2015 Insurance Industry Meetings & Conventions Directory

Welcome to Insurance Journal‘s 2015 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.

MCIEF Annual Conference
January 10-February 10
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
Orlando, FL
Motor Carrier Insurance Education Foundation
www.transportationriskspecialist.com

2015 California Wholesaler Industry Days
January 11-13
The Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
La Jolla, CA
CIWA
www.ciwa.net

P/C Insurance Joint Industry Forum
January 13
Waldorf-Astoria
New York, NY
Insurance Information Institute
www.iii.org

2015 Windstorm Insurance Conference
January 19-22
Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Windstorm Insurance Network Inc.
www.windnetwork.com

Big “I” Winter Meeting
January 21-25
The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa
Rancho Mirage, CA
Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America Inc.
www.independentagent.com

City of Hope Emerging Insurance Leaders Play18 Networking Event
January 22
Play 18 Golf Chicago
Chicago, IL
City of Hope
www.cityofhope.org/chicago

American Bankers Association 2015 Insurance Risk Management Forum
January 25-28
The Roosevelt New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
American Bankers Associaiton
www.aba.com/Pages/default.aspx

52nd Annual Joe Vincent Management Seminar
January 25-27
Renaissance Austin Hotel
Austin, TX
Independent Insurance Agents of Texas
www.iiat.org

IIA IOWA Rural Agents/Small Town Agency Conference
January 28-29
Holiday Inn, Airport
Des Moines, IA
Independent Insurance Agents of Iowa
www.iiaiowa.com/default.aspx

Nevada Independent Insurance Agents 7th Annual Tradeshow
January 29
Tuscany Suites & Casino
Las Vegas, NV
Nevada Independent Insurance Agents
www.niia.org

PIANY’s MetroRAP 2015
January 29
New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn, NY
Professional Insurance Agents of New York State Inc.
www.pia.org

2015 Community Association CIRMS Insurance Masters Program
January 29-31
Westin St. Francis
San Francisco, CA
Community Associations Institute (CAI)
www.caionline.org/Pages/Default.aspx

2015 PLUS D&O Symposium
February 4-5
Marriott Marquis
New York, NY
Professional Liability Underwriting Society
www.plusweb.org

Xactware User Conference
February 10-11
Grand America Hotel
Salt Lake City, UT
Xactware Solutions Inc.
www.xactware.com

NAMIC Claims Conference
February 10-12
Wigwam Arizona
Phoeniz, AZ
NAMIC
www.namic.org

IIANC InsurEXPO15
February 18-19
Sheraton Imperial RTP
Durham, NC
Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina
www.iianc.com

ACT/AUGIE Meeting
February 18-20
Embassy Suites Downtown Convention Center
Tampa, FL
Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Arizona, Inc.
www.independentagent.com/default.aspx

IIA Houston “I” Day
February 18
Houston Marriott Westchase
Houston, TX
Independent Insurance Agents of Houston
www.iiah.org/

PIA of Florida Agent Expo 2015
February 19-20
Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista South
Orlando
PIA of Florida
www.piafl.org/

2015 NAPSLO Mid-Year Leadership Forum
February 23-26
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
Miami Beach, FL
NAPSLO
www.napslo.org

MAIA Michigan Annual Convention
February 24-25
Soaring Eagle Resort & Casino
Mt. Pleasant, MI
Michigan Association of Insurance Agents
www.michagent.org

NAMIC Commercial Lines Seminar
March 4-6
Chicago Marriott Downtown
Chicago, IL
NAMIC
www.namic.org

AAMGA University East 2015
March 10-11
Doubletree Buckhead
Atlanta, GA
AAMGA
www.aamga.org

PIACT’s Annual Convention 2015
March 12-13
Foxwoods Resort Casino
Mashantucket, CT
Professional Insurance Agents of Connecticut Inc.
www.pia.org

11th Annual Insurance Public Policy Summit
March 17
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Washington, DC
Networks Financial Institute, Indiana State University
www.isunetworks.org

AAMGA 2015 Automation Conference
March 21-24
Hyatt Regency Bellevue
Seattle, WA
AAMGA
www.aamga.org

NAMIC Personal Lines Seminar
March 25-27
JW Marriott Hotel Chicago
Chicago, IL
NAMIC
www.namic.org

2015 PIA National Federal Legislative Summit & Spring Governance Meetings
March 25-28
Crystal City Marriott
Arlington, VA
National Association of Professional Insurance Agents
www.pianet.com

