Annual Convention

October 18-20, 2026 | Hyatt Regency Hotel | Greenville, SC

Our Annual Convention is traditionally held in the fall and features exhibit hall, awards banquet and CE programs. Learn more about this year’s event and how to register from this page.

Send event questions to Stacy Boan.

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Scroll down for Exhibitor registration info.

Agent Registration

FULL REGISTRATION PASSES

Full Registration includes:

  • All Meal Functions and host bars
  • Monday Evening Awards Banquet
  • Networking in the Exhibit Hall
  • All seminars and materials

Rates:

  • Agent Attendee – Member, $285 pre-registration, $310 onsite
  • Agent Attendee – Nonmember, $385 pre-registration $410 onsite

SINGLE DAY PASSES

Single-day passes may not be combined.

RATES:

  • Agent Single Day Pass: Sunday Only – Member, $100 pre-registration, $125 onsite
  • Agent Single Day Pass: Sunday Only – Nonmember, $200, pre-registration, $225 onsite
  • Agent Single Day Pass: Monday Only – Member, $200, pre-registration, $225 onsite
  • Agent Single Day Pass: Monday Only – Nonmember, $300, pre-registration, $345 onsite

SINGLE DAY EXHIBIT HALL ONLY PASSES

If time is limited, consider purchasing an exhibit hall only pass for Monday to network with vendors. Agents only. Single-day passes may not be combined. One pass per agent please. CE NOT INCLUDED.

MONDAY EXHIBIT PASS INCLUDES

  • Lunch
  • Networking with exhibitors

RATES:

  • Agent MONDAY Exhibit Hall Only Pass, $75 pre-registration, $85 onsite

YOUNG AGENT ATTENDEES

Agents 40 yrs. or younger OR less than 5 years in the industry register at different rates.

Young Agent Attendees – $260 pre-registered, $285 onsite.

Please note that Palmetto Partners are able to sponsor Young Agent attendees to convention. Those attendees should register using “Sponsored YA Attendee” line item and be sure to enter company name in the space asking who is the sponsoring organization.

COMPANY REP ATTENDEES

  • Company Representative Attendee – Member, $715 pre-registration, $785 onsite
  • Company Single Day Pass: Monday Only – Member, $435 pre-registration, $460 onsite

SPOUSE/GUEST ATTENDEES

  • Spouse/Guest Convention Pass, $215 pre-registration, $240 onsite
  • Spouse / Guest: Sunday Reception Only Pass, $85 pre-registration, $110 onsite
  • Spouse/ Guest Monday Banquet/Entertainment Only Pass, $135 pre-registration, $160 onsite

Registration Timeline

July 15 – Agent attendee registration opens

July 6 – 24 – Palmetto Partner Registration-Stacy will reach out

July 27 – Registration open to all

Sept. 4 – Agent early-bird discounts end

Sept. 22 – Hotel discount ends

Sept. 25 – Pre-registration closes. Onsite pricing from this point forward.

Agent Discounts

EARLY BIRD RATE: Save $25 if you register BEFORE Sept. 4th!

SEND MORE- SAVE MORE: Send two or more agents from one agency, save $10 per registration (can be applied with EB discount). Must register online at the same time. Discount will automatically apply; no code required. Refunds will not be issued if you register separately.

MEMBER AGENT FIRST TIME ATTENDEES: First-time member agents are eligible to receive $100 off your registration fee! OFFER EXPIRES 9/25. Enter code FIRSTTIMER at checkout. This offer applies to the agent full conference attendee registration fee only. Activities, Hotel and Guest registrations have additional fees and must be registered for online as well.

PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS & NEW MEMBERS: Additional discounts & promo codes available for new members and prospects. These discounts are one-time only and often by invitation only. If you have any questions about the discounts available or eligibility, please contact us and keep an eye on your inbox for special invitations!

Exhibitor Info

Exhibitor registration for non-Partner attendees opens July 27th. Scroll down for Palmetto Partner priority schedule.

Exhibitor registration

STEP 1: Register and pay for your booth AND the primary exhibitor representative that will be included with your booth cost. Use care to fill in information correctly in the registration fields provided. The first spot is for your company name and the second spot is for the first exhibitor’s name.

