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Welcome to IIABW Conference 2.0!  We hope you can take a couple days away from this crazy market to join us in Bellevue and GO BIG.  To register, click on the tab below. 


We have restructured the entire event to help you get the most information in the shortest amount of time.  We are making the event more  interactive and fast-paced so you can get solutions from our industry experts (MarshBerry, Carrier CEOs, etc.)  and your fellow agents.  You will meet BOTH candidates running for insurance commissioner.  

You will be able to network with over 50 companies in our trade show, win prizes, collect fun giveaways. Retail agents can attend the trade show, reception, dinner and entertainment on Thursday from  4 pm - 8 pm for no cost (including 3 hours of free parking). Click here to view a list of companies who are exhibiting. 

IIABW's Go Big Conference will help you Build…Grow….Thrive so you can be successful in the coming years. 

Thank you Sponsors! 

  • Title Sponsor: Safeco/Liberty Mutual
  • Platinum Sponsor:  Capital Premium Financing, Imperial PFS, Progressive Insurance
  • Premier Sponsor: First Insurance Funding, Grange Insurance Association, National General, An Allstate Company, Travelers, Western National
  • Major Sponsor:  Honeycomb Insurance, Oregon Mutual Insurance Co., Mutual of Enumclaw
  • Supporting Sponsor: Superior Underwriters, Red Shield Insurance Company
  • Contributing Sponsor: Alliant Insurance Services, Berkley North Pacific Group, Imperial PFS, Iroquois Group, PIU, Safelite Auto Glass, Tokio Marine Highland, XPT Specialty

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11


3:00 pm – 5:00 pm     
Networking Reception at Top Golf in Renton with transportation from the Hyatt Regency, drinks, food and games 
*2:30 bus pick up from hotel.  5:00 pm bus pick up from Top Golf.

5:30 -7:30 pm            
Kick-Off Reception with food, drinks games and music hosted by the IIABW Young Agents.

7:30 pm                      
Dinner on Your Own
 
8:00 pm – 10:00pm
Exhibit Table Set-up available

8:30 pm                      
Hospitality Suite – Room 2408 in Cascade Tower

 
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

7:00 – 8:30 am           
Exhibit Table Set-up available

8:30 – 9:15 am           
Breakfast.  Exhibit Hall open

9:15 – 10:15 am         
Cutting Edge Ideas/Best Practices - Agents will give short presentations on proven initiatives in the areas of sales/marketing, agency operations, human capital, culture, and technology. We will then have facilitated round table discussions on the different topics to brainstorm and share ideas. 

10:15 - 10:45 am
Senator Patty Kuderer, Insurance Commissioner candidate and State Senator representing Bellevue, will speak on her priorities if elected to head the OIC.

10:45- 11:45 am         
State of Our Industry and Emerging Trends led by Kyle Hoeft, Director of Financial Advisory at MarshBerry, one of our industry's top consulting firms for more than 40 years.  (1 CE)

11:45 am – 1:00 pm   
Lunch.  Exhibit Hall open

1:00 – 2:00 pm           
An Informal Discussion on the State of Our Industry and Emerging Trends with Leading Insurance Company CEOs (1 CE)
•           Carrie Cheshier, President of Berkley North Pacific 
•           Dan Ferrari, Senior VP of Liberty Mutual
•           Eric Nelson, President, CEO of Mutual of Enumclaw 
•           Steve Stogner, CEO of Grange Insurance Association

2:00 – 2:15 pm           
Break and Network with CEOs and Exhibitors

2:15 – 4:00 pm                       
Cutting Edge Ideas/Best Practices – Agents will share more successful initiatives and roundtable discussions on timely topics to drill down on the ideas to identify potential risks, challenges and resources needed. 

4:00 - 4:15
Senator Phil Fortunato, Insurance Commissioner candidate and State Senator, will speak on his priorities if elected to head the OIC

4:15 – 6:15 pm  
Exhibit Hall open; Reception and bar open
6:15 - 8:15 pm
Dinner & Entertainment by Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos

8:15 pm                      
Hospitality Suite – Room 2408 in Cascade Tower

 
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

9:00 – 10:30 am         
IIABW Awards Breakfast (1 CE)

  • Bill Stauffacher, IIABW Lobbyist, will discuss the election and  the latest regulatory and legislative issues in Olympia.
  • Lou Moran, IIABA's Vice Chair, will give an update on federal legislative issues as well as new initiatives and programs from our national association. 