City of Hope: Hoops for Hope, Philadelphia
March 26
Hard Rock Cafe, Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
City of Hope – National Insurance Industry Council
www.cityofhope.org/niic

PCI Marketing and Underwriting Professionals Seminar
April 12-14
The Meritage Resort & Spa
Napa, CA
Property Casualty Insurers Association of America
www.pciaa.net

San Diego “I” Day
April 15
Location TBA
San Diego, CA
IBA San Diego
www.ibasandiego.com/

FIWT Leadership & Education Mid Year Expo
April 17-18
Omni Hotel Austin Southpark
Austin, TX
FIWT
www.fiwt.com

2015 AAIS Main Event
April 19-21
Four Seasons Hotel Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
American Association of Insurance Services
www.aaisonline.com

PIANY’s Long Island RAP 2015
April 22
Crest Hollow Country Club
Woodbury, NY
Professional Insurance Agents of New York State Inc.
www.pia.org

Big “I” Legislative Conference
April 22-25
Hyatt Regency Washington
Washington, DC

PCI Human Resources Conference
April 26-29
Caesars Palace
Las Vegas, NV
Property Casualty Insurers Association of America
www.pciaa.net

RIMS Annual Conference & Exhibition
April 26-29
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center – New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
RIMS
www.rims.org

2015 Spring Workshop Summit
April 28-29
Progressive Insurance Company Conference Center
Mayfield Village, OH
Society of Insurance Research
www.sirnet.org

2015 PLUS Medical PL Symposium
April 28-29
Location TBA
Atlanta, GA
Professional Liability Underwriting Society
www.plusweb.org

2015 PLUS Professional Risk Symposium
April 28-29
Location TBA
Atlanta, GA
Professional Liability Underwriting Society
www.plusweb.org

IIAB of Minnesota Annual Convention
April 29-30
Minneapolis Convention Center
Minneapolis, MN
MN Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers
www.miia.org

BIG Convention Trade Expo 2015
April 30-May 3
Riverside Convention Center
Riverside, CA
BIG Independent Group
www.biginsusa.com

2015 Blue Ribbon Conference
May 3-7
Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows
Kohala Coast, HI
Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of California

Directors’ Education Series: Boot Camp & Advanced Courses
May 4-6
Intercontinental Hotel – Kansas City at the Plaza
Kansas City, MO
NAMIC
www.namic.org

NICB Special Investigations Academy
May 4-7
Sheraton WestPort Plaza Tower Hotel
St. Louis, MO
National Insurance Crime Bureau
www.nicb.org

2014 TMPAA Mid Year Meeting
May 4-6
Hyatt Regency
Atlanta, GA
Target Markets Program Administrators Association
www.targetmkts.com

PIANJ-YIP Golf Open
May 4
Olde York Country Club
Chesterfield, NJ
PIANJ-Young Insurance Professionals
www.younginsuranceprofessionals.org/nj/

116th IIAW Annual Convention
May 13-14
Kalahari Resort
Wisconsin Dells, WI
Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin
www.iiaw.com/

NCCI’s Annual Issues Symposium 2015
May 14-15
Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando
Orlando, FL
NCCI
www.ncci.com

Brand Camp 2015
May 17-19
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
Aartrijk
www.aartrijk.com/brandcamp2015

PCI National Flood Conference
May 17-20
Crystal Gateway Marriott
Washington, DC
Property Casualty Insurers Association of America
www.pciaa.net

AAMGA 89TH Annual Meeting
May 17-20
Gaylord National Resort
National Harbor, MD
AAMGA
www.aamga.org

NAMIC Farm Mutual Forum
May 19-21
The Osthoff Resort
Elkhart Lake, WI
NAMIC
www.namic.org

2015 Canadian Insurance Financial Forum (CIFF)
May 27
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Toronto, Ontario
MSA Research Inc.
www.msaresearch.com/ciff

117th Annual IIAT Conference & Trade Show
June 3-5
Grand Hyatt
San Antonio, TX
Independent Insurance Agents of Texas
www.iiat.org

PIANJ/PIANY Joint Annual Conference 2015
June 7-9
Location TBA
Atlantic City, NJ
Professional Insurance Agents of New Jersey and New York State Inc.
www.pia.org

IIA of Connecticut 26th Annual Golf Tournament
June 8
Blackledge Golf Course
Hebron, CT
Independent Insurance Agents of Connecticut
www.iiact.org

