registration and payment of the guest fee. For more information regarding the guest fee, see Registration Fees below.

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Where

The conference will take place at The Westin Copley Place, 10 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA. 02116. The hotel’s telephone number is (617) 262-9600. For information regarding hotel amenities and services, visit The Westin Copley Place . For information regarding conference hotel reservations, see Hotel Reservations below.

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Registration Fees

2008 dues-paid members of the SCLA are eligible for the reduced conference registration fee. And, if the registration and payment are received on or prior to August 15, 2008, the “early bird” rate also applies.

If you are not presently a dues-paid member of the SCLA, but you are eligible to become one (you are eligible to become a member of the SCLA if you have earned any of the professional designations offered by American Educational Institute), you may pay your membership dues in conjunction with your conference registration. SCLA dues are $60 per year. Dues-paid members are eligible for the reduced conference registration fee and all of the other member benefits, including an annual subscription to Claims magazine. An annual subscription to Claims magazine is $72, but you receive twelve issues of Claims plus all of the other member benefits for only $60.

The conference registration fee includes all educational sessions, conference materials, Thursday evening Welcome Reception, two continental breakfasts, two refreshment breaks, and the Conferment Ceremony and Designation Reception (includes dinner and cocktails) on Saturday evening.

The conference guest fee includes the Thursday evening Welcome Reception, and the Saturday evening Conferment Ceremony and Designation Reception (includes dinner and cocktails). Guest fee functions cannot be purchased separately.

Hotel and transportation costs are not included in the conference registration fees. For information regarding hotel reservations and transportation see Hotel Reservations and
Travel Recommendations below.

The following registration fee schedule applies:

Fee Schedule	Early Bird Rate by 8/15	After 08/15	On Site
2008 Dues-Paid SCLA Member	$625	$680	$720
2008 SCLA Membership Dues	$60	$60	$60
Non-SCLA Member	$720	$795	$845
Guest Fee	$250	$250	$300

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Two Easy Ways to Register

Mail your completed registration form with payment (check made payable to SCLA, or credit card information) to: SCLA • P.O. Box 82 • Basking Ridge • NJ • 07920; or Fax your completed registration form with your credit card information to: (908) 766-9710.

Upon receipt of your completed registration form and payment we will send you a registration confirmation letter and payment receipt.

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Conference Registration Form

Click here to download and print a Conference Registration Form.

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Hotel Reservations

The SCLA Annual Conference and Designation Reception will be held at The Westin Copley Place • 10 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116. The hotel’s telephone number is (617) 262-9600. Winner of the AAA Four Diamond Award in the heart of trendy Back Bay, The Westin is only a stroll away from shopping at the Copley Mall, Prudential Building, and Newbury Street. The 803 guest rooms overlook scenic Back Bay and the Charles River. The hip neighborhood of Back Bay makes the perfect setting for The Westin, an urban retreat in the heart of downtown. This comfortable, amenity rich hotel is conveniently situated within walking distance of a wealth of trendy nightclubs, upscale shops, major corporations, and landmark Boston attractions such as the Prudential Center, Boston Common, and the Freedom Trail.

To make your hotel reservation at the special SCLA Conference rate of $259 + tax (single and double occupancy) per night, call toll free:1 (800) 937- 8461 by October 14, 2008 and tell the reservation agent you are attending the SCLA Conference. Additional persons will be charged at a rate of $30 per person, per night, with a maximum of three persons per guestroom. If you would like to make your hotel reservation online, click here: The Westin Copley Place Special room rate is based on availability, so be sure to make your room reservation early.

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Airline Reservations

The SCLA has partnered with Continental Airlines to provide conference attendees with dependable, first-rate service at a special discounted fare. This discount is available to SCLA Conference attendees who travel between November 10 and November 19, 2008. For discounts, call your travel professional or Continental’s Meeting Works at (800) 468-7022. You can save an additional 3% by booking online at www.continental.com. Provide the Z Code and Agreement Code below to your travel professional or to a Continental Meeting Works representative, or enter ZE1GB8Q6YY in the Offer Code Box when searching for flights online.

