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Friday, February 27, 2026
7:15 AM - 9:00 AM
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Breakfast
7:15 AM - 9:00 AM
EST
Breakfast
Location: Sun Ballroom Foyer
Sponsored By
7:15 AM - 5:30 PM
EST
Registration & CE Sign-up Open
7:15 AM - 5:30 PM
EST
Registration & CE Sign-up Open
Location: Exhibit Hall AB Foyer
Sponsored By
8:00 AM - 10:45 AM
EST
Case Law and Legislative Update
8:00 AM - 10:45 AM
EST
Case Law and Legislative Update (F1)
Location: Sun Ballroom ABCD
Lead Presenter:
Michael A. Cassel, Esq., LLM
– Cassel & Cassel, P.A.
Co-Presenter:
Priscilla Williams
Co-Presenter:
Paulo R. Lima, JD (he/him/his)
– Russo Lima Appellate Firm, P.A.
Co-Presenter:
Jon Bukowski
3 CE/CLE Pending
8:15 AM - 10:00 AM
EST
Certified Appraiser Course (Part 1 of 2)
Faculty:
John Walker, Jr.
– MAS Solutions / Claims.Coach
Faculty:
Constantine Cois, HCI-C
– DBI Consultants
Faculty:
Rami Boaziz, ESQ / PA
– Stellar Public Adjusting Services, LLC
Faculty:
Christopher Choquette
– Clausen Choquette PLLC
Faculty:
John S. Riordan, Esq.
– Kelley Kronenberg
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; 2 CE/CLE Pending
8:15 AM - 10:00 AM
EST
Certified Appraiser Course (Part 1 of 2) (A1)
Location: Tallahassee
Faculty:
John Walker, Jr.
– MAS Solutions / Claims.Coach
Faculty:
Constantine Cois, HCI-C
– DBI Consultants
Faculty:
Rami Boaziz, ESQ / PA
– Stellar Public Adjusting Services, LLC
Faculty:
Christopher Choquette
– Clausen Choquette PLLC
Faculty:
John S. Riordan, Esq.
– Kelley Kronenberg
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; 2 CE/CLE Pending
8:15 AM - 10:00 AM
EST
Appraiser Re-certification Course (Part 1 of 2)
Faculty:
Justin Whedbee, AIC, CCP (he/him/his)
– MAS Solutions
Faculty:
Alex Bowen, AIC, SPPA, CPAU
– Keys Claims Consultants, LLC
Faculty:
Cody King
– King Claims
Faculty:
Hannah York, CCP
– CLM
Faculty:
Christopher Choquette
– Clausen Choquette PLLC
Faculty:
John S. Riordan, Esq.
– Kelley Kronenberg
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; 2 CE/CLE Pending
8:15 AM - 10:00 AM
EST
Appraiser Re-certification Course (Part 1 of 2) (AR1)
Location: Sanibel
Faculty:
Justin Whedbee, AIC, CCP (he/him/his)
– MAS Solutions
Faculty:
Alex Bowen, AIC, SPPA, CPAU
– Keys Claims Consultants, LLC
Faculty:
Cody King
– King Claims
Faculty:
Hannah York, CCP
– CLM
Faculty:
Christopher Choquette
– Clausen Choquette PLLC
Faculty:
John S. Riordan, Esq.
– Kelley Kronenberg
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; 2 CE/CLE Pending
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
EST
Coffee Break in Expo Hall
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
EST
Coffee Break in Expo Hall
Location: Exhibit Hall AB
Sponsored By
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
EST
Expo Hall & Headshot Lounge Open
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
EST
Expo Hall & Headshot Lounge Open
Location: Exhibit Hall AB
10:00 AM - 3:15 PM
EST
K9s for Warriors
10:00 AM - 3:15 PM
EST
K9s for Warriors
Location: Daytona
Sponsored By
10:30 AM - 12:15 PM
EST
Certified Appraiser Course (Part 2 of 2)
Faculty:
John Walker, Jr.
