2007 Conference Highlights

AICP's 20th Annual Conference
Portland, Oregon
October 29-31, 2007

Conference Highlights

Conference Overview Program Summary Volunteer Recognition President's Award

Education Designation Recognition First Timer's Orientation Exhibitors and Sponsors Lennon Award

Conference Overview

The Great Northwest proved to be an ideal spot for our 20th Annual Conference and a record number of registrants agreed. All of our previous attendance records were broken by this conference - Attendance was over 860 registrants which included more than 60 regulators representing 29 states and over 260 first time attendees! Although we had to spread out over three different hotels and road construction was sometimes a hassle, the weather cooperated and attendees enjoyed informative sessions and participated in various networking opportunities.

This year's conference tried a different time table with sessions starting on Monday morning and ending on Wednesday afternoon. We started Conference with an Exhibitors' Showcase and Welcome Reception on Sunday evening. A scavenger hunt encouraged participants to visit with the exhibitors and also learn a little about AICP's history.

There were over 75 sessions over the three day event with topics of interest for everyone. This year saw the introduction of the Commissioner's Corner on Monday morning. We were excited to have not one, not two, but four Commissioners speak on a panel and answer our attendees' questions. Our gala event drew a record crowd where we were entertained with the sounds of a jazz ensemble.

Our annual business meeting was held at the Tuesday lunch, and the new national officers and board members were sworn in by our general counsel.

Tuesday evening was a time to be with friends. Many chapters organized events including the Underground Tour and a Dinner Cruise.

One of the last sessions for conference was a lively rendition of the Newlywed Game, where regulators were paired with industry partners and asked questions to earn points. The audience and the contestants had a great time and shared a lot of laughs.

Program Summary

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There were 78 concurrent sessions over a three day period in Portland, Oregon. Every session was filled to capacity due to the record attendance at the Conference. A different meeting schedule was tried this year, with sessions starting on Monday morning and running until Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m.

The introduction of a Commissioners' Corner on Monday morning was a big hit with our attendees. The grand ballroom was filled to capacity. The panel of commissioners gave updates concerning their states, as well as answered questions from the crowd.

With so many sessions, registrants were able to find something of interest at all times. The halls were full of individuals going to different classes or networking with industry members or regulators.

Exhibitors and Sponsors

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AICP was very pleased to welcome back many of our previous exhibitors and sponsors, as well as some new ones. Conference attendees were able to visit with various exhibitors throughout the conference.

Our exhibitors and sponsors always contribute to the success of our conference.

Education Designation Recognition

On Wednesday, a special luncheon was held by our Education Committee to honor those individuals who received their ACP, CCP or CE.

15 ACP, 5 CCP, 9 ACP/CCP and 8 CE designations were awarded. Congratulations to all of our new designees. Click here to see the requirements for designations.

First Timers Orientation

This is a great opportunity for our first timers to learn something about AICP and also to network with their fellow first timers. A short presentation was given concerning AICP. This was followed by an ice-breaker which divided the record group of first timers (over 260 people) into 'bands'. Each band was given the task of naming their band and their hit song. When the first timers left the session, they had made new friends and had a few laughs.

Volunteer Recognition

Where would the AICP be without its great volunteers. All functions of the committees and the conference planning are carried out by a group of individuals committed to the betterment of AICP. Volunteers are the core of AICP. The organization can not succeed without the hard work, creativity and dedication of our volunteers. In recognition of their importance to AICP, a volunteer recognition luncheon was held in their honor.

President's Award

Elaine Bailey of Red Shield Insurance Company, and a member of the Northwest Chapter of the Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals (AICP), was presented the President's Award at the 2007 Annual conference of the AICP in Portland, Oregon.

Every year, the President's Award is given to an individual who has exemplified volunteerism, been a valuable asset to the current President, as well as helping AICP achieve its goals relative to the Mission Statement and Vision Statement. This is not an easy task as there are so many individuals who fit this description. AICP President, Katie Gurnett described Elaine as a person who stepped forward and volunteered for work without being asked. Elaine has been very active in AICP on both the Chapter and National level. She is always willing to step in where she sees a need without being asked. President Katie Gurnett stated "I was just the lucky recipient of her enthusiasm, her helpfulness and friendship this past year."

Congratulations Elaine!

Lennon Award

Bill Douglas of Standard Insurance Company, and a member of the Northwest Chapter of the Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals (AICP), was presented the Lennon Award at the 2007 Annual conference of the AICP in Portland, Oregon.

The Lennon Award is the highest and most prestigious award of the AICP. It is reserved for those members who continuously give his/her time and energy to not only promote AICP but to promote the insurance industry and has continually shown the highest standards of professionalism and ethics.

Bill is a past president of AICP and has served on numerous committees throughout his years with our organization. The inscription on Bill's award says it all — "Your spirit, dedication and outstanding service to the Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals is the embodiment of the spirit for whom this award was named. As National Treasurer, National Vice President, National President and National Past President, as well as your involvement in numerous committees, including Chair of several committees, you have been a role model for others and a mentor to many. Your commitment, creativity and enthusiasm have been instrumental to the growth and success of AICP."

Congratulations Bill!