Z Code: ZE1G	Agreement Code: B8Q6YY

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Avis Rent A Car

The SCLA has also partnered with Avis to provide conference attendees with discount automobile rental rates. Attendees interested in renting an automobile may contact Avis directly at 1- (800) 331-1600 to receive the best car rental rates available. You must identify yourself as an SCLA Conference attendee and provide the Avis representative with the Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number: J097210.

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Ground Transportation

Ground transportation between Logan International Airport and the Westin Hotel is available by shuttle and taxi. JC Transportation or Ace American Super Shuttle may be reached at (800) 517- 2281. Cost is $14.50 each way, but if you provide the shuttle operator with a voucher, the cost is $12.00 each way, and if you make an online reservation the cost is only $11.00 each way. To download and print a shuttle voucher click here: VOUCHER. To make an online reservation, click here:
JC Transportation

The cost of a taxi is approximately $30 each way.

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Conference I.D. Badges

All conference attendees are required to check-in at the Conference Registration Desk that will be located in the foyer of Essex South, third floor of the Westin Hotel. When you check-in, you will receive your conference I.D. badge and a badge for your guest, if you registered and paid for a guest. The conference I.D. badge must be worn for admission to all conference functions including the Thursday evening Welcome Reception that is scheduled to begin at 6:00 pm and end at 8:00 pm. Although the Conference Registration Desk will be open on Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15 (see hours of operation below) it is recommended that you check-in at the registration desk as soon as possible, preferably on Thursday, November 13 between the hours of 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm.

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On-Site Registration Hours

The Conference Registration Desk will be located in the foyer of Essex South, third floor of the Westin Hotel, and will be open according to the following schedule:

Thursday, November 13 - 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm;
Friday, November 14 - 8:00 am - 12:30 pm; and
Saturday, November 15 - 8:00 am - 12:00 noon.

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Conference Program

The conference will start on Thursday, November 13, 2008 and end on Saturday evening, November 15, 2008. A Welcome Reception will be held on Thursday evening, November 13, followed by educational seminars on Friday and Saturday mornings, November 14 and 15, and concluding with the Conferment Ceremony and Designation Reception on Saturday evening, November 15. Click for a more detailed Conference Program.

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Seminars

Six claims law education seminars are scheduled beginning on Friday morning, November 14, at 9:00 am, and ending on Saturday, November 15 at 12:00 noon. All of the seminars are general sessions and will take place in the Staffordshire Room, third floor of the Westin Hotel.

Friday, November 14

9:00 am - 10:30 am
Speaker: Erwin E. Adler, Esq. Erwin is a founder of the Adler Law Group, Los Angeles, CA. Erwin received his J.D. from Harvard Law School and an LL.M. from the University of Michigan, and has authored and published articles on various insurance issues. His expertise focuses on coverage issues as well as litigating bad faith claims. Mr. Adler has been a speaker at almost every SCLA Claims Conference since its inception–and his presentations have always been well received.

Seminar: Avoiding Bad Faith Issues in Settlement Discussions. Negotiating settlements of pending claims can be a trying exercise in itself. When, however, those settlement discussions are undertaken in the context of a policyholder claiming a carrier is acting in bad faith if it fails to satisfy the insured’s demands, the exercise can become a daunting challenge. With examples from various Hollywood films, this seminar will demonstrate how to achieve a fair settlement and also avoid bad faith liability.

10:45 am - 11:30 am
Speaker: Michael Cheiftz, Esq. Michael D. Chefitz is a Senior Partner at Bonner Kiernan Trebach & Crociata, LLP and heads up the firm’s coverage practice. Mr. Chefitz is a 1981 graduate of Brandeis University and a 1984 graduate of Boston University School of Law. Mr. Chefitz’ practice concentrates on representing insurance companies in insurance coverage and extra-contractual matters and in defending policyholders and self insureds in claims involving products liability, asbestos, construction litigation, premises liability, and liquor liability. Mr. Chefitz is admitted to the state and federal bars of Massachusetts and Rhode Island and has appeared in coverage matters in numerous jurisdictions across the country. Mr. Chefitz works out of the Boston office of Bonner Kiernan Trebach & Crociata, LLP. This seminar will be conducted by a panel of four attorneys – all from the law firm of Bonner Kiernan Trebach & Crociata: Michael Chefitz, Andrew Butz, William White, Jr., and Alexander Gillespie.

