2018 Insurance Industry Meetings & Events Directory
CIWA Industry Days
Jan 8-10
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
La Jolla, Calif.
California Insurance Wholesalers Association (CIWA)
Contact: Thomas Shovlin, thomas@ciwa.net
The 19th Annual Windstorm Insurance Conference
Jan 15-19
Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando
Orlando, Fla.
Windstorm Insurance Network Inc.
Contact: Susan Coone,meetingplanner@windnetwork.com
Motor Carrier I and II
Jan 16-19
Residence Inn Orlando Airport
Orlando, Fla.
Motor Carrier Insurance Education Foundation
Contact: Beth Medina,
trs@ibci.net
2018 Big “I” Winter Meeting
Jan 17-21
The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa
Rancho Mirage, Calif.
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America
KAIA Rural & Small Agents Conference
Jan 23-25
Atrium Hotel
Hutchinson, Kan.
Kansas Association of Insurance Agents
MCIEF Advanced Underwriting
Jan 23-24
Residence Inn Orlando Airport
Orlando, Fla.
Motor Carrier Ins. Education Foundation
Contact: Beth Medina,
trs@ibci.net
PIANY’s Metropolitan Regional Awareness Program
Jan 25
The Roosevelt Hotel
New York, N.Y.
Professional Insurance Agents of New York State Inc.
Contact: Education and Conference Department, conferences@pia.org
IIAT’s 55th Annual Joe Vincent Management Seminar
Jan 28-30
Renaissance Austin Hotel
Austin, Texas
Independent Insurance Agents of Texas
2018 PLUS D&O Symposium
Jan 31-Feb 1
Marriott Marquis Hotel
New York City, N.Y.
PLUS
Contact: Lance Helgerson,
lhelgerson@plusweb.org
InsurePath
Jan 31-Feb 2
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Fresno Convention Center
Fresno, Calif.
IIABCaL
WSIA Surplus Lines Management
Feb 5-8
Emory University Goizueta School of Business
Atlanta, GA
Contact: WSIA, debbie@wsia.org
2018 NAMIC Claims Conference
Feb 6-8
Hilton Orlando – Disney Springs Area
Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
NAMIC
Contact: Amy Thornburg, athornburg@namic.org
IIAG YAC Sales & Leadership Conference
Feb 7-8
Classic Center – Hyatt Place
Athens, Ga.
Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia
IIAND 2nd Capitol City Conference
Feb 7-8
Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center
Bismarck, N.D.
Independent Insurance Agents of N.D.
10th Annual NIIA Tradeshow
Feb 8
Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
Reno, Nev.
Nevada Independent Insurance Agents Association
MCIEF Motor Carrier I and II
Feb 12-15
Residence Inn Orlando Airport
Orlando, Fla.
Motor Carrier Insurance Education Foundation
Contact: Beth Medina,
trs@ibci.net
MAIA 2018 Annual Convention
Feb 19-21
Amway Grand Plaza
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Michigan Association of Insurance Agents
IIAN 2018 Winter Conference
Feb 20-21
Holiday Inn
Kearney, Neb.
Independent Insurance Agents of Nebraska
Houston Insurance Day 2018
Feb 21
Houston Marriott Westchase
Houston, Texas
Independent Insurance Agents of Houston
2018 NAMIC Commercial Lines Seminar
Feb 28-Mar 2
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
Chicago, Ill.
NAMIC
Contact: Crista Hassett,
chassett@namic.org
WSIA Automation Conference 2018
Mar 4-7
Bally’s Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nev.
Contact: WSIA,
debbie@wsia.org
2018 SIR Spring Research Workshops Summit
Mar 5-7
Verisk Analytics
Jersey City, N.J.
Society of Insurance Research (SIR)
Contact: Erica Linc,
erica.linc@sirnet.org
2018 Ohio Joint Insurance Fraud Seminar
Mar 7
James G. Jackson Training Academy
Columbus, Ohio
National Society of Professional Insurance Investigators
Contact: Mary Beth Robinson,
nspii@nspii.com
2018 Insurance Council of Texas Workers’ Compesation Seminar
Mar 7
TCEA Conference Center
Austin, Texas
Insurance Council of Texas
Contact: Cynthia Haywood,
chaywood@insurancecouncil.org
PIA of Connecticut Annual Convention
Mar 8-9
Foxwoods Resort Casino
Mashantucket, Conn.
