Register Now for the 2014 Alliance Convention & Expo

Christie
Wednesday, July 09, 2014

The 2014 Alliance Convention & Expo will take place September 25-28, 2014 at the 4-star JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, California. This special 4-day event offers insurance agents and brokers the opportunity to obtain carrier appointments, participate in continuing education courses, and enjoy a packed tradeshow floor. Don't miss out on numerous networking opportunities at our annual Alliance golf tournament, hospitality receptions with live music, special events, and more!

Don't Miss the Insurance Industry's Expert!

Brian is one of the leading authorities on the property & casualty insurance business. Learn from the insurance analyst the insurance companies trust in their board rooms. His keynote address is a must-attend!

Learn how to position your agency & capitalize on the coming change
Surefire ways to profit from the greatest demographic shifts in history
What you need to know to grow your agency over the next 10 years

Saturday, Sept 27th | 10am - 12pm

Learn the Secrets of a Super Agent

Learn how a super agent, licensed less than 2 years, writes over 500 policies per month! Don't miss this opportunity to learn the secrets of a super agent during this informative & educational Q&A session. Bring your questions to this interactive session.

Discover how this super agent maintains over a 90% retention rate when writing 500 new apps per month
Learn how to use data-driven sales & marketing metrics to run your agency day-to-day
Discover the secrets to growing your agency using technology assisted sales

Sunday, Sept 28th | 9:30am - 11:00am

Annual Alliance Golf Tournament

We are delighted to have Wright Flood sponsoring this year's golf tournament, which promises to be a great time for everyone. Enjoy the camaraderie of this golf tournament set against the towering mountains, rolling greens and sprawling lakes. $165 per golfer / $99 per golfer with full producer pass Price includes: Green fees, golf cart, golf shirt, lunch & awards Thursday, Sept 25th | 7am shotgun start

Other Convention Highlights

The Largest P&C Insurance Conference in the West
Trade Show with Over 100 Exhibitors
General Session Keynote with Industry Expert Brian P. Sullivan
Continuing Education & Workshop Courses ( 34 CE Units, Over 58 Hours of Classes )
Annual Alliance Golf Tournament with Awards Luncheon
Numerous Networking Opportunities
$10,000 in Cash Giveaways
Daily Prizes & Giveaways
Thursday Early Evening Hospitality Reception with Live Music*
Friday Early Evening Hospitality Reception with Live Music*
Friday & Saturday Strolling Lunch on the Expo Floor for all Registrants
Friday Casino Night & Live Music with After-Glow Dessert Party for all Registrants
Saturday Night Beach Boardwalk Dinner with Entertainment by Magician & Mentalist Nathan Gibson*
Saturday Night Beach Party with Live DJ
Sunday Brunch: Learn the Secrets of a Super Agent*
And More!

*Tickets required to attend event For additional information about the 2014 Alliance Convention & Expo look under the convention tab on our website.

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Tech Trends in Insurance Jobs

What will technology bring to the insurance industry this year and this decade? The tech trends in insurance jobs are consistent in the changes that they bring to the industry. What is shifting the insurance field right now? How might the COVID-19 pandemic affect technology adoption?