When you choose your booth spot it will automatically include ONE exhibitor. You can register any remaining exhibitor attendees for your company here as well. Select “Additional Exhibitor” or if you are a Palmetto Partner, pay special attention to the number of complimentary representatives you are able to register), register a spouse/guest or sign up for optional activities.

You DO NOT need to register yourself again if you registered yourself with the booth.

REGISTER NOW FOR BOOTH
VIEW BOOTHMAP
VIEW HOTEL EXHIBITOR FORM
VIEW EXHIBITOR GUIDE

Exhibitor Guide contains the following:

  • Shipping Information
  • Parking Instructions/Directions
  • IIABSC and Hotel Guidelines

Non-Partner Exhibitor Pricing

If you are not an IIABSC Palmetto Partner, exhibit booths can be reserved and sold at the price listed below based on availability. Partners have priority on availability and booth location.

Sponsorship of $250 or higher is required. If a sponsorship is not submitted with your non-partner exhibitor registration, you will be billed. The invoice must be paid in full before your booth will be assigned.

One exhibitor attendee is included with your booth.

  • Premium Exhibit Booth/Member – $1,475
  • Premium Exhibit Booth /Nonmember – $1,975
  • Standard Exhibit Booth – Member – $1,275
  • Standard Exhibit Booth – Nonmember $1,775
  • Foyer 6′ Table Top Space- Member – $975
  • Foyer 6′ Table Top Space- Non-Member – $1075
  • Additional Exhibitor Attendee – $385

Sponsor info

This event would not be possible without the support of our sponsors! We hope you will consider supporting us with a sponsorship- there are many to choose from as shown below.

Sponsors will be recognized on the IIABSC website, event program and social media.

Sponsorship contributions can be submitted easily when completing your online registration. Submit by Sept. XX to be included in the printed event program.

General sponsorship contributions can be made in ANY amount greater than $250. All general sponsors gain exposure prior to and during the event and will be recognized on the IIABSC website and in our event program.

Sponsorship Levels

Sponsorships $2,000 +
includes one full convention registration

  • YA + AGENT OF THE YEAR Awards- $2,000
  • Awards Banquet Host Bar- $2,500
  • Banquet Entertainment- $2,500

Sponsorships $1,500 +

  • Exhibit Hall Welcome Event Bar Sponsor (Beer/Wine)- $1500
  • Farewell Breakfast & Closing Session: $1,500
  • Networking Lunch in Exhibit Hall (two available)- $1,500
  • Opening Reception Hors d’oeuvre Stations (three available)- $1,500
  • Opening Reception Open Bar – $1,500

Sponsorships $1,000 +

  • Welcome Beverage Sponsor- $1,000
  • General Sponsorship of $1,000+

Sponsorships $750 +

  • Activity Sponsor: Chocolate & Wine tasting- $850
  • Activity Sponsor: E-Bike tour – $850
  • Past President’s Private Reception Sponsor – $750
  • Welcome Refreshments – $750
  • General Sponsorship of $750+

GENERAL $250+
Non-Partner Exhibitors are required to contribute a sponsorship of $250 or more to reserve a booth. If a sponsorship is not submitted with your exhibitor registration, you will be billed and the invoice must be paid in full before booth will be assigned.

Exhibit Booth Assignments

Exhibitors should check the LIVE TRADESHOW MAP for assigned booth numbers after registering. We do not email booth assignments. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to check the map for booth locations in order to complete order forms. Assignments will be FINAL no later than Sept. XX.

Booths will be assigned in the order that they are received, with priority always given to Palmetto Partners first in order by level. IIABSC will contact you should any adjustments need to be made to payments or if we need alternate booth selections from you.

Tradeshow map mobile viewing: To view booth layout on your smartphone when it doesn’t automatically popup, please tap three-line menu in top left corner and select “Expo” or “Annual Convention Registration” under the Event Maps section.

The exhibit hall map is drawn as close to scale as possible but it is NOT exact.

IIABSC reserves the right to make adjustments as needed.

