2025 Mid-Year Meeting
Join us for our speakers program, business meeting and social events.
Four Seasons Resort Whistler
4591 Blackcomb WayWhistler, BC V0N 1B4
Canada
Thank you for your interest in the TSLA Mid-Year Meeting!
Our premier summer gathering is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow TSLA members, industry professionals, and friends—non-members and guests are also welcome to attend and learn more about our dynamic community and the work we do.
This year’s speaker program is shaping up to be one of our best yet—check out the Speakers tab for more details. Your registration fee includes access to all speaker sessions, multiple networking receptions, breakfast each morning, and our can't-miss Tuesday night closing reception and dinner.
Join us in beautiful Whistler, BC for a fantastic few days of learning, connection, and fun. We also have optional group activities available if you're looking to add a little extra adventure to your trip!
We’re incredibly grateful to our sponsors—this meeting wouldn’t be possible without their support. Click here to view our current sponsors and find out how you or your organization can get involved.
Final registration deadline is June 2.
The Four Seasons Resort Whistler offers a full range of luxury amenities, including a serene spa, state-of-the-art fitness center, and a heated outdoor pool. Dining options include:
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Braidwood Tavern – open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
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Sidecut Steakhouse – open for dinner from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m.
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Poolside and in-room dining are also available for your convenience.
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The outdoor patio bar features live music, perfect for unwinding in the evening.
E-bikes are available for guest use but must be reserved in advance. Complimentary shuttle service to Whistler Village is also provided.
Agenda
| June 22 | |
| 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Registration
Location: Harmony Foyer Welcome drinks and snacks will be served Open to all registered attendees |
| 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM |
Texans Under Forty (TUF) & First Time Attendee Reception
Location: Intermezzo Foyer Open to all attendees aged 40 and under, as well as anyone attending the Mid-Year Meeting for the first time. |
| 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
Cocktail Reception
Location: Harmony Foyer Open bar and light food Open to all registered attendees. |
| 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM | President's Dinner By invitation only |
| June 23 | |
| 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM |
Registration
Location: Harmony Foyer Registration will be open for those arriving on Monday |
| 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM |
Breakfast
Location: Intermezzo Foyer Breakfast buffet Open to all registered attendees |
| 8:30 AM - 11:10 AM |
Speakers Program
Location: Harmony Open to all registered attendees |
| 12:45 PM - 5:00 PM | Optional Group Activities Registered activity participants. Activity information was emailed ahead of time. |
| June 24 | |
| 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM |
Breakfast
Location: Intermezzo Foyer Breakfast buffet Open to all registered attendees |
| 8:30 AM - 10:40 AM |
Speakers Program
Location: Harmony Open to all registered attendees |
| 10:40 AM - 11:25 AM |
TSLA Business Meeting
Location: Harmony Open to all registered attendees. Only Voting Members may vote. |
| 12:45 PM - 5:00 PM |
Optional Group Activities
Registered activity participants. Activity information was emailed ahead of time. |
| 6:45 PM - 7:30 PM |
Cocktail Reception
Location: Intermezzo Foyer Open bar Open to all registered attendees |
| 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
Dinner
Location: Harmony Open to all registered attendees |
2025 Mid-Year Speakers Program
SPEAKERS & TOPICS:
Steve Badger, Partner
Zelle, LLP
“Update From The Trenches -- Hot Topics In First-Party Claims”
Greg Brandon, Executive Director
Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas
“Stamping Office Update”
Rod Hardin, President of Claims & Operations & Scott LeBlance, Chief Claims Officer
Velocity Risk
“Preserving the Sovereignty of the E&S Market”
Wendy Houser, President, US Wholesale and Specialty
Markel
“Marketplace Insights”
Brady Kelley, Executive Director
WSIA
“WSIA Update”
Keith Strama, TSLA General Counsel/Lobbyist
Graydon Strama Lucio
“Texas Legislature – Post Session”
Tim Turner, CEO Ryan Specialty & Chairman, RT Specialty
Ryan Specialty
“The Impact that MGU/Delegated Underwriting Authority is having in the overall E&S marketplace”
RESORT INFORMATION:
The Four Seasons Resort Whistler offers a full range of luxury amenities, including a serene spa, state-of-the-art fitness center, and a heated outdoor pool. Dining options include:
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Braidwood Tavern – open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
-
Sidecut Steakhouse – open for dinner from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m.
-
Poolside and in-room dining are also available for your convenience.
-
The outdoor patio bar features live music, perfect for unwinding in the evening.
E-bikes are available for guest use but must be reserved in advance. Complimentary shuttle service to Whistler Village is also provided.
Four Seasons Whistler Summer Resort Guide
Four Seasons Whistler Summer Activity Guide
*Our room block is sold out. Please email Jean (jptsla@tsla.org) to be added to the wait list.
Interested in supporting the TSLA Mid-Year Meeting? Sponsorship opportunities are available—keep reading to explore options and click here to sponsor. We offer a range of sponsorship levels to suit all budgets, with great visibility and benefits for your organization.