– MAS Solutions / Claims.Coach
Faculty:
Constantine Cois, HCI-C
– DBI Consultants
Faculty:
Rami Boaziz, ESQ / PA
– Stellar Public Adjusting Services, LLC
Faculty:
Christopher Choquette
– Clausen Choquette PLLC
Faculty:
John S. Riordan, Esq.
– Kelley Kronenberg
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; 2 CE/CLE Pending
10:30 AM - 12:15 PM
EST
Certified Appraiser Course (Part 2 of 2) (A2)
Location: Tallahassee
Faculty:
John Walker, Jr.
– MAS Solutions / Claims.Coach
Faculty:
Constantine Cois, HCI-C
– DBI Consultants
Faculty:
Rami Boaziz, ESQ / PA
– Stellar Public Adjusting Services, LLC
Faculty:
Christopher Choquette
– Clausen Choquette PLLC
Faculty:
John S. Riordan, Esq.
– Kelley Kronenberg
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; 2 CE/CLE Pending
10:30 AM - 12:15 PM
EST
Appraiser Re-certification Course (Part 2 of 2)
Faculty:
Justin Whedbee, AIC, CCP (he/him/his)
– MAS Solutions
Faculty:
Alex Bowen, AIC, SPPA, CPAU
– Keys Claims Consultants, LLC
Faculty:
Cody King
– King Claims
Faculty:
Hannah York, CCP
– CLM
Faculty:
Christopher Choquette
– Clausen Choquette PLLC
Faculty:
John S. Riordan, Esq.
– Kelley Kronenberg
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; 2 CE/CLE Pending
10:30 AM - 12:15 PM
EST
Appraiser Re-certification Course (Part 2 of 2) (AR2)
Location: Sanibel
Faculty:
Justin Whedbee, AIC, CCP (he/him/his)
– MAS Solutions
Faculty:
Alex Bowen, AIC, SPPA, CPAU
– Keys Claims Consultants, LLC
Faculty:
Cody King
– King Claims
Faculty:
Hannah York, CCP
– CLM
Faculty:
Christopher Choquette
– Clausen Choquette PLLC
Faculty:
John S. Riordan, Esq.
– Kelley Kronenberg
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; 2 CE/CLE Pending
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EST
Breakout Workshops - click here to view all workshops
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EST
From Estimate to Evidence: Mastering Loss Settlement Challenges (F2)
Location: Miami
Lead Presenter:
David J. Salmon, Member of FL, CO, MO, IL, and MA Bars
– Salmon, Salmon, Labbe & Dehne, P.A.
Co-Presenter:
Charles M. Auslander, Board Certified Appellate Specialist (he/him/his)
– Crabtree & Auslander
Co-Presenter:
Margaret E. Garner, JD
– Garner & Asaad Law, P.A.
1 CE/CLE Pending
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EST
When the Waters Rise: Lessons from Hurricane Milton (F3)
Location: Sun Ballroom 1&2
Lead Presenter:
Heather M. Fleming Koskinas
– Traub Lieberman
Co-Presenter:
Larry E. Bache, Jr., JD, MBA
– Merlin Law Group
Co-Presenter:
Steven R. Romero, EGA, CPCU, AIC, ARM
– Strategic Claim Consultants
Co-Presenter:
Howard Altschule, CCM
– Forensic Weather Consultants
1 CE/CLE Pending
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EST
Condo Claims Clarity: Florida Coverage Insights (F4)
Location: Sun Ballroom ABCD
Lead Presenter:
Tara L. Stone
– Stone Building Solutions
Co-Presenter:
Thomas R. Diana, JD
– Zinober Diana And Monteverde
Co-Presenter:
Jordan Mejeur, Attorney
– Cohen Law Group
1 CE/CLE Pending
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EST
Excel-ling at Financial Loss Claims: Practical Strategies (F5)
Location: Sun Ballroom 3&4
Lead Presenter:
Jon Lewerenz, Esq.
