Chairman of the Board of Directors

2026 - 2027 Chair

Steven Weiss

Incarnation Specialty Underwriters

President &Chief Underwriting Officer

Kelly Haas

Jones Walker

Partner

Steven’s experience in Ocean and Inland Marine Insurance includes over 36 years of experience as a Marine Surveyor, Loss Adjuster, Direct Insurance and Reinsurance Underwriter following his eight years of active and reserve service with the U.S. Navy.

Steven has recently started Incarnation Specialty Underwriters - an Ocean and Inland Marine Delegated Underwriting Authority focused on Cargo, Project Cargo, Transportation, Excess Casualty and other lines.

Steven has extensively travelled and worked internationally, opening offices in Latin America and worked with insureds on 6 continents.

Steven’s passions include family, gardening (including a small vineyard), sporting clays, the Houston Marine and Energy Insurance Conference (a 501c3) of which he is the Chairman of the Board of Directors and mentoring and developing incoming or current colleagues in the Insurance Space.

In March 2023, Steven was honored with the St Mary’s Greehey School of Business “Risk Management Professional of the Year”

Kelly M. Haas is a partner in Jones Walker's Houston office with an extensive practice in admiralty and maritime law and energy-related litigation in both state and federal courts. With an expansive docket including the Jones Act, Longshore workers’ compensation, the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, transportation, construction, premises liability and more, she arrived at the firm in May 2019 with a wealth of practice knowledge. 

Kelly has extensive experience in state and federal courts, and she prides herself on guiding her clients through every step of the legal process. Her work has received professional acclaim, including being rated AV Preeminent by Thomson Reuters and receiving recognition by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers. 

Kelly is admitted to the State Bar of Texas and is licensed to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. District Courts for all four districts in Texas. She is an active member of the Galveston County Bar Association and served as president in 2016-2017, a Proctor member of the Maritime Law Association of the United States, a past-Skipper of the Houston Mariners Club and was notably the second woman ever to be elected Chair of the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute since its inception in 1968. She will serve as the Chair of the Houston Marine and Energy Insurance Conference for 2026 and 2027. 

Sponsorship Chair

IT Support

Lisa Chines

Marsh

Senior Vice President

Jack Meikle

CAC Specialty,

part of The Baldwin Group

Senior Vice President

Lisa Chines is a Senior Client Advisor and Associate Client Executive in the Energy and Power sector in Marsh’s Houston office. Lisa is responsible for management and oversight of the delivery of all client related activities, such as program administration, coverage analysis, program implementation, renewal strategies and other daily service deliverables that may arise. Lisa also collaborates with the Upstream Energy team, where her responsibilities include providing technical expertise in insurance coverage and products.

Lisa is currently Sponsorship Chair of the Houston Marine & Energy Insurance Conference. She also served as Chairman of the Houston & Marine Energy Insurance Conference, Chairman of the AIMU Offshore Energy Committee and was a member of the IUMI Offshore Energy Committee.

Jack Meikle is the Senior Vice President for Oil & Gas within CAC Specialty’s Natural Resources Practice. He works closely with our account teams to provide exceptional customer service to clients. His responsibilities include analyzing carrier quotes, tracking all received quotes, and conducting in-depth data analysis to explore different program structure options. Jack also plays a vital role in ensuring document accuracy, preparing submissions for carrier marketing, and creating persuasive presentations for clients.

Before joining CAC Group, Jack spent four years in the offshore oil and gas industry, which gives him a unique perspective that enhances his contributions to the insurance sector. He previously worked with Lockton Companies as part of their Energy team.

Jack earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Finance from the University of Houston.

Committee Support / Speakers

Continuing Education Chair

Nikki Howes

EPIC Brokers

Marine and Energy Division Lead

Kevin Khoury

Lockton

Vice President

Retail insurance broker in Marine and Energy insurance with over 28 years of industry experience, bringing deep expertise across industry‑specific insurance solutions. Known for a creative, solutions‑oriented approach to structuring complex insurance programs, with a strong ability to think beyond traditional frameworks. Proven success in building and maintaining robust relationships with London and international markets, navigating both domestic and global placements. Experience spans traditional energy, renewable sectors, and a broad range of marine trades supporting vessel owners and offshore contractors.

Kevin joined Lockton’s National Marine Practice in September 2025, bringing more than 15 years of specialized experience in marine insurance. As an Account Executive based in Houston, he leads the development of market strategies and oversees the design and placement of tailored insurance programs for clients engaged in maritime operations.

Since launching his career in 2009, Kevin has served a diverse portfolio of clients, including terminal operators, ship owners, workboat fleets, marine construction firms, and oilfield service providers. His expertise spans the full spectrum of marine coverages, with a particular focus on marine hull and liability risks such as inland towing, port and terminal operations, commercial diving, and offshore construction.

Kevin has worked extensively with mid- to large-sized companies in the Oil & Gas sector, helping them navigate the complex marine exposures tied to their operations. His deep industry knowledge and strategic approach make him a trusted advisor for clients seeking comprehensive and cost-effective risk solutions.

Hotel Liaison

Front Desk - Registration

Charles Honner

SteegeXP

Managing Director, Americas

Jennie Clements

Marsh

Sr. Vice President

Charles holds an Honours degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Adelaide (Australia), retains professional Chartered status with the Institution of Chemical Engineers and is a Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the Engineering Council. He also holds ACII and MCILA accreditation, along with an MBA through Curtin University (Australia).

Charles has 13 years’ process engineering experience in the upstream oil and gas industry, spanning all phases of project development, along with operations, for both onshore and offshore upstream developments including Gas to Liquids (GTL) and LNG production. This included time spent in London working for Genesis, and 7 years in Norway in support of a world-scale offshore field redevelopment project.

Charles joined Braemar (now SteegeXP) in Singapore in 2014 and has managed a variety of complex Energy, Petrochem and Power claims in the APAC, MENA and Americas regions, including business interruption considerations, on behalf of reinsurers. Charles moved to Houston, USA, in January 2020, assuming the role of Managing Director for the Americas.

Sr Client Executive with Marsh for 35 years. Originally from Colorado and relocated to Houston in 2000. Energy and Renewable Industries are my focus however I assist clients and colleagues anywhere I can.