Seminar: A Fresh Look at an Old Remedy: Using Declaratory Judgment Actions to Resolve Claims. There is increasing pressure upon claims professionals to resolve claims at as early a stage as possible. Declaratory Judgment actions can be used as a means not only to determine whether there is coverage where coverage is uncertain, but also as a device to resolve claims altogether. Moreover, the mere filing of a coverage action will serve as a defense to a bad faith claim in several jurisdictions. This seminar will discuss the panel’s experiences in this regard and make recommendations on the effective use of declaratory judgment actions.

11:45 am - 12:30 pm
Speaker: Matthew J. Sekits, Esq. Mr. Sekits is a shareholder in the law firm of Bullivant Houser Bailey, Seattle, WA. He earned his J. D. from the University of Washington School of Law and his B.A. from the University of California at Berkeley. Mr. Sekits is a litigator and trial lawyer whose practice focuses on defending corporate clients, including insurance companies in complex commercial litigation.

Seminar: The Do’s and Don’ts of Third Party Claim Handling. Unlike contract damages, tort damages recoverable in bad faith actions are not limited to the amount due under the policy. Rather, the insured can recover damages for all losses caused by the carrier’s misconduct. In third party cases, tort damages include the amount of any judgment against the insured that exceeds the policy limit, as well as other damages such as emotional distress. This seminar will focus upon third party claim handling, including the do’s and don’ts of the claim investigation, a good faith policy checklist, and other substantive recommendations to help avoid extra-contractual liability.

Saturday, November 15

9:00 am - 9:45 am
Speaker: Michael L. Markushewski. Mr. Markushewski is the Vice President of Engineering at ARCCA, Inc., Boston, MA. He earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Philadelphia’s Spring Garden College and attended Pennsylvania State University for graduate courses in Engineering Science. Mr. Markushewski is highly qualified as a crashworthiness engineer. He has established a distinctive career in the field of crashworthiness, occupant crash protection, emergency escape, crash safety and survival, and life support engineering. His extensive experience focuses on research, design, test, and evaluation of aircraft and vehicular seating systems, restraint systems, inflatable restraints, ejection seats, crashworthy seating systems and protective devices. As a result of his in-depth knowledge and experience, Mr. Markushewski is a recognized leader in the field of crashworthiness and occupant protection.

Seminar: Injuries Sustained in Low Speed Impacts: Fact or Fiction? A Bio-Mechanical Injury Analysis. The human body is more tolerant of impacts from the rear than any other direction. However, a disproportionate number of injury claims as a result of rear-end collisions are reported. The potential for injury is partially related to occupant interaction with the design of the automobile, but also depends greatly on the force of the impact. While certain injuries are possible from these types of collisions, oftentimes the claimed injuries are unrelated to the crash. This Power-Point presentation with embedded videos explores the various aspects of low speed impact injuries. An examination of accident reconstruction, vehicle design, and bio-mechanics of this type of crash will be presented. Case studies, crash tests, and medical literature will be reviewed to demonstrate what injuries are consistent with low speed impact, and why certain claimed injuries may not be related to the mishap.

10:00 am - 10:45 am
Speaker: W. Joseph Flanagan, Esq. William Joseph Flanagan is a partner in the law firm of Morrison Mahoney, LLP, Boston, MA. Joe is a trial lawyer who specializes in civil litigation defense and is a member of the Massachusetts and New Hampshire bars. Mr. Flanagan is a 1982 graduate of Boston College and a 1990 Magna Cum Laude graduate of New England School of Law where he was an editor of the Law Review. Joe has litigated and tried numerous product liability, professional liability, construction, premises liability, and transportation cases. He has also defended insurers in bad faith and extra-contractual litigation, has lectured on the subject, and has authored numerous articles in insurance trade publications.

