The Real Estate Institute at Stony Brook University Hosts Annual Fall Luncheon

The Real Estate Institute (REI) at Stony Brook University recently announced it will host its Annual Fall Luncheon on Monday, November 10, at the Heritage Club at Bethpage, bringing together leading voices in real estate, insurance and risk management to examine how today’s changing insurance market is reshaping the landscape for property owners, developers and communities across Long Island. This year’s theme, “Changes and Challenges to the LI Real Estate Insurance Market,” will explore how rising premiums, shifting coverage terms and evolving risk factors are influencing both residential and commercial development across the region. To learn more, register, or view sponsorship opportunities, visit https://www.reisb.org/symposiums-and-luncheons.

“The real estate industry has always been shaped by external pressures, from interest rates to zoning to market demand, but insurance has become one of the most critical and least predictable variables,” said Robert M. Gitto, Co-Chairperson of the Real Estate Institute at Stony Brook University and President of The Gitto Group. “As costs climb and coverage tightens, it’s never been more important for Long Island’s business community to come together to understand these challenges and find smart, sustainable ways forward.”

This year’s luncheon reaffirms REI’s commitment to serving as a key educational resource for the Long Island business and real estate community. By convening experts to discuss current challenges and practical solutions, REI continues to provide a platform for collaboration and thought leadership on issues that influence growth, investment and long-term regional stability.

“The Real Estate Institute is proud to create opportunities for dialogue that move the industry forward,” said Kelley Coughlan Heck, Co-Chairperson of the Real Estate Institute at Stony Brook University and Managing Partner at TRITEC Real Estate Company. “Our mission has always been to connect professionals and policymakers around the issues that matter most. This year’s focus on insurance reflects our shared goal of equipping stakeholders with the insights needed to build stronger, more resilient communities across Long Island.”

The luncheon will showcase a panel of distinguished industry leaders, including Michael Broxmeyer, Co-Managing Partner at Fairfield Properties, and Steven Dubb, Principal and President of The Beechwood Organization, as featured speakers.

In addition, Michael Broxmeyer will join an accomplished panel that includes Joanne Bentivegna (President, JB Risk Services & Risk Manager, TRITEC Real Estate Co. Inc.), Michael Chang (CEO, Verist), Sanford Morris (Managing Director and Producer, Rampart Insurance Services/Hilb Group), and Jason Samuels (Co-Chair of Construction, Polsinelli).

The conversation will be moderated by Marvin Rosen, Insurance Advisor at Rampart Insurance Services/Hilb Group.

Together, they will explore how the insurance market’s evolution is affecting underwriting, construction costs and long-term risk planning for developers and municipalities alike.

The Real Estate Institute encourages media representatives and government officials to attend this event and engage with the ideas presented. This is an opportunity to leverage the institutional knowledge and expertise housed at REI for the benefit of the broader community.

For more information about the Real Estate Institute at Stony Brook University and the events they hold throughout the year, please visit https://www.reisb.org/ or contact info@realestateinstitutesb.com.