Professional Ins. Agents of Connecticut
Contact: PIA Education and Conference Department, conferences@pia.org
3rd Annual Northern California Insurance Professionals Ski Day Charity
Mar 8-9
Bear Valley Ski Area
Bear Valley, Calif.
Hull & Company Northern California
Contact: Jeffrey Case,
jeffrey.case@hullstk.com
MCIEF Motor Carrier I and II
Mar 12-15
Residence Inn Orlando Airport
Orlando, Fla.
Motor Carrier Insurance Education Foundation
Contact: Beth Medina,
trs@ibci.net
ACT Meeting – March, 2018
Mar 14-15
Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
San Diego, Calif.
Agents Council for Technology (ACT)
Contact: Ron Berg,
ACT@iiaba.net
Annual Insurance Public Policy Summit
Mar 14
Ronald Reagan Building and Trade Center
Washington, D.C.
Networks Financial Institute
Contact: Ray Thomas,
raymond.thomas@indstate.edu
2018 PLUS Healthcare/Medical PL Symposium
Mar 20-21
Loews Chicago Hotel
Chicago, Ill.
PLUS
Contact: Lance Helgerson,
lhelgerson@plusweb.org
LSLA 2018 Annual Convention
Mar 21-Feb 23
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
New Orleans, La.
Louisiana Surplus Lines Association
IAIP Region III Annual Conference
Mar 22-24
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Charleston, Tenn.
Charleston Association of Insurance Professionals
Contact: Paula Stubblefield,
pstubblefield@ctlowndes.com
MAIA Small Agency Conference
Mar 22-23
Holiday Inn
Columbia, Mo.
Missouri Association of Insurance Agents
Race to the CE (Sea)
Mar 22-23
Sheraton Oceanfront
Virginia Beach, Va.
PIA of VA & DC
Contact: Sheryl Chasse,
sheryl@piavadc.com
MIAA Annual Convention
Apr 9-10
DoubleTree Hotel
South Portland, Maine
Maine Insurance Agents Association
International Cyber Risk Management Conference
Apr 11-12
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Toronto
MSA Research Inc.
Contact: Kimberly McCallum,
kim.mccallum@icrmc.com
WSIA 2018 Spring Summit
Apr 11-14
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
Phoenix, Ariz.
WSIA
Buffalo I-Day
Apr 12
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
Buffalo, N.Y.
Insurance Club of Buffalo
FIWT 2018 Leadership & Education Mid Year Expo
Apr 13-14
Hilton San Antonio Airport
San Antonio, Texas
Federation of Insurance Women of Texas
MCIEF Motor Carrier I and II
Apr 16-19
Residence Inn Orlando Airport
Orlando, Fla.
Motor Carrier Insurance Education Foundation
Contact: Beth Medina,
trs@ibci.net
The IAIABC Forum 2018
Apr 16-19
Westin Atlanta Buckhead
Atlanta, Ga.
IAIABC
Contact: Jessica Faust,
jfaust@iaiabc.org
2018 Big “I” Legislative Conference
Apr 18-20
Grand Hyatt Washington
Washington, D.C.
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America
2018 CPCU Society Leadership Summit
Apr 19-21
Hilton Baltimore
Baltimore, Md.
The Institutes CPCU Society
2018 NAMIC Personal Lines Seminar
Apr 23-25
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
Chicago, Ill.
NAMIC
Contact: Christy Hall,
chall@namic.org
2018 Spring Governance Meetings
Apr 23-26
Hilton Crystal City
Arlington, Va.
National Association of Professional Insurance Agents
Contact: Roxanne Johnson,
roxannejo@pianet.org
2018 Federal Legislative Summit
Apr 24-25
Hilton Crystal City
Arlington, Va.
National Association of Professional Insurance Agents
Contact: Roxanne Johnson,
roxannejo@pianet.org
Albany I-Day
Apr 25
Albany Capital Center
Albany, N.Y.
Independent Insurance Agents of the Capital Region, Northeastern NY CPCU
Society Chapter, Insurance Professionals of Albany, Albany Claims Association,
Albany Field Club
Long Island Regional Awareness Program
Apr 25
Crest Hollow Country Club
Woodbury, N.Y.
Professional Insurance Agents of New York State Inc.
Contact: PIA Education and Conference Department, conferences@pia.org
2018 PLUS Cyber Liability Symposium
May 2-4
Marriott Marquis Hotel
Chicago, Ill.
