2015 iiaw annual convention brochure

IIAW ANNUAL CONVENTIONMAY 13-14, 2015KALAHARI RESORT, WI DELLS

725 John Nolen Drive Madison, WI 53713

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REGISTER AT IIAW.COM

All convention events take place at the Kalahari. The special IIAW room rate is $104 for all rooms. Reserve your room at www.kalahariresorts.com, or call (877) 254-5466. Please mention that you are attending the Independent Insurance Agents of Wisconsin Convention. Rooms are available for the evenings of May 12-13. The hotel reservation deadline is April 11, 2015.

Your annual convention registration options are below. For complete descriptions, please go to IIAW.com.

Option A Full Registration, both Wednesday and Thursday – Members $179 / Non-Members $189

Option B Full Registration, Spouse – $99Option C Wednesday Registration Only – $154Option D Thursday Registration Only – $99

Cancellations received by May 6 will be refunded less a $5 processing fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations received after May 6.

Attire is business casual for all convention events.

Questions? Please call the IIAW at (800) 362-7441 or (608) 256-4429. Refer to IIAW.com and our e-brochure for the most up-to-date convention information and expanded details of each session.

HOTEL INFORMATIONREGISTRATION INFORMATION

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

Robert O’Neill is one of the most highly decorated combat veterans in U.S. history. He is credited with killing Osama bin Laden, and was part of Navy SEAL missions that saved Capt. Richard Phillips and fellow SEAL Marcus Luttrell. Robert translates this unique experience into high-impact insights on leadership, operating in uncertain environments, and how to become the ‘best of the best’.

Ryan Hanley is a digital marketing expert at TrustedChoice.com and an integral member of Agency Nation, the premier resource for independent insurance agents regarding sales, marketing and automation. He is also founder of Hanley Media Lab, a content marketing agency that builds brands and growing businesses.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2015 IIAW ANNUAL CONVENTION

WEDNESDAY, MAY 138:00 AM CONVENTION REGISTRATION OPENS

8:00–10:30 AM BREAKOUT SESSION (3 CE): IIAW Automation/Technology Committee Featuring Annual Open Forum with Additional Mini-Sessions: Electronic Delivery and Strategic Technology Plan $500 Cash Giveaway Sponsored By Selective Insurance!

8:30–10:30 AM BREAKOUT SESSION (2 CE): Emerging Industry Issues Panel Panelists include: Bernard Rosauer, WCRB; J.P. Wieske, OCI;

and Stephen C. Clarke, ISO. Moderated by Matt Banaszynski, IIAW

8:30–10:30 AM BREAKOUT SESSION Assistant Coaching: Three Cs To Your Office’s Success

Kathy Paulson, The Assistants’ Coach $500 Cash Giveaway Sponsored By Selective Insurance!

10:45 AM–12:15 PM WELCOME REMARKS IIAW President John Wickhem FEATURED SPEAKER: RYAN HANLEY OF AGENCY NATION Content Marketing & Digital Strategy

12:30–2:00 PM KEYNOTE LUNCHEON WITH SPECIAL GUEST ROB O’NEILL (RSVP Required)

2:00–5:00 PM IIAW ANNUAL CONVENTION SHOWCASE/TRADE SHOW Featuring VIP Lounge, Free Headshot Booth and Emerging Leaders’ Social

Media Center–Free Assistance in Setting Up Social Media Accounts (Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter) $100 Awarded Every 5 Minutes For 1 Hour Sponsored By The IMT Group

5:00–8:00 PM COMPANY HOSPITALITY HOURS FOR PRIVATE ENTERTAINING & INDIVIDUAL DINING

8:00 PM–Midnight CONVENTION RECEPTION HOSTED BY IIAW EXCLUSIVE CO. SPONSORS – WISCONSIN BREW PUB

Featuring Live Dueling Pianos, a Late Night DJ, and Complimentary Local Beer All Night Long - Open to All Convention Attendees

THURSDAY, MAY 148:30–9:45 AM ANNUAL AWARDS BREAKFAST & BUSINESS MEETING

10:00–11:15 AM FEATURED SPEAKER: RYAN HANLEY OF AGENCY NATION Trusted Choice – Best Practices & Success Habits to Make Marketing

Work for You

11:30 AM–2:00 PM BREAKOUT SESSIONS (3 CE for each session): Working lunch provided for all sessions • Procedures Manual 1…2…3 - An E&O Overview

Mary Hauri, Insurance Concepts in Motion $500 Cash Giveaway Sponsored By Mt. Morris!

• Workers’ Comp Forum - Advanced Concepts Presented by the Wisconsin Compensation Rating Bureau – Bernie Rosauer, President; Tad Cleveland, VP Technical Services; and Melanie Lindseth, Technical Services $500 Cash Giveaway Sponsored By Germantown Mutual!

• Let’s Talk SHOP - Federal HCR’s Impact on 2015, 2016 & 2017 David Grunke, WPS $500 Cash Giveaway Sponsored By Germantown Mutual!

FEATURED SPEAKERS

For complete details and to register as an exhibitor, please visit: www.iiaw.com/event/exhibit

VIP STATUSThe IIAW’s Board of Directors and all current IIAW Committee Members will attend this year’s event with VIP privileges, including access to the Convention Showcase VIP Lounge.