SPONSOR BOOKLET
Sponsorship opportunities are now
available for the 2014 PLUS Conference
November 5-7 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas!
The PLUS Conference is a destination event for professional liability insurance pros, and this year’s
event promises to be among the best yet. There is already a buzz about the Conference coming to Las
Vegas, and your organization can benefit from that by committing to be a sponsor of the event. Don’t
miss the opportunity to get your company’s name in front of approximately 2,000 of your industry
colleagues and capitalize on a host of outstanding sponsor benefits.
This year’s program features leading-edge panel discussions with thought leaders and industry experts
debating and discussing the emerging risks in the professional liability industry. The addition of
several professional development sessions, and more time to network with industry professionals from
around the world, makes this an event that can’t be missed. And, once again, the PLUS Conference
brings high-profile keynote speakers to entertain and enlighten attendees.
Speakers scheduled to appear:
• Jay Leno, acclaimed TV late night show host, admired stand-up comedian, best-selling
children’s book author, much-in-demand corporate speaker, lovable TV and movie voice-over
artist, pioneering car builder and mechanic, and philanthropist
• Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, currently the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium
at the Rose Center for Earth and Space, and host of the TV show “Cosmos: A Spacetime
Odyssey” on the National Geographic Channel and Fox
• Jenn Lim, CEO & Chief Happiness Officer of Delivering Happiness, Culture Book Creator,
and Consultant at Zappos.com
Back by popular demand:
• Networking Lounge Open During Conference Hours
Plan now to sponsor this industry-leading event and join the fun, networking and
learning at the 2014 PLUS Conference in beautiful Las Vegas. See pages inside of
this booklet for sponsorship tiers and benefits.
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2014 PLUS Conference Preliminary
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, November 5
• Networking Lounge
• Professional Development Sessions
• PLUS Foundation Women’s Leadership Network Presentation
• General Session with Keynote Address by Jay Leno, acclaimed TV late night
show host, admired stand-up comedian, best-selling children’s book author,
much-in-demand corporate speaker, lovable TV and movie voice-over artist,
pioneering car builder and mechanic, and philanthropist
• Opening Night Reception at Caesars Palace, Forum Ballroom
Thursday, November 6
• Networking Lounge and Cyber Stop
• Complimentary Breakfast
• Concurrent Educational Sessions
• Luncheon and Awards with Keynote Address by Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, currently the
Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium at the Rose Center for Earth and
Space, and host of the TV show “Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey” on the National
Geographic Channel and Fox
• RPLU Conferment Ceremony and Reception
• Open Night for Sponsor Parties and Events
Friday, November 7
• Networking Lounge and Cyber Stop
• Complimentary Breakfast
• Concurrent Educational Sessions
• Closing Keynote Address by Jenn Lim, CEO & Chief Happiness Officer of Delivering
Happiness, Culture Book Creator, and Consultant at Zappos.com
©2013 AMNH, Photo by Roderick Mickens
Support PLUS through an annual Diamond sponsorship. The top sponsorship level supporting the
PLUS Conference and Symposia, Diamond sponsors receive many exclusive benefits. For information on
becoming a Diamond sponsor please contact Derek Hazeltine at [email protected].
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2014 Sponsor Benefits
Diamond & Platinum
Levels
Description
Recognition in All Conference Materials Once Sponsorship Is Confirmed
Yes
Recognition in PLUS Journal
Yes
Sponsor Listing and Link on PLUS Website
Yes
Sponsor Level Nametags
Yes
Status Recognition throughout Venue
Yes
On-Stage Acknowledgement
Yes
Acknowledgement in Conference Program and Material
Premier Sponsor Recognition
4
Full Page with Logo
Wednesday Reception, Thursday Luncheon
Complimentary Conference Registrations
5
Complimentary Wednesday Reception Tickets
12
Complimentary Passes to Networking Lounge
12
Option on Meeting Rooms and Hotel Suites
1st, Complimentary
Representatives Meet & Greet with Keynote Speakers
4
Recognition in Networking Lounge
Yes
Reserved Table at Keynote Luncheon
1
Reserved Table in Networking Lounge
1
Reserved Tables at PLUS Breakfast (Thursday and Friday)
1
Ability to Distribute Amenities in Conference Bag (Subject to Approval)
Yes
Logo on Hotel Keys
Yes
30 Second Video Featured at Opening General Session
Yes
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Gold
Level
Silver
Level
Bronze
Level
Yes
Yes
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Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Half Page with Logo
Quarter Page with Logo
Name Recognition
Cyber Stop
Complimentary WiFi
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2nd, Subject to Availability & Fee
(assigned starting July 1)
3rd, Subject to Availability & Fee
(assigned starting August 1)
4th, Subject to Availability & Fee,
(assigned starting August 15)
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Don’t Miss the
Networking
Lounge
PLUS is once again
providing a
networking lounge for
Conference
registrants. The
Lounge will include
food and beverage and
will be open during
Conference hours.
