The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. (AEU), the leading provider of workers’ compensation for waterfront employers, announced today that an AEU Regional Forum will be held September 17, 2019 from 9:00am until 3:30pm at the Hilton Norfolk The Main in downtown Norfolk, Va.

Held several times per year, AEU Regional Forums are one-day events attended by maritime industry professionals. Attendees participate in relevant, interactive discussions on safety, claims, personnel, operations, and leadership.

Speakers for the Norfolk event include:

• Shawn Blanchard, CEO, Lions Dream, LLC
• Jimmy Burgin, SVP, Director of Loss Control, The American Equity Underwriters, Inc.
• Woody Collins, Program Manager, AEU LEAD
• Adele Hapworth, COO, The American Equity Underwriters, Inc.
• Thom Kramer, PE, CSP, Managing Principal, LJB Inc.
• Will Scheffler, CPCU, AIC, SVP, Director of Claims

The event is free to members of the American Longshore Mutual Association (ALMA) and $350 for the public. More information and registration details are available on the event website.