Seminar: Investigate to Win. Mr. Flanagan will discuss how to plan and implement a claim investigation designed to win at trial. Although dispute resolution is typically preferred before trial begins, a properly planned investigation can help to achieve an early settlement. In situations when that is not possible, however, a properly planned investigation can also improve your chances of winning at trial. Mr. Flanagan will address investigative techniques to avoid and those that will help to achieve an equitable claim resolution. Topics include preservation and spoliation of evidence, effective surveillance, and controlling witnesses.

11:00 am - 11:45 am
Speaker: Andrew Butz, Esq. Andrew Butz is a partner at Bonner Kiernan Trebach & Crociata, LLP, and conducts a complex litigation and appellate practice. Mr. Butz is a 1966 graduate of Princeton University and a 1976 graduate of the Georgetown University Law Center. Mr. Butz’s practice concentrates on representing insurance companies and self insured’s in claims involving insurance coverage and reinsurance matters, as well as business torts, construction and municipal liability, government contracts and general liability defense. Mr. Butz is admitted to the state and federal bars in the District of Columbia, Virginia and Illinois and has appeared in coverage and other matters in numerous jurisdictions around the country. Mr. Butz works out of the Washington, D.C. office of Bonner Kiernan Trebach & Crociata, LLP. This seminar will be conducted by a panel of four attorneys – all from the law firm of Bonner Kiernan Trebach & Crociata: Andrew Butz, William White, Jr., Alexander Gillespie, and Michael Chefitz.

Seminar: When is a Lie Sufficient to Deny Coverage? The Misrepresentation Defense. This seminar will address the elements that generally must be established in order to raise misrepresentation as a coverage defense to a first-party claim. The seminar will discuss whether specific intent to defraud must be established or whether negligent misrepresentation will suffice. The panel members will also discuss their experience in using the misrepresentation defense to assist in prevailing upon other first-party coverage defenses.

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Continuing Education Credits

Continuing Education (CE) Credits: We will only seek continuing education credit from those states in which conference registrants express an interest. Registrants can note their interest in continuing education credit from specific states on the conference registration form. State approval and the number of credits for each seminar will be posted on the SCLA Website when we receive official notification. Periodically visit www.sclasociety.org for updates on CE credit.

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Welcome Reception

Conference registrants, their paid guests, seminar speakers, and sponsors are invited to enjoy cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres at the Welcome Reception on Thursday evening, November 13, between 6:00 and 8:00 pm. Relax, have a cocktail, some hors d’ oeuvres, and meet your colleagues. The Welcome Reception will take place in the Staffordshire Room, third floor of the Westin Hotel. Conference I.D. badges will be required for admission.

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Breakfast with Your Regional Vice President

Membership in the Society is divided into four regions–Northeast, Southeast, Central and Western. Each of these regions is represented by a Regional Vice President. On Friday morning, November 14, between 8:00 am and 8:45 am, you are invited to have breakfast with your Regional Vice President. This is an opportunity to network with colleagues and share ideas about how the Society can serve you better. Unlike the SCLA Annual Meeting, this is a more informal gathering. Tables in the Staffordshire Room, third floor of the Westin Hotel will be designated for each of the four regions. The states that make up each of the four regions will be designated in the Conference Program for your convenience. Opening Remarks and the first educational session will immediately follow breakfast in the Staffordshire Room.

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SCLA Annual Meeting

SCLA members are encouraged to attend the SCLA Annual Meeting to learn about the administration of the Society. All meeting attendees will be included in a raffle drawing for a very enticing prize. You must attend the meeting to be eligible to win. The SCLA Annual Meeting will take place on Saturday morning, November 15 at 8:45 am in Essex South, third floor of the Westin Hotel and will last no more than 15 minutes. The first Saturday morning educational session will immediately follow the SCLA Annual Meeting in the Staffordshire Room.

