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2026 Primerus Defense Institute Transportation Seminar - Registration

Current List of 30 Clients as of January 15

Join us in Savannah, Georgia to discuss the numerous challenges, changes, and opportunities facing the trucking industry today.

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Meeting Location

Andaz Savannah, by Hyatt
14 Barnard St.
Savannah, GA 31401

We had more people register than anticipated which is fantastic, but when we tried to extend our block, they didn’t have the capacity.

As a result, any new registrants will need to make a hotel reservation at a nearby property. 

See below for a few nearby hotel options.

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Registration Fees

$879 Member Registration Fee
$799 Second Member Registration Fee
$749 Young Lawyer Registration Fee
$879 Client Registration Fee
$2,150 Client Assessment Fee

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Clients

Each PDI member firm is required to sponsor/bring a client to the Transportation Seminar. Up to two attorneys per firm may register for each client that is registered.

Should you need to sponsor a client, please contact Katie at kbundyra@primerus.com as soon as possible.

 

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Click Here for the 2026 PDI Transportation Seminar Client Packet

 


 

AGENDA

Thursday, February 19

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Cocktails and Dinner
Belford's Savannah Seafood & Steaks
315 W Saint Julian St., 4-minute walk from hotel

Friday, February 20

7:30 AM – 8:15 AM Breakfast

8:15 AM – 12:00 PM Morning Substantive Programming
Welcome and Introduction
Traumatic Brain Injuries and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Maximizing Effect of Apportionment of Fault After Tort Reform
Werner Case – Proximate Cause

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch at 22 Square Restaurant – Located in Andaz Savannah

1:00 PM – 3:30 PM Afternoon Substantive Programming
Telematics in Litigation: Emerging Misuse and Strategic Defense Considerations
Employment Updates
Technology in Transportation
Seminar Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks

 

Click Here for Full Agenda

 


Client List

Kimberly Ambroggio – Claims Director – Brown Integrated Logistics

Lori Jolly – Claims Territory Manager – Canal Insurance Company

Morgan Allen – Subrogation Specialist – CBCS Claim

Brian Rittenhouse – Sr. Director, Claims & Litigation – Coca-Cola Consolidated

Eric Post – Senior Claims Manager – Cover Whale

Lisa Stephenson – General Counsel & Chief Risk Officer – CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc.

Todd Stevens – Director, Claims & Procurement – Dana Transport Inc.

Jess Staggs – Vice President, Safety – Liquid Cargo

Travis Ginest – General Counsel – OOIDA

Richie Malone – Claims Manager – P&S Transport Inc.

Jim Sidou – Vice President & General Counsel – Saddle Creek Logistic Services 

Casey Byers – Director of Claims – Swift Transportation/ Mohave

Beau Mosley – Chief Risk Officer & Executive Vice President – Usher Transport Inc.

Michael Buckley – Assistant Vice President & Corporate Claims – Great West Casualty

Andrew Collins – Lead Claims Specialist & Large Loss Claims – Great West Casualty

Doug Eaken – Manager & Claims – Great West Casualty

Darren Gallup – Lead Claims Specialist & Corporate Claims – Great West Casualty

Cassie Graves – Lead Claims Specialist & Corporate Claims – Great West Casualty

Dan Huber – Lead Claims Specialist & Corporate Claims – Great West Casualty

Janine Kirk – Lead Claims Specialist & Corporate Claims – Great West Casualty 

Vickie L. Fox – Vice President & Corporate Claims – Great West Casualty

Ken Pixley – Lead Claims Specialist & Corporate Claims – Great West Casualty

Rob DeSiato – Lead Claims Specialist & Corporate Claims – Great West Casualty

Ethan Ruesewald – Lead Claims Specialist & Corporate Claims – Great West Casualty

Duane Spangler – Lead Claims Specialist & Corporate Claims – Great West Casualty

Angie Steeg – Lead Claims Specialist & Corporate Claims – Great West Casualty

Eva Teut – Lead Claims Specialist & Corporate Claims – Great West Casualty

Steve D. Weiler – Lead Claims Specialist & Corporate Claims – Great West Casualty

Susan Wilson – Lead Claims Specialist & Large Loss Claims – Great West Casualty

Jeff Wisner – Lead Claims Specialist & Corporate Claims – Great West Casualty


Nearby Hotel Recommendations

The Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront is a 3-minute walk from the Andaz hotel and a 6-minute walk from Belford’s restaurant.

The Drayton Hotel Savannah is a 5-minute walk from the Andaz hotel and an 8-minute walk from Belford’s restaurant.

The Hyatt Regency Savannah is a 4-minute walk from the Andaz hotel and a 7-minute walk from Belford’s restaurant.
 
You are not required to book at these hotels, but we wanted to offer them as convenient options.

 


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Questions?

Contact Katie Bundyra at kbundyra@primerus.com or by phone at +1 800.968.2211 or +1 616.454.9939.

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