Speakers
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| Time | Event |
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| Wednesday, May 27 | |
| 8:40 AM – 9:35 AM |
Roundtable
Shaping the Future of Pet Health Insurance
A facilitated dialogue with CEOs and industry leaders on AI, talent development, and cross-sector partnerships.
Kirk Haggard, Independence Pet Holdings
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Candise Goodwin, Outlier Advisors Christie Horvath, Wagmo Woody Mawhinney, Pawlicy Advisor Steve Feldman, HABRI |
| 9:40 AM – 10:35 AM |
Panel
Trends in Pet Health to Anticipate in 2026 and Beyond
Examining shifting disease patterns, advances in diagnostics, and how technology-enabled care redefines insurance risk.
Dr. Jennifer Sperry, Independence Pet Holdings
Dr. Aliyah McCullough, Fetch Insurance Representing Perr & Knight |
| 10:40 AM – 11:35 AM |
Panel
Standardization in Pet Health Industry
Exploring consistency in medical coding and data sharing to improve care continuity and claim accuracy.
Dr. Lauren Olavessen, Bitwerx
Michael Sullivan, Clarus Technology |
| 1:40 PM – 2:35 PM |
Solo Presenter
What Senior Dogs Teach Us About the Future of Pet Healthcare
Insights into longevity, quality of life, and the systemic needs of aging pets.
Dr. Monica Tarantino, Senior Dog Veterinary Society
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| 2:40 PM – 3:35 PM |
Solo Presenter
1990 Called: Managed Care’s Mistakes and Pet Insurance
How human healthcare’s past failures can prevent eroding consumer trust and deteriorating loss ratios in pet insurance.
Dr. Jules Benson, Tapetum Lucidum Consulting
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| 6:15 PM – 8:00 PM |
Networking
Charity Cocktail Hour
Benefiting the Charleston Animal Society. Meet recently adopted pets and the team behind their lifesaving work. 🐾
Charleston Animal Society Team
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