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Aug 12, 2019

AEU Announces Dates for Regional Forum in Norfolk

The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. (AEU), the leading provider of workers’ compensation for waterfront employers, announced today that an AEU Regional Forum will be held September 17, 2019 from 9:00am until 3:30pm at the Hilton Norfolk The Main in downtown Norfolk, Va.

Held several times per year, AEU Regional Forums are one-day events attended by maritime industry professionals. Attendees participate in relevant, interactive discussions on safety, claims, personnel, operations, and leadership.

Speakers for the Norfolk event include:

Shawn Blanchard, CEO, Lions Dream, LLC
Jimmy Burgin, SVP, Director of Loss Control, The American Equity Underwriters, Inc.
Woody Collins, Program Manager, AEU LEAD
Adele Hapworth, COO, The American Equity Underwriters, Inc.
Thom Kramer, PE, CSP, Managing Principal, LJB Inc.
Will Scheffler, CPCU, AIC, SVP, Director of Claims

The event is free to members of the American Longshore Mutual Association (ALMA) and $350 for the public. More information and registration details are available on the event website.