2019 Insurance Industry Meetings & Conventions Directory
2019 CIWA Industry Days
Jan 6-8
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
La Jolla, CA
CIWA
www.ciwa.net
2019 Big ‘I’ Winter Meeting
Jan 9-12
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch
St. Louis, MO
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America Inc.
www.independentagent.com
Motor Carrier Insurance Considerations
Jan 10-11
Residence Inn Orlando Airport
Orlando, FL
MCIEF
transportationriskspecialist.com
Economic Outlook & Jobs Summit
Jan 14
Guidewell Innovation Center- Lake Nona Medical City
Orlando, FL
Florida Chamber Foundation
www.flchamber.com
Jan 14-15
ResidenAdvanced Underwritingce Inn Orlando Airport
Orlando, FL
MCIEF
transportationriskspecialist.com
III 2019 Joint Industry Forum
Jan 17
Marriott Marquis
New York City, NY
Insurance Information Institute
www.iii.org
Why New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work
Jan 21
Mick Morgan’s
Sharon, MA
MAIW Mass Assoc of Insurance Women Norfolk Chapter
maiw.org
Ohio Regional Conference
Jan 25
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
Gamma Iota Sigma
gammaiotasigma.org
Tennessee Regional Conference
Jan 25
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
Gamma Iota Sigma
gammaiotasigma.org
Florida Regional Conference
Jan 25
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Gamma Iota Sigma
gammaiotasigma.org
IIAT’s 56th Annual Joe Vincent
Management Seminar
Jan 27-29
Renaissance Austin Hotel
Austin, TX
IIAT
www.iiat.org
Insurance Agents Day on the Hill
Jan 30
Omni Richmond Hotel
Richmond, VA
Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia
www.iiav.com
20th Anniversary Conference – 2019 Windstorm Insurance Conference
Jan 30-Feb 2
Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort
Orlando, FL
Windstorm Insurance Network, Inc.
www.windnetwork.com
89th Annual Farm Agents Mid-Winter Education Meeting
Jan 31-Feb 1
Crowne Plaza
Springfield, IL
IIA Illinois
www.iiaofil.org
2019 WSIA Surplus Lines Management
Feb 4-7
Emory University Goizueta School of Business
Atlanta, GA
WSIA
www.wsia.org
2019 PLUS Cyber University
Feb 5
Convene
New York City, NY
PLUS
www.plusweb.org
South Dakota Farm and Small Town Conference
Feb 6-7
Highland Conference Center
Highland Way Mitchell, SD
Independent Insurance Agents of South Dakota
www.iiasd.org
2019 PLUS Cyber Symposium
Feb 6-7
Marriott Marquis Hotel
New York City, NY
PLUS
www.plusweb.org
2019 PLUS D&O Symposium
Feb 6-7
Marriott Marquis Hotel
New York City, NY
PLUS
www.plusweb.org
Surplus Lines Assoc of NJ – Continuing Education
Feb 7
Markel Assurance Home Office
Red Bank, NJ
Surplus Lines Association of New Jersey
www.njsla.org
2019 IIABCal Forecast Luncheon & Installation
Feb 8
Kimpton Sawyer Hotel
Sacramento, CA
IIABACal
member.iiabcal.org
Advanced Coverage
Feb 11-12
Residence Inn Orlando Airport
Orlando, FL
MCIEF
transportationriskspecialist.com
The Pipeline Virtual Career Fair
Feb 12
Online
International
Gamma Iota Sigma
gammaiotasigma.org
2019 NAMIC Claims Conference
Feb 13-15
Wigwam Arizona
Litchfield Park, AZ
NAMIC
www.namic.org
Michigan Association of Insurance Agents Annual Convention
Feb 18-20
Amway Grand Plaza
Grand Rapids, MI
MAIA
www.michagent.org
Houston Insurance Day 2019
Feb 20
Houston Marriott Westchase
Houston, TX
Independent Insurance Agents of Houston
www.iiah.org
Independent Insurance Agents of Mississippi Agency Management Conference
Feb 20-21
The Country Club of Jackson
Jackson, MS
Independent Insurance Agents of Mississippi
