2013 Insurance Industry Meetings & Conventions Directory

JANUARY

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P/C Insurance Joint Industry Forum
Jan 15
Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York, NY
Insurance Information Institute
www.iii.org

2013 Big ‘I’ Winter Meeting
Jan 16-20
The Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa, Rancho Mirage, CA
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America
www.independentagent.com

Joe Vincent Management Seminar
Jan 27-29
Renaissance Hotel, Austin, TX
IIAT Independent Insurance Agents of Texas
www.iiat.org

World Captive Forum 2013
Jan 28-30
Turnberry Isle Miami, Aventura, FL
World Captive Forum
www.worldcaptiveforum.com

Windstorm Insurance Conference 2013
Jan 28-31
Renaissance Orlando SeaWorld, Orlando, FL
Windstorm Insurance Network Inc.
www.windnetwork.com

IIABNY’S Capitol Day
Jan 29
The Capitol, Albany, NY
IIABNY Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York Inc.
www.iiaba.net

2013 Larry Magill Small & Rural Agents Conference
Jan 29-31
Courtyard by Marriott Geary Co. Convention Center, Junction City, KS
KAIA Kansas Association of Insurance Agents
www.iiaba.net

NIIA 5th Annual Trade Show
Jan 31
The Tuscany, Las Vegas, NV
NIIA Nevada Independent Insurance Agents
www.niia.info

FEBRUARY

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Earthquakes: Mean Business
Feb 1
Busch Student Center; Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
Saint Louis University – Parks College of Engineering, Aviation, & Technology
www.parks.slu.edu

ABA Insurance Risk Management Forum 2013
Feb 3-6
Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes, Orlando, FL
American Bankers Association
www.aba.com

IIAN Winter Conference
Feb 6-7
Ramada Inn, Kearney, NE
IIAN Independent Insurance Agents of Nebraska
gwww.iian.or

PLUS 2013 D&O Symposium
Feb 6-7
Marriott Marquis Hotel, New York, NY
PLUS Professional Liability Underwriting Society
www.plusweb.org

Professional Insurance Marketing Association (PIMA) 2013 Annual Meeting
Feb 7-10
Hotel Del Coronado, Coronado, CA
Professional Insurance Marketing Association
www.pima-assn.org

IIAG YAC Sales & Leadership Conference
Feb 7-8
Classic Center, Athens, GA
IIAG Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia Inc.
www.iiaba.net

Houston Insurance Day 2013
Feb 19
Marriott Houston Westchase, Houston, TX
IIAH Independent Insurance Agents of Houston
www.iiah.org

NAMIC Claims Conference
Feb 19-21
Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
NAMIC National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
www.namic.org

IIANC’S InsurEXPO13
Feb 20-21
Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center, Durham, NC
IIANC Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina
www.iiaba.net

IIAMT Leadership Conference 2013
Feb 20-21
Holiday Inn Downtown, Helena, MT
Independent Insurance Agents’ Association of Montana
www.iiamt.org

PIA of Florida Agent Expo 2013
Feb 21-22
Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort, Orlando, FL
PIA of Florida
www.piafl.org

Lone Star Legends of the IICF
Feb 21
Hilton Anatole, Dallas, TX
IICF The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation
www.iicf.org

2013 NAPSLO Mid-year Leadership Forum
Feb 25-28
Miami Beach, FL
NAPSLO National Association of Professional Surplus Lines Offices Ltd.
www.napslo.org

MAIA Michigan Association of Insurance Agents Convention
Feb 26-28
Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort, Mt. Pleasant, MI
MAIA Michigan Association of Insurance Agents
www.michagent.org

NAMIC Commercial Lines Seminar
Feb 27-Mar 1
Renaissance Chicago, Chicago, IL
NAMIC National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
www.namic.org

PLUS Foundation Women’s Leadership Network
Feb 28-18
University of Massachusetts Club, Boston, MA
PLUS Professional Liability Underwriting Society
www.plusweb.org

MARCH

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San Diego Association of Insurance Professionals Glow Ball Golf Tournament
Mar 1
Sail Ho Golf Course, San Diego, CA
San Diego Insurance Women
www.sdinsurancewomen.com

