Shape Your Future. Lead the Future of Claims.

Focused. Elite. Transformational. ClaimsAcademy is an immersive, high-caliber experience designed for ambitious claims professionals ready to elevate their technical competence. 

With an intentionally limited cohort of just 25 peers, you'll engage in rigorous discussion, real-world application, and executive-level thinking - all while earning your Insurance Claims Management Specialist (ICMS) designation. 

*New* Now featuring claimsXcellence an advanced claims leadership workshop you can add to empower your evolution into executive-level management. Click here for details.

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Learn From the Industry's Best 

Our 2026 ClaimsAcademy faculty is comprised of elite claims executives and industry authorities to ensure a high-caliber, peer-to-peer learning environment.

Provosts:

  • Diana Gerstberger, VP Casualty Claims – Arch Insurance Group
  • Wendy Testa, Partner - Wilson Elser

Professors:

  • Denise Anderson, Managing Partner - Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig
  • Rinaldo Cartaya, Partner - Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer
  • Diana Gerstberger, VP Casualty Claims – Arch Insurance Group
  • George Green, Attorney - Freeman Mathis & Gary
  • Beth Koller, Partner - Gilson Daub
  • Donna MacConnell, SVP, Managing Director Claims - Contractual Risk - IMA Group
  • Glen Mangold, Underwriter / Regional Practice Leader – Architects & Engineers, North America -
  • Allianz
  • Jessica Schaber, Field Claims Professional - Acuity
  • Wendy Testa, Partner - Wilson Elser
  • Jane Young, Partner - Wilson Elser

Curriculum Highlights

Our curriculum is built to bridge the gap between technical knowledge and executive leadership. This track focuses on navigating the most pressing challenges in the current claims landscape including:

  • Construction and Design - Claim Handling 101
  • Project Risk Management
  • Construction Contracts and Risk Transfer
  • Analysis of Coverage and Potential Gaps Related to Construction/Design Claims
  • Jeopardy
  • Professional/Technical Exposures and Defenses
  • Expertly Defending Construction Litigation (Meet the Experts)
  • Mock Mediation

Hotel Information:

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
301 East North Water Street
Chicago, IL 60611
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