Conference

The 26th Annual Target Markets Program Administrators Association (TMPAA) Summit will take place from October 19 to October 21, 2026 at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Once again, Perr&Knight is proud to attend and be an exhibitor/sponsor at the premier marketplace and networking forum specifically designed to bring together key stakeholders in the program insurance industry.

With over 2000 attendees expected, we are looking forward to connecting with colleagues, better understand market trends, build new relationships and influence program business. Attending this year will be Principal & Consulting Actuary Michael J. Covert, FCAS, MAAA and Principal & Director of Business Development Dean Ferdico.

Schedule are filling up quickly, so we encourage all attendees to reach out to Mike or Dean directly to set up some dedicated 1-on-1 time at the Summit!

MCovert@perrknight.com
DFerdico@perrknight.com

Perr&Knight is proud to be a WSIA (Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association) Member Organization, and is looking forward to participating in the 2026 WSIA Annual Marketplace, taking place from October 11th through 14th at the Manchester Grand Hyatt and Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina in San Diego, CA.

In attendance this year will be Principal & Consulting Actuary Michael J. Covert, FCAS, MAAA; Principal & Director Product Design & Compliance Assessments Scott Whitaker, MCM; Managing Principal & Chief Sales Officer Scott Knight and Principal & Director of Business Development Dean Ferdico.

The Annual Marketplace is the premier wholesale, specialty and surplus lines industry event, and with over 8,800 attendees expected, we’re excited to be networking and taking as many business meetings as we can throughout the week in The Lounges, Hospitality Zones and The Club.

Schedules are filling up fast, so be sure to reach out to any of our attendees to set up some dedicated meeting time at the Marketplace!

MCovert@perrknight.com
SWhitaker@perrknight.com
SKnight@perrknight.com
DFerdico@perrknight.com

We are looking forward to attending, exhibiting, and presenting at the upcoming AICP Annual Conference, taking place from October 10th to 13th in Louisville, KY.

In attendance this year will be CEO Tim Perr, ACAS MAAA; Principal & Director PK1Cloud Robert Cericola; Principal & Director of Business Development PK1Cloud Mark Nawrath, PMP MBA, and State Filings Workflow Supervisor Neresa Torres, AINS, API, ALMI.

This year, we are looking forward to sharing our 30+ years of expertise in Actuarial Consulting and Regulatory Compliance support, as well as proudly introducing our newest offering: PK1Cloud, our state-of-the-art, cloud-based platform that transforms how insurers manage product development, regulatory filings and compliance.

Be sure to join us at 1:30pm on Monday, October 12th for a special presentation led by PK1Cloud Director Robert Cericola, sharing the latest product features and industry-leading innovations of the PK1Cloud platform!

And, of course, be sure to swing by our booth to learn even more and speak with our experts.

Our schedules will fill up quickly, so we urge you to reach out to any of our attendees asap and set up some dedicated, 1-on-1 time at the conference!

TPerr@perrknight.com
BCericola@perrknight.com
MNawrath@perrknight.com
NTorres@perrknight.com

Perr&Knight will be heading out to Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, NV from September 29th through October 1st to attend this year’s ITC Vegas: the world’s largest gathering of insurance innovation!

With a estimated 9,000+ attendees on-site, this year’s theme is “The Horizon of Possibilities: Predict, Prepare, Progress.”

Our CEO, subject matter experts and sales executives will be in attendance and looking to talk all things innovation. In Las Vegas this year will be CEO Tim Perr, ACAS, MAAA; Principal and Consulting Actuary Michael J. Covert, FCAS, MAAA; Principal & Director PK1Cloud Robert Cericola; Principal & Director, Business Development PK1Cloud Mark Nawrath PMP, MBA and Principal & Director of Business Development Dean Ferdico.

We are excited to be showcasing our industry leading Actuarial Consulting, Product Development, Regulatory and Compliance, Statistical Reporting and Licensing and Filings Support. In addition, we are also thrilled to be introducing attendees to PK1Cloud, our state-of-the-art, cloud-based platform that transforms how insurers manage product development, regulatory filings and compliance!

Our schedules are already filling up, so we highly encourage you to reach out asap to any of our attendees to schedule some 1-on-1 time at ITC Vegas:

TPerr@perrknight.com
MCovert@perrknight.com
RCericola@perrknight.com
MNawrath@perrknight.com
DFerdico@perrknight.com

Perr&Knight’s health insurance experts will be converging on Frisco, TX for the upcoming RISE VBC Summit 2026, exhibiting and meeting with leading payers, providers, ACOs, medical groups, health plans, and employer organizations.

Taking place on June 28-30th, stop by the booth and chat with Alexander Brill, Actuarial Consultant and Dean Ferdico, Principal & Director of Business Development.