– Phelps Dunbar LLP
Co-Presenter:
Kristine L. Elkind, CPA, / CFF, MAFF (she/her/hers)
– MDD Forensic Accountants
Co-Presenter:
Justin M. Thomas, J.D.
– Boyle, Leonard & Anderson, PA
Co-Presenter:
Theodore P. Woodburn, Jr., CPA
– Pyxis Group
1 CE/CLE Pending
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
EST
Luncheon
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
EST
Luncheon
Location: Exhibit Hall AB
Sponsored By
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
EST
Snacks with the Swamp Legends
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
EST
Snacks with the Swamp Legends
Location: Gator Springs
Sponsored By
1:15 PM - 3:00 PM
EST
Certified Umpire Course (Part 1 of 2)
Faculty:
Terry Flenniken, Jr.
– TFCC
Faculty:
Richard Collins, II
– US Claims Relief
Faculty:
Laura Haber, PCLS
– Umpire Assistant Company
Faculty:
Illon R. Kantro, JD
– Berk, Merchant & Sims
Faculty:
Erin Dunnavant, Esq.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; 2 CE/CLE Pending
1:15 PM - 3:00 PM
EST
Certified Umpire Course (Part 1 of 2) (U1)
Location: Tallahassee
Faculty:
Terry Flenniken, Jr.
– TFCC
Faculty:
Richard Collins, II
– US Claims Relief
Faculty:
Laura Haber, PCLS
– Umpire Assistant Company
Faculty:
Illon R. Kantro, JD
– Berk, Merchant & Sims
Faculty:
Erin Dunnavant, Esq.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; 2 CE/CLE Pending
1:15 PM - 3:00 PM
EST
Umpire Re-certification Course (Part 1 of 2)
Faculty:
Jon Pruitt, CGC, CCC
– Addison Riley, LLC
Faculty:
Michael Ruskin, MSM (he/him/his)
– Disaster Pro Consulting, Inc.
Faculty:
Illon R. Kantro, JD
– Berk, Merchant & Sims
Faculty:
Jimmy A. Farach, CGC
– All Risk Claims Consultants, Inc.
Faculty:
Erin Dunnavant, Esq.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; 2 CE/CLE Pending
1:15 PM - 3:00 PM
EST
Umpire Re-certification Course (Part 1 of 2) (UR1)
Location: Sanibel
Faculty:
Jon Pruitt, CGC, CCC
– Addison Riley, LLC
Faculty:
Michael Ruskin, MSM (he/him/his)
– Disaster Pro Consulting, Inc.
Faculty:
Illon R. Kantro, JD
– Berk, Merchant & Sims
Faculty:
Jimmy A. Farach, CGC
– All Risk Claims Consultants, Inc.
Faculty:
Erin Dunnavant, Esq.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; 2 CE/CLE Pending
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
EST
Breakout Workshops - click here to view all workshops
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
EST
The Iconic Duo: How Statutes Shape Insurance Policies (F6)
Location: Miami
Lead Presenter:
Kelly A. Fantetti, Esq. (she/her/hers)
– Stockham Law Group
Co-Presenter:
Katelyn M. Ferry, Esq. (she/her/hers)
– Cambo Ferry
1 CE/CLE Pending
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
EST
A Blueprint to Accurate Repair Pricing (F7)
Location: Sun Ballroom 3&4
Lead Presenter:
James Purcell, Xactimate Level 3 Certified, Licensed IA in multiple states, various industry certifications
– ProScope Consulting
Co-Presenter:
Don Wood, PA, ACA, ASPE, ASTM "Forensic Investigation" Committee, Certified Appraiser, Certified Umpire, Expert Witness, Builder, Project Coordinator, Estimator, Industrial, Commercial, Residential, Restoration,
– Suncoast Claims, Inc.
