21st Annual
Windstorm Insurance Conference
January 26 - 30, 2020
Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace at Disney Springs
An Official WALT DISNEY WORLD® HOTEL
Windstorm Insurance Network
The Member Association and Annual Conference for Property Insurance Claims Professionals
Windstorm Insurance Network (WIND) is a professional member association and annual conference founded in 1999 to offer education and industry insight to representatives from all facets of the property/windstorm insurance claims industry. WIND is dedicated to providing education, training, and networking opportunities that bring together the property/windstorm insurance claims industry. Together, we can achieve more, do more, be more for the industry and consumers.
CONNECT
We are the only member association to bring together both defense and policyholder professionals to connect, learn, and engage on important topics in the property and windstorm insurance claims industry.
LEARN
Our focus is to provide first-class professional development and continuing education events, member networking, and credential programs to enhance the property/windstorm insurance claims professional.
ENGAGE
We invite you to learn more about us, connect with us, and join your fellow property and windstorm insurance claims professionals from across the United States who make up the Windstorm Insurance Network.
Why I'm a WIND member
"The only conference that I know of that you can actually hear both sides of the story."
- Patrick McCrink, VP Claims, Progressive Home
Why I'm a WIND Member
"It's the only organization that I'm aware of that allows everybody to come together to discuss things."
Charles Tutwiler
Tutwiler & Associates Public Adjusters
WIND Certified Appraiser and WIND Certified Umpire
Get Current, Connected, and Certified
in the Property Insurance Claims Industry
MEMBERSHIP
The Windstorm Insurance Network is an educational member association for property/windstorm insurance claims professionals offering educational and networking opportunities, and connections with a network of industry professionals.
CONFERENCE
The annual Windstorm Insurance Conference attracts more than 1,000+ property/windstorm insurance claims professionals for a jam-packed three days of career development, continuing education credits, and numerous networking events.
CERTIFICATIONS
WIND Credential Programs offers two certifications and two designations that validate property insurance claims careers. Since 2003, thousands of professionals have obtained these industry-enhancing credentials that further their visibility and recognition.
Why I'm a WIND member
"One of the things that I think is very important about the WIND is its appraisal and umpire program."
John Voelpel III
Independent Adjuster
WIND Certified Appraiser and WIND Certified Umpire
Why I'm a WIND member
"You're allowed to exchange ideas in a neutral setting where you don't bring the animosities or potential prejudices from one side to another and you can just speak."
Charles Baker
Peninsula Insurance Bureau
Locate an official WIND Certified Appraiser WIND Certified Umpire
WHAT IS THE WIND CONFERENCE?
The Windstorm Insurance Conference (WIND) is the only annual conference to bring together both defense and policyholder professionals to connect, learn, and engage on important topics in the property/windstorm insurance claims industry. The 21st Annual Windstorm Insurance Conference is scheduled for Jan. 26-30, 2020 at the Hilton Buena Vista Palace at Disney Springs in Orlando.
WHY ATTEND THE WIND CONFERENCE?
It's all about education and networking. You'll engage and discuss current trends, hot topics, and recent developments in the property and windstorm insurance claims industry. Connecting with industry professionals, earning a year's worth of continuing education (CE/CLE) requirements, and earning industry credentials are also top reasons to attend the annual Windstorm Insurance Conference.
WHO ATTENDS THE WIND CONFERENCE?
Our attendees include both defense and policyholder representatives in the property and windstorm insurance claims industry. You'll meet a wide range of experienced professionals from claims directors, adjusters, attorneys, engineers, restoration professionals, contractors, as well as related professions who attend to obtain industry insight, learn new trends and earn CE/CLE credits.
"The Windstorm Insurance Network is a unique platform which brings a large cross-section of practitioners together."
"The present claims environment is in continuous flux, with new challenges occurring daily. I have found it very beneficial for myself and my staff to attend the annual WIND conference. It gives us the opportunity to network with the various professions serving the industry and stay in tune with the ever-changing landscap"
"Aside from the fact that the conference represents a tremendous educational forum, a major benefit is the harmonious interaction between representatives of the insurers and representatives of the policyholders. This interaction promotes the development of professional relationships which lend themselves to the mutual goal of achieving a prompt and equitable settlement for both sides."
"The Windstorm Insurance Conference has been an excellent investment of time and effort over the years. Everything I have put into it has come back geometrically in the form of a better appreciation of the challenges confronting all aspects of our industry, the issues which warrant our disagreement, and the many issues upon which we can agree, to the benefit of all the people we serve"
