FLC Insurance Summit
The Florida League of Cities’ annual Insurance Summit offers valuable training and education to local government staff responsible for insurance, risk management, and human resources. This event provides attendees with an overview of the current state of the Florida insurance market, as well as opportunities to network and discuss trends with professionals from peer organizations.
The 2026 Insurance Summit will be held at The Vinoy in St. Petersburg on July 22-24.
Contact Melissa Solis for more information.
2026 Insurance Summit
Join us in St. Petersburg for the 2026 Florida League of Cities Insurance Summit. Learn from expert speakers, gain practical insights, and connect with local government peers in insurance, risk management, and human resources. This year’s Insurance Summit will provide attendees with the inspiration to sculpt and sketch their own impression of Florida’s current insurance landscape. View Announcement
Schedule At A Glance
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
3:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Registration Desk Open
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Welcome Reception
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Candlelight Dinner
Thursday, July 23, 2026
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Networking Breakfast and Introductions
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Registration Desk Open
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Opening General Session – The State of the Insurance Market: Property, Casualty, and What’s Ahead in 2026
Is the hard market finally easing? Property insurance is showing signs of improvement, while casualty coverages continue to hold steady, but uncertainty remains. This session will break down what is driving the insurance market in 2026 and what it means for Florida’s local governments.
9:40 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Keynote – The Hidden Risks of Fatigue
Dr. Stephen James will examine the effects of shift work, fatigue and insufficient sleep on workplace health, safety and performance. The session will explore how fatigue impacts job tasks and discuss training and policy interventions to reduce risk.
10:40 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions
The Hidden Risks of Fatigue, Part 2: Operational Impacts on Police and Fire
This follow-up session takes a deeper look at how fatigue impacts police and fire personnel, including long shifts, overnight work, extended call volumes and irregular sleep schedules. Attendees will learn how fatigue affects decision-making, reaction time, situational awareness and safety.
The Five Most Expensive Issues Local Governments Face
This interactive session will focus on solutions for recurring and costly issues facing local governments. Risk and safety consultants will facilitate dialogue and share practical strategies to help organizations reduce losses and strengthen risk management.
This follow-up session takes a deeper look at how fatigue impacts police and fire personnel, including long shifts, overnight work, extended call volumes and irregular sleep schedules. Attendees will learn how fatigue affects decision-making, reaction time, situational awareness and safety.
The Five Most Expensive Issues Local Governments Face
This interactive session will focus on solutions for recurring and costly issues facing local governments. Risk and safety consultants will facilitate dialogue and share practical strategies to help organizations reduce losses and strengthen risk management.
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Luncheon and Awards
Join fellow attendees for lunch and the presentation of the Partnership and Hometown Health Awards, honoring organizations for collaboration, forward-thinking risk practices and impactful employee wellness efforts.
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Your Employee’s New Lawyer Works for Free and Never Sleeps
This session uses live AI demonstrations to show how employees are using AI tools to draft grievances, navigate discipline and assert their rights. Attendees will also learn how employers can use these tools to strengthen responses, tighten policies and anticipate workplace challenges.
2:10 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
AI-Powered Fleet Safety Solutions
Explore how AI-powered fleet safety solutions can help public sector agencies identify unsafe behaviors, strengthen coaching and improve visibility into events that may lead to loss.
3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Refreshment and Networking Break
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Understanding Enterprise Risk Management: A Primer for Local Government
This session offers an introduction to Enterprise Risk Management and its importance for local governments. Attendees will learn how to identify, assess and manage risks across departments to protect resources, improve decision-making and strengthen community resilience.
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
A Feast for the Eye and Palate
Enjoy dining in downtown St. Petersburg surrounded by the permanent collection of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly at the Chihuly Collection. This private dinner includes tours of the collection and transportation.
Friday, July 24, 2026
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast – Human Resources and Risk Management Roundtable
Connect with peers and explore current trends and key issues. FLC staff will facilitate an interactive group discussion on HR and risk-related topics.
7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Registration Desk Open
8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
General Session – Smarter Benefits, Better Results: Health Plan Trends That Matter
This session will cover market updates, key takeaways from the Best Practices in Healthcare Survey and how innovative plan designs are helping employers balance affordability, flexibility and employee experience.
10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
AI: Best Practices in an Evolving Landscape
As AI tools are integrated across municipal departments, this session will focus on the risks, policies and practices needed to responsibly explore this evolving technology.
11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
The 2026 Legislative Landscape: What Local Governments Need to Know
This session will highlight key insurance-related and broader public policy developments, including sovereign immunity and revenue and fiscal policy proposals, and examine their potential impact on local governments and Florida’s insurance landscape.
11:50 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Closing Remarks and Lunch