Co-Presenter:
Doug Branham
– Colonial Claims
Co-Presenter:
John Tringali, CBC
– PJD Construction Consultants
Co-Presenter:
Michael J. Higer
– Berger Singerman LLP
1 CE/CLE Pending
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
EST
Mitigation Matters: How Actions Affect Claims (F8)
Location: Sun Ballroom 1&2
Lead Presenter:
Linda M. Knoerr, J.D. / S.C Certified Circuit Court Mediator
– Knoerr Law/Knoerr Mediation
Co-Presenter:
Darin Bradley
– Deft
Co-Presenter:
Ken Larsen, CR (he/him/his)
– International Dry Standard Organization
1 CE/CLE Pending
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
EST
AI in Claims: Faster, Smarter, More Human? (F9)
Location: Sun Ballroom ABCD
Lead Presenter:
Timothy Wieneke, Esq., CPCU, AIC
– Wieneke Group
Co-Presenter:
David Milton
– TelaClaims
Co-Presenter:
Scott D. Smith, AIC
– Colonial Claims LLC
1 CE/CLE Pending
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
EST
Coffee Break
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
EST
Coffee Break
Location: Sun Ballroom Foyer
Sponsored By
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM
EST
State of the Industry Panel
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM
EST
State of the Industry Panel (F10)
Location: Sun Ballroom ABCD
Co-Presenter:
Fred Karlinsky, Esq
– Greenberg Traurig
Co-Presenter:
William "Chip" Merlin, Jr., JD
– Merlin Law Group
Co-Presenter:
Alan McClain, MPA
– Arkansas Insurance Department
Co-Presenter:
Brian Newman
– Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
Co-Presenter:
Carey Bond, Master of Business Administration
– Lloyds Americas
Lead Presenter:
Gina Clausen Lozier
– Clausen Choquette PLLC
2 CE/CLE Pending
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM
EST
Certified Umpire Course (Part 1 of 2)
Faculty:
Terry Flenniken, Jr.
– TFCC
Faculty:
Richard Collins, II
– US Claims Relief
Faculty:
Laura Haber, PCLS
– Umpire Assistant Company
Faculty:
Illon R. Kantro, JD
– Berk, Merchant & Sims
Faculty:
Erin Dunnavant, Esq.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; 2 CE/CLE Pending
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM
EST
Certified Umpire Course (Part 2 of 2) (U2)
Location: Tallahassee
Faculty:
Terry Flenniken, Jr.
– TFCC
Faculty:
Richard Collins, II
– US Claims Relief
Faculty:
Laura Haber, PCLS
– Umpire Assistant Company
Faculty:
Illon R. Kantro, JD
– Berk, Merchant & Sims
Faculty:
Erin Dunnavant, Esq.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; 2 CE/CLE Pending
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM
EST
Umpire Re-certification Course (Part 1 of 2)
Faculty:
Jon Pruitt, CGC, CCC
– Addison Riley, LLC
Faculty:
Michael Ruskin, MSM (he/him/his)
– Disaster Pro Consulting, Inc.
Faculty:
Illon R. Kantro, JD
– Berk, Merchant & Sims
Faculty:
Erin Dunnavant, Esq.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; 2 CE/CLE Pending
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM
EST
Umpire Re-certification Course (Part 2 of 2) (UR2)
Location: Sanibel
Faculty:
Jon Pruitt, CGC, CCC
– Addison Riley, LLC
Faculty:
Michael Ruskin, MSM (he/him/his)
– Disaster Pro Consulting, Inc.
Faculty:
Illon R. Kantro, JD
– Berk, Merchant & Sims
Faculty:
Erin Dunnavant, Esq.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED; 2 CE/CLE Pending
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
EST
Closing Reception: A Night of Stars at the Castillo Fort
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
EST
Closing Reception: A Night of Stars at the Castillo Fort
Location: Castillo Fort
Appetizers Served