IIABW TO HOLD ANNUAL CONFERENCE SEPT. 30 – OCT. 2:

The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Washington will hold its annual conference Sept. 30 – Oct. 2, 2004 at The Davenport Hotel in Spokane, Wash. The conference theme, “Making a Difference,” will be highlighted with a keynote address by Mike McGavick, CEO of Safeco, and a welcome by Tom Grau, president-elect of IIABA. Concurrent session topics of agency management, E&O issues, technical insurance topics, D&O and an “ask the experts” question and answer session will be presented by nationally recognized industry experts. Continuing education credits have been applied for in Washington for most of the concurrent sessions. The conference will include an insurance specific trade show with over 30 exhibitors with numerous networking opportunities. A semi-formal dinner with world-class entertainment will cap the conference activities. A pre-conference golf tournament is scheduled for the Creek at Qualchan Golf Course in Spokane. For information on the conference, exhibits and sponsorship opportunities, contact Kim Southworth at (425) 649-0102. Information on the conference and the host property can be found at www.wainsurance.org.

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