www.msagent.org
2019 WSIA Underwriting Summit
Feb 24-27
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
National Harbor, MD
WSIA
www.wsia.org
2019 NAMIC Commercial Lines Seminar
Feb 27-Mar 1
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
Chicago, IL
NAMIC
www.namic.org
All Industry Day at the Capitol
Feb 28
State Capital Building
Olympia, WA
IIAB Washington
www.wainsurance.org
IICF Southeast Annual Dinner
Feb 28
Ford Center at the Star
Frisco, TX
IICF
www.iicf.org
SIR 2019 Spring Research Workshops
Mar 4-6
Mintel
Chicago, IL
Society of Insurance Research
www.sirnet.org
Combined Claims Conference
Mar 5-6
Hyatt Regency, Garden Grove (Anaheim)
Anaheim, CA
Combined Claims Conference
www.combinedclaims.com
Annual Insurance Public Policy Summit
Mar 6
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Washington, DC
Networks Financial Institute
isunetworks.org
IICF Blazing the Trail Benefit
Mar 7
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
Chicago, IL
IICF Midwest Division
iicf.ejoinme.org
NextGen – Brewing Up Business 2019
Mar 7
BrewDog
Canal Winchester, OH
Ohio Insurance Agents
www.ohioinsuranceagents.com
PIA of CT Annual Conference
Mar 7-8
Foxwoods Resort Casino
Mashantucket, CT
Professional Insurance Agents Association
www.pia.org
Motor Carrier Insurance Considerations
Mar 11-12
Residence Inn Orlando Airport
Orlando, FL
MCIEF
www.transportationriskspecialist.com
2019 PLUS Healthcare and Medical PL
Mar 12-13
Loews Chicago Hotel
Chicago, IL
PLUS
www.plusweb.org
2019 Professional Development Conference
Mar 12
Jacobs Center
San Diego, CA
San Diego ASSP
www.sandiego.assp.org
Los Angeles I Day
Mar 13
Pasadena Convention Center
Pasadena, CA
BGP/LA/SFV
www.iday.us
Northern California Insurance Professionals Skiing & Snowboarding Charity Fundraiser
Mar 17-18
Base Camp Hotel
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Hull & Company, LLC
2019 WSIA Automation Conference
Mar 17-20
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort
Orlando, FL
WSIA
www.wsia.org
Missouri Small Agency Conference
Mar 21-22
Holiday Inn
Columbia, MO
Missouri Association of Insurance Agents
www.missouriagent.org
Elevate 2019
Mar 24-26
New Orleans Marriott
New Orleans, LA
Agency Nation
www.elevateconference.com
Agency Growth Conference
Mar 27-28
Doubletree Memphis Downtown
Memphis, TN
Insurors of Tennessee
www.insurors.org
North Carolina Surplus Lines Association Annual Convention
Mar 27-29
Grandover
Greensboro, NC
North Carolina Surplus Lines Association
www.ncsla.com
Motor Carrier Insurance Considerations
Mar 28-29
Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing
Indianapolis, IN
MCIEF
www.transportationriskspecialist.com
The IAIABC Forum 2019
Apr 1-4
Paradise Point Resort
San Diego, CA
International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions
www.iaiabc.org
2019 PIA National Spring Governance Meetings
Apr 1-4
Hilton Crystal City
Arlington, VA
National Association of Professional Insurance Agents
www.pianet.com
2019 – EDGE Conference
Apr 3-4
Par-A-Dice Hotel
East Peoria, IL
IIA Illinois
www.iiaofil.org
Buffalo I-Day
Apr 4
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
Buffalo, NY
Big I New York
www.biginy.org
FIWT Leadership & Education Mid Year Expo
Apr 12-13
MCM Elegante
Abilene, TX
FIWT
www.FIWT.com
2019 NAMC Personal Lines Seminar
Apr 15-17
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
Chicago, IL
NAMIC
www.namic.org
Advanced Underwriting
Apr 16-17
Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing
