2016 Insurance Industry Meetings & Conventions Directory
Welcome to Insurance Journal‘s 2016 Insurance Industry Meetings and Conventions Directory. The information in this directory is taken from a larger database containing additional information on these and other meetings, including industry-related seminars, conferences and workshops. Meeting planners are invited to add new meetings, conventions and seminars to the database free of charge, all year long.
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CIWA Wholesaler Industry Days
Jan. 10-13
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, La Jolla, CA
California Insurance Wholesalers Association www.ciwa.net
P/C Insurance Joint Industry Forum
Jan. 12
The Waldorf Astoria, New York, NY
Insurance Information Institute www.iii.org
MAIA’s YAC Red Wing Game
Jan. 23
Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, MI
Michigan Association of Insurance Agents www.michagent.org/home
Kansas Rural & Small Conference
Jan. 26-28
Atrium Hotel, Hutchinson, KS
Kansas Association of Insurance Agents www.kaia.com/default.aspx
Professional Insurance Agents of New York Metro Regional Awareness Program
Jan. 28
The Roosevelt Hotel, New York, NY
Professional Insurance Agents of New York State Inc. www.pia.org/NY
Windstorm Insurance Conference
Feb. 1-4
Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort, Orlando, FL
Windstorm Insurance Network Inc. www.windnetwork.com
CatIQ’s Canadian Catastrophe Conference
Feb. 1-2
Toronto Region Board of Trade, Toronto, Ontario
CatIQ www.catiq.com
2016 NAPSLO Surplus Lines Management Program
Feb. 1-4
Emory University Goizueta School of Business, Atlanta, GA
NAPSLO www.napslo.org/
Independent Insurance Agents of Nebraska Winter Conference
Feb. 3-4
Holiday Inn, Kearney, NE
Independent Insurance Agents of Nebraska www.iian.org/default.aspx
2016 PLUS D&O Symposium
Feb. 3-4
Marriott Marquis Hotel, New York City, NY
Professional Liability Underwriting Society plusweb.org/
Xactware User Conference 2016
Feb. 9-10
Grand America Hotel, Salt Lake City, UT
Xactware www.xactware.com
IIABA ACT/AUGIE Meeting
Feb. 16-19
Embassy Suites Phoenix-Scottsdale, Phoenix, AZ
Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America Inc. www.independentagent.com/default.aspx
Houston Insurance Day
Feb. 17
Houston Marriott Westchase, Houston, TX
Independent Insurance Agents of Houston www.iiah.org/
MAIA’s Annual Convention
Feb. 22-25
Amway Grand, Grand Rapids, MI
Michigan Association of Insurance Agents
www.michagent.org/home
NAMIC Claims Conference
Feb. 23-26
The Westin Westminster, Westminster, CO
NAMIC www.namic.org/
IIANC’s InsurEXPO16
Feb. 25-26
Sheraton Imperial RTP, Durham, NC
Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina Inc. www.iianc.com
The Insurance Summit 2016
Feb. 25
Grosvenor House, London, UK
Economist Events www.economist.com
2016 NAPSLO Mid-Year Leadership Forum
Feb. 29 – March 3
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale, AZ
NAPSLO www.napslo.org/
Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin Day on the Hill
March 1-2
Madison Concourse Hotel & Wisconsin Capitol, Madison, WI
Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin www.iiaw.com
NAMIC Commercial Lines Seminar
March 2-4
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel, Chicago, IL
NAMIC www.namic.org
NetVU Conference
March 3-5
HB Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, TX
NetVU (Network of Vertafore Users) www.netvu.org
City of Hope NIIC Annual Campus Tour & Dinner
March 3
City of Hope, Duarte, CA
City of Hope National Insurance Industry Council www.cityofhope.org/niic
2016 AAMGA Automation Conference
March 5-8
InterContinental Dallas, Dallas, TX
AAMGA www.aamga.org
2016 Ohio Joint Insurance Fraud Seminar
March 9
James G. Jackson Training Academy, Columbus, OH
NSPII – Ohio Chapter www.nspii.com
Professional Insurance Agents of Connecticut Annual Convention
March 10-11
Foxwoods Resort and Casino, Mashantucket, CT
Professional Insurance Agents of Connecticut Inc. www.pia.org/CT/