AAMGA Automation and Technology Conference
Mar 2-5
Scottsdale Plaza Resort, Scottsdale, AZ
AAMGA American Association of Managing General Agents
www.aamga.org

Los Angeles I-Day
Mar 7
The Westin Bonaventure Downtown LA, Los Angeles, CA
IIABA-Los Angeles
iiaba-la.com

IAIP Region III 2013 Annual Conference
Mar 7-9
Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa, Birmingham, AL
Birmingham Area Insurance Professionals
www.orgsites.com

VIAA Mid-Year Meeting & Ski Day
Mar 13-14
Sugarbush, Warren, VT
VIAA Vermont Insurance Agents Association
www.iiaba.net

IIABNJ Technology Day
Mar 13
Sheraton Edison Hotel Raritan Center, Edison, NJ
IIABNJ Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New Jersey
www.iiabnj.org

2013 IICF Blazing the Trail Benefit Dinner
Mar 14
Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, IL
IICF The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation
www.iicf.org

IAIP Region IX 2013 Annual Conference
Mar 14-16
The Oxford Suites, Boise, ID
International Association of Insurance Professionals
www.internationalinsuranceprofessionals.org

2013 Annual Convention of the Louisiana Surplus Line Association
Mar 20-22
Beau Rivage Resort, Biloxi, MS
Louisiana Surplus Lines Association
www.lasurpluslines.com

MAIA 2013 Small Agency Conference
Mar 21-22
Holiday Inn, Columbia, MO
MAIA Missouri Association of Insurance Agents
www.iiaba.net

IICF 9th Annual Club100 Dinner
Mar 21
The California Science Center/Shuttle Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA
IICF The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation
www.iicf.org

Independent Insurance Agents of West Virginia, Inc. – 2013 Insurance Day
Mar 24-25
Charleston Marriott Town Center, Charleston, WV
IIAWV Independent Insurance Agents of West Virginia Inc.
www.iiawv.org

APRIL

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IIAO Hypopanty 2013
Apr 3-4
Embassy Suites, Norman, OK
IIAO Independent Insurance Agents of Oklahoma
www.iiaba.net

IIAO 2013 Young Agents Leadership Conference
Apr 4-5
Embassy Suites, Norman, OK
IIAO Independent Insurance Agents of Oklahoma
www.iiaba.net

IAIP Region I 2013 Annual Conference
Apr 4-7
Four Points Sheration, Norwood, MA
Massachusetts Association of Insurance Women
www.maiw.org

2013 AAIS Main Event
Apr 7-9
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
American Association of Insurance Services (AAIS)
www.aaisonline.com

PLUS 2013 Professional Risk Symposia
Apr 10-11
Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago, IL
PLUS Professional Liability Underwriting Society
www.plusweb.org

PLUS 2013 Medical PL Symposium
Apr 10-11
Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago, IL
PLUS Professional Liability Underwriting Society
www.plusweb.orgt

NAMIC Personal Lines Seminar
Apr 10-12
Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago, IL
NAMIC National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
www.namic.org

PIA 2013 Federal Legislative Summit
Apr 10-11
Crystal City Marriott, Arlington, VA
National Association of Professional Insurance Agents
www.pianet.com

IAIP Region V 2013 Annual Conference
Apr 11-14
Marriott Hotel and Resort, Cedar Rapids, IA
International Association of Insurance Professionals
www.internationalinsuranceprofessionals.orgt

IAIP Region VIII 2013 Annual Conference
Apr 11-12
South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa, Las Vegas, NV
International Association of Insurance Professionals
www.internationalinsuranceprofessionals.orgt

FIWT Leadership & Education Mid Year Expo
Apr 12-13
Holiday Inn Riverwalk, San Antonio, TX
FIWT Federation of Insurance Woman of Texas
www.FIWT.com

San Diego ‘I’ Day Trade Show
Apr 16
Town & Country Mission Valley, San Diego, CA
Insurance Brokers & Agents of San Diego
www.ibasandiego.com