Indianapolis, IN
MCIEF
www.transportationriskspecialist.com
Global Insurance Symposium
Apr 23-25
Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
Des Moines, IA
Global Insurance Symposium
www.globalinsurancesymposium.com
RIMS 2019
Apr 28-May 1
Boston Convention Center
Boston, MA
RIMS
www.rims.org
MIAA Annual Convention
Apr 29-30
Doubletree
South Portland, ME
Maine Insurance Agents Association
www.maineagents.net
MIIAB/Trusted Choice Convention
Apr 30
Mystic Lake Center
Prior Lake, MN
MIIAB
www.miia.org
2019 WSIA Executive Leadership Summit
Apr 30-May 3
Darden School of Business Rosslyn Campus
Washington, DC
WSIA
www.wsia.org
2019 Spring Conference
May 2
TBA
IIAC Young Agents Committee
www.iiact.org
Advanced Coverage
May 2-3
Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing
Indianapolis, IN
MCIEF
www.transportationriskspecialist.com
2019 Blue Ribbon Conference
May 5-9
Monarch Beach Resort
Dana Point, CA
IIABACal
member.iiabcal.org
BIG Independent Group 10X Tradeshow
May 6-9
Ontario Airport Double Tree
Ontario, CA
BIG Independent Group
www.biginsusa.com
2019 NAMIC Directors’ Bootcamp 2.0
May 6-8
The Alfond Inn
Winter Park, FL
NAMIC
www.namic.org
Target Markets Mid-Year Meeting
May 6-8
Hilton Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
Target Markets
www.targetmkts.com
2019 Big ‘I’ Legislative Conference
May 8-10
Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel
Washington, DC
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, Inc.
www.independentagent.com
Motor Carrier Insurance Considerations
May 9-10
Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch
Scottsdale, AZ
MCIEF
www.transportationriskspecialist.com
NJSLA Person of the Year / Honoree Dinner (Steve Powell)
May 9
Echo Lake Country Club
Westfield, NJ
Surplus Lines Association of New Jersey
www.njsla.org
Advanced Coverage
May 13-14
Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch
Scottsdale, AZ
MCIEF
www.transportationriskspecialist.com
Albany I-Day
May 15
Albany Capital Center
Albany, NY
Capital District Insurance Community Inc.
www.albanyiday.com
Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin’s InsurCon2019
May 15-17
Madison Marriott West
Madison, WI
Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin
www.iiaw.com
Advanced Underwriting
May 15-16
Sonesta Suites Scottsdale Gainey Ranch
Scottsdale, AZ
MCIEF
www.transportationriskspecialist.com
2019 NAMIC Farm Mutual Forum
May 21-22
Radisson Blu Mall of America
Bloomington, MN
NAMIC
www.namic.org
Accelerate, powered by NetVU
May 21-23
Duke Energy Convention Center
Cincinnati, OH
Network of Vertafore Users (NetVU)
www.netvu.org
NAIC Insurance Summit
Jun 3-7
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Kansas City, MO
National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)
www.naic.org
122nd Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia (IIAG) Annual Meeting
Jun 6-9
Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa
Hilton Head, SC
IIA Georgia
www.iiag.org
Motor Carrier Insurance Considerations
Jun 6-7
Residence Inn Orlando Airport
Orlando, FL
MCIEF
www.transportationriskspecialist.com
PIA NJ/NY Annual Conference
Jun 9-11
Harrah’s Resort & Casino
Atlantic City, NJ
Professional Insurance Agents Association
www.pia.org
Independent Insurance Agents of Rhode Island Annual Convention
Jun 10-12
The Atlantic Resort
Newport, RI
Independent Insurance Agents of Rhode Island
www.iiari.com
Advanced Coverage
Jun 10-11
Residence Inn Orlando Airport
Orlando, FL
MCIEF
transportationriskspecialist.com
