Nine catastrophes during the first quarter have cost insurers anestimated $3.35 billion in property-casualty claims from homeownersand businesses, Property Claim Services announced recently. Our12th Annual ACE Conference provides the latest tools and tacticsthe industry has to offer, ensuring you stay competitive in thesetough times.

Join Claims Magazine and Tech Decisions Magazine in Orlando,Fla., June 9-11, 2008 for the 2008 ACE Conference and explore:

Cycle-Time Reduction Solutions

Digital Storage Innovations

Better Claim Management with Predictive Analytics

Latest Trends to Combat Fraud

Human Capital: Your Most Important Asset

Navigating the Complex Regulatory Landscape

ACE features more than 25 senior-level claim executives on thespeaker roster and 20 case-study sessions. Hundreds of your peerswill be there to learn and network with more than 100 premierindustry vendors. Can you afford not to attend?

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