119th MAMAC Annual Convention
See beyond, rise above
August 2 - 4, 2026
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
201 Waterfront St., Oxon, MD 20745
REGISTER SPONSOR EXHIBIT
Join PAMIC for the 119th MAMAC Convention, this year located at the Gaylord National Harbor in Maryland.
Our theme for 2026 is See Beyond, Rise Above. Join us as we explore the many ways we can connect in today's mutual landscape while you make connections with friends old and new.
Captain Tammie Jo Shults became one of the first female F/A-18 Hornet pilots in the United States Navy. Her duties, before women were allowed into combat roles, encompassed teaching Out Of Control Flight as well as serving as a bogey/bandit against Top Gun students as well as other squadrons, ships or entire carrier groups.
After concluding her Navy career, she flew over forest fires one summer then became a pilot for Southwest Airlines. Tammie Jo’s incredible history and talent received wide acclaim on April 17, 2018, when she successfully landed a Southwest Boeing 737 after an engine exploded at high altitude, causing multiple system failures and a rapid depressurization. The successful landing of Flight 1380 in Philadelphia saved 148 total lives including passengers and crew, as detailed in her National Best Seller book, “Nerves of Steel”.
Chairman's Dinner Entertainment: Dueling Pianos
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Get ready for a night unlike anything else at PAMIC’s Chairman’s Dinner with dueling pianos!
Two powerhouse performers will go head-to-head, taking your song requests and turning them into a fast-paced, interactive party. From classic rock to today’s hits (and everything in between)!
Monday night, August 3rd! You won't want to miss it.
Reserve Your Room
Room reservations can be made through the PAMIC Room Block with the Gaylord National Harbor Resort.
Prices range from $249 to $299/night (plus taxes & fees).
The PAMIC Room Block closes on Monday July 13, 2026.
Agenda
Sunday, August 2nd
3:00 – 7:00 p.m. Exhibitor Set-Up
5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Welcome Reception
Monday, August 3rd
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast
7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Vendor Booths Open
8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Welcome Remarks
Jim Gardner, PAMIC Board Chair & Sarah DiCello, PAMIC President
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Captain Tammie Jo Shults
Captain Tammie Jo Shults became one of the first female F/A-18 Hornet pilots in the United States Navy. Her duties, before women were allowed into combat roles, encompassed teaching Out Of Control Flight as well as serving as a bogey/bandit against Top Gun students as well as other squadrons, ships or entire carrier groups.
After concluding her Navy career, she flew over forest fires one summer then became a pilot for Southwest Airlines. Tammie Jo’s incredible history and talent received wide acclaim on April 17, 2018, when she successfully landed a Southwest Boeing 737 after an engine exploded at high altitude, causing multiple system failures and a rapid depressurization. The successful landing of Flight 1380 in Philadelphia saved 148 total lives including passengers and crew, as detailed in her National Best Seller book, “Nerves of Steel”.
10:00 - 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 – 11:00 a.m. AI Session
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Spouse/Guest Event: Cupcake Decorating Class (On property. Must be 21+ to attend. Additional fee will apply.)
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. State Challenges
Ben Dannels & Matt Steck, Greenlee; Gina Rotunno, NAMIC
12:15 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Disciplined Growth in a Volatile Market
Mutuals have emerged from recent market volatility with improved underwriting performance and renewed capacity to grow. The question is no longer whether growth is available, it’s how to pursue it with discipline. In a competitive, rational market, sustainable expansion depends on clear appetite strategy, operational consistency, and tight alignment between underwriting and claims. This discussion focuses on how leadership teams grow intentionally while protecting surplus, relationships, and brand equity.
Moderator: Clifford Cohen, Epoq
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Growth & Capital in the Industry/Mutual Holding Companies
This session will explore how today’s capital environment is reshaping growth strategies for Mid‑Atlantic mutual insurers. We’ll examine overall industry capital levels and then narrow in on the capital position and capital dynamics specific to mutual companies, highlighting how these profiles influence risk appetite, product strategy, and expansion plans for organizations of all sizes. We will also discuss how AM Best is viewing capital adequacy and balance sheet strength for mutuals, and what that means for strategic choices around organic growth, diversification, and reinsurance. Finally, we’ll look at how mutual holding company structures are being used in practice to access capital, enable partnerships, and support long‑term growth, while still preserving the core mutual value proposition.
Michael Sobolewski, CFA & John Laubach, CPCU, ARe, ARM, AIS from AON
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. PAMIC & State Annual Meetings
5:00 – 9:30 p.m. Chairman’s Dinner and Reception (Dueling Pianos)
Tuesday, August 4th
7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Past Chairman’s Breakfast
7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Main Breakfast
7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Vendor Booths Open
8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Welcome Remarks & Vendor Prizes Announced
Jim Gardner, PAMIC Board Chair
8:45 – 9:45 a.m. NAMIC Update
Jimi Grande, Senior VP, Federal & Political Affairs
9:45 – 10:45 a.m. HR Panel
Patrick Gagen, VP HR, Harford Mutual; Kelly Miller, VP HR, Penn National Insurance Company
10:45 - 11:00 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Aerial Imaging in Roofing
12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Lunch
Please note: We are not able to host golf this year following our Convention.
What does registration include?
Registration includes access to:
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All educational sessions and PAMIC Annual Meeting
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Entrance to Exhibit Hall
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Breakfast, Lunch & Refreshment Breaks
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The Welcome Reception
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The Chairman's Reception, Dinner & Entertainment
Separate registrations are necessary for:
Questions?
Contact Cindy Warren at cwarren@pamic.org or call 717-303-0197.
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Cancellation Policy
Cancellation deadline of Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Cancellations made before this date will receive a refund of paid registration fees minus a $75 administrative fee. Please email lsharp@pamic.org with cancellation request.