Chief Data Analytics Officers & Influencers, Insurance
Jun 11-12
New York, NY
Corinium Global Intelligence
www.chiefdataofficerinsurance.com
IICF Women in Insurance Global Conference
Jun 12-14
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
New York City, NY
IICF
www.iicf.org
Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Louisiana Conference
Jun 16-19
Sandestin Beach Hilton
FL
IIAB Louisiana
www.iiaba.net
Florida Association of Insurance Agents (FAIA) 115th Annual Convention & Education Symposium
Jun 19-21
Orlando World Center Marriott
Orlando, FL
FAIA
www.faia.com
IIAT InsurCon 2019
Jun 19-21
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
Grapevine, TX
IIAT
www.iiat.org
83rd Annual PIA VA/DC Convention & Trade Fair
Jun 22-24
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts
Virginia Beach, VA
Professional Insurance Agents of Virginia and the District of Columbia
www.piavadc.com
IIAV Annual Conference & Exposition 2019
Jun 23-25
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Virginia Beach, VA
Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia
www.iiav.com
IMCA 2019 Annual Conference
Jun 23-25
Minneapolis Marriott City Center
Minneapolis, MN
Insurance Marketing and Communications Association
www.imcanet.com
2019 NAMIC Management Conference
Jun 23-26
The Omni Grove Park Inn
Asheville, NC
NAMIC
www.namic.org
SITE Annual Conference
Jun 23-26
The Peabody Memphis
Memphis, TN
Society of Insurance Trainers & Educators
www.insurancetrainers.org
2019 CIWA Summer Forum & Annual Meeting
Jun 24-26
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Monterey, CA
CIWA
www.ciwa.net
Independent Insurance Agents of Arkansas Annual Convention
Jun 24-26
Pensacola Beach Hilton
Pensacola, FL
IIA Arkansas
www.iiaar.org
Motor Carrier Insurance Considerations
Jul 11-12
Residence Inn Orlando Airport
Orlando, FL
MCIEF
www.transportationriskspecialist.com
Advanced Coverage
Jul 15
Residence Inn Orlando Airport
Orlando, FL
MCIEF
www.transportationriskspecialist.com
Missouri Agents Connection (MAC) Summit
Jul 17-19
Tan-Tar-A Resort
Osage Beach, MO
Missouri Association of Insurance Agents
www.missouriagent.org
TSLA 2019 Mid-Year Meeting
Jul 21-24
Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe
Truckee, CA
TSLA
ww.tsla.org
2019 NAMIC Agricultural Risk Inspection School
Jul 23-25
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel
Columbus, OH
NAMIC
www.namic.org
44th Annual Florida RIMS Educational Conference
Jul 30-Aug 3
Ritz Carlton
Naples, FL
RIMS Florida
florida.rims.org
Advanced Underwriting
Aug 5-6
Residence Inn Orlando Airport
Orlando, FL
MCIEF
www.transportationriskspecialist.com
FSLA Annual Convention
Aug 7-9
The Hammock Beach Resort
Palm Coast, FL
Florida Surplus Lines Association
www.floridasurpluslinesassociation.com
95th Annual Big ‘I’ State Convention
Aug 11-14
Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course
Coeur d’Alene, ID
IIAB Idaho
www.iiabi.org
IIABAZ’s 85th Annual Convention & Trade Show
Aug 22-23
Talking Stick Resort & Casino
Scottsdale, AZ
Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Arizona
www.iiabaz.com
IIABO 91st Annual Convention
Aug 25-27
Eagle Crest Resort
Redmond, OR
IIAB Oregon
www.iiabo.org
RIMS Western Regional Conference
Sep 9-11
J. W. Marriott
Las Vegas, NV
Nevada Chapter of RIMS
www.cvent.com
2019 Big ‘I’ Fall Leadership Conference
Sep 11-15
The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa
Savannah, GA
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America Inc.
