PRESENTATIONS | 8th Annual Meeting
January 27-29, 2025
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
2025 Meeting Keynote Speaker
Join us as we open the 8th Annual INA Meeting with a presentation by Shailesh Kumar, Head of the Global Insights Center at The Hartford discussing economic and geopolitical trends and the Global Insights Center’s outlook on global risk. The talk will focus on foreign policy and geopolitical shifts occurring, their impact on trade, and the resulting effects on the US economy and various sectors. This discussion will include an analysis and outlook for inflation, labor, interest rates, and industry-specific risks. Learn more.
7 Steps to Better Tech Decisions
Choosing new technology can be a daunting, expensive, and even frustrating endeavor for independent agencies. But it doesn’t have to be. By slowing down before speeding up, your agents will be able to minimize some of the common challenges that can emerge when considering if and how to choose new technology for their business. Learn more.
Preventing Cyber Incidents and Creating Resilience
Join us for an insightful workshop where we delve into the intricate and often chaotic world of cybersecurity within the insurance industry. Led by a seasoned cybersecurity expert, this session will uncover the myriad challenges and threats faced by Agents and Networks, providing a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape and practical strategies for navigating it. Learn more.
Safe and Effective Practices to Grow Your Independent Agency with AI
Explore how AI can transform insurance agencies, driving efficiency, enhancing customer engagement, and fostering growth—all while maintaining cybersecurity and compliance standards. Using real-world examples and case studies, this presentation will address the question, “How can I leverage AI in my insurance agency?” Learn more.
Maximizing Value in Insurance Agency M&A Transactions
In today’s rapidly evolving insurance market, agency acquisitions are at an all-time high. Several factors drive this surge, including an aging demographic, changes in the employment environment, rising multiples, evolving customer expectations, technological advancements, and revenue growth from the hard market. As a result, many agency owners are contemplating whether now is the optimal time to sell. Learn more.