Presenter

Peter Wright is a career strategist and president of The Planning Group. As a respected executive in the financial services industry and in his current consulting practice, Wright has successfully developed and executed business strategy with notable results. His practical approach to strategic and operational planning ensures that plans are not only embraced by the management team, but effectively implemented and measured.

In his consulting practice, Wright advises corporate clients in a wide range of industries and business environments. An accomplished facilitator and trainer, he works with senior leadership teams to define and develop strategy, resolve technical and operational issues, and overcome barriers to organizational performance. By providing planning expertise, process advice and facilitation, Wright helps companies overcome the planning gap. Linking strategy and action, he works with clients to foster true stretch mentality focused on growth.

Laura M. Kelly, CPCU, AIC, AIS, ASQ, CQIA, is the director of best practice compliance insurance industry liaison for Goldberg Segalla LLP. She oversees the firm's compliance and quality department. Her past experience includes 16 years in the insurance industry in the roles of a claims adjuster, claims supervisor and litigation manager. Kelly is a member and the Chair Elect of the CPCU Society’s Leadership and Managerial Excellence Interest Group Committee (formerly known as Total Quality) and is the secretary of the Northeastern New York Chapter. She is also a member of the 2009 Annual Meeting task force and serves on the Champion Advisory Committee. Kelly is an active member of the American Society for Quality, has obtained the Certified Quality Improvement Associate certification and serves as moderator of the insurance industry network discussion board.

The views and opinions of the speaker are his own and not necessarily shared by the officers, members or staff of the CPCU Society.