Exhibitor shipping instructions:
Shipments will not be accepted at the hotel prior to February 12, 2012

All shipments should be labeled as follows:

(Name of person to pick up packages)
OAMIC February 15-17, 2012
Hold for arrival date of ________________
DoubleTree Hotel Columbus/Worthington
175 Hutchinson Avenue
Columbus, OH 43235

Note: If shipments arrive prior to February 12, 2012, the cost for receiving and handling is $5 per item.

Pre-Convention Seminar Education Offerings

Two pre-convention courses will be offered on Wednesday, February 15th. These courses offer attendees the opportunity to earn both Ohio Agent Continuing Education and/or Farm Mutual Director Certification (FMDC) credit(s).

Insurance Company Operations - Wednesday, February 15^th (Morning)

A review or introduction to core insurance operations including underwriting, claims, marketing and evaluating new business. Attendees completing this 4-hour session will satisfy the ‘Operations and Insurance Module’ toward the FMDC certification.

Managing Your Company - Wednesday, February 15^th (Afternoon)

The importance of the board’s role, board evaluation, corporate governance for Mutuals and mergers/acquisitions will be addressed during the afternoon segment. Attendees completing this 4-hour session will satisfy the ‘Management Module’ toward the FMDC certification.

Licensed Ohio insurance agents *

Agents registered for Continuing Education (CE) have three opportunities to earn CE Credit:

  Insurance Company Operations - Wednesday, February 15^th (Morning) - 4.0 Hours

  Managing Your Company - Wednesday, February 15^th (Afternoon) - 4.0 Hours

  Thursday, February 16^th Morning & Afternoon Presentations - 4.0 Hours

*Note - Ohio Agent CE courses have been filed but are awaiting approval by the Ohio Department of Insurance.

- Farm Mutual Director Certification (FMDC)

OAMIC is continuing to offer NAMIC's Farm Mutual Director Certification (FMDC) program. Directors have the opportunity to earn up to eight credits (four in the Management module and four in the Operations & Insurance module) by attending the pre-convention education courses on Wednesday, February 15, 2012. Directors can also earn Ohio Agent Continuing Education credit if they hold an Ohio agent license. Farm Mutual Directors can click here to learn more about the FMDC program.

CPCUs attending Wednesday or Thursday's program will be awarded points under the Continuing Professional Development Program for CPCUs. Pick up the CPD form at the registration table.