12th Annual Insurance Public Policy Summit
March 17
International Trade Center, Washington, DC
Networks Financial Institute www.isunetworks.org
Missouri Small Agents Conference
March 17-18
Holiday Inn, Columbia, MO
Missouri Association of Insurance Agents www.moagent.org/default.aspx
Insurance Club of Pittsburgh I Day 2016
March 29-30
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA
Insurance Club of Pittsburgh www.insclubpgh.com
International Cyber Risk Management Conference (ICRMC)
March 31-April 1
Toronto Hilton, Toronto, Ontario
MSA Research Inc. www.msaresearch.com/
FIWT Leadership & Education Mid Year Expo
April 15-16
South Shore Harbour, League City, TX
Federation of Insurance Women of Texas www.FIWT.com
2016 IRES Foundation National School on Market Regulation
April 17-19
Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio, TX
IRES Foundation www.ires-foundation.org
PLRB 2016 Claims Conference
April 17-20
Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, TX
Property & Liability Resource Bureau www.plrb.org
2016 NAPSLO Executive Leadership Summit
April 19-22
Darden School of Business, Charlottesville, VA
NAPSLO www.napslo.org/
2016 PLUS Medical PL Symposium
April 20-21
Hyatt Regency, Chicago, IL
Professional Liability Underwriting Society www.plusweb.org
2016 PLUS Professional Risk Symposium
April 20-21
Hyatt Regency, Chicago, IL
Professional Liability Underwriting Society www.plusweb.org
The AAIS Main Event
April 24-26
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
AAIS www.aaisonline.com/
IIAV insurEXPO16
April 25-26
Richmond Downtown Marriott, Richmond, VA
Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia www.iiav.com
NICB Special Investigations Academy – Basic and Specialized Tracks
May 2-5
Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet, St. Louis, MO
National Insurance Crime Bureau www.nicb.org
2016 Long Island Regional Awareness Program
May 4
Crest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury, NY
Professional Insurance Agents Association of NY www.pia.org/NY/
NCCI’s Annual Issues Symposium
May 5-6
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort, Orlando, FL
NCCI www.ncci.com
BIG Independent Group Convention and Tradeshow
May 5-8
Riverside Convention Center, Riverside, CA
BIG Independent Group biginsusa.com/
NAMIC Directors’ Boot Camp 2.0
May 9-11
Sandpearl Resort, Clearwater Beach, FL
NAMIC www.namic.org/
Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin Annual Convention
May 11-12
Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI
Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin www.iiaw.com/
Professional Independent Insurance Agents of Colorado Leadership Conference
May 12
Arvada Center, Arvada, CO
Professional Independent Insurance Agents of Colorado www.piiac.com/default.aspx
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York Annual Meeting
May 12
Thayer Hotel, West Point, NY
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York, Inc. www.iiabny.org
Independent Insurance Agents of Oklahoma 2016 Annual Conference
May 17-18
Embassy Suites Norman, Norman, OK
Independent Insurance Agents of Oklahoma, Inc. www.iiaok.com
AAMGA Annual Meeting 2016
May 22-25
J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge Resort, Phoenix, AZ
AAMGA www.aamga.org
NAMIC Farm Mutual Forum
May 23-25
Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
NAMIC www.namic.org
San Diego I-Day 2016
May 25
Town & Country Convention Center, San Diego, CA
IBA of San Diego www.ibasandiego.com
PIANJ and PIANY Annual Conference
June 5-7
Harrahs, Atlantic City, NJ
PIANJ and PIANY www.pia.org/NY/
2016 NAPSLO Excess & Surplus Lines Program
June 5-8
Eric P. Newman Education Center, St. Louis, MO
NAPSLO www.napslo.org
IIAC Annual Membership Meeting
June 7
Wethersfield Country Club, Wethersfield, CT
Independent Insurance Agents of CT www.iiact.org
Big “I” Sales & Leadership Conference
June 8-9
Holiday Inn University Plaza, Bowling Green, KY
Independent Insurance Agents of Kentucky www.iiak.org
