2011 Insurance Industry Meetings and Conventions Directory

Welcome to Insurance Journal’s 2011 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. The online Insurance Journal events database can be found at www.InsuranceJournal.com/events. Meeting planners are invited to add
new meetings, conventions and seminars to the database free of charge, all year long.

California Wholesalers Industry Days
Jan 12-14
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
La Jolla, CA
Host: CIWA California Insurance Wholesalers Association
www.ciwa.net

Big “I” Winter Meeting & Best Practices Symposium
Jan 19-24
Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa
Rancho Mirage, CA
Host: IIABA Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America
www.iiaba.net

Windstorm Insurance Conference
Jan 24-27
Hilton Americas-Houston, Texas
Houston, TX
Host: Windstorm Insurance Network
www.windnetwork.com

The Larry Magill Rural and Small Agents Conference
Jan 25-27
Ramada Inn
Salinas, KS
Host: Kansas Association of Insurance Agents
www.iiaba.net

CPCU Central Texas Chapter Luncheon
Jan 25
UT Club
Austin, TX
Host: CPCU Central Texas Chapter
www.centraltexas.cpcusociety.org

“Achieve Top Line Growth through Innovation”
Jan 27-30
Fairmont Turnberry Isle
Miami, FL
Host: Professional Insurance Marketing Association (PIMA)
www.pima-assn.org

IIABNY’s Capital Showcase
Jan 31-Feb 1
Crowne Plaza
Albany, NY
Host: Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York, Inc.
www.iiabny.org

PLUS D&O Symposium
Feb 2-3
Marriott Marquis Hotel
New York, NY
Host: Professional Liability Underwriting Society
www.plusweb.org

NIIA’s 3rd Annual Trade Show
Feb 3
Harrahs’ Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
Host: Nevada Independent Insurance Agents
www.iiaba.net

YAC Sales & Leadership Conference
Feb 16-18
W Hotel Atlanta-Buckhead
Atlanta, GA
Host: Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia, Inc.
www.iiaba.net

MAIA’S 20th Annual Convention
Feb 22-24
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
Mt. Pleasant, MI
Host: Michigan Association of Insurance Agents (MAIA)
www.michagent.org

Rural & Small Agents Conference IIABA of Nebraska
Feb 23-24
Holiday Inn
Kearney, NE
Host: Independent Insurance Agents of Nebraska
www.iiaba.net

NAPSLO Mid-Year Leadership Forum
Feb 23-26
Naples Grande Beach Resort
Naples, FL
Host: National Association of Professional Surplus Lines Offices
www.napslo.org

Houston Insurance Day 2011 Viva Las Vegas
Feb 24
Marriott Houston West Chase
Houston, TX
Host: IIAH Independent Insurance Agents of Houston
www.iiah.org

MAIA Day at the Capitol
Mar 1
Capitol Plaza Hotel
Jefferson City, MO
Host: Michigan Association of Insurance Agents
www.michagent.org

PIACT Annual Convention
Mar 10-11
MGM Grand at Foxwoods
Foxwood, CT
Host: Professional Insurance Agents
www.pia.org

IICF Club 100 Dinner
Mar 10
Petersen Automotive Museum
Los Angeles, CA
Host: Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation
www.iicf.org

2011 AAMGA Automation and Technology Management Conference
Mar 19-22
Fairmont Dallas Hotel
Dallas, TX
Host: American Association of Managing General Agents
www.aamga.org

IIANC Spring Agents Conference
Mar 23-24
Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa
Asheville, NC
Host: Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina
www.iiaba.net

MAIA Small Agency Conference
Mar 24-25
Holiday Inn
Columbia, MO
Host: Michigan Association of Insurance Agents (MAIA)
www.michagent.org

PLUS 2011 Medical Professional Liability Symposium
Mar 24-25
Chicago Hilton & Towers
Chicago, IL
Host: Professional Liability Underwriting Society
www.plusweb.org

