As you look toward professional development in the new year, you may be wondering which insurance conferences you should attend. We’ve surveyed our team for the conferences and events they find most helpful, and we’ve rounded up their answers below. Take a look at their suggestions for which insurance conferences you should budget to attend in 2020 to improve your skill sets.
Who it’s for: Agency owners focused on growth
When/where: 2020 dates and location to be determined
The Agency Sales Academy insurance conference features top agents and industry experts in business growth. Insurance agency owners who attend will leave with specific systems and processes they can implement to grow their agencies. You’ll learn everything from daily best practices to tips on improving team productivity.
Who it’s for: Agency owners and staff
When/where: February 20-21, 2020 in Orlando, Florida
The Craig Wiggins Coaching live event is one of our most-recommended sales-focused insurance conferences for 2020. Wiggins built one of the largest agencies in the country, with four locations in two states and over $35,000,000 in annual premiums from scratch. His slate of speakers will teach you everything you need to know about successful selling, and even provide hands-on sales training.
Who it’s for: Allstate Agency owners who qualify to attend
When/where it is: 2020 date and location to be determined
This carrier-exclusive insurance conference requires agents to qualify to attend, but provides larger Allstate agencies with a range of top-notch speakers, panel discussions and events. If you are a mid-to-large Allstate agency, Mega is a can’t miss conference.
Who it’s for: Agents who qualify
When/where: 2020 date and location to be determined
Historically in March, this insurance conference is for Allstate agents who qualify and occurs every other year. Attendees learn best practices from other leading agents; they also get the opportunity to experience new tech tools from vendors. For many Allstate agents, this is a considered a “must-attend” event.
Who it’s for: Insurance carriers and agents, industry consultants
When/where: May 27-29, 2020 in Austin
This innovative, industry-leading conference focuses on showcasing the best aspects of the digital future of insurance. It features industry disruptors as keynote speakers, professionals who are leading the way with digital strategy, and visionaries who are building the future of the industry. It is the largest technology conference geared toward the insurance industry.
Who it’s for: Insurance carriers and agents, industry consultants
When/where: March 30-April 1, 2020 in Las Vegas (LeadsCon); September 16-18 in Boston (Connect To Convert)
LeadsCon Las Vegas and Connect To Convert are two of our most recommended insurance conferences to attend in 2020. For agents, owners, and teams interested in technology-based growth—and growth in general—either of these conferences will be very useful. Unlike other conferences on this list, these are not focused on sales-coaching, but you will learn tips and best practices from experts on using marketing and tech tools to grow your agency.
Who it’s for: Insurance agency owners, agents, producers, and teams
When/where: Dates and locations vary, but there is likely one near you!
Almost all carriers have regional insurance conferences in 2020 planned. These conferences often provide a think-tank type of environment that allows you to hear from agents in your area about the following:
Regional conferences are recommended, especially if your team can’t attend larger insurance conferences in 2020.
Who it’s for: Agency owners
When/where: May 31-June 2, 2020, in Nashville, Tennessee
According to the event website, the Elevate conference brings agents, agency owners, carriers and the most indie-friendly insurtech companies together to “fuel the future of insurance.” The 2020 conference will feature keynotes from Jay Baer and Andrew Miller, and features breakout sessions focused on digital marketing success.
Why should you budget for an insurance conference in 2020?
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Whatever insurance conferences you plan to attend in 2020, make sure to stop by and see us! We’d love to chat with our existing agents and meet new agents too.