Register for Convention!Greg Sandrock
IIABA Chair-Elect
| Thursday, November 20 @9:00am
"National News and Views with Chair-Elect Sandrock"
Join the Vice Chair of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) for a look at what’s happening on the national stage for the independent agency system. From advocacy efforts in Washington to new resources and initiatives that strengthen agencies, this session will highlight the power of national membership. Learn how your involvement connects you to a broader network, amplifies your voice and delivers benefits that make a difference for your agency and the future of the independent insurance channel.
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Sean Kevelighan
Insurance Information Institute
| Thursday, November 20 @9:30am
"Triple I State of the Industry"
With
rising natural disasters, economic inflation and legal system abuse, the
insurance industry faces both challenges and opportunities to lead through
disruption. Key insights include the impact of inflation on
P&C replacement costs, the role of innovation and AI in driving resilience and the need for transparency in third-party litigation funding. Join us to explore how the insurance sector can
navigate these trends, influence the dialogue and drive meaningful change.
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Commissioner Sharon Clark
Kentucky Department of Insurance
Commisioner Scott Wilhoite
Department of Workers' Claims
| Thursday, November 20 @10:45am
"Commissioner Connect"
Hear directly from Kentucky’s top regulators as the Department of Insurance Commissioner and the Department of Workers’ Claims Commissioner share updates impacting the insurance industry. This session will cover key developments from Frankfort, including regulatory priorities, compliance updates and emerging issues affecting agencies across the Commonwealth. Attendees will gain valuable insight into the direction of Kentucky’s insurance landscape and have the opportunity to hear what’s ahead for agents and their clients.
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Amy Phelps
National Insurance Crime Bureau
| Thursday, November 20 @1:30pm
"Unmasking Insurance Fraud: Tools and Trends from NICB"
Join us for an inside look at the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) and how their work impacts your agency. This session will uncover the latest fraud trends, walk through auto and medical claims investigations and highlight the tools and resources available to help you spot red flags. Unique insight into insurance fraud investigations right here in Kentucky.
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Don Shampine
Michigan Insurance Group
Want Better Be Better | Friday, November 21 @8:30am
"Opportunity Revealed: AI and the Gift of Time"
This session explores how AI is transforming our relationship with time in the workplace. We'll discuss practical ways to use AI to reclaim hours in your day, improve productivity and reduce burnout. It's not about replacing people — it's about removing the repetitive, mindless work that slows us down. Learn how technology, when used wisely, gives us back the time we need to think, sell, lead and live better.
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Jim Higdon
Cornbread Hemp
| Friday, November 21 @9:45am
"The Cornbread Mafia: Kentucky Roots of America’s Biggest Marijuana Bust"
Step into the fascinating true story of the Cornbread Mafia, the largest homegrown marijuana syndicate in U.S. history. Author and journalist Jim Higdon takes you inside Marion County, Kentucky, where a network of farmers built a mafia-style empire that stunned federal authorities. With rare insights gained from his personal connections to those involved, Higdon sheds light on Kentucky’s hidden chapter of organized crime, its lasting cultural impact and the code of silence that made it legendary.
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