2018 Distribution Conference for Financial Services Agenda
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
10:00 am - 6:30 pm - REGISTRATION
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: VALUE-ADDED CONCURRENT SESSION
Taking On the "D" Word
Champions G
Customer Engagement: Buzz Word or Game Changer?
Champions F
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm - WOMEN LEADERS' RECEPTION
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm - HOSPITALITY SUITES
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - LIMRA WELCOME RECEPTION
Thursday, March 1, 2018
7:00 am - 5:00 pm - REGISTRATION
7:00 am - 8:00 am - BREAKFAST
8:00 am - 8:30 am - GENERAL SESSION 1
The Future is Now — Challenges and Opportunities for Channel Growth
Champions C/D
8:30 am - 9:30 am - GENERAL SESSION 2
Building Stand Out Client Experiences in the Age of Empowerment
Champions C/D
9:30 am - 10:00 am - GENERAL SESSION 3
Posting Isn’t Prospecting: Getting Real ROI in a Social World
Champions C/D
10:00 am - 10:30 am - BREAK
10:30 am - 11:30 am: CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS
Utilizing Data to Maximize Agent Recruiting Efforts
Champions G
The Pursuit of Loyalty: the Strategic Imperative in Cross-Selling
Champions F
Easy Decisions Today - Costly Decisions Tomorrow
Players C
Expanding Opportunities Through Dynamic Partnerships
Masters E
Being Direct on Buying Direct: Consumers Tell All
Masters B/C
11:30 am - 1:00 pm - LUNCH
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS
Retail Footprint - Distribution Options for Changing Customer Preferences
Champions G
New Rules to Successfully Launch and Retain Advisors
Masters E
Profitability Via Partnership: My Product$ + Your Product$ = Our Product$
Players C
Myth Busters — Direct Sales Opportunities Beyond the Expected
Masters B/C
2:00 pm - 2:15 pm - BREAK
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm: CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS
Practice Management: The Battle to Stay Relevant
Players C
What Does the Agent of the Future Look Like?
Masters B/C
Planning for the Unexpected: How to Mitigate Risk in the Business Planning Process
Champions F
Technology Business Disrupter and Consumers' Friend
Masters E
Consumer Direct - Cross-sell, Up-sell and New Partners to Increase Policies and Consumer Lifetime Value
Champions G
3:15 pm - 3:45 pm - BREAK
3:45 pm - 5:00 pm - GENERAL SESSION 4
The 21 Secrets of Million Dollar Sellers
Champions C/D
Friday, March 2, 2018
7:00 am - 11:15 am - REGISTRATION
7:00 am - 8:00 am - BREAKFAST
8:00 am - 9:00 am: CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS
Exploring Advisor Profitability - A Valuable Tool for Making Better Business Decisions?
Masters E
Key Digital Trends — Digital Consumer Expectations on the Horizon
Masters B/C
9:00 am - 9:30 am - BREAK & EXHIBITOR RAFFLE
9:30 am - 10:30 am - GENERAL SESSION 5
The Future of Buying and Selling: Where Will InsurTech Play?
Champions C/D
10:30 am - 11:15 am - GENERAL SESSION 6
Distribution Dynamics: Where is the Momentum?
Champions C/D