CONNECT FALL EXPO
Join us October 15-17th in Athens, Georgia!
Each year, this event brings Georgia's Independent Insurance Industry together for fresh content from industry experts, networking, a tradeshow, and continuing education!
2025 Event Highlights:
› Education & CE            › Tradeshow
› Networking                › E&O Loss Control Seminar
› And More!
CONNECT FALL EXPO
Join us October 15-17th in Athens, Georgia!
Each year, this event brings Georgia's Independent Insurance Industry together for fresh content from industry experts, networking, a tradeshow, and continuing education!
2025 Event Highlights:
› Education & CE       › Tradeshow
› Networking           › E&O Loss Control Seminar
› And More!
2024 Event Recap
Navigating the Future: Guiding Your Tomorrow, Today
2024 Event Overview
Join us in Savannah for an unforgettable event! IIAG has designed the Connect Fall expo as a way to connect with others working in Georgia's independent insurance community. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from top speakers, dive deeper with breakout sessions, and mingle with carrier partners at our tradeshow.Â
Join us in Savannah for an unforgettable event:
› Education & Training
› Networking
› Tradeshow with IIAG Company Partners
› Breakout Sessions
› Happy Hour Reception
› E&O Loss Control Seminar
› Night Out in Downtown Savannah
Connect Fall Expo Itinerary
Wednesday, October 16th
12:00pm  IIAG Board of Directors Meeting
5:30pm   Welcome Reception
All Attendees Welcome
(Hyatt Garden Terrace)
7:00pm   Dinner on Your Own
9:00pm   Night Out @ Electric Moon
All Attendees & Guests Welcome
(Electric Moon)
Thursday, October 17th
7:30am   IIAG Registration Desk Opens
7:30am   Exhibitor Set Up Begins
9:00am  "Cussing, Lying, and Disclaiming" (1 Hour CE)
Chris Boggs, IIAG Technical Education Director
10:00am "What's Our Evolution?" (1 Hour CE Pending)
Carey Wallace, Founder & CEO of AgencyFocusÂ
11:00am  Legislative Panel (1 Hour CE)
Brad Vaughn, General Counsel for Office of Lt. Governor Burt Jones
Meagan Hanson, Executive Director of Georgians for Lawsuit Reform
John Barbour, Chief Executive Officer of IIAG
Moderated by Jimbo Floyd, IIAG President
11:30am  Exhibitor Set Up Ends
12:00pm  Tradeshow & Luncheon with Exhibitors
2:00pm  "Can You Really Transform a Culture?" (1 Hour CE Pending)   Â
Marit Peters, Executive Director of the Independent Insurance Agents of TexasÂ
3:00pm   BREAKOUT SESSIONS
› Marit Peters: "The Truth About Employee Engagement"
› Carey Wallace: "Get Your Financial House in Order"
› Chris Boggs: "Named Insureds: Who Should Be, Who Can Be, and Who Shouldn’t Be" (1 Hour CE)
5:30pm  Happy Hour Reception
6:30pm  Dinner on Your Own
9:00pm  Night Out @ Savannah Smiles
hosted by Young Agents of Georgia
All Attendees & Guests Welcome
(Savannah Smiles)
Friday, October 18th
8:30am   Attendee Breakfast
9:00am   E&O Loss Control Seminar (3 Hour CE)
Join us for our annual E&O Loss Control Seminar. Registration for the seminar is included in your Connect Fall Expo registration! Attendees can earn 3 Hours of CE Credit.
Agencies can earn a 10% premium credit on their Swiss Re or Allianz
For more info, see "E&O Seminar" Tab
12:00pm  Safe Travels Home!
Dive Deeper with Breakout Sessions
"Named Insureds: Who Should Be, Who Can Be, and Who Shouldn’t Be"  (1 Hour CE)
      with Chris Boggs, IIAG Technical Education Director
Explore the complexities of named insureds in insurance policies. Learn who qualifies, who should be included, and potential risks of adding the wrong individuals or entities. Gain insights to ensure accurate coverage and avoid costly errors.
"Get Your Financial House in Order"
      with Carey Wallace, AgencyFocusÂ
The M&A marketplace is booming, no question.  If you are an agency owner contemplating selling or buying an agency, how can you best position yourself for the next step? You can start by getting your financial house in order.
"The Truth About Employee Engagement"
      with Marit Peters, Independent Insurance Agents of TexasÂ
Does Employee Engagement Impact Agency Performance? In today’s insurance landscape, employee engagement plays a crucial role in an agency’s success. Engaged teams drive higher client satisfaction, reduce turnover, and increase sales. Use these key metrics and solutions to elevate your agency’s performance and outpace the competition.
Reduce Your Risk of an E&O Exposure
The Connect Fall Expo will feature our annual E&O Loss Control Seminar. Join us Friday October 18th for breakfast and our three hour seminar. Registration for the seminar is included in your Connect Fall Expo registration!
Earn CE:
Attendees can earn 3 Hours of CE Credit! This course will be presented by Chriss Boggs, IIAG Technical Education Director. The seminar will discuss E&O procedures, claims examples, and dive into how you can protect yourself & your agency.
Earn a Premium Discount
A 10% credit on your Swiss Re E&O or Allianz premium may be earned by attending an approved 3 hour risk management seminar prior to your policy anniversary (or within 30 days after your policy inception/renewal date). The number of agency staff required to attend is based on agency size. The credit is applicable for two consecutive policy terms. To determine your specific requirement, refer to the chart below:Â
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)
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