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Benefits
Why Join the LEA?
The Loss Executives Association provides substantial benefits to both its Regular and Associate members. The LEA is dedicated to investing in the future and developing expertise for property claims professionals. Most Regular members are senior property claims professionals with significant expertise and decades of experience in the business.
Stay in comfort.
LEA meetings are hosted at premier venues known for their comfort, convenience, and exceptional service. Attendees enjoy first-class accommodations at top-rated hotels and resorts, offering amenities that support both business and relaxation. Meeting venues are carefully selected to provide professional, well-equipped spaces for presentations and discussions, while also offering inviting environments for networking and social events. Whether it’s a coastal resort or a city-center hotel, each location is chosen to enhance the overall LEA meeting experience.
Continued Education
LEA meetings offer valuable opportunities for continuing education credits, helping members stay current with industry standards and professional requirements. Attendees gain insights from leading experts and decision-makers in the insurance and claims field through presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions. These events provide direct access to thought leaders and experienced professionals, making LEA meetings a premier destination for both professional development and strategic networking.
Enjoy Networking Events
The Loss Executives Association offers a variety of engaging networking events during its meetings, designed to foster meaningful connections among industry professionals. Attendees can look forward to casual meet and greets, perfect for making new contacts and reconnecting with peers. Golf outings provide a relaxed atmosphere for conversation and camaraderie on the course, while network events offer more ways to enjoy great food, share insights, and build relationships within the insurance and claims community. These events are a highlight of LEA meetings, combining business with enjoyment in a welcoming environment.
Access to valuable resources.
Membership and participation in the Loss Executives Association provide unmatched access to valuable industry resources and a strong network of professional contacts. LEA events connect members with key players across the insurance and claims landscape, fostering relationships that support collaboration and problem-solving. In addition, members benefit from timely industry insights, tools, and best practices that help them stay ahead in a constantly evolving field.
Upcoming
Events
2026 Annual Meeting & Educational Conference – Fort Lauderdale, Florida
2026 Spring Meeting – June 10 – 12, 2026 – Newport, RI
About
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Vision & Mission
Founded over 85 years ago, the Loss Executives Association provides a forum for discussion, study and consideration of common loss adjustment problems to explore options and alternatives. It is the LEA’s belief that a better understanding of such problems is the ultimate goal of the educational process.
Stephen P. Cronin, Jr. Memorial Award
Each year, the Loss Executives Association (LEA) presents the Stephen P. Cronin, Jr. Memorial Award to a deserving member. This prestigious award exemplifies their outstanding service and dedication to the Association with their donation of time, skill and expertise in the property claims profession.
Education
The Loss Executives Association provides substantial benefits to both its Regular and Associate members. The LEA is dedicated to investing in the future and developing expertise for property claims professionals. Most Regular members are senior property claims professionals with significant expertise and decades of experience in the business.
News
MSIG USA Names Morris Chief Claims Officer
MSIG USA named Ron Morris chief claims officer. He reports to CEO Peter McKenna. Morrison will oversee the company’s enterprise claims function, with responsibility for claims strategy, operations, technical quality, litigation management and organizational development. Morrison previously held senior claims …
Growing Civil Unrest Claims Has an Insurance Sting
A category of insurance risk that hardly existed a little over a decade ago has morphed into a meaningful source of losses for the industry. Claims tied to SRCC—strikes, riots and civil commotion—are emerging as a growing headache for insurers …
When the Workplace Is Everywhere: The New Reality of Workers’ Comp Claims
Hybrid work is driving a new class of workers’ compensation risk—one that’s harder to verify, slower to resolve and increasingly costly. Understanding why and what to do about it requires a new approach to data, validation, and proactive risk management. …
