URMIA's 57th Annual Conference  |  October 10–14, 2026

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Let us deliver the expertise, support and advocacy critical to your school's success

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URMIA 2026

The HUB Team can't wait to connect with you in Philadelphia! Mark your calendars and join our informative speaking sessions October 13–14, then stop by our VIP networking reception the evening of October 12 for an evening of art, music, and connection.

8:00–9:00 AM ET 

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Speaker Session

Beyond the Committees and Boardrooms: Engaging Students as ERM Partners

Explores how institutions can partner with students on risk management to strengthen risk culture, improve risk identification, and build resilience.

Courtney Davis

Executive Vice President, Global Education Practice Leader,

HUB International

Philadelphia South

8:00–9:00 AM ET 

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International Emergency Response: A Tabletop Simulation

An interactive tabletop exercise built around an international travel health emergency, with expert medical insight and holistic risk-assessment takeaways.

Kelly Trail

Director, Higher Education,

HUB International

Salon 3/4, ME Level

11:30 AM–12:30 PM ET

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From the Cabinet to the Boardroom – Communicating Risk Where Decisions Are Made

Focuses on structuring risk conversations for trustees, executives, and health-system leaders, including how to use dashboards and narrative framing to support decisions.

Courtney Davis

Executive Vice President, Global Education Practice Leader,

HUB International

Philadelphia North

1:45- 2:15 PM ET

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Speaker Session

Project Insurance - Controlling Costs and Maximizing Coverage

Construction projects at educational institutions present unique insurance challenges across diverse asset classes—from academic buildings and research facilities to athletic complexes and residential housing.

Matthew Daly

Construction Practice Leader,

HUB International

Salon 3/4, ME Level

3:15–4:15 PM ET

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Speaker Session

Round Two: The Not-So-Presidential Risk Management Debate

A returning panel debate format on 3–4 hot risk-management topics in higher ed, with live audience voting.

Courtney Davis

Executive Vice President, Global Education Practice Leader,

HUB International

Salon 3/4, ME Level

Meet the HUB Team of Industry Experts

We bring a deep understanding of the needs of educational institutions and a holistic approach to risk, talent and reputation management. Together, we'll create a customized risk management, insurance and benefits strategy that will take you to the head of the class

TEAM 3

Austin Shadle

Commercial Lines Strategic Account Executive,

HUB International

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Julie Fobert

Strategic Account Executive,

HUB International

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TEAM 1

Courtney Davis

MBA, CPCU, ARM, ARM-E

Executive Vice President, Global Education Practice Leader, HUB International

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TEAM 2

Kelly Trail

Director, Higher Education and

Assistance Allegiant Global Partners,

a HUB International Company

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Christian Reed

Executive Vice President, Practice Leader College & High School Sports,

HUB International

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Phillip Arrington

Vice President, Campus Health Solutions,

HUB International

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Sypress Davis

Regional Director, Education Practice,

HUB International

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Matthew Daly

Construction Practice,

HUB International

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Student Travel Risk

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Deferred Maintenance

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Growing Regulatory Risks Sharpen Focus on Insurance Nuances

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