Even better– reach out to Alex or Dean to set up some time in advance to meet 1-on-1, share your health insurance challenges and hear about our innovative solutions. We hope to see you in Frisco! (just outside Dallas…not the other city that you should NEVER call Frisco).

abrill@perrknight.com
dferdico@perrknight.com

Once again, more than 5000 of the insurance industry’s leading executives, entrepreneurs and investors will be converging on New York City on June 3-4 for the InsurTech Insights USA Conference– and Perr&Knight will be right there! Taking place at the Javits Center, Perr&Knight will be exhibiting and meeting with insurtech innovators large and small throughout the event.

Consulting Actuary Mike Covert; Director, Business Development Data & Technology Consulting Mark Nawrath; Director, Business Development Core Services Dean Ferdico; and Actuarial Consultant Kyle Firth will be at the booth and ready to discuss how our expertise and technology solutions can help solve your business challenges.

Before schedules fill up, reach out and set up some dedicated time with Mike, Mark, Dean or Kyle in advance!

mcovert@perrknight.com
mnawrath@perrknight.com
dferdico@perrknight.com
kfirth@perrknight.com

Perr&Knight is pleased to announce its participation as an exhibitor at the TMPAA Mid-Year Meeting 2026, taking place at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, April 28th-30th.

This event brings together program administrators, carriers, and service providers for focused discussions on trends shaping the program insurance market.

Dean Ferdico. Principal & Director of Business Development; Mike Covert, Principal & Actuarial Consultant and Dana Pagliarulo, Director, PK1Cloud Software Customer Success will all be in attendance.

Dean, Mike and Dana are looking forward to engaging with peers and partners throughout the meeting. If you are going to be in Dallas, be sure to reach out to us in advance to set up some dedicated time to discuss your specific business challenges and how we can help.

DFerdico@perrknight.com

MCovert@perrknight.com

DPagliarulo@perrknight.com

Perr&Knight is proud to be a Bronze sponsor of this year’s AAIS Main Event, taking place April 19-21 at the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort and Hotel in Hollywood Beach. FL.

Denise Farnan, ACAS, MAAA, Principal and Chief Actuary; Matt Friend, FCAS, MAAA, Consulting Actuary and Scott Knight, Principal and Chief Sales Officer will all be in attendance.

We are looking forward to exhibiting as well as introducing PK1Cloud, our new software platform integrating analytics, product design and compliance all in one.

Reach out in advance to Denise, Matt or Scott to set up some time to meet while at the Main Event:
dfarnan@perrknight.com
mfriend@perrknight.com
sknight@perrknight.com

Brett Horoff, Principal and Consulting Actuary and Mitch Paden, Principal and Consulting Actuary will both be in attendance at this year’s Auto Insurance Report (AIR) National Conference, taking place April 12-14 at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel Resort in Dana Point, CA.

Brett and Mitch are looking forward to networking and meeting with old and new collegues at the Conference. Reach out to Brett or Mitch in advance if you are planning to be in Dana Point to set up some dedicated time to meet before their schedules fill.

Scott Whitaker, Principal and Director of Product Design along with Bob Cericola, Principal and Director, PK1Cloud and Mark Nawrath, Principal and Director of Business Development, PK1Cloud will all be in attendance at this year’s School, to be held on April 12th-14th at The Ballantine in Charlotte, NC.

Scott Whitaker, Director and Treasurer on the IRES Foundation Board, is also Chair of this year’s school and will be participating in several panels:

Monday 4/13/2026:

1:00 – 2:15pm

Caution Flags and Crashes: Tackling Fraud in the Fast Lane (Moderator: Scott Whitaker)
Fraudulent activity creates hazards that affect every line of insurance, driving up costs and undermining consumer trust. This session will highlight emerging fraud schemes and explore how investigators, regulators and lawmakers are working together to detect and deter misconduct. Attendees will learn about effective investigative techniques, cross-industry collaboration, and regulatory and legislative initiatives aimed at minimizing fraud’s impact. By identifying warning signs early and responding decisively, insurers can keep fraud from sending the claims process into a spin.
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Monday 4/13/2026:

2:30 – 3:30pm

Quality Assurance in the Fast Lane: Strengthening Compliance Practices (Panelist: Scott Whitaker)
Pit stop for compliance! Learn how to fine-tune your quality assurance processes and strengthen your compliance engine using the 3 Layers of Defense Framework. This session ensures your company stays in pole position for regulatory excellence.
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In addition, Scott and Mark will be presenting a Diamond Sponsor Session on Tuesday at 11:30am:

“IT Controls, Data Quality and Regulatory Risk”
Regulators are increasingly data-driven—and your systems are under the microscope. This session breaks down how the NAIC Market Regulation Handbook ties IT controls to statistical reporting compliance, what examiners look for during reviews, and where companies commonly fall short. Learn how to strengthen data governance, improve reporting accuracy, and better prepare for market conduct exams.

If you are planning on being at The Ballantine, please be sure to stop by our booth to speak with Scott, Bob and Mark and who are looking forward to talking all things market regulation, including our new software platform PK1Cloud integrating analytics, product design and compliance all in one.