ROOM RESERVATIONS

 

SEAVIEW, A DOLCE HOTEL
401 South New York Road
Galloway, NJ  08205
833-798-4491
https://www.seaviewdolcehotel.com/
 

Seaview is now accepting room reservations for our Annual Meeting and Seminars.

Room rates start at $239, with no resort fee. The rates are good three days before the meeting and three days after the meeting, subject to availability.

Hotel reservations may be made by calling Seaview at 833-798-4491 and identifying that you are with SCI or 
through the booking link below.  If the block becomes full, please contact Diane at dkennedy@dysarttaylor.com to be put on the wait list.  
Rooms are on a first come, first serve availability.  Last day to make reservations (subject to availability) in our block is Saturday, May 23, 2026. If you need to cancel your room prior to the meeting, please let Diane know so the room can be reassigned.

 

https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/UNJ11/G-SURE

 

 

GOLF TOURNAMENT: JUNE 25, 2026
SHOTGUN 1 P.M.
BAY COURSE

GOLF CLUB RENTALS CONTACT:

Club Rental is 70. Guests can contact the golf shop 609-652-1800x2 to reserve rental clubs.   

 

REGISTER HERE NOW
         

SURETY CLAIMS INSTITUTE
51st ANNUAL MEETING AND SEMINARS

 

Wednesday, June  24, 2026 - Friday, June 26, 2026

Seaview, A Dolce Hotel
401 South New York Road
Galloway, NJ  08205

REGISTRATION FEES*: 
$235  - Surety Company
$995  -  Attorneys/Consultants

*Dinners and other events may incur an additional charge

 

The SCI’s Annual Meeting is designed to provide its members with outstanding educational programs as well as a unique opportunity to discuss industry trends, challenges, goals and directions in both formal and informal settings. CLE and CE credit for attorneys and insurance company claims professionals will be provided to those attending the educational sessions.  We try very hard to plan events that can be enjoyed by the entire family. We encourage you to make this event a family vacation and to bring your family members so that they may become acquainted with families of others engaged in our industry.  

 

AGENDA

 

TUE 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Early Arrival Registration - TBD

WED 9 a.m. - Noon - BOD Meeting - Harding
WED 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Surety School  - Salon A

WED 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Registration - TBD
WED 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Speakers Rehearsal - Bayview Ballroom

WED 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Welcome Party - TBD

THUR  8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Seminars - Bayview Ballroom

THUR  1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Golf Tournament - Bay Course
THUR  7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Dinner - Presidential Ballroom Salon C

THUR  6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Children's Party - Harding

FRI      8 a.m. - Noon Seminars - Bayview Ballroom

 

 

Early receipt of your registration allows us to seek certification of program materials for CLE/CE credit in advance of the meeting, allows us to arrange better events and to accommodate any special needs or requests of our attendees. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Diane at (816) 714-3044 or by email at dkennedy@dysarttaylor.com. 

Registration deadline is May 29, 2026

 

We look forward to seeing you in June!

 

SEMINAR INFORMATION

51st ANNUAL MEETING AND SEMINARS

 

SEMINAR PROGRAM SCHEDULE

THURSDAY

Opening Remarks:     Steve D. Nelson, Markel Surety

Introduction of Program/Speakers:  
              Carol Z. Smith, Dysart Taylor
               Tracey L. Haley, Markel Surety

Understanding Reinsurance
Speaker: Brett Parmenter

Private Equity-Changing the Traditional Surety Relationships
Speakers: Adam Friedman and John Sebastian

Surety Law Update 
Speakers: Patricia Wager and Tiffany Schaak

Words Matter: Why Favorable Surety Court Decisions are Fair
Speakers: Chris Alexander and Ali Adams

Opening Remarks:     Steve D. Nelson, Markel Surety

Introduction of Program/Speakers:  
              Carol Z. Smith, Dysart Taylor
               Tracey L. Haley, Markel Surety

What Now? Addressing Performance Bond Claims from the Consultant Perspective
Speakers:  Betsy Gordon, Jeff Katz, Kelly Roeschke, and Mason Fleming

Protecting the Surety's Subrogation Rights
Speakers: Mickey Ley, Daniel Gregerson, and Mike Pipkin

Commercial Bonds Gone Wild
Speakers: Elmira Howard and Judson Baker

Ethics -  Protecting the Underwriting and Claim Documents
Speaker: Chris Ward and Jessica Derenbecker