The Oklahoma Insurance Department, in conjunction with the Oklahoma Climatological Survey and the University of Oklahoma, will present the 2006 Oklahoma Climate and Loss Mitigation Conference 2006 on October 18, 2006.

Every type of insurance, from homeowner's to crop to automotive is impacted by weather. This conference is presented in an effort to better understand these significant factors.

The conference - among the first of its kind in the state - will address two dimensions of Oklahoma weather.

First, the conference will focus on natural weather hazards and climate conditions unique to Oklahoma. Second, the conference will address ways that homeowners, businesses, communities, and local and state governments can reduce their exposure to risk and loss to these threats.

The program is open to the public. More information can be found at http://www.ocs.ou.edu/climateloss/default.php

The Oklahoma Insurance Department will offer five hours of continuing education (C.E) credits to all licensed agents, adjusters, and producers. The event will have a minimum cost.