PLUS 2011 Professional Risk Symposium
Mar 24-25
Chicago Hilton & Towers
Chicago, IL
Host: Professional Liability Underwriting Society
www.plusweb.org

Under Forty Organization International Summit
Mar 28-30
London, England
Host: American Association of Managing General Agents
www.aamga.org

Louisiana Surplus Lines Association 2011 Annual Convention
Mar 30-Apr 1
Beau Rivage Resort
Biloxi, MS
Host: Louisiana Surplus Line Association
www.lasurpluslines.com

PIA of Florida Agent Expo
Mar 30-Apr 1
The Caribe Royale
Orlando, FL
Host: PIA of Florida
www.piafl.org

Big “I” Legislative Conference & Convention
Apr 13-15
Grand Hyatt Washington
Washington, D.C.
Host: IIABA Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America
www.iiaba.net

CPCU Society’s 2011 Leadership Summit
Apr 14-16
The Doral
Miami, FL
Host: CPCU Society
www.cpcusociety.org

IBA West 25th Annual Blue Ribbon Conference
May 1-5
The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel
Kohala Coast, HI
Host: Insurance Brokers and Agents of the West
www.ybac.net

RIMS 2011 Annual Conference & Exhibition
May 1-5
Vancouver Convention Centre West
Vancouver, BC
Host: RIMS Risk and Insurance Management Society Inc.
www.rims.org

BIG’s 2nd Annual Convention/Trade Show
May 5-6
Ontario Convention Center
Ontario, CA
Host: Brokers Insurance Group
www.mybigins.com

2011 TMPAA Mid Year Meeting
May 9-11
The Westin Copley Place
Boston, MA
Host: Target Markets Program Administrators Association
www.targetmkts.com

AAMGA Annual Meeting
May 22-25
Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes Resort
Orlando, FL
Host: American Association of Managing General Agents
www.aamga.org

ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems Forum
May 22-24
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, CA
Host: ACORD LOMA Insurance Systems
www.acordlomaforum.org

PIA Oregon/Idaho 44th Annual Convention & Tradeshow
Jun 5-7
Chinook Winds Casino
Lincoln City, OR
Host: PIA Western Alliance
www.piawest.com

MAIA Young Agents Conference
Jun 5-7
The Landing
Van Buren, MO
Host: Michigan Association of Insurance Agents
www.michagent.org

IIAG Convention & YAC Annual Conference
Jun 8-12
Amelia Island Plantation
Amelia Island, FL
Host: Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia, Inc. Independent In
www.iiaba.net

YBAC 36th Annual Young Brokers and Agents Conference
Jun 9-11
Marriott Napa Valley Hotel & Spa
Napa, CA
Host: IBA West Young Brokers and Agents
www.ybac.net

CIWA 2011 Summer Forum & Annual Meeting
Jun 9-10
The Ritz-Carlton Highlands, Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe, CA
Host: CIWA California Insurance Wholesalers Association
www.ciwa.net

FAIA 107th Anniversary Convention & Education Symposium
Jun 9-11
Rosen Shingle Creek Resort
Orlando, FL
Host: FAIA Florida Association of Insurance Agents
www.faia.com

PIANJ/PIANY Joint Annual Conference
Jun 12-14
Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort
Atlantic City, NJ
Host: Professional Insurance Agents
www.pia.org

Nevada Independent Insurance Agents 65th Annual Convention
Jun 12-14
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Hotel
Stateline, NV
Host: Nevada Independent Insurance Agents
www.iiaba.net

IIAV Annual Convention & Exhibition
Jun 19-22
The Homestead
Hot Springs, VA
Host: Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia, Inc
www.iiaba.net

109th IIABL Annual Convention
Jun 19-22
Host: Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Louisiana
www.iiaba.net

IIA of Texas 114th Annual Conference & Trade Show
Jun 22-24
Hilton Americas
Houston, TX
Host: Independent Insurance Agents of Texas
www.iiat.org

IMCA 2011 Annual Meeting & Showcase Awards
Jun 26-29
Hilton Toronto
Toronto, Canada
Host: Insurance Marketing and Communications Association
www.imcanet.com

