Nelda is an attorney specializing in insurance, surety, and fidelity bond claims. Her specialties include 1st party cyber claims, litigation management, insurance coverage, professional and management liability, employment practices, fiduciary, and D&O claims.

Diane is a Senior Flood and Commercial Lines Underwriter at New England Excess Exchange.

Mr. Lynn has a statewide litigation and counseling practice. As one of Vermont’s most experienced trial attorneys, he has tried well over 100 jury trials, including catastrophic personal injury, employment discrimination, civil rights, business disputes, and construction claims. In his counseling practice, Mr. Lynn collaborates with clients, often as general counsel, in developing strategies to mitigate risk and to achieve objectives. Where requested, Mr. Lynn represents clients in matters outside of Vermont.

Danielle is an Account Executive Officer at Travelers Insurance, where she underwrites management liability risks for private companies and non-profit organizations with the ultimate goal of driving profit and growth for the New England region's portfolio. She has more than a decade's worth of experience underwriting Private and Non-profit D&O, EPL, Fiduciary, Crime, Cyber Risk, MPL, Kidnap & Ransom and ID Fraud. Within this role, she has attained skills in sales, marketing, financial analysis as well as communication both across the enterprise and to a variety of external customers and clients.

Donald Shampine: Don is a seasoned insurance professional and agency principal with over 25 years of industry experience. Since founding a scratch agency in 2002, Don has been dedicated to driving positive change and innovation. 

Through active involvement in committees like the MAIA Legislative Committee and leadership roles with the “Big I” Board, Don has shaped industry policies and empowered independent agencies. 

As President of various organizations, Don's visionary leadership has been instrumental in fostering industry-wide initiatives. Don's commitment to peer-to-peer interactions, coaching, and sharing industry knowledge is evident as he has developed trainings and classes to assist other agents in the industry. His passion for helping others is evident in everything he does. Join Don and elevate your skills in our thriving network of industry professionals dedicated to excellence and innovation. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the industry's most respected leaders..

Tyler is the Personal Lines Underwriting Manager at Vermont Mutual. He has been in the insurance industry for 13 years; 7 of those years with Vermont Mutual. Prior to joining VM, he worked at The Hartford where he held a number of roles from Internal Producer to Underwriter. Most of Tyler’s career has been in Personal Lines Underwriting with some Commercial Lines background. He completed his CPCU in 2019 and is a member of the Vermont CPCU Society chapter.