Independent Insurance Agents of Arkansas 115th Annual Convention
June 13-15
Hilton Pensacola, Pensacola, FL
Independent Insurance Agents of Arkansas www.iiaar.org
FAIA’s 112th Anniversary Convention & Education Symposium
June 16-18
Orlando World Center Marriott, Orlando, FL
Florida Association of Insurance Agents www.faia.com
2016 IMCA Annual Conference and Showcase Gala
June 19-21
Hyatt Regency Baltimore on the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, MD
Insurance Marketing & Communications Association imcanet.com/
Louisiana Annual Convention
June 19-22
Sandestin Beach Hilton, Destin, FL
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Louisiana www.iiabl.com
PIA of OR/ID EXPO
June 20-22
Eugene Hilton Hotel, Eugene, OR
PIA Western Alliance www.piawest.com
PLRB 2016 Western Regional Adjusters Conference
June 21-22
Sacramento Convention Center, Sacramento, CA
Property & Liability Resource Bureau www.plrb.org
MAIA’s YAC Conference
June 22-24
Otsego Resort, Gaylord, MI
Michigan Association of Insurance Agents www.michagent.org
CIWA Summer Forum
June 26-28
California Insurance Wholesalers Association www.ciwa.net
NAMIC Management Conference
June 26-29
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa, Hilton Head Island, SC
NAMIC www.namic.org
Missouri Joint Leadership and Young Agents Conference
July 13-15
The Hilton Branson Landing, Branson, MO
Missouri Association of Insurance Agents www.moagent.org
TSLA 2016 Mid-Year Meeting
July 17-20
Four Seasons Biltmore, Santa Barbara, CA
Texas Surplus Lines Association Inc. www.tsla.org
PIA of GA/AL Annual Agents Tradeshow and Convention
July 17-19
The Ritz Carlton Lodge at Lake Oconee, Greensboro, NC
PIA of Georgia/Alabama www.piaga.com
NAMIC Agricultural Risk Inspection School
July 19-21
The Seelbach Hilton, Louisville, KY
NAMIC www.namic.org
48th Trusted Choice Big “I” National Championship
Aug. 1-4
Del Paso Country Club, Sacramento, CA
Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America Inc. www.independentagent.com
NAMIC Leadership Development Workshop
Aug. 2-3
Omni Chicago Hotel, Chicago, IL
NAMIC www.namic.org
FSLA 2016 Annual Convention
Aug. 3-5
The Vinoy Renaissance, St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club, St. Petersburg, FL
Florida Surplus Lines Association www.myfsla.com
IIABAZ’s 82nd Annual Convention
Aug. 10-12
Arizona Biltmore Resort, Phoenix, AZ
Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Arizona www.iiabaz.com
NIIC Strike Out Cancer, Atlanta benefiting City of Hope
Aug. 17
Atlanta, GA
National Insurance Industry Council Benefiting City of Hope www.cityofhope.org/niic
James K. Ruble Graduate Seminar
Aug. 17-18
DoubleTree Suites Seattle Airport Southcenter, Seattle, WA
PIA Western Alliance www.piawest.com
IIAB of Idaho Annual Convention
Aug. 21-23
Coeur d’Alene Resort, Coeur d’Alene, ID
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Idaho Inc. www.iiabi.org
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Oregon 87th Annual Convention
Aug. 23-25
Eagle Crest Resort, Redmond, OR
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Oregon www.iiabo.org
PLRB 2016 Central Regional Adjusters Conference
Sept. 7-8
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, St. Louis, MO
Property & Liability Resource Bureau www.plrb.org
Big “I” Fall Leadership Conference
Sept. 7-11
Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago, IL
Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America Inc. www.independentagent.com
2016 Washington Joint Conference and Trade Show
Sept. 14-16
Davenport Grand Hotel, Spokane, WA
PIA Western Alliance and IIABW www.wajointconference.com
Independent Insurance Agents of Iowa Annual Convention, Tradeshow & Expo
Sept. 14-15
Altoona, IA
Independent Insurance Agents of Iowa Inc. www.iiaiowa.com
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Washington/PIA Joint Conference
Sept. 14-16
Davenport Grand Hotel, Spokane, WA
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Washington/PIA
Spencer Educational Foundation Gala Dinner
Sept. 15
Waldorf Astoria New York, New York, NY
