KIA&B 2015 Volume 20, Issue 4 | Page 24

2015 leadership & Development conference Conference to feature experts on market trends and perpetuation Success, motivation and sustainability will be the focus of this year’s Leadership & Development Conference. The conference – scheduled Oct. 7-9 at the Wichita Marriott – will feature experts on market trends and agency perpetuation, including industry insiders from MarshBerry, InsurBanc and Reagan Consulting. “Every independent agency – large or small – faces the perpetuation question at some point in time,” said Kerri Spielman, executive director of KAIA. “We’ve invited several professionals to this year’s conference who can speak to the full spectrum of issues involved in sustainability and the perpetuation process – everything from trends to profitability to financing.” The conference will kick off with a golf tournament followed by sessions and the presentation of KAIA’s annual industry awards. 22 KANSAS INSURANCE AGENT & BROKER |July-August 2015| leaderShip & Development CONFERENCE advancing the leaders of today and tomorrow When: October 7-9 Where: Wichita Marriott Who: This conference is for agency principals and those who want to move up into agency management or ownership positions. The conference also features a special track and networking events specifically designed for Young Agents.