PLUS
Contact: Lance Helgerson,
lhelgerson@plusweb.org
2018 Blue Ribbon Conference
May 6-10
Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows
Kohala Coast, Hawaii
IIABCaL
2018 TMPAA Mid Year Meeting
May 7-9
Baltimore Hilton
Baltimore, Md.
TMPAA
Contact: Monica Elischer,
monica.elischer@targetmkts.com
PIA OR/ID Expo
May 7-8
Red Lion Jantzen Beach
Portland, Ore.
Professional Insurance Agents Oregon/Idaho
Contact: Kim Legato,
kimlegato@piawest.com
IIAW 2018 Annual Convention
May 8-9
Madison Marriott West
Madison, Wisc.
Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin
2018 Annual Conference & Trade Show
May 8-9
Embassy Suites
Norman, Okla.
Independent Ins. Agents of Oklahoma
MCIEF Motor Carrier I and II
May 15-18
Gainey Suites Hotel
Scottsdale, Ariz.
Motor Carrier Ins. Education Foundation
Contact: Beth Medina,
trs@ibci.net
I-Day San Diego 2018
May 16
Town & Country Convention Center
San Diego, Calif.
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of San Diego
MIIAB/Trusted Choice Convention
May 16
Minneapolis Convention Center
Minneapolis, Minn.
Minnesota Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers Association
NCCI’s Annual Issues Symposium
May 16-18
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
Orlando, Fla.
NCCI
Contact: Dean Dimke,
Dean_Dimke@ncci.com
MCIEF Advanced Underwriting
May 21-22
Gainey Suites Hotel
Scottsdale, Ariz.
Motor Carrier Insurance Education Foundation
Contact: Beth Medina,
trs@ibci.net
Insurance Agents & Brokers Delaware Convention
May 30-31
Atlantic Sands Hotel
Rehoboth Beach, Del.
Insurance Agents & Brokers
Contact: Alane Fagan,
alanef@iabforme.com
IIAG Annual Convention & Tradeshow – YAC Annual Conference
Jun 7-9
Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa
Hilton Head, S.C.
Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia
PIA of New York Annual Conference
Jun 10-12
Harrah’s Resort Casino
Atlantic City, N.J.
Professional Ins. Agents of New York State and Professional Ins. Agents of NewJersey
PIA Education and Conference Department, conferences@pia.org
117TH IIA of Arkansas Annual Convention
Jun 11-13
Embassy Suites Norman – Hotel & Conference Center
Rogers, Ark.
Independent Insurance Agents of Arkansas
FAIA’s 2018 Convention
Jun 13-18
Rosen Shingle Creek
Orlando, Fla.
The Florida Association of Insurance Agents
IIAT’S 2018 Annual Conference & Trade Show
Jun 13-15
TBA
San Antonio, Texas
Independent Insurance Agents of Texas
IIAI 2018 Young Agents Conference
Jun 13-15
French Lick Springs Hotel
French Lick, Ind.
Independent Insurance Agents of Indiana
IIABL 2018 Convention
Jun 17-20
Sandestin Beach Hilton
Destin, Fla.
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Louisiana
SEIP 2018: Expanding The Market
Jun 18-20
Sheraton Fisherman’s Wharf
San Francisco, Calif.
Society of Environmental Insurance Professionals
Contact: Angela Oroian,
Dybdahl@seipro.org
NAIC Insurance Summit
Jun 18-22
Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center
Kansas City, Mo.
National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)
Contact: NAIC Meetings Department,
meetingsmail@naic.org
Elevate 2018
Jun 24-26
Hilton Cleveland Downtown
Cleveland, N.Y.
Agency Nation
Contact: Jenn Haack,
jenn.haack@trustedchoice.com
AIIA Convention & Trade Show
Jun 24-26
Grand Hotel Point Clear Resort & Spa
Point Clear, Ala.
Alabama Independent Insuran Agents
IMCA 2018 Annual Conference & Showcase
Jun 24-26
W Atlanta – Midtown
Atlanta, Ga.
Ins. Marketing & Communications Assoc.
Contact: Gloria Grove,
ggrove@imcanet.com
MCIEF Motor Carrier I and II
Jun 25-28
Residence Inn Orlando Airport
Orlando, Fla.
Motor Carrier Ins. Education Foundation
Contact: Beth Medina,
trs@ibci.net
CIWA Summer Forum & Annual Meeting
Jun 25-26
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Monterey, Calif.