The 41st Annual LAAIA Convention
Jul 13-17
Westin Diplomat
Hollywood, FL
Host: Latin American Association of Insurance Agencies
www.laaia.com

114th IIANC Annual Convention
Jul 14-17
Embassy Suites & Great Wolf Lodge
Concord, NC
Host: Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina
www.iiaba.net

TSLA 2011 Mid-Year Meeting
Jul 17-20
Stein Erickson Lodge
Park City, UT
Host: Texas Surplus Lines Association
www.tsla.org

MAIA Leadership Conference Annual Convention
Jul 20-22
Tan-Tar-A Resort
Osage Beach, MO
Host: Michigan Association of Insurance Agents Convention
www.michagent.org

2011 WSSLC Western States Surplus Lines Conference
Jul 24-27
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe, NV
Host: Western States Surplus Lines Association
www.surpluslines.org

43rd Trusted Choice Big “I” National Championship
Aug 1-4
Reunion Golf & Country Club
Madison, MS
Host: IIABA Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America
www.iiaba.net

Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Arizona’s 77th Annual Convention
Aug 24-25
Glendale Renaissance Hotel & Spa
Glendale, AZ
Host: Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Arizona
www.iiaba.net

Annual Golf Tournament IIABA of Arizona
Aug 26
Wigwam Gold Golf Course
Lichfield Park, AZ
Host: Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Arizona
www.iiaba.net

AAMGA 20th Annual UFO Meeting
Sep 22-24
Nashville, TN
Host: American Association of Managing General Agents
www.aamga.org

2011 Alliance Convention
Sep 22-25
J.W. Marriott Desert Springs Resort
Palm Desert, CA
Host: Alliance of Insurance Agents & Brokers
www.agentsalliance.com

AICP Annual Conference
Sep 25-28
Peabody Hotel
Orlando, FL
Host: Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals
www.aicp.net

National Insurance Conference of Canada (NICC)
Sep 25-27
Westin Bayshore
Vancouver, BC
Host: MSA Research Inc.
www.msaresearch.com

IIA of IL Convention Showcase
Oct 5-7
Embassy Suites
East Peoria, IL
Host: Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois
www.iiaofillinois.org

104th Annual Convention IIABA of Nebraska
Oct 5-7
Embassy Suites
LaVista, NE
Host: Independent Insurance Agents of Nebraska
www.iiaba.net

2011 NAPSLO Annual Convention
Oct 10-13
San Diego, CA
Host: National Association of Professional Surplus Lines Offices
www.napslo.org

IIABNJ’s 118th Annual Business Meeting & Networking Event
Oct 16-18
Skytop Resort
Skytop, PA
Host: Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New Jersey
www.iiaba.net

CPCU Society Annual Meeting & Seminars
Oct 22-25
Las Vegas, NV
Host: CPCU Society
www.cpcusociety.org

11th Annual TMPAA Summit
Oct 24-26
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ
Host: Target Markets Program Administrators Association
www.targetmkts.com

IIA&B of South Carolina Annual Convention
Oct 30-Nov 1
Charleston Place Hotel
Charleston, SC
Host: Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of South Carolina
www.iiaba.net

ACORD Implementation Forum
Nov 1-4
Harbor Beach Marriott
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Host: ACORD
www.acord.org

2011 PLUS Conference
Nov 2-4
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, CA
Host: Professional Liability Underwriting Society
www.plusweb.org

TSLA 2011 Annual Meeting
Nov 6-7
Four Seasons Hotel
Austin, TX
Host: Texas Surplus Lines Association, Inc
www.tsla.org

2011 Mid-Year Convention IIABA of Connecticut
Nov 10
Aqua Turf
Plantsville, CT
Host: Independent Insurance Agents of Connecticut, Inc.
www.iiaba.net

2011 IIAI Annual Convention
Nov 13-15
Downtown Westin
Indianapolis, IN
Host: Independent Insurance Agents of Indiana, Inc.
www.iiaba.net

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