PIANJ-YIP Fun Run 2015
June 9
Location TBA
Atlantic City, NJ
PIANJ-Young Insurance Professionals
www.younginsuranceprofessionals.org/nj/

IIA Georgia 118th Annual Meeting & Trade Show
June 11-13
Location TBA
Amelia Island, FL
Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia Inc.
www.iiag.org/default.aspx

Nevada Independent Insurance Agents 69th Annual Convention
June 13-17
Edgewater Hotel
Seattle, WA
Nevada Independent Insurance Agents
www.niia.org

2015 International Cyber Risk Management Conference
June 14-16
Hilton Montreal Bonaventure
Montreal, Canada
MSA Research Inc.
www.msaresearch.com

FAIA’s 111th Anniversary Convention & Education Symposium
June 18-20
Rosen Shingle Creek Resort
Orlando, FL
Florida Association of Insurance Agents
www.faia.com/

NAMIC Management Conference
June 21-24
The Coeur d’Alene
Coeur d’Alene, ID
NAMIC
www.namic.org

IMCA Annual Conference and Showcase Awards
June 21-24
Hutton Hotel Nashville
Nashville, TN
IMCA
www.imcanet.com

IIABL 2015 Convention
June 21-25
Sandestin Beach Hilton
Destin, FL
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Louisiana
www.iiabl.com/default.aspx

2015 PIA OR/ID EXPO
June 23-24
Sheraton Portland Airport
Portland, OR
Professional Insurance Agents Western Alliance
www.piawest.com

PIACT-YIP Golf Open 2015
June 23
Lyman Orchards
Middlefield, CT
PIACT-Young Insurance Professionals
www.younginsuranceprofessionals.org/ct/

MAIA Michigan YAC Conference
June 24-25
Bavarian Inn
Frankenmuth, MI
Michigan Association of Insurance Agents
www.michagent.org

NAMIC Agricultural Risk Inspection School
July 14-16
West Des Moines Marriott
West Des Moines, IA
NAMIC
www.namic.org

IIA Indiana Young Agents Conference
July 15-17
Indiana University’s Memorial Union
Bloomington, IN
Independent Insurance Agents of Indiana

PIA of Georgia Annual Agents Convention
July 18-22
The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa
Savannah, GA
Professional Insurance Agents of Georgia
www.piaga.com

2015 TSLA Mid-Year Meeting
July 19-22
Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay, CA
Texas Surplus Lines Assn. Inc.
www.tsla.org

ACIC General Counsel Seminar
July 21-23
Encore
Las Vegas, NV
Property Casualty Insurers Association of America
www.pciaa.net

IIAB Idaho’s 91st Annual Convention
July 26-29
Riverside Hotel
Boise, ID
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Idaho, Inc.
www.iiaba.net

2015 FSLA Annual Convention
July 29-31
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples
Naples, FL
Florida Surplus Lines Association
www.myfsla.com

City of Hope Midwest Insurance Golf Outing
August 3
Bryn Mawr Country Club
Lincolnwood, IL
City of Hope
www.cityofhope.org/chicago

Trusted Choice Big “I” National Championship
August 3-6
Prairie Dunes Country Club
Hutchinson, KS
Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America Inc.
www.independentagent.com

PIANY-YIP Golf Open 2015
August 17
The Seawane Club
Hewlett Harbor, NY
PIANY-Young Insurance Professionals
www.younginsuranceprofessionals.org/ny/

IIABAZ’s 81st Annual Convention & Trade Show
August 19-21
Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa
Phoenix, AZ
Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Arizona Inc.
www.iiabaz.com

IAIABC 101st Convention
August 31-September 3
The Drake Hotel
Chicago, IL
International Association of Industrial Accidents Boards and Commissions
www.iaiabc.org

IIA of Connecticut Annual Meeting & Installation of Officers
September 6
Wethersfield Country Club
Wethersfield, CT
Independent Insurance Agents of Connecticut
www.iiact.org

2015 NAPSLO Annual Convention
September 9-11
Location TBA
San Diego, CA
NAPSLO
www.napslo.org

PCI Information Technology Conference
September 13-16
The Meritage Resort & Spa
Napa, CA
Property Casualty Insurers Association of America
www.pciaa.net

45th Annual Conference & Exhibit Fair
September 13-16
Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin (Swan)
Orlando, FL
Society of Insurance Research
www.sirnet.org

IIA Iowa Annual Convention
September 15-16
Prairie Meadows
Altoona, IA
Independent Insurance Agents of Iowa
www.iiaiowa.com/default.aspx

