PLUS Conference

2015

November 11–13 Dallas, TX Hilton Anatole

Sponsor Booklet

SPONSOR THE 2015 PLUS CONFERENCE! November 11-13 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas The PLUS Conference is a destination event for professional liability insurance pros, and this year’s event promises to be among the best yet. Don’t miss the opportunity to get your company’s name in front of approximately 1,800 of your industry colleagues and capitalize on a host of outstanding sponsor benefits. This year’s program features leading-edge panel discussions with thought leaders and industry experts debating and discussing the emerging risks in the professional liability industry. The PLUS Conference is the place to connect, learn and find solutions, so we are providing longer breaks between sessions to facilitate networking with industry professionals from around the world. And once again, this premiere industry event will bring high-profile keynote speakers to entertain and enlighten attendees. There is something for everyone.

SPEAKERS SCHEDULED TO APPEAR: George W. Bush served as the 43rd President of the United States from 2001 to 2009. After the Presidency, George and Laura Bush founded the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas. The Center is home to the Bush Presidential Museum and Library, which houses George W. Bush’s presidential papers. The Center is also home to the George W. Bush Institute, a public policy organization that focuses on economic growth, education reform, global health, and human freedom. The Institute supports the rights of women with its Women’s Initiative and honors those who have served in the United States armed forces through its Military Service Initiative. President Bush is also the author of a bestselling memoir, Decision Points, and recently authored a book about his father, President George H.W. Bush, titled 41: A Portrait of My Father. Daymond John is the CEO and Founder of FUBU, a much-celebrated global lifestyle brand, and a pioneer in the fashion industry with over $6 billion in product sales. He is an award-winning entrepreneur and has received over 35 awards, including the Brandweek Marketer of the Year, Advertising Age Marketing 1000 Award for an Outstanding Ad Campaign, and Ernst & Young’s New York Entrepreneur of the Year Award. In 2009 he joined the cast of ABC’s entrepreneurial business show Shark Tank by acclaimed producer Mark Burnett. Diana Nyad has never been one to quit. In July of 2010, at the age of 60, she began her “Xtreme Dream” quest of swimming from Cuba to Florida, a task she had failed to finish thirty years prior. Nyad was unsuccessful in her quest in 2010 and tried two more times in 2011 and 2012, before completing the grueling 110-mile, 53-hour journey in 2013, at the age of 64. She has written three books and is currently penning her memoir, set to be released this fall. She recently debuted the one-woman show, Onward! The Diana Nyad Story, in Los Angeles and Key West.

Plan now to sponsor this industry-leading event and join the fun, networking and learning at the 2015 PLUS Conference in beautiful Dallas, Texas. See pages inside of this booklet for sponsorship tiers and benefits.

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2015 PLUS CONFERENCE PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Wednesday, November 11 • Networking Lounge • Professional Development Sessions • PLUS Foundation Women’s Leadership Network Presentation • General Session featuring a conversation with George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States and author of bestselling books Decision Points and 41: A Portrait of My Father • Opening Night Reception at the Hilton Anatole

Thursday, November 12 • Networking Lounge and Cyber Stop • Complimentary Breakfast • Concurrent Educational Sessions • Luncheon and Awards with Keynote Address by Daymond John, CEO and Founder of FUBU and cast member of the ABC’s entrepreneurial business show, Shark Tank • RPLU Conferment Ceremony and Reception • Open Night for Sponsor Parties and Events

Friday, November 13 • Networking Lounge and Cyber Stop • Complimentary Breakfast • Concurrent Educational Sessions • Closing Keynote Address by Diana Nyad, world record holding long-distance swimmer, author, prominent sports broadcaster and public speaker.

Support PLUS through an annual Diamond sponsorship. The top sponsorship level supporting the PLUS Conference and Symposia, Diamond sponsors receive many exclusive benefits. For information on becoming a Diamond sponsor please contact Lance Helgerson at [email protected].

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2015 SPONSOR BENEFITS DIAMOND & PLATINUM LEVELS

GOLD LEVEL

SILVER LEVEL

BRONZE LEVEL

Recognition in All Conference Materials Once Sponsorship Is Confirmed

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Recognition in PLUS Journal

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Sponsor Listing and Link on PLUS Website

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Sponsor Level Name tags

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Status Recognition throughout Venue

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

On-Stage Acknowledgement

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Full Page with Logo

Half Page with Logo

Quarter Page with Logo

Name Recognition

Wednesday Reception, Thursday Luncheon

Cyber Stop

Complimentary WiFi

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Complimentary Conference Registrations

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3

2

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Complimentary Wednesday Reception Tickets

12

8

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Complimentary Passes to Networking Lounge

12

8

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1st, Complimentary

2nd, Subject to Availability & Fee (assigned starting June 1)

3rd, Subject to Availability & Fee (assigned starting July 1)