2013 Big “I” Legislative Conference
Apr 17-19
Grand Hyatt Washington Hotel, Washington, DC
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America
www.independentagent.com

RIMS 2013
Apr 21-24
Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA
RIMS
www.rims.org

The 4th Annual B.I.G. Convention and Trade Show
Apr 25-26
Pomona Fairplex, Pomona, CA
B.I.G. Brokers Insurance Group
www.mybigins.com

2013 CPCU Society Leadership Summit
Apr 25-27
Phoenix, AZ
CPCU Society
www.cpcusociety.org

2013 MIAA Annual Convention
Apr 29-30
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Augusta, ME
MIAA Maine Insurance Agents Association
www.iiaba.net

MAY

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27th Annual Blue Ribbon Conference
May 5-9
Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows, Kohala Coast, HI
IIABC Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of California
www.ibawest.com

2013 ACORD LOMA Forum
May 6-8
MGM Grand Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
ACORD LOMA
www.acordlomaforum.org

2013 TMPAA Mid-Year Meeting
May 6-8
Hilton Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
TMPAA Target Markets Program Administrators Association
www.targetmkts.com

NAMIC Directors Education Series: Boot Camp &Advanced Courses
May 6-8
The Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Hotel, Baltimore, MD
NAMIC National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
www.namic.org

IIAC Young Agent’s Spring Conference
May 8
Wethersfield Country Club, Wethersfield, CT
IIAC Independent Insurance Agents of Connecticut Inc.
www.iiaba.net

IIAW Annual Convention
May 8-9
Madison Marriott West, Madison, WI
IIAW Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin
www.iiaw.com

MIIAB/Trusted Choice Convention
May 8-9
Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN
MIIAB Minnesota Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers
www.iiaba.net

UAIIA 94th Annual Convention
May 15-17
Zermatt Resort & Spa, Midway, UT
UAIIA Utah Association of Independent Insurance Agents
www.iiaba.net

NCCI’s Annual Issues Symposium
May 16-17
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort, Orlando, FL
National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI)
www.ncci.com

AAMGA Annual Meeting
May 19-22
New Orleans Marriott Hotel, New Orleans, LA
AAMGA American Association of Managing General Agents
www.aamga.org

PIA of OR/ID 2013 EXPO
May 20
DoubleTree Lloyd Center, Portland, OR
PIA Western Alliance
www.piawest.com

NHAIA Mid-Year Management & Education Conference and Trusted Choice Golf Tournament
May 21-23
Church Landing, Meredith, NH
NHAIA New Hampshire Association of Insurance Agents
www.iiaba.net

JUNE

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112th IIAAR Big ‘I’ Annual Convention
Jun 3-5
Hilton Beach Front Hotel, Pensacola, FL
IIAAR Independent Insurance Agents of Arkansas
www.iiaba.net

IIAG 116th Annual Convention – 45th YAC Annual Conference
Jun 6-8
Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort, Amelia Island, FL
IIAG Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia Inc.
www.iiaba.net

LAAA 14th Annual Convention
Jun 6-8
San Diego, CA, LAAA Latin American Agents Association
www.latinagents.com

International Association of Insurance Professionals 72nd Annual Convention
Jun 6-8
Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, FL
International Association of Insurance Professionals
www.insuranceprofessionals.org

IIAM Annual Convention and Trade Show
Jun 9-12
Sandestin Beach Hilton, Destin, FL
IIAM Independent Insurance Agents of Mississippi
www.iiaba.net

Bermuda Captive Conference
Jun 10-12
Fairmont Southampton Hotel, Southampton, Bermuda
Bermuda Captive
www.bermudacaptiveconference.com

115th IIAC Annual Membership Meeting & Installation of Officers
Jun 11
Wethersfield Country Club, Wethersfield, CT
Independent Insurance Agents of Connecticut
www.iiact.org

IICF Women in Insurance Global Conference
Jun 12-14
Marriott Marquis Times Square, New York, NY
IICF The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation
www.iicf.org

IIAV 115th Annual Convention & Exhibition
Jun 16-18
Virginia Beach Hilton Oceanfront, Virginia Beach, VA
IIAV Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia Inc.
www.iiaba.net

