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Annual Young Agents Retreat

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The 8th Annual Young Agents Retreat will be held at the Hyatt Lost Pines near Bastrop. This relaxed retreat provides the perfect chance for young agents to get professional encouragement, sales advice and networking, in an affordable, compact event. From the time young agents gather for the kickoff technical seminars, to the evening reception, dinner and entertainment, to the next day's golf tourney, they will be side-by-side with like-minded producers and company representatives who've proven their commitment to building lasting relationships with young agents and their agencies.

Who: IIAT members 40 years old and younger or new to the business.

When: Nov. 1-2, 2007

Where:
Hyatt Lost Pines
575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road
Lost Pines (Bastrop), TX 78612
Phone: 512.308.1234
Fax: 512.308.4800
Web: lostpines.hyatt.com

Early arrivals and late departures will be charged $219 + tax (based on availability). All reservations must be made through IIAT with a credit card.

Spa appointments at Spa Django can be made with the Lost Pines Resort and Spa by calling 512.308.1234. Get a list of services.

Registration (Online registration is now closed. Call 800.880.7428 to register.):
$350 per person (single occupancy)
Registration includes room, reception, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast and 1 lunch.

$125 spouse registration

Golf:
(includes box lunch): $125

Dress:
Is business casual for the entire retreat. Collared shirts (no blue jeans) are required for the golf course.

Additional Info: Contact IIAT's Paul Martin, Director of Education to find out if this event is right for you.

Retreat Agenda

Thursday, November 1

9 a.m. • Registration

10 a.m. to noon • Young Agent Technical Update – Filed for 2 CE credits
During this workshop, the IIAT staff will brief you on current regulatory and governmental issues important to agents, as well as the latest industry news on the marketplace.

12 noon • Lunch

1:30 to 5:30 p.m. • The Insurance Game – Filed for 4 CE credits
The IIAT education team will lead participants in a fun interactive, and imaginative look at the industry called The Insurance Game. The 4-hour workshop (which will include breaks for refreshments and networking) places young agents in groups where together they will: face all of the challenges of the underwriting cycle; make decisions that determine the results of their simulated organization; and face the consequences of those decisions as the losses and investment results are revealed.

6:30 p.m. • Reception

7 p.m. • Dinner
An opportunity to sit and enjoy a great meal in a warm resort atmosphere with friends and colleagues without it feeling like a meeting.

8:30 p.m. • After Dinner Social
You’re welcome to join us in the resort lounge with fabulous views, the conversation and a drink or two will combine to make a fantastic ending to a rewarding day. 

Friday, November 2

8 a.m. • Golf – Wolfdancer at Lost Pines (box lunches included, fore caddies provided)

2 p.m. • Head home