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115th Annual Conference & Trade Show

June 13-15, 2012 • Grand Hyatt San Antonio

Conference & Trade Show

 

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Detailed Schedule

 

IMPACT Silent Auction

 

Bid on great items to benefit IMPACT, the political action committee of independent insurance agents. Items include a King Ranch hunting trip, a Baffin Bay fishing trip, jewelry, tickets to sporting events and more.

 

Wednesday, June 13

11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Community Service Project

Hosted by Young Agents of IIAT and IIASA

Please join colleagues for what has become one of IIAT's finest traditions. Offer the gift of service at a volunteer work day at St. Peter-St. Joseph Children's Home in San Antonio hosted by young agents. Whether you prefer to get your hands dirty or simply spend time with a special group of folks, this day's activities will include something for you. IIAT will supply transportation to and from the location, materials and lunch for volunteers.

 
4 – 6 p.m.

Registration: Agents/Company Reps

 
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Young Agent Community Service Project Reception

 
8 p.m.

Young Agent Young Agents Evening Out

 
 

Thursday, June 14

8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Registration: Agents/Company Reps

 
9 – 11:30 a.m.

PRODUCER SESSIONS

Open to all registrants

 
9 – 10 a.m.

Industry Update

IIAT Staff

An overview of what's happening with markets, new regulations, claims trends and coverage forms.

1 CE Credit
10 – 11:30 a.m.

Selling and Servicing in a Hard(er) Market

Panel discussion
Rick Bondurant, CIC, CRM, CAE, Management Resources, IIAT
Keith Thompson, America First Insurance
Bill Harrison Jr., Texas Associates, SA
Moderator: Jim Gavin, Insurance Information Services, IIAT

A panel of seasoned agents discusses the challenge of selling property/casualty in a period of price increases and restrictive underwriting.

No CE
11:30 – 12:30 a.m.

Box Lunch

 
1 – 2 p.m.

Protecting Client and Agency Data In and Out of the Office

Jeff Yates
ACT Executive Director, IIABA

ACT (Agents Council on Technology) Executive Director Jeff Yates explains how encryption works, the tools available to help in protecting customer data and how to manage the mobile exposure of data.

No CE
1 – 2 p.m.

What P&C Producers Need to Know About L&H

Misty Baker, Life & Health Insurance Information, IIAT

Cross-selling works, but you need to know how that "other world" works. IIAT's Director of Health Insurance Information Resources provides a life and health primer to help producers recognize the good accounts.

1 CE Credit
1 – 2 p.m.

Cyber Liability: What Your Clients Don't Know Can Hurt Them

Tyrone Bennett, Vice President, Chubb Specialty Insurance Regional Carrier

The liabilities arising from the loss of sensitive information have put companies out of business. Learn to spot the exposure and sort through the array of markets for the coverage your clients need.

1 CE Credit
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Texas Liability Changes: Certificates, Additional Insureds and Indemnity Transfers

Jim Gavin, Insurance Information Services, IIAT

Learn how new laws that affect certificates of insurance and construction indemnity agreements are impacting your customers and their customers. In addition, hear about the new ISO additional insured endorsements and their impact on liability accounts.

1 CE Credit
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Water Damage Gaps in the Homeowners Policy

Susan Graves
IIAT Instructor

The ISO homeowners program offers a variety of endorsements designed to address gaps in basic homeowners coverage, from backed-up sewers to foundation damage. This session covers the options available to your customers.

1 CE Credit
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

ACT Tools: Plan Your Technology Strategy

Jeff Yates, ACT Executive Director, IIABA

The Agents Council for Technology website offers some of the best tools and information for planning the most effective technology strategy for your agency. ACT Executive Director Jeff Yates will show you how to make this tool part of your agency planning.

No CE
3:30 – 6 p.m.

Welcome Party in the Trade Show

Mingle with your colleagues at the largest trade show in the Southwest featuring more than 170 booths.

 
6 p.m.

Company Hospitalities

 
 

Friday, June 15

7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Registration: Agents/Company Reps

 
8 – 9 a.m.

Prayer Breakfast

Purchase tickets at the IIAT registration area.

 
8 – 11 a.m.

Breakfast in the Trade Show

With no competing sessions to divide your attention, you'll have plenty of time to visit with more than 170 companies offering markets, automations systems, restoration services, premium finance, unique software and more. Plus, don't miss big prize drawings throughout the show.

 
11 – 11:30 a.m.

IMPACT Reception & Awards

Open to all 2012 IMPACT contributors.

 
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Awards Luncheon and IIAT Business Meeting

Honor your colleagues who have gone above and beyond, hear the state of your association and vote for new board representatives. Featuring the ACSR of the Year, Andre´ P. Juneau Young Agent of the Year and Drex Foreman Awards.

 
1:30 – 2:45 p.m.

The Challenges of the Texas Insurance Market

Eleanor Kitzman, Commissioner
Texas Department of Insurance

Commissioner Kitzman discusses the challenges of Texas insurance markets including proposed changes to the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.

No CE
3 – 4:30 p.m.

Consumer Agent Portal: Increasing Market Share for Independent Agents

Tom Minkler
IIABA Vice President

IIABA Vice President Tom Minkler previews the new independent agent quoting portal, coming live this summer. Learn how your digital marketing efforts and CAP can increase your business and independent agents' share of the personal lines market.

No CE
3 – 4:30 p.m.

The Future of Health Insurance Markets and How to Prosper

Panel discussion

Mark Bellman, RHU
Vice President of Sales and Account Management
Small Business, Central Texas United Healthcare

Dennis Fallon
Vice President, Sales Benefitmall
Nelson Griswold
President, Bottom Line Solutions, Inc.

A panel of CEOs from company, general agency and ancillary consulting will discuss what's in store for brokers in Texas with the implementation of federal reform, exchanges and how brokers can thrive in the ever-changing market.

1.5 CE Credits
6 – 8 p.m.

Casino Party

Join your friends for an evening of fun with food, beverages and a prize-filled casino.

 
8:30 – 11 p.m.    

Special live performance by country superstar
Pat Green & Friends

(Drew Womack & Radney Foster)

What I'm For, "Carry On"
Tap your foot to this upbeat original Texas country track and watch the video.

What I'm For, "What I'm For"
Listen to the title track and watch the video.

What I'm For, "Let Me"
Get a taste of Pat Green's ballads. Watch the making of the video.

McDonald

 

 


 
 
 
 


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