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Annual Conference

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Last year, we restructured our conference from the ground up with a new format which received rave reviews. We have made it more interactive and fast-paced so you can get as much information and analysis in the shortest amount of time,  As the industry changes so quickly, this event will give you tools to take advantage of the opportunities, while limiting the threats. 

Our program will include the following: 

  • Regional and national carrier executives will share their thoughts on the most important industry trends. 
  • Our state's newly elected insurance commissioner, Patty Kuderer, will share her legislative and regulatory priorities.
  • A high powered panel will help agencies leverage AI in marketing, workflow, etc.  
  • We will highlight unique initiatives that agents are having success with. 
IIABW's Go Big Conference will help you Build…Grow….Thrive so you can be successful in the coming years. 

Sponsors
  • Title: Safeco & Liberty Mutual
  • Platinum: First Insurance Funding, Imperial PFS, Progressive, Stillwater Insurance Services
  • Premier: Capital Premium Financing, Grange Insurance, Honeycomb Insurance, National General, an Allstate Company, ServiceMaster Tacoma, Travelers, Western National 
  • Major: AMWINS Access, Mutual of Enumclaw, Oregon Mutual
  • Supporting: People Premium Finance, Red Shield, WSRB
  • Contributing: AFCO Direct, Imperial PFS, IRONPEAK, Tokio Marine

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

12:00 pm Battle Creek Golf Course Shotgun Start

1:30 - pm Mosaic tile class (same time as golf) ** new event added 7/7/2025

5:15  Tailgate Kick-Off Party Hosted by the Young Agents in the Tulalip Casino's Draft Bar & Grill  

Dinner on Your Own

8:30 pm    Hospitality Room in the Grand Asian Suite
 
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
 
6:30 – 8:30 am    Exhibit Table Set-up

8:30 – 9:30 am   Exhibit Hall Open;  Grab & Go Breakfast

9:30 – 10:30 am  Keynote presentation

  • Welcome from IIABW President Craig Field
  • 'Mastering Focus in Your Agency' Joey Collins, Psy.D., Industrial-Organizational Psychology Professor at Seattle Pacific University

10:30 – 11:30 am   Insurance Executive Panel 

  • Dan Ferrari, Senior VP of Liberty Mutual
  • Steve Stogner, CEO of Grange Insurance Association
  • Jim Curtis, National Personal Lines Auto Product Manager

11:30 – 1:00 pm Lunch.  Exhibit Hall open

1:00– 2:00 pm A discussion with Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer and Bill Stauffacher, IIABW's Lobbyist

2:00 – 4:30 pm   Cutting Edge Ideas/Best Practices - Agent presentations and discussions on their use of Artificial Intelligence, social media marketing and virtual assistants. 

4:30 – 6:30 pm   Reception & Exhibit Hall open

6:30 - 8:30 pm   Awards Dinner & Entertainment

8:30 pm    Hospitality Room in the Grand Asian Suite
 
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
 8:30 – 9:30 am  Morning Buzz Breakfast & short demonstrations by Artificial Intelligence vendors 

9:30 – 10:30 am  Unlock AI to Boost Your and Your Agency’s Potential

10:30 - 11:30 am Legislative Update, Bill Stauffacher, IIABW Lobbyist


*Times subject to change

Exhibitor Registration


Attendee Registration

  • Full Registration -  includes all events, meals, activities and classes (golf not included)
  • Member price - $245
  • Non Member price - $295
  • Kick off reception only - $45
  • Awards dinner only - $60
  • Wednesday breakfast and sessions - $60
  • Tuesday only  Member price - $175
  • Tuesday only non member price - $225
  • Golf - includes golf, green fees, cart, range balls, lunch and drink tickets - $90
  • Mosaic tile class - $65
  • Extra Exhibitor booth representative (Tuesday only) $150

Attendees - Register here - *please make sure you are logged in to get member prices.  If you need your log in information please contact Suzanne at sarnett@wainsurance.org


Golf Tournament
On Monday, September 22, we will hold our  tournament at Battle Creek Golf , which is 10 minutes from the Tulalip Resort.  Enjoy views of Puget Sound, Camano Island and the Olympic Mountains while playing with other insurance professionals in our best ball scramble.  The separate registration fee includes greens fees, cart, lunch, drinks, etc.

Mosaic Tile class
Join us for a fun afternoon of creating a beautiful mosaic candle globe.  Instructions, supplies and wine and snacks will be provided.  This class will be at the hotel at the same time on Monday as the golf tournament.

Opening Reception on Monday night
To kick off the conference in style, the Young Agents will host a Tailgate-themed networking reception in the Draft Sports Bar in the Tulalip Casino. Show your spirit by wearing your favorite sports team shirt /outfit as you meet and greet other insurance professionals and watch the Monday Night Football game (Detroit LIons vs. Baltimore Ravens.)

Keynote Presentation
Dr. Joey Collins, a Performance Psychologist, Leadership Expert and Industrial-Organizational Psychology Professor at Seattle Pacific University, will deliver the keynote presentation, 'Mastering Focus in Your Agency.'  He will present on  a research validated framework designed specifically to help you reclaim your focus, work with greater intention, and achieve the results you know you're capable of.

Insurance Executive Panel
Three insurance executives will share how insurance agencies can thrive in our quickly evolving insurance marketplace. 

  • Jim Curtis, National Personal Lines Auto Product Manager
  • Dan Ferrari, Senior VP of Liberty Mutual
  • Steve Stogner, CEO of Grange Insurance AssociationJim Curtis, National Personal Lines Auto Product ManagerJim Curtis, National Personal Lines Auto Product Manager 

Commissioner Patty Kuderer 
Our newly elected Insurance Commissioner will share her vision for how the state regulates the insurance industry in the future and her legislative agenda for 2026. 


Cutting Edge Ideas/Best Practices
Gabe Gonzalez, CIC, AVP and Region Operations Manager of Liberty Mutual, will facilitate a discussion independent agents who are implementing successful initiatives in their agencies in the area of technology/AI, social media marketing, and human capital - working with virtual assistants. 

Unlock AI to Boost Your and Your Agency’s Potential
Whether you're new to AI, or already using it, discover how to more effectively harness the power of artificial intelligence to boost your personal productivity and drive agency-wide results. In this interactive session, you’ll hear firsthand how your peers are using AI tools  to be more productive, create smarter workflows, offer standout client service, and create a more future-ready business.

Legislative Update
Bill Stauffacher, IIABW Lobbyist, will share the insurance and tax laws that passed in the 2025 session and give an update on the current issues that our state legislature is considering for 2026 session. He will also share how our state legislature and Governor will be dealing with the Congressional cuts to state funding.