Spencer Educational Foundation www.spencered.org
Applied Net 2016
Sept. 19-22
Swan & Dolphin Resort, Orlando, FL
Applied Client Network www.AppliedClientNetwork.org
Independent Insurance Agents of New Mexico 82nd Annual Convention
Sept. 21-22
Isleta Resort & Casino, Albuquerque, NM
Independent Insurance Agents of New Mexico Inc. www.iianm.org
2016 American Agents Alliance Convention & Expo
Sept. 22-25
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, Palm Desert, CA
American Agents Alliance www.agentsalliance.com
IIABNJ 123rd Annual Business Meeting and Networking Event
Sept. 25-27
Congress Hall, Cape May, NJ
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New Jersey www.iiabnj.org
2016 NAPSLO Annual Convention
Sept. 25-28
Atlanta, GA
NAPSLO www.napslo.org
2016 PLUS Cyber Symposium
Sept. 27
New York City, NY
Professional Liability Underwriting Society www.plusweb.org
2016 National Insurance Conference of Canada (NICC)
Sept. 28-30
The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, BC
MSA Research Inc. www.msaresearch.com
MCIEF Annual Conference
Sept. 29-30
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, Orlando, FL
Motor Carrier Insurance Education Foundation
119th IIANC Annual Convention
Oct. 2-4
Marriott Resort & Spa at Grand Dunes, Myrtle Beach, SC
Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina Inc. www.iianc.com
PLRB 2016 Large Loss Conference
Oct. 4-6
Chicago Marriott Downtown Mag Mile, Chicago, IL
Property & Liability Resource Bureau www.plrb.org
Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois Convention and Trade Show
Oct. 4-6
Marriott Pere Marquette/Peoria Civic Center, Peoria, IL
Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois www.iiaofil.org
IIAV Young Agents’ Conference
Oct. 6-7
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach, VA
Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia www.iiav.com
NIIC Drive for Hope, benefiting City of Hope
Oct. 12
TopGolf, Tampa, FL
City of Hope National Insurance Industry Council www.cityofhope.org/niic
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York “NYiDay”
Oct. 14
Millennium Broadway Hotel New York, New York City, NY
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York Inc. www.iiabny.org
IBA Sacramento Big “I” Day
Oct. 18
Sacramento, CA
The Insurance Brokers and Agents of Sacramento (IBA) www.ibasacramento.com
Independent Insurance Agents of Nebraska Annual Convention
Oct. 25-27
Younes Center, Kearney, NE
Independent Insurance Agents of Nebraska Inc. www.iian.org
FIWT 72nd Annual Convention
Oct. 27-30
Embassy Suites Frisco, Frisco, TX
Federation of Insurance Women of Texas www.FIWT.com
Insurors of Tennessee 123rd Annual Convention
Oct. 29-Nov 1
Omni Hotel Nashville, Nashville, TN
Insurors of Tennessee www.insurors.org
2016 City of Hope NIIC Spirit of Life honoring Christopher Swift of The Hartford
Oct. 29
Los Angeles, CA
National Insurance Industry Council Benefiting City of Hope www.cityofhope.org/niic
IIAB of South Carolina Annual Convention
Oct. 30 – Nov. 1
The Omni Grove Park Inn, Asheville, NC
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of South Carolina www.iiabsc.com
ACORD2016
Nov. 1-3
Boca Raton Resort and Club, Boca Raton, FL
ACORD www.acord.org
James K Ruble Graduate Seminar
Nov. 1-2
Portland Airport Sheraton Hotel, Portland, OR
PIA Western Alliance www.piawest.com
IIAK’s 120th Annual Convention & Trade Show
Nov. 9-11
The Brown Hotel, Louisville, KY
Independent Insurance Agents of Kentucky www.iiak.org
IIAC Mid-Year Convention
Nov. 10
Aqua Turf Club, Plantsville, CT
Independent Insurance Agents of CT www.iiact.org
TSLA 2016 Annual Meeting
Nov. 13-14
Four Seasons Hotel Austin, Austin, TX
Texas Surplus Lines Association Inc. www.tsla.org
Independent Insurance Agents of Indiana’s Annual Convention
Nov. 14-16
Westin Hotel, Indianapolis, IN
Independent Insurance Agents of Indiana www.bigi.org
PLRB 2016 Eastern Regional Adjusters Conference
Nov. 15-16
Richmond Marriott, Richmond, VA
Property & Liability Resource Bureau www.plrb.org