Annual SNL Insurance Brokerage Summit 2015

OVERVIEW
Our goal is to help you develop a clearer understanding of the current marketplace and where to anticipate potential growth in the insurance distribution industry. The networking opportunities are unparalleled, allowing you to mix freely with agency owners, strategic executives at carriers, financiers, and brokerage consultants. PANEL TOPICS The economic factors currently impacting the industry's performance, as well as those most likely to affect future performance Growth strategies – organic or acquisition-based – and how to determine which are best suited to your company The tactics used by successful acquirers The financial metrics and models you need to construct a viable internal succession plan How to implement an acquisition strategy that maximizes shareholder value

AGENDA Pre-conference Workshop: What is your organic growth plan? DAY 1 Keynote Address - Industry Overview Doug Hammond Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, NFP Deal Makers Panel Networking Break Special Address: What factors technology plays within Brokerages Successfully Building and Growing Program Business Cocktail Reception
DAY 2 Keynote John M. Wepler Chairman and CEO, MarshBerry and Company, Inc. Strategies and Outlooks from Top Executives Networking Break Special Address: Employee Benefits Update Capital in the Brokerage Industry WHO ATTENDS? Public and bank-owned broker executives Independent agency executives Finance and corporate development professionals at insurance brokers and insurance carriers Private equity investors Investment banking, legal and consulting advisors Asset managers and sector analysts Professionals in charge of sales and distribution strategy and operations at insurance carriers