4th, Subject to Availability & Fee, (assigned starting July 29 )

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Recognition in Networking Lounge

Yes

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Reserved Table at Keynote Luncheon

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Reserved Table in Networking Lounge

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Reserved Tables at PLUS Breakfasts (Thursday and Friday)

1

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Ability to Distribute Amenities in Conference Bag (Subject to Approval)

Yes

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Logo on Hotel Keys

Yes

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30 Second Video Featured at Opening General Session

Yes

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DESCRIPTION

Acknowledgement in Conference Program and Material Premier Sponsor Recognition

Option on Meeting Rooms and Hotel Suites Representatives Meet & Greet with Keynote Speakers

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DON’T MISS THE NETWORKING LOUNGE

PLUS is once again providing a networking lounge for Conference registrants. The Lounge will include food and beverage and will be open during Conference hours. Schedule some, or all, of your business meetings in the Lounge. All sponsors receive a set number of complimentary passes to the Lounge for nonregistrants, and Diamond and Platinum Sponsors will be able to utilize reserved tables.

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WITH YOUR SUPPORT… Thank You to Sponsors of the 2014 PLUS Conference DIAMOND SPONSORS Argo Group AXIS Professional Lines Beazley CNA ENDURANCE Hiscox Travelers

PLATINUM SPONSORS

CapSpecialty Philadelphia Insurance Companies W. R. Berkley Insurance Group

GOLD SPONSORS

Aspen Insurance Catlin US Clyde & Co LLP CRC Wholesale Group Euclid Program Managers Freedom Specialty Insurance Company Great American Insurance Group Liberty International Underwriters Markel RenaissanceRe

SILVER SPONSORS

AEGIS AmWINS Brokerage Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Chubb Group of Insurance Companies Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company General Star Guy Carpenter & Company, LLC Lloyd’s Munich Re OneBeacon Professional Insurance QBE RLI Skarzynski Black LLC Starr Companies Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Walker Wilcox Matousek LLP Western World Insurance Group Wiley Rein LLP XL Group Insurance

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BRONZE SPONSORS

AIG AON ARC Excess & Surplus, LLC / Professional Risk Facilities, Inc. / Professional Risk Intermediaries BatesCarey LLP Baugh, Dalton, Carlson & Ryan, LLC BitSight Technologies Coughlin Duffy LLP ENQUIRON GORDON & REES LLP The Hanover Insurance Group The Hartford HCC Global Financial Products Ironshore Insurance ISO Jackson Lewis P.C. Jampol Zimet LLP Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck LLP Kroll LVL Claims Services LLC Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester LLP Marks, O’Neill, O’Brien, Doherty & Kelly Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin Maxum Specialty Insurance Group Prime Insurance Company Rivkin Radler LLP RT ProExec Safeonline LLP Scottsdale Insurance Company Shipman & Goodwin LLP Synergy Professional Associates, Inc. The Sullivan Group TransRe Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry LLP Tressler LLP Troutman Sanders LLP USLI Wilson Elser, LLP

2015 PLUS CONFERENCE SPONSOR AGREEMENT FORM o

We offer our support of the 2015 PLUS Conference at the following sponsorship level:

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Platinum - $30,000

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Gold - $20,000

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Silver - $10,000

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Bronze - $5,000

We acknowledge our commitment to this level by:

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Enclosing a check for the total amount indicated, or Signing below and anticipating an invoice from PLUS. Payment and this form must be received by October 16, 2015 to ensure sponsor recognition on all signage throughout the event, and to be included in program materials.



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For our investment, we are fully aware of the associated benefits as outlined in the PLUS Conference Sponsor Booklet. Any exceptions to these benefits must be approved by the Conference Chair, Heather Fox. Any assistance, questions, or concerns about sponsorship may be directed to Kim Rocha at [email protected] or 800.845.0778

All sponsorships are payable to the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (Tax I.D. #41-1605606). Consult your accountant about tax implications.  Company Name as it should appear for recognition at the Conference:

FOR SPONSOR: Please email your company logo in a vector format (.eps or .ai) to Blake Yeo at: [email protected] Contact Name: Title: Address: City/Province:

State/Country:

Phone:

Fax:

Signature: Email:

Zip

Date: Company Website:

The Professional Liability Underwriting Society retains full control over all Conference events and may terminate this sponsorship agreement and return payment at its discretion. Return to: PLUS 5353 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 600 Minneapolis, MN 55416 or email to [email protected]

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5353 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 600 Minneapolis, MN 55416-4758 P 800.845.0778 or 952.746.2580 E [email protected] www.plusweb.org

Thank you for your support. Upcoming PLUS Conference Dates November 9–11, 2016 Chicago, IL

November 1–3, 2017 Atlanta, GA

November 7–9, 2018 San Diego, CA

November 11–13, 2019 National Harbor, MD