AWIA Annual Convention
Jun 18-19
Cheyenne Holiday Inn, Cheyenne, WY
AWIA Association of Wyoming Insurance Agents
www.iiaba.net

2013 CIWA Summer Forum & Annual Meeting
Jun 20-21
Silverado Resort & Spa, Napa, CA
CIWA California Insurance Wholesalers Association
www.ciwa.net

FAIA 109th Anniversary Convention & Education Symposium
Jun 20-23
Orlando World Center Marriott, Orlando, FL
FAIA Florida Association of Insurance Agents
www.faia.com

2013 IMCA Annual Conference
Jun 23-26
Philadelphia, PA
IMCA Insurance Marketing and Communication Association
www.imcanet.com

NAMIC Management Conference
Jun 23-26
La Costa Resort & Spa, Carlsbad, CA
NAMIC National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
www.namic.org

IIAT Annual Conference & Trade Show
Jun 26-28
Dallas, TX
IIAT Independent Insurance Agents of Texas
www.iiat.org

JULY

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The 43rd Annual LAAIA Convention
Jul 16-20
Miami, FL
LAAIA Latin American Association of Insurance Agents
www.laaia.com

2013 Western States Surplus Lines Conference
Jul 17-19
Canyons Resort, Park City, UT
Surplus Line Association of Utah
www.slaut.org

MAIA Missouri Leadership Conference
Jul 17-19
Tan-Tar-A Resort, Osage Beach, MO
MAIA Missouri Association of Insurance Agents
www.iiaba.net

2013 PIA of Georgia 75th Annual Agents Convention
Jul 21-24
The Ritz Carlton Lodge, Greensboro, GA
PIA of Georgia
www.piaga.com

TSLA 2013 Mid-Year Meeting
Jul 21-24
Four Seasons Resort, Vail, CO
TSLA Texas Surplus Lines Association
www.tsla.org

AUGUST

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2013 IIABI 89th Annual Convention
Aug 4-7
Coeur d’Alene Resort, Coeur d’Alene, ID
IIABI Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Idaho
www.iiaba.net

45th Trusted Choice Big ‘I’ National Championship
Aug 5-8
Country Club of North Carolina, Pinehurst, NC
IIABA Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America
www.independentagent.com

IIABNJ 2013 Golf Outing
Aug 6
Mercer Oaks Golf Course, West Windsor, NJ
IIABNJ Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New Jersey
www.iiabnj.org

NAMIC Leadership Development Workshop
Aug 7-8
The University of Chicago Gleacher Center, Chicago, IL
NAMIC National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
www.namic.org

2013 Arizona Big ‘I’ Convention 79th Annual Convention & Trade Show
Aug 21-23
Glendale Renaissance, Glendale, AZ
IIABAZ Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Arizona
www.iiaba.net

IIABO 2013 85th Annual Convention & Trade Show
Aug 25-27
Sunriver Resort, Sunriver, OR
IIABO Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Oregon
www.iiaba.net

SEPTEMBER

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VIAA 107th Annual Convention
Sep 12-13
Hilton Burlington Vermont, Burlington, VT
VIAA Vermont Insurance Agents Association
www.iiaba.net

NHAIA Annual Meeting
Sep 16-18
Mt. Washington Hotel, Bretton Woods, NH
NHAIA New Hampshire Association of Insurance Agents
www.iiaba.net

NAMIC 118th Annual Convention
Sep 22-25
Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, WA
NAMIC National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
www.namic.org

2013 Big ‘I’ Fall Leadership Conference
Sep 25-29
Grand Hyatt San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America
www.independentagent.com

2013 Alliance Convention & Expo
Sep 26-29
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, Palm Desert, CA
American Agents Alliance
www.agentsalliance.com

NAPSLO 2013 Annual Convention
Sep 30-Oct 3
San Diego, CA
NAPSLO National Association of Professional Surplus Lines Offices, Ltd.
www.napslo.org

OCTOBER

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IIAN 106th Annual Convention
Oct 2-4
Embassy Suites, Lincoln, NE
IIAN Independent Insurance Agents of Nebraska
www.iiaba.net

