Tuesday, October 4
1:00 - 4:00 pm
CE Session: E & O Considerations of Hyperinflation plus Ethics
2nd Floor - Sapphire
Inflation has been a factor in both commercial property and personal residential risk for a long time – but never like this! E & O Considerations of Hyperinflation will review the increasing E & O exposure for agents for property and well as both business and personal auto physical damage. Exploring both procedural and knowledge-based errors that could trip up even the most experienced agent.
*Applicable towards three hours of the necessary credit for the E&O discount
*Satisfies the IL Ethics credit requirement.
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Past President's Dinner
12th Floor - Winter Garden
*Invite Only
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Dinner Break/Dutch Dine Arounds
Head out for dinner with your Company Partners, old friends, or new acquaintances. Need restaurant suggestions? Check out available options in the Springfield area, click here. Don’t have dinner plans? Sign up to join a group dinner coordinated by IIA of IL staff. We have made the reservations, and travel arrangements, you bring your awesome-self as we discuss life, the insurance industry and anything you want. *Attendees are responsible for paying for their own dinner.
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Young/New Agents Dinner
Rooftop
The IIA of IL Young Agents Committee invites young and/or new agents to join us for dinner. The dinner will be held on-site at the Crowne Plaza. Sign up is required.
Wednesday, October 5
8:00 am - Noon
Keynote/General Session (CE)
"The Evolution of Insurance"
2nd Floor - Diamond/Sapphire
Steve Anderson will lead us in a journey through "The Evolution of Insurance". We will use where we have been to understand what is coming next. Steve will lead a panel of insurance professionals who will share what their agencies have done to combat some of the challenges agencies are facing from technology to staffing to increasing competition. We will also recognize our award recipients including Agent of the Year, Agency of the Year, Young Agent of the Year and more.
12:15 - 1:00 p.m.
1752 Club Meeting
1st Floor - Plaza A
Open to company representatives only, this meeting will discuss trends and issues facing the industry. If you are not familiar with 1752 Club, or have never been to a meeting make time to stop in and learn more about this organization. For details on the 1752 Club, click here.
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Breakout Sessions (CE)
2nd & 3rd Floors
We have a variety of topics including:
Sales
Legislative & Regulatory Update
Premium Fund Trust Accounts & Rebating Regulations
Cyber, Phishing, and More
Employment Contracts, Privacy Provisions
Agency Operations/Procedures
Industry Related Hot Topics
And so much more!
6:30 - 11:00 pm
Dinner and Party
2nd Floor - Diamond/Sapphire
In keeping with the evolution theme, join us for a celebration as we party through the decades. The evening will include food, drinks, friendships, music, and lots of fun! Attendees are encouraged to dressed in attire from your favorite decade, whether it is your favorite concert t-shirt or rocking the 50's poodle skirt, your outfit is up to you.
Thursday, October 6
8:30 - 11:30 am
State of the Association Address and Keynote: Industry & Election
Forecast...Association Resources, Industry Insights & Election Analysis (CE)
2nd Floor - Diamond/Sapphire
Going back to our advocacy roots, we will close out CONVO with an "Industry & Election Forecast... Association Resources, Industry Insights, & Election Analysis". The session will feature three speakers including Illinois Director of Insurance Dana Popish Severinghaus, Hannah Meisel - NPR State Government and Political Editor, and Amy Walter, publisher and editor-in-chief of the non-partisan Cook Political Report with Amy Walter.