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Sightseeing

The conference program provides ample opportunity to explore the many exciting attractions that Boston and the surrounding area have to offer. CityView is Boston’s number one tour value! With over 25 years in the sightseeing business, CityView offers one hour trolley tours with free unlimited reboarding at any of its several stops. CityView only stops at the most historic and scenic areas of Boston. All tours are professionally narrated by city licensed tour guides to make sure that you recognize and appreciate the many interesting sights and stories of Boston. Every trolley has a DVD player to supplement the tour with images and video. CityView features convenient pick up locations at the New England Aquarium, Faneull Hall, Quincy Market, Boston Common, and South Station. For more information, including ticket prices, visit www.cityviewtrolleys.com

If you are interested in visiting some of the Boston attractions that require an admission fee, look at the multi-attraction “Go Boston Card” that allows you to do more for less! Admission to over 70 of the best Boston attractions, activities, and tours are included with your Go Boston Card. Do as much as you like each day for one low, affordable price. Tailor your own custom itineraries, allowing each person to do what is most fun for them. And with unlimited flexibility, you can change your plans on the fly. For more information, including card prices, included attractions, exclusive deals and savings coupons visit www.gobostoncard.com

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Designation Conferment Ceremony

The Designation Conferment will take place in the Essex South Ballroom, third floor of the Westin Hotel on Saturday evening, November 15, 2008, beginning at 6:30 pm. The designee’s registered spouse or guest is encouraged to attend. AEI designees and Silver and Gold Award recipients recognized at the conference include those who achieved a designation or award between August 1, 2007 and September 30, 2008. A cocktail reception begins at 6:00 pm (drinks and hors d’ oeuvres) and the Conferment Ceremony begins promptly at 6:30 pm. Dinner immediately follows the Conferment Ceremony.

For more information regarding the Conferment Ceremony contact an AEI representative at
(800) 631-8183.

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New SCLA Designee – 2008 Class Representative, $1,000 Award

If you achieve the SCLA designation between August 1, 2007 and September 11, 2008, you are eligible to be the 2008 SCLA Class Representative. The SCLA Class Representative will receive a cash award of $1,000 along with a complimentary conference registration for two. The selected designee will address the new designees at the Conferment Ceremony on Saturday evening, November 15. The duration of the talk should be a minimum of ten minutes and a maximum of 15 minutes. The substance of the talk should be the significance of the SCLA designation to you. For example, you could talk about how what you have learned has helped you in your claims work, or how your designation has given you more confidence in dealing with attorneys.

Interested designees must posses strong public speaking skills and submit a letter of recommendation from their manager attesting to those skills, along with a typed copy of the presentation no later than September 12, 2008. Send the letter of recommendation and copy of the presentation to the attention of John Berko, JD, SCLA, Director of Education, American Educational Institute, P.O. Box 356, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-0356. For more information about the 2008 SCLA Class Representative, e-mail jchiara@aeiclaimslaw.com

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Designation Reception

You’ve done the work, you’ve successfully completed the examinations, you’ve earned the designation – now its time to celebrate! The Designation Reception is about celebrating your achievement with your spouse or guest – no speeches, just cocktails, dinner, and plenty of fun. Have a good time – you’ve earned it! A cocktail reception begins at 6:00 pm (drinks and hors d’ oeuvres) and the Conferment Ceremony begins promptly at 6:30 pm. Dinner immediately follows the Conferment Ceremony. The cocktail reception, Conferment Ceremony, and dinner will all take place in the Essex South Ballroom, third floor of the Westin Hotel.

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Dress Code

Except for the Conferment Ceremony and Designation Reception on Saturday evening, the dress code is business casual. Business attire for men and women is appropriate for the Conferment Ceremony and Designation Reception.

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Substitution and Cancellation Policy

Registrants may send a replacement/substitute at any time prior to the conference at no additional cost. Those submitting written notice of cancellation on or prior to August 15, 2008 will receive a full refund, less a $50 administrative fee. Individuals who do not attend or who do not cancel prior to August 15, 2008 are responsible for the entire conference fee (fee is not refundable nor transferable to any subsequent SCLA Conference). Conference registrants who cancel their conference registration with the SCLA must also adhere to the terms of the hotel cancellation policy. The SCLA is not responsible for cancelling your hotel reservation – you are.

