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Bringing Together the Property Insurance Claims Industry

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.

The annual Windstorm Insurance Conference (WIND) 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.

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.

2025 Windstorm Insurance Conference

Hyatt Regency Dallas | January 26 – 29, 2025

Click below for a recap of WIND 2024

The Educational and Networking Conference for Property Insurance Claims Professionals

The annual Windstorm Insurance Conference (WIND) is a conference for the property insurance claims industry. Our mission is to provide professional development, training, certifications, and networking opportunities to bring together defense and policyholder representatives to better connect, learn, and engage for the betterment of our industry and consumers.

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 insurance claims professionals.

 

Locate an official WIND Certified Appraiser or Umpire

DISCLAIMER: WIND publishes the WIND Certified Appraiser® Directory for informational purposes only. WIND does not endorse or guarantee the qualifications of any of the listed appraisers, nor makes recommendations for any of the listed appraisers. It is up to the parties selecting an appraiser to check references and credentials and to arrange any payments for services.

Windstorm Insurance Network Appraiser logo

The WIND Certified Appraiser Directory is an online listing of professionals who have successfully completed the four-hour WIND Appraiser Certification Program® and met the guidelines and criteria established by WIND.

Windstorm Insurance Network Umpire logo

The WIND Certified Umpire Directory is an online listing of professionals who have successfully completed the four-hour WIND Umpire Certification Program® and met the guidelines and criteria established by WIND.

The Windstorm Insurance Network is a unique platform which brings a large cross-section of practitioners together.

David Barrack

David Barrack

“The Windstorm Insurance Conference offers a wide range of timely topics for insurance claims professionals while providing continuing education credits. It also introduces attendees to key suppliers and promotes dialog among colleagues and competitors. No wonder it attracts over 1,000 people every year.”

David Barrack, Executive Director, National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters

Jose Palacios

Jose Palacios

“What is the value of being a member of the Windstorm Insurance Network? There is tremendous value in knowing who is who and who is doing what throughout our industry. The Windstorm Insurance Network is a unique platform which brings a large cross section of practitioners together.”

Jose Palacios, Peninsula Insurance Bureau

Lenox L. Godfrey

Lenox L. Godfrey

“I have had the unique opportunity to meet plaintiff attorneys and public adjusters at these conferences which allowed for dialogue/discussion and in some instances, successful resolution of difficult claim files that may not have otherwise happened short of costly litigation.”

Lenox L. Godfrey, CPCU, AIC, Claims Director, Florida Insurance Guaranty Association