Name on TSLA website event page
Recognized at the opening of the Speaker's Program on Monday, June 23
Name recognition in all Annual Meeting correspondence/emails
Name recognition in the 2026 Product Guide
Small logo on TSLA website event page
Recognized at the opening of the Speaker's Program on Monday, June 23
Small logo recognition in all Annual Meeting correspondence/emails
Small logo recognition in the 2026 Product Guide
Large logo on TSLA website event page
Recognized at the opening of the Speaker's Program on Monday, June 23
Large logo recognition in all Annual Meeting correspondence/emails
Large logo recognition in the 2026 Product Guide
Speaker Sponsors
Conference Sponsors
Sponsor Partners
Allied World Insurance Company
Associated Services Inspections, Ltd.
Axis Specialty U.S. Services, Inc.
The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Co.
Specialty Insurance Managers, Inc.
Texas Surplus Line Reporter & Insurance News
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2025 Mid-Year Speaker Sponsor
Large logo on TSLA website event page Recognized at the opening of the Speaker's Program on Monday, June 23 Large logo recognition in all Annual Meeting correspondence/emails Large logo recognition in the 2026 Product Guide |
$1,100.00 |
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2025 Mid-Year Meeting Conference Sponsor
Small logo on TSLA website event page Recognized at the opening of the Speaker's Program on Monday, June 23 Small logo recognition in all Annual Meeting correspondence/emails Small logo recognition in the 2026 Product Guide |
$800.00 |
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2025 Mid-Year Meeting Sponsor Partner
Name on TSLA website event page Recognized at the opening of the Speaker's Program on Monday, June 23 Name recognition in all Annual Meeting correspondence/emails Name recognition in the 2026 Product Guide |
$550.00 |
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Full member registration
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$800.00 |
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Full Non-Member Registration
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$1,150.00 |
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Spouse/Guest Registration
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$375.00 |
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Zip Line Activity (Monday, June 23)
Time: 1:30 (total time is 3 hours) No lunch included Must be 6 years and older. Weight minimum is 75 lbs and weight maximum is 275 lbs. |
$218.00 |
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Zip Line Activity (Tuesday, June 24)
Your journey through the forest happens via a combination of ziplines, ground-based trails, observation platforms, and suspension bridges. Your fee includes transfer to/from the hotel, plus taxes and gratuities. Time: 1:30 (3 hours total) Must be 6 years and older. Weight min is 75 lbs and weight max is 275 lbs. |
$218.00 |
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Train Wreck Trail Walk
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm (no lunch included) Minimum: 8 people Maximum: 24 people |
$200.00 |
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River of Golden Dreams (Kayaking/Canoe)
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm (no lunch included) Min/Max: 8 / 24 |
$236.00 |
Tourism Whistler has designed a dedicated website for our TSLA meeting to assist members with travel accommodations and provide essential information about Whistler. The site includes area maps, details about the village, and more.
Visit the site today! You can easily book your travel accommodations through the "Travel" tab, where you'll find options for shuttle buses, private transport, car rentals, float planes, and more.
Group Activity Information
Going on a group activity? Click the link above to review important details, including check-in times and locations, tour start times and duration, what to wear and bring, online waiver links, and other key notes specific to your activity.
Monday, June 23rd
Your inspiring journey through the forest happens via a combination of ziplines, ground-based trails, observation platforms, and suspension bridges. Your fee includes transfer to & from the hotel, plus taxes and gratuities.
Time: 1:30 p.m. & 1:50 p.m. (total time is 3 hours). No lunch included.
Cost: $218 per person (Adults & children 6 years old. Anyone younger than 14 must have someone 15 or older with them. Waivers for anyone 18 or younger must be signed by an adult. Minimum weight is 75lbs and max weight is 275lbs.)
Minimum: 10 people per time noted.
*If we sell out the 20 slots we will try to add more.
The Whistler Train Wreck Trail is a short, easy walk (1.61 miles) through a forest to a suspension bridge and the site of a 1956 train wreck, featuring derailed train cars covered in graffiti. Your fee includes transfer to & from the hotel, plus taxes and gratuities.
Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m. (no lunch included)
Cost: $200 per person (adults & children)
Minimum: 8
Maximum: 24
Tuesday, June 24th
A visit to Whistler would not be complete without a paddle down the River of Golden Dreams. Choose to paddle in a canoe or kayak. This journey will take you across Alta Lake, through the Whistler Wetlands and down the scenic glacial river aptly named ‘The River of Golden Dreams’. This tour is always an adventure, be it in fast moving water in the early spring or with obstacles like beaver dams in late summer. Your fee includes transfer to & from the hotel, plus taxes and gratuities.
Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m. (no lunch included)
Cost: $236 per person (Adults & children ages 6 & up. Anyone 12 & younger must have an adult with them and all ages must be able to swim)
Minimum: 8
Maximum: 24
*You will need to choose between a kayak or canoe when registering and they will do their best to accommodate.
Your inspiring journey through the forest happens via a combination of ziplines, ground-based trails, observation platforms, and suspension bridges. Your fee includes transfer to & from the hotel, plus taxes and gratuities.
Time: 1:30 p.m. & 1:50 p.m. (total time is 3 hours). No lunch included.
Cost: $218 per person (Adults & children 6 years old. Anyone younger than 14 must have someone 15 or older with them. Waivers for anyone 18 or younger must be signed by an adult. Minimum weight is 75lbs and max weight is 275lbs.)
Minimum: 10 people per time noted.
*If we sell out the 20 slots we will try to add more.
