47TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
OMNI BEDFORD SPRINGS RESORT
July 15 - July 17, 2015
47TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Omni Bedford Springs Resort
July 15 - 17, 2015
PDI’s 47th Annual Conference promises to be another memorable event. We return again this year to historic
Bedford Springs Resort in Bedford, PA, which is fast becoming PDI’s home away from home. As always, there
will be plenty for the family to do, so bring them along and consider extending your stay at beautiful Bedford
Springs. Featured topics include a look at Pennsylvania’s insurance bad faith law fifteen years after the adoption
of statutory bad faith in Pennsylvania, a look at judicial corruption and discussion about the proposed ALI
Restatement of the Law of Liability Insurance. There is also a presentation on technology in modern law practice.
We will also be honoring Representative Bryan Cutler for his years of service and for being a reliable friend to
the defense bar and insurance industry.
The Annual Conference is an excellent opportunity to mix business with pleasure while obtaining continuing
education credits. Just 90 minutes from Pittsburgh and three hours from Philadelphia, the AAA Four-Diamond
Omni Bedford Springs Resort offers unrivaled luxury in a classic setting.
We are encouraging our insurance professional members to hold outside/panel counsel meetings in conjunction
with the Conference. We welcome and thank the insurance claim professionals for attending our event.
Spend your free time enjoying the resort's challenging golf course, relaxing pool and picturesque hiking areas.
In addition to these activities, we are also offering:
 Childcare/babysitting services – Anderson's Explorers offers organized games and activities for kids ages
4 and up. For younger children and infants, the hotel can arrange for a babysitter. These services will be
available at any time during the conference.
 Trip to Flight 93 Memorial in nearby Shanksville.
 Outdoor laser tag for the kids or adventuresome adults.
 GPS Geocaching Search for those who want a challenging way to explore the resort.
 Culinary classes led by the resort's world class chefs.
 Interested in a relaxing day at the spa? Pamper yourself at the Eternal Spring Spa. Make your reservation
early!
Reserve your room by June 22, 2015 to receive the PDI discounted rates of $209 per night for a Deluxe Room,
$229 for a Resort View Room and $249 for a Luxury Spa Room valid from July 12 through July 19, 2015, so
come to the conference early or stay through the weekend and enjoy an extended break. For those with families,
room choices now include rooms with two beds!
Please visit www.padefense.org or call 800-734-0737 for more information.
CONFERENCE AGENDA
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
3:00 – 6:00 PM
PDI/PAMIC/CACA Meeting
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Board of Directors Reception, Dinner & Meeting
6:00 – 11:00 PM
Hospitality Room
Thursday, July 16, 2015
8:00 – 8:30 AM
Breakfast Buffet & Registration
8:30 – 8:45 AM
Welcome & Introductions
Matthew P. Keris, PDI President
Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin
Louis C. Long, PDI Executive Vice President and
Annual Conference Committee Chair
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer
8:45 – 11:00 AM
“Pennsylvania Insurance Bad Faith: Fifteen Years After”
Honorable Mark I. Bernstein
Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas
Samuel R. Marshall
Insurance Federation of Pennsylvania
C. Scott Rybny
Timoney Knox
Brigid Q. Alford
Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin
9:45 – 10:00 AM
Break
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Insurance Company Counsel Meetings
-orPDI Committee Meetings
12:00 – 1:00 PM
PDI Business Meeting, Election of Officers & Directors,
Annual Awards & Lunch
1:00 -6:00 PM
Organized Activities or on Your Own
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Presidents Reception (summer business casual attire)
9:00 – 12:00 AM
Hospitality Room
Thursday, July 17, 2015
8:15 – 8:45 AM
Breakfast Buffet
8:45 – 9:45 AM
“Bells, Whistles & Ethics of Law on the Go”
James W. Harvey
Margolis, Edelstein
Kelly A. Williams
Picadio, Sneath, Miller & Norton
9:45 – 10:00 AM
Break
10:00 – 11:00 AM
“Judicial Corruption”
James W. Kraus
Pietragallo, Bosick, Gordon, Alfano & Raspanti
David B. Fawcett
Reed Smith
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
ALI Proposed Restatement of the Law of Liability Insurance”
Honorable Mark I. Bernstein
Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas
Christopher E. Appel
Shook, Hardy & Bacon
12:00 PM
Adjournment
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FIRM/COMPANY:
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FEES:
(includes two breakfasts, one lunch, President's Reception buffet and cocktails and 6 CLE credits)
□ Attorney ($375)
□ Insurance/Claim Professional (free)
ACTIVITIES
□ Laser Tag
□ GPS Geocaching
Play individually or as a group on the
front lawn with inflatable barricades.
Total # of players: ____
The ultimate treasure hunt for high
tech people. Learn the basics of using
a GPS unit, get your coordinates and
search the resort!
□ Golf
□ Flight 93 Memorial Trip
Includes cart and greens fee.
Additional golfers:
1.
2.
3.
$50/player
$129/person
Let our driver take you to this national
historic location for an afternoon of
pause and reflection.
$25/group
$30/person
Total # of guests: ____
□ Spa
From yoga and pilates to manicures
and pedicures, the Bedford Eternal
Springs has it all.
Contact
resort for
details
□ Culinary Cooking
Enjoy a private cooking class with the
resort's world-class chefs.
$50/person
Total # of guests: ____
CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES
□ Anderson's Explorers
The program is designed for kids (4 to 12 years old) who are looking to have a more
adventurous time at Bedford Springs Resort. They can take part in a half-day or full-day
program. For children 4 and under, please contact the hotel if you are interested in babysitting
services.
Total # of children: ____
Choose Sessions: Thursday
$40/child per session
□ Morning □ Afternoon □ Evening Friday □ Morning
Contact Omni Bedford Springs Resort for hotel reservations. Book now through June 22, 2015, to receive the PDI
discounted room rates.
Phone: 814-623-8100 │ Web: www.omnihotels.com
47TH ANNUAL
CONFERENCE
July 15 - 17, 2015
DEADLINE FOR CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS JULY 14, 2015