New York Offers 2005 Big "I" Convention
Attendees an Exciting Schedule!

From Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani to the Best Practices Leadership Institute, the Big "I" Convention is more exciting than ever. Check out some of the events scheduled below. (These events and times are subject to change without notice.)

Young Agents – don’t miss the Sales & Leadership Conference designed especially for you!

Thursday, 9/8- NBSD Only
      
       6:00 pm- 7:00 pm         
       NBSD Welcome Reception

       5:00 pm- 7:00 pm
       InVest Silent Auction

 Friday, 9/9 - NBSD Only

       9:30 am- 5:00 pm         
       NBSD Meeting

       10:00 am- 6:00 pm
       InVest Silent Auction 

Saturday, 9/10

7:30 am- 7:30 pm
Registration

9:30 am- 6:00 pm
InVest Silent Auction

9:30 am- 12:00 pm- NBSD Only         
NBSD Meeting

11:30 am- 1:30 pm
Diversity Luncheon

2:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Big "I" Advantage Workshop

6:00 pm- 7:30 pm
Big "I" Convention Opening Party

Sunday, 9/11

6:45 am- 6:00 pm
Registration

7:00 am- 8:45 am
Early Riser Workshop:"How to Structure and Finance the Purchase of an Agency"

8:00 am- 12:00 pm
InVest Silent Auction (last bids)

9:00 am- 11:00 am
Opening General Session
- Presidential Address by Tom Grau
- CEO Panel
Frederick H. Eppinger, President & CEO, Allmerica Financial Corporation
Robert J. Joyce, Chairman & CEO,
Westfield Group
Charles M. Kavitsky, President & CEO, Fireman's Fund
Axel P. Lehmann, CEO,
Zurich North America Commercial
William J. Mullaney, President,
MetLife Auto & Home

11:00 am- 3:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Open

11:00 am- 1:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Lunch Buffet

12:30 pm- 3:30 pm
CE Workshop: "Building an Ethical
Organization: Practical Solutions to Real-Life Challenges"

12:30 pm- 2:00 pm
Workshop: Part 1: "Enhancing Your Agency's Sales & Marketing Effectiveness"

2:15 pm - 3:45 pm
Workshop: Part 2: "Five Steps to a Better Agency Bottom-Line"

4:00 pm- 6:00 pm
Best Practices Management 
Institute Opening Session*

6:00 pm- 7:00 pm
Best Practices Management Institute
Reception *

Monday, 9/12

7:00 am- 3:00 pm
Registration

7:00 am- 7:45 am
Best Practices Management Institute Continental Breakfast*

8:00 am- 11:00 am
CE Workshop:"E&O TLC- Total Loss Control"

8:00 am- 4:00 pm
Best Practices Management Institute*
- "Beyond Satisfaction-
   Climbing Up to the 'Loyalty Level'"
- "The Ultimate Producer Challenge"
- "Building a Best Practices Foundation"

11:00 am- 3:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Open

11:45 am- 1:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Lunch Buffet

1:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Best Practices Management Institute*
Concurrent Sessions
(1:00 pm- 2:30 pm)
"Agency Enhancement Opportunities"
"M&A Marketplace: Overview, Deal Structures and the Eventual Sale of an Agency"
(2:30 pm- 4:00 pm)
"Secrets of Hiring and Attracting Top Talent"
"Executive Compensation and How it Affects   Value"

4:30 pm- 6:30 pm
Closing General Session
- New Executive Committee Inaugural
- Presidential Address by Bill Stiglitz
- Keynote Address by Former NYC Mayor
   Rudy Giuliani

 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm
 Big "I" Closing Reception
      

Tuesday, 9/13
      
       8:00 am- 2:30 pm
       Best Practices Company Training
       By Invitation Only
       SEPARATE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
       No Cost
        For more information and to register click here

* Requires registration to the Best Practices Management Institute