Thursday, May 28
| Time | Description | Location: Carolina Ballroom |
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| 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Breakfast | |
| 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM | Board Meeting
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| 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM |
Legislative & Regulatory Committee Session
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| 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM | 2026 State of the Industry Report Preview *NAPHIA Driver & Associate members only | |
| 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Closed Executive Board Session *Designated Representatives of NAPHIA voting members only | |
| 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Lunch Available |
Unless otherwise noted above, the Board meeting is open to all NAPHIA members and potential members
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, May 26 | |
| 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Registration |
| 2:45 PM – 3:00 PM | Opening Remarks |
| 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
The State of the Pet Industry: Growth Drivers and Predictions
Chris Winter, S&P Global
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Sean Kevelighan, Insurance Information Institute Claire Obertin, Cleveland Research Tracy Emberson, Willis Towers Watson |
| 4:00 PM – 4:10 PM | Break |
| 4:10 PM – 5:15 PM | Opening Keynote: Isabel Klee of SimonSits |
| 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Opening Reception |
| 6:30 PM | Optional: Dine Arounds |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |
| 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Registration |
| 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:30 AM – 8:40 AM | Opening Remarks |
| 8:40 AM – 9:35 AM |
Shaping the Future of Pet Health Insurance
Kirk Haggard, Independence Pet Holdings
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Candise Goodwin, Outlier Advisors Christine Horvath, Wagmo Steve Feldman, Human Animal Bond Research Institution Woody Mawhinney, Pawlicy Advisor |
| 9:40 AM – 10:35 AM |
Trends in Pet Health to Anticipate in 2026 and Beyond
Dr. Jennifer Sperry, Independence Pet Holdings
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Dr. Aliyah McCullough, Fetch Insurance |
| 10:40 AM – 11:35 AM |
Standardization in Pet Health Industry
Dr. Lauren Olavessen, Bitwerx
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Michael Sullivan, Clarus Technology Craig Scott, ACORD |
| 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM | Lunch |
| 12:45 PM – 1:40 PM |
Innovation in Pet: Technological Innovations That Will Impact Pet Insurance
Jonathan Bensamoun, Fi Collar
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Kristen Johnson, Vetster Clay Bartlett, Teletails Tammie Wahus, Elias Health |
| 1:40 PM – 2:35 PM |
What Senior Dogs Teach Us About the Future of Pet Healthcare
Dr. Monica Tarantino, Senior Dog Veterinary Society
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| 2:40 PM – 3:35 PM |
1990 Called: What Managed Care’s Mistakes Should Be Teaching Pet Insurance
Dr. Jules Benson, Tapetum Lucidum Consulting
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| 3:40 PM – 4:35 PM |
Access to Care
Dr. Robert Parkins, myBalto
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Jonathan Wainberg, Synchrony Dr. Monica Tarantino, Senior Dog Veterinary Society |
| 4:50 PM – 5:45 PM | Closing Keynote: The Dogist, Elias Friedman |
| 6:15 PM – 8:00 PM | |
| Thursday, May 28 | |
| 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Registration |
| 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:30 AM – 11:45 AM | NAPHIA Closed Board Meeting (Invitation Only) |
| 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM | Grab and Go Lunches |