California Insurance Wholesalers Association (CIWA)
Contact: Thomas Shovlin,
thomas@ciwa.net
AIIA Young Agents Summer Conference 2018
Jun 26-28
Hilton Pensacola Gulf Front
Pensacola, Fla.
Alabama Independent Insurance Agents
IIAV Annual Conference & Exposition 2018
Jun 27-29
Virginia Beach Hilton
Virginia Beach, Va.
Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia
IIAV Annual Convention & Exposition 2018
Jun 27-29
Hilton Beach Oceanfront
Virginia Beach, Va.
Independent Insurance Agents of VA
Contact: Teri Chester,
tchester@iiav.com
ICT Property & Casualty Symposium
Jul 12-13
Hyatt Hotel
Austin, Texas
Insurance Council of Texas
Contact: Barbara Schoenfeld,
Bschoenfeld@insurancecouncil.org
2018 TSLA Mid-Year Meeting
Jul 15-18
Park Hyatt Aviara
Carlsbad, Calif.
Texas Surplus Lines Assn. Inc.
Contact: Jean Patterson,
jptsla@tsla.org
Missouri Agents Connection (MAC) Summit
Jul 18-20
Tan-Tar-A Resort
Osage Beach, Mo
Missouri Association of Insurance Agents
Super Regional P/C Insurer Conference 2018
Jul 22-24
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
Lake
Geneva, Wisc.
Insurance Journal & Demotech, Inc.
Contact: Kelly De La Mora,
kdelamora@wellsmedia.com
FSLA Annual Convention
Aug 1-3
The Don CeSar
St. Pete Beach, Fla.
Florida Surplus Lines Association
Contact: Christina Welty,
cwelty@executiveoffice.org
LAAIA’s 48th Annual Convention
Aug 1-5
Diplomat Resort & Spa
Hollywood, Fla.
Latin American Association of Insurance Agencies (LAAIA)
Contact: Soraya Regalado,
soraya@laaia.com
LAAIA 48TH Annual Convention
Aug 1-4
The Diplomat Beach Resort
Hollywood, Fla.
Latin American Association of Insurance Agencies
2018 VCIA Annual Conference
Aug 7-9
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel (formerly Sheraton Burlington) and UVM Davis Center
Burlington, Vt.
Vermont Captive Insurance Association
Contact: Megan Precourt,
info@vcia.com
2018 VCIA Annual Conference
Aug 7-9
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel (formerly Sheraton)
Burlington, Vt.
Vermont Captive Insurance Association
Contact: Janice Valgoi,
janice@vcia.com
2018 Big “I” State Convention
Aug 12-15
Coeur d’Alene Resort, Idaho
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Idaho
IIABAZ’s 84th Annual Convention & Trade Show
Aug 15-17
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
Phoenix, Ariz.
IIABAZ
2018 Big “I” Fall Leadership Conference
Aug 22-26
Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel, Springfield Marriott MassMutual Center
Springfield, Mass.
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America
IIABO 90th Annual Convention
Aug 26-28
Eagle Crest Resort
Redmond, Ore.
Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Oregon
TCCO Convention
Sep 12-13
Ameristar Black Hawk Casino
Black Hawk, Colo.
Trusted Choice Insurance Agents of Colorado
Big “I” Young Agents Leadership Institute
Sep 13-14
The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa
Savannah, Ga.
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America
Washington Joint Conference & Trade Show
Sep 19-21
Hyatt Lake Washington
Renton, WA
PIA and IIABW
Contac: Suzanne Arnett,
sarnett@wainsurance.org
IIABW/PIA Conference
Sep 19-21
Hyatt Regency Lake Washington
Renton, Wash.
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Washington
Rochester I-Day
Sep 20
ArtisanWorks Art Museum
Rochester, N.Y.
Independent Insurance Agents of Monroe County, Rochester CPCU Society Chapter
2018 American Agents Alliance Convention & Expo
Sep 20-23
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
Palm Desert, Calif.
The American Agents Alliance
VIAA 112th Annual Convention
Sep 20-21
Burlington Hilton
Burlington, Vt.
VT Insurance Agents Association
Contact: Cindy Sherwood,
info@delaneymeetingevent.com
WSIA 2018 Annual Marketplace
Sep 23-26
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Atlanta, Ga.
Contact: WSIA,
debbie@wsia.org
James K Ruble Seminar
Sep 24-25
Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel
Portland, Ore.
