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National ABEN Day 2026: Expect the Unexpected

  • 10/15/2026
  • 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Online (ABEN)


National ABEN Day 2026: Expect the Unexpected

Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET | Virtual

Three Sessions. Up to 5 FREE CE Hours for Big I MD Members

Expect the unexpected and prepare for what’s next during National ABEN Day 2026!

Join us for a full day of virtual education featuring three sessions designed to help insurance professionals navigate challenging coverage situations, better understand emerging risks, and learn from lessons of the past.

NAVIGATE IT.

Expect the Unexpected... What Happens If? | Rick Pitts

Every policy tells a story, and every claim can raise unexpected questions. Rick explores realistic claim scenarios, challenging coverage situations, and evolving risks to help insurance professionals build stronger technical knowledge and confidently navigate the unexpected.

PREVENT IT.

Cyber Loss Control for Business | Bettye Hutchinson

Cyber risk is one of today’s fastest-growing business exposures. Bettye shares practical strategies to help insurance professionals better understand today’s cyber threats, strengthen client conversations, and identify opportunities to reduce risk before a loss happens.

LEARN FROM IT.

An Hour of True Crime: The Hartford Circus Fire | Sue Keegan

Some of the most important lessons in insurance come from history. Sue revisits the devastating Hartford Circus Fire and explores the lasting lessons it provides about fire safety, risk management, liability, and insurance, reminding us that understanding the past can help us better prepare for the future.

Save the Date!

Registration is not open yet. We are currently awaiting final course approvals and will share registration details as soon as they become available.

Mark your calendar for October 15 from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET and plan to join us for National ABEN Day 2026!

Registration Coming Soon!



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