2026 Inaugural In-Person Conference

CAPIA has rooms available at the Marriott downtown for $169 per night.

    1. Hotel: Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown/Historic District
      Address: 229 N. 2nd Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
      Phone: (910) 632-2900
      Group Rate: $169 per night
      Hotel Block Deadline: July 2

Please call the hotel and book your room as soon as possible. Once the hotel block deadline passes, the discounted rate may no longer be available

You're Invited!

JULY 16-18
INAUGURAL
IN-PERSON CONFERENCE
Host Social Hall: 21 Market St, Wilmington, NC
Thursday: Welcome / Keynote / Networking
Friday: CE Classes
Saturday: Networking Day Out
COST:
Register before July 1st for $50 off!
Members: $250
Non-Members: $500

Thursdary July 16 - Schedule

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Breakfast / Registration / Networking
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Opening Keynote:
Howard Stallings- Robby Jessup & CAPIA President- Wes Barber
Topic:
CAPIA’s formation, purpose, and vision for the public adjusting industry
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: KR Firm- Joseph (‘Joe’) Rosier
Topic:
Changing Public Adjuster landscape in the Carolinas
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM – BREAK
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM: Gilbert Law- Geoffrey Gilbert
Topic:
Landscape of Bad-faith claims litigation in NC
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch / Networking
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Merlin Law Group- Steven Bush
Topic:
Post Loss Obligations
2:30 – 2:45 PM: Break
2:45 PM – 4:00 PM: Howard Stallings- Robby Jessup
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM: CAPIA Closing Remarks
4:30 PM – Until ?: Networking Reception / Fellowship

Saturday July 18 - Schedule

Fellowship / Networking Day
Activities TBD, potentially including:
· Golf outing
. Fishing excursion
· Informal networking
. Downtown Wilmington fellowship activities
Departure throughout the day.

REGISTER BEFORE JULY 1ST FOR $50 OFF!

COST:
Members: $250
Non-Members: $500

Friday July 17 - Schedule

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Breakfast / Networking
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: John Pruitt – CE Session Part 1
Topics may include:
. Building the claim file before submission
. Questions public adjusters should ask early
. Negotiation and soft skills
· Expert witness perspectives
. Preparing files before carrier/defense review
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM – BREAK
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM: John Pruitt – CE Session Part 2
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch / Networking
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: John Pruitt – CE Session Part 3
Topics may include:
· Causation analysis
. Wind vs. flood issues
. Roof damage evaluation
· Engineering/modeling considerations
· Deposition-related training
*John Pruitt CE sessions will total 4 Credit Hours
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Foy Insurance School – Ethics CE Class
Law & Ethics CE Course per NC Requirements – 3 CE Credit Hours

2026 Inaugural In-Person Conference

July 16–18, 2026

Locations

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Host Social Hall
21 Market St, Wilmington, NC

Friday, July 17, 2026

Host Social Hall
21 Market St, Wilmington, NC

Saturday, July 18

Social Event – Pending

Registration Form

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