www.independentagent.com
Motor Carrier Insurance Considerations
Sep 12-13
Hampton Inn by Hilton Salt Lake City Cottonwood
Holladay, UT
MCIEF
www.transportationriskspecialist.com
Advanced Coverage
Sep 16-17
Hampton Inn by Hilton Salt Lake City Cottonwood
Holladay, UT
MCIEF
www.transportationriskspecialist.com
Independent Insurance Agents of Iowa 113th Annual Convention
Sep 18-19
Prairie Meadows Convention Center
Altoona, IA
IIAIowa
www.iiaiowa.com
Advanced Underwriting
Sep 18-19
Hampton Inn by Hilton Salt Lake City Cottonwood
Holladay, UT
MCIEF
www.transportationriskspecialist.com
Rochester I-Day
Sep 19
Artisan Works Art Museum
Rochester, NY
Big I New York
www.biginy.org
2019 NAMIC 124th Annual Convention
Sep 22-25
Gaylord National Convention Center
National Harbor, MD
NAMIC
www.namic.org
2019 WSIA Annual Marketplace
Sep 22-25
TBA
San Diego, CA
WSIA
www.wsia.org
Independent Insurance Agents of Texas Small Agency Conference
Sep 23-24
Hilton Waco & Convention Center
Waco, TX
IIAT
www.iiat.org
2019 American Agents Alliance Conference & Expo
Sep 26-29
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
Palm Desert, CA
American Agents Alliance
www.agentsalliance.com
48th Annual International Conference
Sep 26-28
Hilton Anatole
Dallas, TX
Gamma Iota Sigma
gammaiotasigma.org
MCIEF Annual Conference
Oct 3-4
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
Orlando, FL
MCIEF
www.transportationriskspecialist.com
2019 NSPII Insurance Fraud Seminar
Oct 7-8
Doubletree by HIlton Lawrenceburg
Lawrenceburg, OH
National Society of Professional Insurance Investigations (NSPII)
www.nspii.com
4th Annual Environmental Insurance Forum Insuring Resilience: Monetizing Environmental Risks
Oct 7-9
Hyatt Regency
Boston, MA
Society of Environmental Insurance Professionals
www.seipro.org
IA&B Futures Conference
Oct 8-9
Omni Bedford Springs
Bedford, PA
Insurance Agents & Brokers
www.IABforME.com
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of South Carolina (IIABSC) Annual Convention
Oct 13-15
Westin
Savannah, GA
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of South Carolina (IIABSC) Annual Convention
www.iiabsc.com
FIWT 75th Annual Convention
Oct 17-20
Moody Gardens
Galveston, TX
FIWT
www.FIWT.com
Insurors 126th Annual Convention
Oct 19-22
The Westin Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
Insurors of Tennessee
www.insurors.org
SIR 2019 Annual Conference & Exhibit Fair
Oct 20-22
Sheraton Charlotte Hotel
Charlotte, NC
Society of Insurance Research
www.sirnet.org
The IAIABC 105th Convention
Oct 21-24
The Westin Convention Center
Pittsburgh, PA
International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions
www.iaiabc.org
Target Markets 19th Annual Summit
Oct 21-23
Westin Kierland Resort
Scottsdale, AZ
Target Markets
www.targetmkts.com
ACORD Connect 2019
Oct 29-30
TBA
Boston, MA
ACORD
www.acordlomaforum.org
IICF Houston Chapter Clay Shoot Tournament
29-Oct
Greater Houston Gun Club
Houston, TX
IICF
www.iicf.org
Independent Insurance Agents of Nebraska Annual Convention
Oct 9-11
Younes Conference Center
Kearney, NE
Independent Insurance Agents of Nebraska
www.iiaba.net
RIMS ERM Conference
Nov 4-5
TBA
New Orleans, LA
RIMS
www.rims.org
TSLA 2019 Annual Meeting
Nov 10-11
Four Seasons Hotel
Austin, TX
TSLA
www.tsla.org
Independent Insurance Agents of Indiana 2019 Annual Convention
Nov 11-13
Westin Hotel
Indianapolis, IN
IIA Indiana
www.bigi.org
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