MSU to host 32nd annual Insurance Day conference

Contact: James Carskadon

Michael Durant, the U.S. Army veteran and former Black Hawk pilot that inspired the movie Black Hawk Down, will be the keynote speaker at Mississippi State’s 32nd annual Insurance Day conference. (Submitted photo)

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Insurance professionals can earn up to 12 continuing education credit hours and hear a keynote by the former Black Hawk pilot who inspired the movie Black Hawk Down during Mississippi State’s 32nd Annual Insurance Day program April 3 and 4.

Hosted by the MSU College of Business’ Risk Management and Insurance Program, the continuing education program will take place at The Mill at MSU Conference Center.

Keynote speaker Michael Durant, best-selling author and decorated U.S. Army veteran, will give a speech titled “In the Company of Heroes” at 12:45 p.m. on April 4.

Insurance Day attracts hundreds of professionals for sessions that focus on current industry issues. This year, a commissioners’ session will feature Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney, along with top insurance officials from five other states. Other topics include ethics, leadership and the future of the insurance industry.

Insurance Day registration forms and complete event details can be found at https://www.business.msstate.edu/iday/.

In addition to talks from leading insurance experts, attendees will hear from MSU President Mark E. Keenum, Athletic Director John Cohen and Assistant Football Coach Bob Shoop.

For more information, contact Martha Galloway, assistant program director, at mgalloway@business.msstate.edu or 662-325-0357.

MSU is Mississippi’s leading university, available online at www.msstate.edu.

Monday, March 25, 2019 - 2:41 pm