Professional Insurance Communicators of America, Inc. (PICA)
Devoted to the professional development of those who speak for the insurance industry.


Join us in Seattle, WA
April 14-16, 2008 for our
54th Annual Workshop!
Register Now!

In this year's workshop, learn about industry trends, network with insurance communications professionals and spend time with the experts. Featured guests and sessions include:

Master Your Message with Lynne Gaertner-Johnston, Founder and Business Writing Expert, Syntax Training.

Enhance your writing skills, recognize how to get results in email, determine what your varied readers need and how to provide it, plan and write any document using a simple strategy, and accentuate the positive, even when the message is negative. Get solutions to your writing challenges, and take away tips and tools.

Get Spontaneous and Make the More Everyday Interesting by Improvising with Unexpected Productions.

Kick up your creativity, enhance your brainstorming abilities, increase your spontaneity and find ways to boost the interest of your everyday publications.

Understand the Nuances of Copyright with Stephen Garfield, Director of Corporate Account Management, Copyright Clearance Center.

Is citing a source enough to allow a quote or reprint? Do you have permission to reproduce articles for your publications or company Web site? Learn about the practices you can follow to protect your company and abide by the law.

Our conference will be held at the Mayflower Park Hotel and we've secured reduced room rates for our attendees:

  • Please ask for Reservations and reference Professional Insurance Communicators of America, Inc. when reserving your room.
  • We've secured room rates ranging from $155 - $195, depending on whether you'd like a Classic Room ($155), Deluxe Queen ($175) or Mini Suite ($195).
  • These rates are valid for stays beginning as early as April 12. If you plan to stay in Seattle longer than the end of our conference, please ask if your rate may be extended when you make your reservation.