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Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsor Opportunities: Six sponsor opportunities are available. Sponsors receive company recognition in the Conference Program and the Designation Conferment Program, along with signage at the selected function and one complimentary conference registration. Select one of six sponsor opportunities listed below. Only one sponsor per opportunity or function will be accepted – sponsor opportunities will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, so act quickly.

Conference Padfolio with Company Logo - $1,500: Each conference registrant will receive a padfolio with your company logo. The padfolio will be included in the conference bag distributed to all registrants at the conference. This sponsor opportunity requires the submission of your company logo by September 12, 2008. Art work requirements and submission instructions will be mailed upon receipt and acceptance of the Sponsor Registration. The sponsor of the padfolio will also receive one complimentary conference registration.

Thursday Welcome Reception - $1,000: Conference registrants and their paid guests are invited to enjoy cocktails (2 hour open bar) and hors d’oeuvres at the Welcome Reception on Thursday evening, November 13, 2008, between 6:00 and 8:00 pm. The sponsor for this function will receive prominent signage at the entrance of the ballroom along with recognition in the conference program and one complimentary conference registration. The Welcome Reception will take place in Essex South, third floor of the Westin Hotel.

Friday Continental Breakfast and Refreshment Break - $800: Conference registrants will be provided with continental breakfast and a refreshment break on Friday morning, November 14 between 8:00 am and 9:00 am and 11:30 am and 11:45 am respectively. Continental breakfast and refreshment break stations will be setup in Essex South, third floor of the Westin Hotel, which is also the location for all other conference functions including all educational seminars. The sponsor for these functions will receive prominent signage at the entrance of the ballroom along with recognition in the conference program and one complimentary conference registration.

Saturday Continental Breakfast and Refreshment Break - $800: Conference registrants will be provided with continental breakfast and a refreshment break on Saturday morning, November 15 between 8:00 am and 9:00 am and 10:45 am and 11:00 am respectively. Continental breakfast and refreshment break stations will be setup in Essex South, third floor of the Westin Hotel, which is also the location for all other conference functions including all educational seminars. The sponsor for these functions will receive prominent signage at the entrance of the ballroom along with recognition in the conference program and one complimentary conference registration.

Saturday Designation Conferment Ceremony - $1,000: The Designation Conferment Ceremony is designed to recognize new AEI designees and Silver and Gold Award recipients. The ceremony will take place in the Staffordshire Ballroom of the Westin Hotel on Saturday evening, November 15, 2008, beginning at 6:30 pm. The designee’s registered spouse or guest is encouraged to attend. The Designation Reception will immediately follow the ceremony. The sponsor for this function will receive prominent signage at the entrance of the ballroom along with recognition in the Designation Conferment Program (distributed to all attendees on Saturday evening, November 15), and one complimentary conference registration.

Saturday Evening Designation Reception - $1,500: Conference registrants and their paid guests are invited to enjoy cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres at a ½ hour cocktail reception beginning at 6:00 pm in the Staffordshire Ballroom. The Conferment Ceremony follows at 6:30 pm and dinner immediately follows the Conferment Ceremony. The sponsor for this function will receive prominent signage at the entrance of the ballroom along with recognition in the Designation Conferment Program (distributed to all attendees on Saturday evening, November 15), and one complimentary conference registration.

Click here to download and print a copy of the SCLA Claims Conference and Designation Reception Sponsor Registration Form.

Completed Sponsor Registration forms are offers to participate in the SCLA Claims Conference & Designation Reception, for the fee specified, and are subject to the SCLA’s power of acceptance. The SCLA may choose not to accept an offer to participate by returning the registration form and payment.

For more information regarding sponsor opportunities, contact Patrick Vincent, Director of Marketing, American Educational Institute, at (800) 631-8183.

2009 SCLA Annual Claims Conference and Designation Reception: The 2009 Conference will take place in Scottsdale, AZ. The conference is typically scheduled between late September and early November. The hotel and specific dates will be announced after the 2008 Boston Conference.

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