May 20-22, 2025 | Minneapolis

Agenda

2025 AGENDA TOPICS

  • Managing Relationships With Reinsurers
  • Measuring Success and Achieving Growth as a Mutual
  • Farm Industry Economic Outlook
  • Tips and Tools: Microsoft Excel Workshop
  • CAT Modeling for Severe Thunderstorms
  • Emerging Trends in Farm Operations
  • Handling the Influx of Public Adjusters, Contractors, and Storm Chasers
  • Managing Through a Merger
  • Changes in Available Coverages
  • Underwriting Endorsements
  • Developing Catastrophe Plans for Your Mutual
  • Human Resources for New Managers
  • Loss Prevention Through Farm Structure Materials
  • Nuts and Bolts of Claims Management
  • Navigating Succession Planning
  • Refining Your Negotiation Skills

Agenda subject to change without notice. All times listed are in Central Time.

Monday, May 19, 2025 (In CST)
5:30 PM - 10:15 PM

Optional Activity: To Be Announced

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 (In CST)
7:00 AM - 5:15 PM

Registration and Event Information Desk  

The Registration and Event Information Desk is the main hub for event information and badge pick-up. NAMIC staff are on hand to welcome you and answer any questions you have throughout the event.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Certification Sessions

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Networking Break  

Please join us to chat with fellow attendees, grab a bite to eat, and stretch your legs.

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

Certification Sessions  

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Networking Break  

Please join us to chat with fellow attendees, grab a bite to eat, and stretch your legs.

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Certification Sessions  

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Optional Networking Lunch

Join us for an optional pre-event networking lunch to connect with your fellow attendees prior to the official start of Farm Mutual Forum. Take this time to eat lunch and make connections that will last throughout the event.

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Networking Break  

Please join us to chat with fellow attendees, grab a bite to eat, and stretch your legs.

12:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Sponsor Showcase  

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

NAMIC Welcome and Opening Keynote Address

2:15 PM - 2:35 PM

Networking Break ​

Please join us to chat with fellow attendees, grab a bite to eat, and stretch your legs.

2:35 PM - 3:25 PM

Educational Sessions  

2:35 PM - 3:25 PM

Certification Sessions  

3:25 PM - 3:45 PM

Networking Break ‌

Please join us to chat with fellow attendees, grab a bite to eat, and stretch your legs.

3:45 PM - 5:15 PM

Peer-to-Peer Roundtable Discussions

Join fellow farm mutual industry professionals in roundtable discussions focused on emerging issues, professional development, and industry hot topics.

5:15 PM - 6:30 PM

Welcome Reception

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

NAMIC PAC Activity

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (In CST)
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Attendee Breakfast

Join fellow attendees for fellowship and a hot breakfast before sessions kick off for the day. Grab a cup of coffee and get charged up for a full day of educational sessions.

7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Registration and Event Information Desk  

NAMIC staff are on hand to welcome you and answer any questions you have throughout the event.

7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Sponsor Showcase  

9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Certification Sessions ​

9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Educational Sessions  

9:50 AM - 10:10 AM

Networking Break ‍

Please join us to chat with fellow attendees, grab a bite to eat, and stretch your legs.

10:10 AM - 11:00 AM

Certification Sessions ‌

10:10 AM - 11:00 AM

Educational Sessions  

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

Networking Break ‎

Please join us to chat with fellow attendees, grab a bite to eat, and stretch your legs.

11:20 AM - 12:10 PM

Educational Session ​

12:10 PM - 1:10 PM

Attendee Lunch

A hot lunch buffet is available for attendees to sit and mingle over the lunch break. Attendees are welcome to come and go at their convenience.

1:10 PM - 2:00 PM

Certification Sessions ‍

1:10 PM - 2:00 PM

Educational Sessions ‌

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM

Networking Break ‏

Please join us to chat with fellow attendees, grab a bite to eat, and stretch your legs.

2:20 PM - 3:10 PM

Certification Sessions ‎

2:20 PM - 3:10 PM

Educational Sessions ‍

3:10 PM - 3:30 PM

Networking Break ‐

Please join us to chat with fellow attendees, grab a bite to eat, and stretch your legs.

3:30 PM - 4:20 PM

Closing General Session

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Optional Activity

Thursday, May 22, 2025 (In CST)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Certification Roundtable Breakfasts

7:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Registration and Event Information Desk  

NAMIC staff are on hand to welcome you and answer any questions you have throughout the event.

8:30 AM - 9:15 AM

Certification Session ‏

9:15 AM - 9:30 AM

Networking Break‑

Please join us to chat with fellow attendees, grab a bite to eat, and stretch your legs.

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

Certification Session ‐

Contacts

Kim Bates
Member Concierge – Member Experience

317.875.5250

  Kim