PIA of Montana Producer Seminar
Oct 3-4
Bozeman Holiday Inn, Bozeman, MT
PIA Western Alliance
www.holidayinn.com

IIAWV West Virginia Annual Convention
Oct 6-8
The Resort at Glade Springs, Daniels, WV
IIAWV Independent Insurance Agents of West Virginia
www.iiaba.net

IIANC 116th Annual Convention
Oct 6-9
Marriott Grand Dunes Resort, Myrtle Beach, NC
IIANC Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina
www.iiaba.net

IIABNJ’s Annual Business Meeting & Networking Event
Oct 6-8
Crystal Springs Resort, Hamburg, NJ
IIABNJ Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New Jersey
www.iiaba.net

IIASD 2013 Convention & Tradeshow
Oct 6-8
Best Western Ramkota, Sioux Falls, SD
IIASD Independent Insurance Agents of South Dakota
www.iiaba.net

IIABNJ Annual Business Meeting & Networking Event
Oct 6-8
Crystal Springs Resort, Hamburg, NJ
IIABNJ Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New Jersey
www.iiabnj.orgtext

IBA Sacramento Big ‘I’ Day
Oct 8
Sacramento, CA
Insurance Brokers and Agents of Sacramento
www.ibasacramento.com

IIABC West Emerging Leaders InsureFest
Oct 8-13
TBA, CA
IIABC Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of California
www.ibawest.com

IIA of Illinois Annual Convention Showcase
Oct 9-10
Embassy Suites, East Peoria, IL
IIA Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois
www.iiaofillinois.org

IIABSC South Carolina Annual Convention
Oct 13-15
Grove Park Inn, Asheville, NC
IIABSC Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of South Carolina
www.iiaba.net

IIAMT Annual Convention 2013
Oct 13-15
Best Western Plus GranTree Inn, Bozeman, MT
Independent Insurance Agents’ Association of Montana
www.iiamt.org

NAMIC Communications & Marketing Workshop
Oct 14-16
The Conrad Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
NAMIC National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
www.namic.org

Insurors of Tennessee 120th Annual Convention
Oct 19-20
Harrah’s and Horseshoe Casino Hotels, Tunica, MS
Insurors of Tennessee
www.insurors.org

PCI Annual Meeting
Oct 20-23
Boston Marriott Copley Place, Boston, MA
PCI Property Casualty Insurers Association of America
www.pciaa.net

2013 PIA of WA/AK and IIABW Joint Conference
Oct 20-22
Seattle Sheraton Hotel, Seattle, WA
PIA of WA/AK and IIABW
www.waconference.com

13th Annual TMPAA Summit
Oct 21-23
Westin Kierland Resort, Scottsdale, AZ
Target Markets Program Administrators Association
www.targetmkts.com

FIWT 69th Annual Convention
Oct 25-27
Moody Gardens Hotel, Galveston, TX
FIWT
www.FIWT.com

2013 CPCU Society Annual Meeting and Seminars
Oct 26-29
New Orleans, LA
CPCU Society
www.cpcusociety.org

NOVEMBER

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PLUS 2013 International Conference
Nov 4-6
Orlando, FL
PLUS Professional Liability Underwriting Society
www.plusweb.org

IBA West Kern County Trade Show and Golf Tournament
Nov 6-7
Double Tree Hotel, Bakersfield, CA
IBA West Kern County
www.ibawest.com

117th IIAK Annual Convention & Trade Show
Nov 6-8
The Brown Hotel, Louisville, KY
IIAK Independent Insurance Agents of Kentucky
www.iiaba.net

TSLA Annual Meeting
Nov 10-11
Four Seasons Hotel, Austin, TX
TSLA Texas Surplus Lines Association
www.tsla.org

IIAC 2013 Mid-Year Convention
Nov 14
Aqua Turf, Plantsville, CT
IIAC Independent Insurance Agents of Connecticut Inc.
www.iiaba.net

115th IIAI Annual Convention
Nov 17-19
Westin Hotel, Indianapolis, IN
IIAI Independent Insurance Agents of Indiana
www.iiaba.net

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