PIA National Fall Governance Meetings 2015
September 16-20
Hotel Monteleone
New Orleans, LA
National Association of Professional Insurance Agents
www.pianet.com

Spencer Educational Foundation Gala Dinner
September 17
Waldorf Astoria New York
New York, NY
Spencer Educational Foundation
www.spencered.org

2015 Washington Joint Conference and Trade Show
September 17-18
Tulalip Resort
Tulalip, WA
Professional Insurance Agents Western Alliance
www.piawest.com

2015 PLUS Cyber Symposium
September 17
Location TBA
Chicago, IL
Professional Liability Underwriting Society
www.plusweb.org

PCI Investment Seminar
September 20-22
Hotel Viking
Newport, RI
Property Casualty Insurers Association of America
www.pciaa.net

IIA North Carolina 118th Annual Convention
September 20-23
Marriott Grande Dunes
Marriott Grande Dunes, SC
Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina Inc.
www.iianc.com

2015 Alliance Convention & Expo
September 24-27
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
Palm Desert, CA
American Agents Alliance
www.agentsalliance.com

2015 IFCA Annual Conference
September 27-30
Renaissance Washington DC Dupont Circle Hotel
Washington, DC
Insurance & Financial Communicators
www.ifcaonline.com

IIAT Small Agency Conference
September 28-29
Embassy Suites Hotel
San Marcos, TX
Independent Insurance Agents of Texas
www.iiat.org

National African-American Insurance Association 2015 National Conference and Empowerment Summit
September 30-October 2
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Atlanta, GA
National African-American Insurance Association
www.naaia.org/

2015 National Insurance Conference of Canada (NICC)
September 30-October 2
Le Centre Sheraton Montreal
Montreal, Canada
MSA Research Inc.
www.msaresearch.com

2015 PIA of Montana Producer Seminar
October 5-6
Best Western Great Northern
Helena, MT
Professional Insurance Agents Western Alliance
www.piawest.com

IIAV Young Agents’ Conference
October 8-9
Omni Richmond Hotel
Richmond, Virginia
Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia
www.iiav.com

Insurors of Tennessee 122nd Annual Convention
October 10-13
Holiday Inn World’s Fair Park Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
Insurors of Tennessee
www.insurors.org

IIA Nebraska Annual Convention
October 14-16
Embassy Suites
La Vista, NE
Independent Insurance Agents of Nebraska
www.iian.org/default.aspx

IIAB South Carolina Annual Convention
October 18-20
Sonesta Resort
Hilton Head Island, SC
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of South Carolina
www.iiabsc.com/Education/Pages/default.aspx

70th Annual CPCU All Industry Day
October 20
Sportsmen’s Lodge
Studio City, CA
CPCU
www.losangeles.cpcusociety.org

IBA Sacramento “I” Day
October 20
Sacramento Convention Center
Sacramento, CA
Insurance Brokers and Agents of Sacramento
www.ibasacramento.com/

FIWT 71st Annual Convention
October 25
Omni Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
FIWT – Federation of Insurance Women of Texas
www.fiwt.com

PCI Annual Meeting
October 25-28
Diplomat Resort & Spa
Hollywood, FL
Property Casualty Insurers Association of America
www.pciaa.net/web/sitehome.nsf/main

15th Annual TMPAA Summit
October 26-28
Westin Kierland Resort
Scottsdale, AZ
Target Markets Program Administrators Association
www.targetmkts.com

PIANY’s Hudson Valley RAP 2015
October 28
Doubletree Hotel
Tarrytown, NY
Professional Insurance Agents of New York State Inc.
www.pia.org

ACORD 2015
November 2-4
Boca Raton Resort
Boca Raton, FL
ACORD
www.acord.org

IIA Indiana Big “I” Annual Convention
November 2-4
The Westin Hotel
Indianapolis, IN
Independent Insurance Agents of Indiana
www.bigi.org/default.aspx

2015 TSLA Annual Meeting
November 8-9
Four Seasons Hotel
Austin, TX
Texas Surplus Lines Association Inc.
www.tsla.org

PLUS 2015 International Conference
November 11-13
Location TBA
Dallas, TX
Professional Liability Underwriting Society
www.plusweb.org

IIABCal Kern County 2015 Trade Show
November 13-13
Location TBA
Bakersfield, CA
IIABCal Kern County

IIA of Connecticut Mid-Year Convention
December 11
Aqua Turf Club
Plantsville, CT
Independent Insurance Agents of Connecticut
www.iiact.org

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