Schedule some, or all,
of your business
meetings at the
Lounge. All sponsors
receive a set number
of complimentary
passes to the Lounge
for non-registrants,
and Diamond and
Platinum Sponsors
will be able to utilize
reserved tables.
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With Your Support…
Thank You to Sponsors of the 2013 PLUS Conference
DIAMOND SPONSORS
Argo Group
AXIS Professional Lines
ENDURANCE
Monitor Liability Managers
Travelers
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Admiral Insurance Company
Aspen Insurance
Beazley
CNA
GOLD SPONSORS
Chubb Group of Insurance Companies
CRC and CRC/Crump
Euclid Program Managers
Hiscox
Liberty International Underwriters - L.I.U.
Markel
SILVER SPONSORS
AEGIS
Allied World Assurance Company
AmWINS Brokerage
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
Boundas, Skarzynski, Walsh & Black, LLC
Clyde & Co LLP
Crum & Forster
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company
Freedom Specialty Insurance Company
General Star
Guy Carpenter & Company, LLC
The Hartford
Lloyd’s
Munich Re
OneBeacon Professional Insurance
QBE
Starr Companies
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions
Troutman Sanders LLP
Vela Insurance Services
Western World Insurance Group
Wiley Rein LLP
XL Group
Zurich
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BRONZE SPONSORS
American International Group(AIG)
ANV
ARC Excess & Surplus, LLC /
Professional Risk Facilities, Inc. /
Professional Risk Intermediaries
Carlton Fields, PA
Enquiron
Gordon & Rees LLP
Great American Insurance Group
The Hanover Insurance Group
HCC Global Financial Products
ISO
Jackson Lewis LLP
Jampol Zimet LLP
Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP
Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck, LLP
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
LVL Claims Services, LLC
Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester LLP
Marks, O’Neill, O’Brien, Doherty & Kelly
Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin, P.C.
Maxum Specialty Insurance Group
Navigators Insurance Company
Peckar & Abramson, P.C.
Philadelphia Insurance Companies
Prime Insurance Company
RT ProExec
S&P Capital IQ
Scottsdale Insurance Company
The Sullivan Group
Swett & Crawford, A CGSC Company
Synergy Professional Associates, Inc.
Target Insurance Services
Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry LLP
USLI
U.S. Risk Underwriters, Inc.
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Winget, Spadafora & Schwartzberg, LLP
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Professional Liability Underwriting Society
2014 PLUS Conference / November 5-7 / Las Vegas, NV
SPONSOR AGREEMENT FORM
r We offer our support of the 2014 PLUS Conference at the following sponsorship level:
r Platinum - $30,000
r Gold - $20,000
r Silver - $10,000
r Bronze - $5,000
r We acknowledge our commitment to this level by:
r Enclosing a check for the total amount indicated, or
r Signing below and anticipating an invoice from PLUS.
Payment and this form must be received by October 8, 2014 to ensure sponsor recognition on all
signage throughout the event, and to be included in program materials.
r
For our investment, we are fully aware of the associated benefits as outlined in the PLUS Conference
Sponsor Booklet. Any exceptions to these benefits must be approved by the Conference Chair, Jim Skarzynski.
Any assistance, questions, or concerns about sponsorship may be directed to
Kim Rocha at [email protected] or 800.845.0778.
All sponsorships are payable to the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (Tax I.D. #41-1605606).
Consult your accountant about tax implications.
COMPANY NAME AS IT SHOULD APPEAR FOR RECOGNITION AT THE CONFERENCE:
___________________________________________________
FOR SPONSOR:
Contact Name:
Title:
Address:
City/Province:
State/Country:
Phone:
Fax:
Signature:
Zip
Date:
Email:
Company Website:
Please email your company logo in a Vector format (.eps or .ai extensions only) to:
[email protected]
The Professional Liability Underwriting Society retains full control over all Conference events and may
terminate this sponsorship agreement and return payment at its discretion.
RETURN TO:PLUS
Caesars Palace
5353 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 600, Minneapolis, MN 55416
or email to [email protected]
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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Phone: 800.845.0778 or 952.746.2580
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