​ABOUT CDS​

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Each year, IRES proudly hosts the Career Development Seminar (CDS), its flagship professional development event. This premier event is designed to equip insurance professionals with the tools and insights needed to shape the next era of regulation, blending tradition with forward-thinking strategies to meet the challenges of an evolving marketplace.

The CDS delivers a dynamic program designed to forge new paths in insurance market regulation, featuring influential keynote speakers and interactive breakout sessions across the full spectrum of regulatory topics. From line-specific presentations to hands-on tools for strengthening and refining regulatory processes, attendees will uncover cutting-edge ideas and practical solutions. General sessions will energize and challenge participants to think boldly about the future of market regulation, while breakout sessions will tackle critical issues in life, health, and property & casualty insurance and address cross-disciplinary challenges that shape the regulatory landscape—ensuring attendees leave ready to hammer out innovations and lead with strength.

Beyond its robust educational content, the CDS is where connections are forged. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with regulators from across the country, building strong relationships and exchanging ideas that shape the framework of market regulation. This unique event brings together regulators and industry leaders, creating a solid foundation for collaboration and innovation. For professionals such as market analysts, examiners, compliance staff, and legal teams, the CDS offers an invaluable chance to strengthen ties and forge partnerships that drive progress.