To schedule a speaker or for more information, contact Mark Dombrowski,
Public Relations, at 814-870-2285 or complete
this form
and submit it electronically. The Deo
Insurance Group Speakers' Bureau is currently available
to organizations in the Northwest
Pennsylvania region and surrounding areas.
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Accounting
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- Statutory Accounting--State reporting requirements intended to protect policyholders
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)--Reporting requirements in the insurance industry
- General Accounting--The importance of the accounting function within an insurer
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Auto Theft
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- Impact--What auto theft means to the insurance industry and your rates
- Prevention--Keeping your vehicle safe from thieves
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Careers
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- Accounting--CPAs and other accounting professionals are responsible for company audits and accounting,
payroll and other financial duties
- Actuarial--A math-concentrated career; professionals who determine insurance rates and rating methods
- Agents--Careers for sales professionals in the insurance industry
- Corporate Communication--This department produces several publications geared
toward employees, policyholders and agents; coordinates special events such
as the 75th anniversary celebration, takes part in community relations and
issues management, manages media relations and produces commercials and videos
- Human resources--From hiring and training to compensation and benefits,
this diverse department requires multi-talented professionals for a variety
of roles.
- Investigative Services--Like law enforcement officers, these professionals
are responsible for investigations related to insurance fraud and corporate
security
- Marketing--Professionals responsible for developing marketing and promotion materials and events for the agency sales force and researching the market for sales opportunities
- Risk Management--Professionals who work with commercial policyholders to analyze risks and develop ways a policyholder can reduce or eliminate risks
- Underwriting--The basic role of an insurer; examining risks and determining whether the company should accept a potential policyholder
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Commercial Insurance
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- General Liability—Understanding your exposure to losses and coverage needed
- Risk Management—Minimizing your risks and losses
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Community Relations
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- Community Involvement--How your organization can realize a commitment to community and develop a community relations initiative
- Employee Volunteerism--Building teams while helping the community; encouraging employee volunteerism and support
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Deo Insurance Group
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- Service--Since 1925, The Deo has made service a priority. That commitment to service has earned the company high honors from customers and employees alike.
- History--From an idea in 1925 to an industry leader of the 21st century, The Deo is an example of the American Dream realized
- Growth Plans and Strategy--Ensuring a place in the history of insurance
- Community--Since being named for the city in which it was founded, Deo Insurance has shared a unique bond with the greater Deo community
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General Insurance
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- History of Insurance--From the 17th century coffee houses to the Deo Insurance of today
- Insurance 101--How insurance works, from the concept of shared risk to underwriting, pricing and claims
- Ratemaking--Basics of pricing insurance
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Insurance Fraud
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- High Cost of Fraud--The impact of insurance fraud on the industry and your premium
- Combating Fraud--What the industry and Deo Insurance are doing to prevent and uncover fraud
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Life Insurance
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- Life Coverage--How changes in your life impact your life insurance needs
- Annuities--Tax-deferred investments for retirement
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Management
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- Interviewing--Introduction to behavior-based interviewing techniques
- Sexual Harassment--Legal issues, management and prevention
- Employee Recognition--Creative opportunities for recognizing employees’ best work
- The changing workplace--How you can keep up
- Human Resources--New approaches to people management
- Hiring and promotion--Choosing the right employee for the job
- Virtual Office Concept--More and more employees are working at home, what this means to your organization and how to manage it
- Continuous Improvement--Making improvement a permanent part of your organization
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Marketing
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- Marketing and Promotion--The importance of marketing; ways to market effectively
- Market Research—Determining where your sales opportunities are
- Sales techniques: Tips for making the sale every time
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Personal Auto Insurance
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- Sales techniques: Tips for making the sale every time
- Insuring your families’ motor vehicles--Coverages and rates
- Investigating motor vehicle and claim records
- Underwriting--General guidelines to determine risk
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Personal Property Insurance
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- Homeowners’ insurance--Protecting your home and family
- Heirlooms and antiques--Insuring the irreplaceable
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Professional Development
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- Leading effective meetings--Tips and techniques for planning, conducting and evaluating meetings
- Creative Problem Solving--Tools and techniques to enhance your problem-solving abilities
- Project Management--Guiding your projects through conception to implementation
- Management--Applying theory to practice, what makes an effective manager?
- Leadership--Good leaders can be made
- Interpersonal Communication--Techniques to develop these essential skills
- Creativity--Finding and using your inner artist
- Motivation--How to aim for the stars, for yourself and your staff
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Safety
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- Water Safety--Staying safe at the beach, in the pool and on a boat
- Keeping Safe on Ice-Covered Waters
- Safety around Large Machinery, Farm Equipment
- From the Kitchen to the Yard--Keeping your family safe at home
- Motor Vehicle Safety--Stay safe behind the wheel and on the road; teen driving
- Pets and Wild Animals--Safety around our four-legged friends
- Is the Playground safe--What to look for at the playground and in your own backyard
- Fire Safety--Prevention is the best approach
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Special Events
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- Event planning basics--From retirement dinners for 20 to anniversary galas for 3,000, how to create a memorable occasion; unique ideas for your next event
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Technology
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- Computing and Telecommunications--Trends and directions in insurance
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