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Event Details
LEARN. CONNECT. GROW.
We're heading to Young Harris for the 2026 Connect Fall Expo! Join us for three action packed days featuring expert-led education, deep dive breakout sessions, and plenty of opportunities to connect with carrier partners at our tradeshow.
Event Highlights:
› Education & Training
› Networking
› Tradeshow with IIAG Company Partners
› Breakout Sessions
› Happy Hour Reception
› E&O Mock Trial
CONNECT FALL EXPO AGENDA
Wednesday, October 7th
2:00-4:00pm IIAG Board of Directors Meeting
(Brasstown Ballroom)
5:30-7:00pm Welcome Meet-Up
(Brassie's Grill)
7:00pm Dinner on Your Own
9:00pm CONNECT After Hours
All Attendees & Guests Welcome
(Fireside Lounge)
Thursday, October 8th
7:30am IIAG Registration Desk Opens
(Business Center)
7:30am Exhibitor Set Up Begins
(Brasstown Ballroom)
8:00-9:00am Breakfast & Coffee
(Ballroom Foyer)
8:30-9:30am Catastrophic Claims Panel
(Track Rock)
◆ 1 Hour CE pending approval
9:30-10:30am The Front Lines of Agent Advocacy: Legislative & Legal Update
(Track Rock)
◆ 1 Hour CE pending approval
10:30-11:30am Technology Session
(Track Rock)
Catalyit
11:00am Exhibitor Set Up Ends
11:30-12:00pm Luncheon
(Creekside Pavilion)
12:00-2:00pm Tradeshow
(Brasstown Ballroom)
2:00-3:00pm General Session
(Track Rock)
Scott Kegler, MarshBerry
3:30-4:30pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS
› Catalyit
› Scott Kegler, MarshBerry
5:30-6:30pm Happy Hour Reception
(Sunset Pavilion)
6:30-8:30pm Dinner and Entertainment
(Sunset Pavilion)
9:00pm CONNECT After Hours
All Attendees & Guests Welcome
(Fireside Lounge)
Friday, October 9th
8:00-9:00am Attendee Breakfast
9:00-11:00am E&O Loss Control Seminar: Mock Trial
(Track Rock)
◆ 2 Hour CE
Featuring IIAG Board Members: Kevin Panter, Michael Mellars, Tony Jones, Allison Clark,
Crystal Meador, Stuart Moore, Jarrett Bridges, & Robbie Moore
Join us for our annual E&O Loss Control Seminar with a courtroom twist! Watch a mock E&O claim play out and see how everyday agency decisions can impact the verdict.
Registration for the seminar is included in your CONNECT Fall Expo registration!
› For more information, see the “E&O Seminar” tab.
12:00pm Safe Travels Home!
Book Your Stay Today!
Lodging Information
Our official room blocks at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa and The Ridges Resort are currently full.
Still planning to attend? We’d love to have you! If you would like to be added to our lodging wait list in case rooms become available, please contact Cassie Jones at cjones@iiag.org.
Additional Lodging Information
Additional lodging is available throughout the Young Harris and Hiawassee area. Please note that the properties below are not part of the official event room block, and reservations should be made directly with the property.
- Lake Chatuge Lodge – Hiawassee
Located approximately 4 miles from Brasstown Valley Resort
View Lake Chatuge Lodge - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hiawassee
Located approximately 4–5 miles from Brasstown Valley Resort
View Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hiawassee - Tranquille Resort – Hiawassee
Lakeside cabin accommodations on Lake Chatuge
View Tranquille Resort
Vacation Rentals
Vacation homes, cabins and condos are also available throughout the Young Harris and Hiawassee area.
Reduce Your Risk of an E&O Exposure
The Connect Fall Expo will feature our annual E&O Loss Control Seminar featuring an interactive Mock E&O Trial. Join us October 9th for breakfast and a two-hour seminar as a realistic agency E&O claim unfolds in the courtroom. Hear the arguments, examine the evidence, and see how everyday decisions can impact the outcome.
Registration for the seminar is included in your Connect Fall Expo registration!
Meet The Mock Trial Cast
We’ve called in a few familiar faces for this case! IIAG Board Members will take the stand, make their case, and bring this E&O scenario to life:
Kevin Panter • Michael Mellars • Tony Jones • Allison Clark
Jarrett Bridges • Crystal Meador • Stuart Moore • Robbie Moore
Earn CE Credits
Attendees can earn 2 Hours of CE Credit! Watch the case unfold from opening statements to the verdict as a fictional E&O claim comes to life. Along the way, you'll discover practical lessons, identify common agency mistakes, and learn strategies to reduce your own E&O risk.
Earn a Premium Discount
The Mock Trial is only part one! Agencies interested in qualifying for the Swiss Re E&O premium credit will have the opportunity to complete the full three hours of required risk management education.
Attend the 2-hour E&O Mock Trial at CONNECT Fall Expo, then complete an additional 1-hour virtual course following the event to meet the three-hour course requirement.
2-Hour Mock Trial at CONNECT + 1-Hour Virtual Course = 3 Hours of Risk Management Education
Eligible agencies may earn a 10% credit on their Swiss Re E&O premium by completing the required three hours of education and meeting the applicable agency attendance requirements. The number of staff members required to participate is based on agency size:
Agency Staff Size I Required Attendees
1-4 Staff Members I 11 Attendee Required
5-11 Staff Members I 3 Attendee Required
12+ Staff Members I 25% Staff Required (Max of 15 attendees)
The credit applies for two consecutive policy terms. Refer to the Risk Management Premium Credit Information Sheet for complete eligibility requirements and timing guidelines.
Additional Credits
The following additional credits are available, up to a maximum total risk management credit of 20 percent:
› 50% or more of staff attendance = 5% credit available
› Agency use of a coverage checklist = 5% credit available
› Voluntary website review with findings implemented = 5% credit available