PIA Western Alliance
Contact: Pam Busch,
pambusch@piawest.com
IA&B Futures Conference
Sep 25-26
Omni Bedford Springs Resort
Bedford, Pa.
Insurance Agents & Brokers
Contact: Karen Robison,
karenr@iabforme.com
IIAI 2018 Annual Convention,
Trade Show & EXPO
Sep 25-26
Prairie Meadow Convention Center
Altoona, Iowa
Independent Insurance Agents of Iowa
IIANM Annual Convention
Sep 26-27
Sandia Resort & Casino
Albuquerque, N.M.
Independent Ins. Agents of New Mexico
2018 Fall Governance Meetings
Sep 26-29
Westin Portland Harborview
Portland, Maine
National Association of Professional Insurance Agents
Contact: Roxanne Johnson,
roxannejo@pianet.org
IAIABC 104th Convention
Oct 1-4
Williamsburg Lodge
Williamsburg, Va.
IAIABC
Contact: Jessica Faust,
jfaust@iaiabc.org
2018 – IIA of IL Convo
Oct 2-4
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Springfield, Ill.
Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois
MCIEF Annual Conference
Oct 4-5
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
Orlando, Fla.
Motor Carrier Ins. Education Foundation
Contact: Beth Medina,
trs@ibci.net
Montana Joint Conference and Trade Show
Oct 8-9
DoubleTree Edgewater
Missoula, Wash.
PIA and IIAM
Contact: Connie Jacobson,
education@iiamt.org
IIAN Annual Convention
Oct 10-12
Embassy Suites Norman – Hotel & Conference Center
LaVista, Neb.
Independent Insurance Agents of Nebraska
ACORD Connect
Oct 10-11
JW Marriott New Orleans
New Orleans, La.
ACORD
Contact: Tricia Psychas,
tpsychas@acord.org
2018 CPCU Society Annual Meeting
Oct 13-16
Manchester Grand Hyatt
San Diego, Calif.
The Institutes CPCU Society
2018 IIA&B of South Carolina Annual Convention
Oct 14-16
Hyatt Regency Greenville
Greenville, S.C.
Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of S.C.
FIWT 2018 Annual Convention
Oct 18-21
Embassy Suites
San Marcos, Texas
Federation of Insurance Women of Texas
Annual Business Meeting & Networking Event
Oct 21-23
The Water Club at Borgata
Atlantic City, N.J.
Big “I” of NewJersey
IIANC 121st Annual Convention
Oct 21-23
TBA
Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina
2018 SIR Annual Conference & Exhibit Fair
Oct 21-23
The Hotel Monteleone
New Orleans, La.
Society of Insurance Research (SIR)
Contact: Erica Linc,
erica.linc@sirnet.org
Big I New Jersey 125th Annual Business Meeting & Networking Event
Oct 21-23
The Water Club at Borgata
Atlantic City, N.J.
Big I New Jersey
Contact: Jennifer Kacmarsky,
jkacmarsky@biginj.org
19th Annual TMPAA Summit
Oct 22-24
Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
Scottsdale, Ariz.
TMPAA
Contact: Monica Elischer,
monica.elischer@targetmkts.com
James K Ruble Seminar
Oct 22-23
Doubletree Guest Suites
Seattle, Wash.
PIA Western Alliance
Contact: Pam Busch,
pambusch@piawest.com
WIFS 2018 National Conference
Oct 24-26
Renaissance Austin
Austin, Texas
Women in Insurance and Financial Services (WIFS)
Contact: WIFS National Office,
office@wifsnational.org
The Insurors 125th Annual Convention
Oct 27-30
The Omni Nashville
Nashville, Tenn.
Insurors of Tennessee
2018 PLUS Conference
Nov 7-9
Manchester Grand Hyatt
San Diego, Calif.
PLUS
Contact: Lance Helgerson,
lhelgerson@plusweb.org
IIAC 2018 Mid-Year Convention
Nov 8
Aqua Turf
Plantsville, Conn.
Independent Insurance Agents of Connecticut
2018 TSLA Annual Meeting
Nov 11-12
Four Seasons Hotel
Austin, TX
Texas Surplus Lines Assn., Inc.
Contact: Jean Patterson,
jptsla@tsla.org
IIAI 2018 Annual Convention
Nov 12-14
Westin Hotel
Indianapolis, Ind.
Independent Insurance Agents of Indiana