Attend The Federated Insurance Contractor Risk Management Academy

Words: Dan Kamys

PLEASE EMAIL TODD FREDRICK (TFREDRICK@MASONCONTRACTORS.ORG) AT THE MCAA TO CLAIM ONE OF TWO $500 TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENTS (FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED)*

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE

MCAA Strategic Partner Federated Insurance, a national insurance and risk management organization that serves the property, casualty, and life insurance needs of clients in select industries, invites all members of our organization to its Risk Management Academy at the corporate headquarters in Owatonna, Minnesota. The event will be held from April 25-27. The event is open to all MCAA Members, whether or not they are a Federated customer.

This seminar’s objective is to help risk managers learn the exposures specific to the masonry industry, connect with peers from across the country and apply these best practices within each business.

Key agenda items include: 

  • mySHIELD®
  • Cyber Risk Management
  • Selection Risks and Pitfalls
  • Underwriting Your Business
  • Family and Business Succession Planning
  • Claims Management
  • Employment Practices Risk Management
  • Managing Your Workers Compensation
  • Risk Managing Your Drivers

* $500 Travel Reimbursements can be claimed once attendance is confirmed and completed. 

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