In today’s rapidly-changing virtual world where e-mails, teleconferences and Web-based networks define our communications and business relationships, liability, privacy and information security issues are inevitable. The first step to managing your risks is awareness.
What are some of the key risks involved in meeting planning such as signing authority, a venue’s responsibility to your group’s privacy and the importance of information security? What is the liability associated with the use of emerging technology?
View the archived Webinar to hear from three experienced panelists on the most up-to-date information, including:
- Types of insurance policies for various exposures
- The dos and don’ts of signing a contract
- Methods of managing different types of liabilities
- And much more.
Panelists
Barbara Dunn, Attorney and Partner, Howe & Hutton
Howe & Hutton is a law firm which specializes in the representation of individuals, firms and organizations in the travel, tourism, hospitality, incentive and meetings industries, as well as not-for-profit organizations, including trade associations, professional societies and other related organizations. Barbara works with many individuals and organizations in the meetings industry including corporate and independent planners, as well as suppliers to the industry. She has written numerous articles on a wide range of legal issues and is a frequent speaker for a variety of industry organizations.
Kathryn Meagher DeLand, President, Meeting Strategies Unlimited
Prior to Meeting Strategies Unlimited, Kathy was the Assistant Vice President and Account Manager, Sourcing, Contracting and Procurement at MassMutual Financial Group. Also, she worked as Vice President of Meetings and Client Events at Fidelity Investments and as Director of Event & Conference Planning at MassMutual Financial Group.
Michelle Leigh-Evans, Assistant Vice President, Aon Association Services, a division of Affinity Insurance Services, Inc.
For over 15 years, Aon Association Services has been endorsed by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) to provide a portfolio of insurance products to ASAE's member base of 11,000 nonprofit trade & professional associations. Michelle acts as new business producer and program manager for the ASAE-endorsed Association Office Package program, providing property & casualty coverage to the nonprofit trade & professional association community. She has over 20 years of sales and underwriting experience in the property & casualty insurance marketplace. Prior to joining Aon in 2000, Michelle worked for a large managing general agent (MGA) who specialized in professional liability. Michelle is currently pursuing her CIC designation.