MIAS May 2026 Luncheon | Navigating Hybrid Seas: The Insurance of Hybrid and Hybrid Electric Vessels
Join us with speakers Beth Kirpatrick, Global Head of Hull, Intact Specialty Solutions, and Romen Cross, Sr. National Marine Surveyor, Sedgwick - May 5th at the MIAS luncheon. We’re excited to bring everyone together again!
Don't miss the opportunity to reserve your spot early. Registration is now open, and we encourage you to sign up and be part of a great afternoon of connection and conversation.
This luncheon will be a perfect chance to:
Network with fellow members and professionals
Build new relationships and strengthen existing ones
Stay engaged with our community while we prepare an engaging program
Meet the Speakers:
Beth Kirkpatrick
Beth Kirkpatrick is a senior marine insurance leader with over 20 years of experience across underwriting, broking, and global portfolio management. Currently serving as Global Head of Hull at Intact Insurance, they oversee strategic direction for hull business across Europe and North America, managing portfolios exceeding $100 million. Their career spans leadership roles at Intact, Crum & Forster, Marsh, AIG, and ACE, with deep expertise in hull, marine liability, and global market strategy. A United States Coast Guard–licensed mariner and California Maritime Academy graduate, they actively serve on industry and maritime education boards, bringing a practitioner’s perspective to innovation, risk, and sustainability in marine insurance.
Romen Cross
Romen has over 30 years in marine engineering, starting his career in the US Navy, as a Nuclear Machinist’s Mate. He went on to attend the California Maritime Academy to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, receiving a commission in the Navy and then earning a Master’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School.
After some training, Romen transitioned out of the navy and became an Assistant Professor at the California Maritime Academy, in the Engineering Technology department. Romen then went on to become a Port Engineer at Foss Maritime Company, both in Seattle and Long Beach.
In 2012, Romen made the transition to Marine Surveying, with Noble Denton, followed by Braemar / ABL and in January, he started at Sedgwick as Senior National Marine Surveyor, based out of the Seattle area.
Date: May 5th, 2026
Time:
Registration Opens | 11:30AM
Luncheon Begins | 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Location:
Top of the WAC
Washington Athletics Club -
Top of the WAC
1325 6th Ave | Seattle WA 98101
Pricing:
Member | $50 + sales tax
Non-Member | $60 + sales tax
Note: Day-of registrations will be $60 + sales tax for both members and non-members. Walk-ins are welcome.