10:30-11:30    
Current Trends Driving Success in Top-Performing Agencies of All Sizes led Eric Kuhen, VP of Growth Advisory at MarshBerry,  one of our industry's top consulting firms for more than 40 years.


*all times subject to change
 


To Register as an Exhibitor - please click "Register to Exhibit" at link in blue above

  • Full Registration - $245  IIABW Member,   $295  Non Member.

Includes all sessions, meals and tradeshow.  Wednesday through Friday
(Does not include Top Golf)


Ala Cart Prices:

  • Top Golf - $60. 

Includes, drinks, appetizers and 2 hours of unlimited game play.
(Includes free shuttle to and from hotel)

  • Kick Off Reception - $50

Sponsored by the IIABW Young Agents.  Includes food, drinks, and entertainment


  • Thursday Only - $175

Includes breakfast, lunch and reception with Exhibitors and all Thursday sessions.

  • Friday Only - $60

Awards Breakfast and Speaker and all sessions

  • Free Trade Show & Reception

Retail Agents only (Thursday Trade Show only 4:00 - 6:00pm - includes reception).



Click here to register

 




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Kick off Receptions at Top Golf and the Hyatt Regency
Wednesday, September 11 from 2:30 pm – 7:30 pm
We will start the Go Big Conference with two fun events to help attendees network. We will take a bus from the Hyatt Regency at 2:30 pm to Top Golf in Renton. All conference attendees are encouraged to participate in this fun, low key activity – even if you haven’t swung a club before.  A golf pro will be there for those who would like some pointers. Appetizers and drinks will be served. The group will then bus back to the Hyatt Regency (to avoid the 405 traffic) to enjoy a fun reception hosted by the Young Agents. There will be music and networking games. 

Senator Patty Kuderer
Patty Kuderer is the frontrunner for the position of Insurance Commissioner and is currently the State Senator representing Bellevue. She will speak on her legislative and regulatory priorities if elected to head the OIC.

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Thursday, Sept. 12 at 10:45 am
Kyle Hoeft, Director of Financial Advisory at MarshBerry, will discuss the prevailing opportunities, trends, and obstacles shaping the insurance distribution sector. This session will navigate external influences such as economic dynamics, interest rates, mergers and acquisitions, and the political landscape, dissecting each of their respective near-term impacts on the insurance market and strategic decision-making. 

Cutting Edge Ideas/Best Practices
Thursday, September 12 at 9:30 am and at 2:15 pm
We have set aside 3 hours on Thursday for agents to roll up their sleeves and learn from each other. We will start with successful agents giving short presentations on proven initiatives in the areas of sales/marketing, agency operations, human capital, and technology. We will then have facilitated round table discussions on the these topics to brainstorm and share ideas. We will walk you through a process to help  identify ideas that will benefit your agency and to plan the steps and resources needed to implement them.


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Current Trends Driving Success in Top-Performing Agencies
Friday, Sept. 13 at 10:30 am
Eric Kuhen, VP of Growth Advisory at MarshBerry, will explore the driving forces behind top-performing insurance agencies and the pivotal trends propelling their success. This session will delve into establishing an intentional culture that can allow an organization to foster innovation, collaboration, and sustained growth, while uncovering the power of accountability in driving organizational excellence.  This session will also explore data & analytics and how AI-driven insights are revolutionizing the risk assessment and underwriting processes as organizations aggressively compete to source and retain generational talent and resist complacency. Learn how to craft a blueprint for navigating these trends and stay in control of your own destiny. 
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Senator Phil Fortunato
Sen. Phil Fortunato represents Distrcit 31 in the Washington State Senate. He is also running for the office of Insurance Commissioner and will speak on his priorities if elected. 

An Informal Discussion with Leading Insurance Company CEOs
Thursday, September 12 at 1:00 pm
Leaders from four of our carrier partners will discuss where our state’s insurance marketplace is going in the near future. They will discuss how our local economy, regulatory environment, global market conditions, social inflation, claims trends and other factors are impacting our market and how insurance agencies can take advantage of the opportunities. The panel will include:
  • Carrie Cheshier, President of Berkley North Pacific 
  • Dan Ferrari, Senior VP of Liberty Mutual
  • Eric Nelson, President, CEO of Mutual of Enumclaw 
  • Steve Stogner, CEO of Grange Insurance Association

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