IBEX 2026 EDUCATION
Where Marine Insurance Meets Innovation
Florida-licensed insurance professionals can earn up to 16 CE hours while gaining direct insight into the technologies, risks, standards, and practices shaping today’s marine industry.
16
Florida General Lines (Property & Casualty) CE hours available across eight approved sessions.
8
Approved Seminars
16
Florida CE Hours
3
Conference Days
700+
Marine Exhibitors
Earn Insurance CE Hours at IBEX 2026
From concept to commissioning—and from routine maintenance to major refit—IBEX brings together every facet of the marine industry.
Insurance professionals play a vital role throughout that lifecycle.
Approved Florida Training Provider
IBEX is an approved training provider with the Florida Department of Financial Services. Eligible attendees can earn up to 16 Continuing Education hours toward their General Lines (Property & Casualty) licenses.
Marine-Specific Education
Build practical knowledge in builders risk, marine liability, claims, repair, vessel systems, compliance, loss assessment, and emerging technologies.
Who Should Attend?
This seminar track is designed for Florida-licensed insurance professionals who insure, survey, evaluate, or manage claims involving recreational and commercial vessels.
Underwriters & Risk Managers
Professionals evaluating vessel, operational, and facility risks.
Claims & Loss Professionals
Adjusters, investigators, surveyors, and specialists assessing marine losses.
Agents & Brokers
Insurance professionals advising clients on marine policies and coverage.
Which Seminars Qualify?
Eight state-approved seminars are worth two CE hours each. Attend one or attend all eight with a Full Conference Pass.
Important: CE credit is available only for the designated sessions below. Not all IBEX education sessions qualify.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
8:00 – 9:40 AM
When Tragedy Strikes: Case Studies in Marine Accident Investigation and Liability
Michael Hunter and William Freeman, Jr.
2 CE Hours
10:30 AM – 12:10 PM
On the Edge: Safety, Standards, and Liability in High-Speed Boats
Paul Alber, Tres Martin, and J. Michael Pennekamp
2 CE Hours
3:00 – 4:40 PM
Failure Analysis of Gear Cases
Jonathan Klopman and Tom Marek
2 CE Hours
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
10:30 AM – 12:10 PM
Organized Theft in the Marine Industry:
How Boats Are Being Targeted and How to Fight Back
Michael Haney, Michael Spade, and Clint Williams
2 CE Hours
1:00 – 2:40 PM
Fuel Tank Best Practices and Failure Analysis
Steve D’Antonio
2 CE Hours
3:00 – 4:40 PM
When Carbon Conducts: Electrical Risks in High-Performance Boatbuilding
James Cote
2 CE Hours
Thursday, October 8, 2026
8:00 – 9:40 AM
Marine Manufacturing EHS & Regulatory Update: What You Need to Know
Jeff Wasil, John McKnight, Eric Johnson, Anna Hernandez-Fullen, and Dave Selig
2 CE Hours
1:00 – 2:40 PM
When Inspectors Knock: What Compliance and Safety Visits Reveal
John Malool
2 CE Hours
How Do I Receive My CE Hours?
IBEX handles the reporting process after the event. Attendees only need to complete three steps.
Register
Identify yourself as a Florida-licensed insurance professional and provide your license number during registration.
Select Seminars
Purchase a seminar package for one or more approved sessions, or attend all eight with a Full Conference Pass.
Scan & Attend
Have your badge scanned when entering each approved session. IBEX will report earned hours directly to the Florida Department of Financial Services.
Build Marine Expertise. Earn Florida CE Credit.
Join the professionals shaping the future of boatbuilding, service, repair, and risk management at IBEX 2026.
