KBA Insurance Special Guests On stage, Alex Greig and Elizabeth Roche of KBA Insurance Inc. were joined by Matt All of BCBS and Dennis Schlaffer of Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions for a conversation on the most pressing insurance issues facing community bankers. What followed was a conversation that dove into the biggest costs and concerns community bankers have regarding health insurance and bank insurance. Matt shared how BCBS is working to keep health care costs affordable, taking steps such as engaging local providers to find the best options and working with drug companies to lower costs. Dennis spoke about the risks bankers and bank board members face in today’s litigious environment. He encouraged bankers in the room to review policies to ensure that they do not have exclusions that would lead to a loss. Special 40th Anniversary Guest We were thrilled to welcome Rob Riggle — beloved actor, comedian and retired U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel — to the Summit! Sharing the stage with KBA President Doug Wareham, also a retired Marine, the two veterans sparked a lively and fun exchange that set the tone for the session. Known for his quick wit and larger-than-life personality, Rob energized the room during a special Q&A, blending hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from Hollywood with inspiring experiences from his military service. He also shared leadership lessons that resonated deeply with attendees. The session was an unforgettable mix of laughter, insight and motivation — a true highlight of the Summit. KBA’s Kathy Taylor, JD Receives Flint Factor Award for Dedicated Service and Leadership We celebrated Kathy Taylor, JD, KBA’s EVP and General Counsel, with a special retirement tribute recognizing her years of dedicated service and leadership. Her impact on the Kansas banking community continues to inspire us all as she prepares for her exciting next chapter. Thank you, Kathy. We look forward to celebrating your official KBA retirement in January. Vice Chair for Supervision of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors Update — Miki Bowman We were honored to welcome Kansas native Miki Bowman, Vice Chair for Supervision of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, to the KBA Summit. Her insights on banking supervision, regulation and the evolving financial landscape were both timely and impactful. Joining Miki on stage was former KBA Board Chair Mark Schifferdecker, Chairman, President & CEO of GNBank, Girard. Eric Kelley, UMB Economist Eric Kelley, economist at UMB Bank, closed out the KBA Summit with a dynamic analysis of the economic road ahead. He broke down the latest interest rate trends, inflation pressures and market movements, offering clear insights into how these forces are likely to shape the (L-R) Dennis Schlaffer, Chief Underwriting Officer, Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions; Matt All, CEO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBS); Alex Greig, President, KBA Insurance, Inc. and Elizabeth Roche, SVP, Employee Benefits, KBA Insurance Inc. (L-R) KBA President Doug Wareham with Rob Riggle, American Actor, Comedian and Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel 9
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