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Join us for an exclusive evening of networking and industry insights at the Acres Pre Captive Connections Dinner. This intimate private dining experience brings together risk management professionals and captive insurance experts at the Citywalk Eatery in Cedar Rapids. Connect with peers, share industry perspectives, and build valuable relationships within the captive insurance community.

In this session, SMSC Safety Consultant Christopher Caldwell will walk attendees through the 11, 14, and 8-hour Hours of Service (HOS) rules and demonstrate how to properly apply the Sleeper Berth Provision to maximize driver flexibility while staying compliant. Christopher will also clarify Personal Conveyance regulations and what to expect during roadside inspections, equipping you with practical knowledge to avoid violations and keep your fleet on the road. An interactive Q&A session at the end of this session will give attendees the opportunity to ask specific HOS questions and discuss real-world compliance scenarios unique to your operation.

Don't let compliance be complicated. Join us for a one-day training built for new & current safety professionals, fleet managers, operations personnel, and anyone who wants a compliance refresher.

When employees request mid-year benefit changes, the rules aren’t always straightforward. In this session, we’ll examine the interaction between HIPAA special enrollment rights and Section 125 cafeteria plan election change rules, highlighting when changes must be permitted—and when they may be restricted. We’ll also explore key differences between requests to add coverage versus drop coverage mid-plan year, helping employers administer changes consistently and compliantly.

The 2026 midterms will shape policy over the next two years, influencing everything from health plan costs and transportation rules to tax and trade. To help you plan ahead, join us Thursday, November 12, at 11:00 a.m. CST for After the Midterms: What the Results Mean for Your Business, a live webinar with Bruce Mehlman. Just days after the votes are counted, Bruce will break down his key takeaways from the election, what the new balance of power means for the year ahead, and the policy shifts most likely to affect your industry. The session will close with an interactive Q&A with attendees. About the Speaker: A former Assistant Secretary of Commerce and founder of a bipartisan policy firm, Bruce is known for political trend analysis that’s widely followed by business leaders and covered by outlets like Axios, Politico, and the Washington Post.

According to NATMI, recipients who enrolled in a NATMI training and certification lowered their organization's accident rate by 86%, achieved a lower occupational injury rate by 83%, and controlled costs associated with accident litigation by 100%. The cost of participating in NATMI is minimal compared to the company’s day-to-day operational savings. The Certified Director of Safety (CDS)/Certified Safety Supervisor (CSS) course is designed to help safety personnel attain a greater professional knowledge base that should, in turn, provide greater confidence to improve operations, prevent and control injury and damage, as well as the ability to provide strong representation such as during a court case. Register now!