About Us
About Us
About the Eastern Claims Conference
About the Eastern Claims Conference
Since 1976, the Eastern Claims Conference has served as a premier gathering for professionals in the life, disability, and health insurance industries. Our mission is to foster knowledge exchange, professional development, and innovative solutions in claims management.
Empowering Claims Professionals, Shaping the Future
Empowering Claims Professionals, Shaping the Future
The ECC provides a dynamic platform where industry leaders, experts, and newcomers come together to explore emerging trends, share best practices, and address key challenges. Through engaging workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, we empower participants to elevate their careers and drive positive change within their organizations.
Whether you are looking to enhance your expertise, connect with peers, or discover the latest technologies, the ECC is your gateway to staying at the forefront of the claims industry. Join us and be part of a community that’s shaping the future of claims management.
40+
Insurance Carriers
50+
Speakers
Meet our amazing team
Our Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is composed of dedicated industry leaders who guide the vision and direction of the Eastern Claims Conference. Together, they are committed to fostering an inclusive community and advancing the future of claims management.
Officers
CHRISTINE PRUTTING
Chair of the Board and President
AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY
DANIEL W. MAGUIRE
VP and General Counsel
BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP
DONNA A. CONTICCHIO, ALHC, HIA, ACS
Secretary
THE HARTFORD (RETIRED)
LORI COHEN, Ph.D
Asst. Secretary
INDEPENDENT CLAIM CONSULTANTS NETWORK, LLP
JOHN HOFFMAN CPA, CFF, CITP
Asst. Treasurer
NAWROCKI SMITH LLP CPA
Directors
MAUREEN RENSON
KEVIN GLASGOW, FMLI, FLHC, CLU©, CFE
DILIGENCE INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLC
ELENI PITARIDIS, ALHC
MUNICH RE
ROBERT G. MUNDER, CFE
PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO.
Meet our dedicated team
Committee Members
The success of the Eastern Claims Conference is made possible through the hard work and expertise of our dedicated volunteers and committees.
Of Counsel
DANIEL W. MCGUIRE
VP and General Counsel – ECC
BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP
Program Committee
ELENI PITARIDIS, ALHC
Chairperson
MUNICH RE
JACLYN ALIBOZEK
THE GUARDIAN
ZACHARY BELLAVANCE
PRUDENTIAL
DAVID CAIRNS
SUN LIFE
DONNA CONTICCHIO
THE HARTFORD (RETIRED)
MICHELLE d’ARCAMBAL
d’ARCAMBAL OUSELY & CUYLER BURK
PRISCILLA HINKSON
MUNICH RE
JOHN K. HOFFMAN
CPA, CFF, CITP
NAWROCKI SMITH, LLP,
TOM HOLSONBACK
DAVID KIEPLER
NAWROCKI SMITH, LLP
IRAIDA LABRA
MUNICH RE
KAREN MALONE
TRANSUNION
TRICH PARVIN
THE STANDARD
ROBERT STRANGE
EVADATA
KIMBERLY TOMASELLI
MUNICH RE
RACHEL WESLEY
PRUDENTIAL
JES VARGAS
BENEKIVA
Finance Committee
ARLENE WALSH
Treasurer
FOREST HILLS GROUP SERVICES, INC. (RETIRED)
JOHN HOFFMAN , CPA, CFF, CITP
Assistant Treasurer
NAWROCK SMITH, LLP
Marketing & Website Committee
JOHN HOFFMAN , CPA, CFF, CITP
Assistant Treasurer
NAWROCK SMITH, LLP
KEVIN GLASGOW
FMLI, FLHC, CLU©, CFE
DILIGENCE INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLC
Speaker Liaison Committee
MAUREEN RENSON
Chairperson
AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY
JOHN SCHWAB
AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY
KAREN MATYS
Chairperson
WELLFLEET
SANDRA NEIDIG
WELLFLEET
SHANAYIA WILLIS
Chairperson
AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY
Registration Committee
KATIE SMALL
Chairperson
ONE AMERICA
ARLENE WALSH
Treasurer
FOREST HILLS GROUP SVC., INC (RETIRED)
PHIL HOWE
RETIRED
RICHARD JUDGE
AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY
ROBERT WINSON
DISABILITY RMS
MADELINE RIEDELL
“Mady”
Sponsorship Committee
LEE LOVE
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
ROBERT DELSIGNORE
LAMONT HANLEY ASSOCIATES, INC.
LORI COHEN, PH.D
INDEPENDENT CLAIM CONSULTANTS NETWORK, LLP
DONNA DUNCAN
ONE AMERICAINDEPENDENT CLAIM CONSULTANTS NETWORK, LLP
Continuing Education Credits
MARLON FEARON
FLMI, ALHC, ACS
SWISS RE LIFE AND HEALTH AMERICA INC.
DANIEL W. MAGUIRE
VP and General Counsel – ECC
BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP
MAUREEN MIDDLETON
PRIMERICA
Accommodations Committee
ROBERT G. MUNDER, CFE
Chairperson
PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO.
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