Exhibitor Agenda

SUNDAY, OCT 18
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm, Exhibitor Set-up
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, IIABSC Registration Desk open
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, WELCOME EVENT with Exhibitors
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, OPENING RECEPTION with Entertainment

MONDAY, OCT 19
7:15 am – 1:15 pm, IIABSC Registration Desk open
7:30 am, Breakfast
9:00 am – 9:45 am, Networking Break in Exhibit Hall
11:45 am – 1:15 pm, NETWORKING LUNCH with Exhibitors
*Lunch open to EXHIBITORS at 11:15am.
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm, Exhibitor Booth Tear Down

Policies

Early Booth Breakdown Policy: Exhibit booth Breakdown outside of specified breakdown times is strictly prohibited. Those in violation of this regulation will incur a penalty fine of $750 and will not be permitted to exhibit at future events until the fine has been paid in full. Requests for early breakdown will incur a $500 fee. We expect exhibitors to have at least one Rep present at booth during exhibit hall hours until the end of the event. IIABSC assumes all exhibitors agree to these terms unless special requests or permission is indicated in writing prior to event. IIABSC also requests that our exhibitors and company attendees not schedule events for agents during scheduled IIABSC functions.

Scroll down for Exhibitor Payment & Cancellation Policies

PRIORITY REGISTRATION SCHEDULE:

All Partners receive priority registration for exhibit space and event sponsorship add-ons. Stacy will be contacting you to register.

Diamond/ Diamond Elite –
Platinum –
Gold –
Silver –
Bronze –

PALMETTO PARTNER BENEFITS:

All Partners will have a greyscale ad in this year’s printed event program. Send your files to Communications Director Anita Trevino by September 4th. See below for details.

Diamond ELITE Level

  • Complimentary “Double-standard” exhibit booth in a prime location (or booth of your choice type and location with priority selection)
  • Four full Conference Company Rep. registrations (regular attendee or additional exhibitor)
  • Reduced rates of $385 per additional Palmetto Partner attendee
  • Ad space in event program, full-page, greyscale ad measuring 7.5 in x 9.75 in with quarter-inch bleeds.

Diamond Level

  • Complimentary “Double-standard” exhibit booth in a prime location (or booth of your choice type and location with priority selection)
  • Three full Conference Company Rep. registrations (regular attendee or additional exhibitor)
  • Reduced rates of $385 per additional Palmetto Partner attendee
  • Ad space in event program, full-page, greyscale ad measuring 7.5 in x 9.75 in with quarter-inch bleeds.

Platinum Level

  • Complimentary Premium exhibit booth in prime location (or booth of your choice type and location with priority selection)
  • Three full Conference Company Rep. registrations (regular attendee or additional exhibitor)
  • Reduced rates of $385 per additional Palmetto Partner attendee
  • Ad space in event program, half-page, greyscale ad measuring 7.5 in wide x 4.875 in tall with quarter-inch bleeds.

Gold Level

  • Complimentary Premium Exhibit booth of your choice (includes one exhibitor, small sign with company name)
  • Three full Conference Company Rep. registrations (regular attendee or additional exhibitor)
  • Reduced rates of $385 per additional Palmetto Partner attendee
  • Ad space in event program, quarter-page, greyscale ad measuring 3.5 in x 4.625 in. No bleeds.

Silver Level

  • Complimentary standard-size exhibit booth (includes one exhibitor attendee, small sign with company name). Upgrade to Premium size for $500.
  • One full conference Company Rep. registration (regular attendee or additional exhibitor)
  • Reduced rates of $385 per additional Palmetto Partner attendee
  • Ad space in event program, business card size, greyscale ad measuring 3.5 in x 2 in. No bleeds.

Bronze Level

  • Reduced rates for exhibit space. Standard booth – $995. Premium booth – $1,175.
  • One full Conference Company Rep. registration (regular attendee or additional exhibitor)
  • Reduced rates of $385 per additional Palmetto Partner attendee
  • Ad space in event program, business card size, greyscale ad measuring 3.5 in x 2 in. No bleeds.

October 18, 2026

DAY ONE

1:00 – 3:30 pm
Exhibitor Setup
Regency A, B, C

4:00 – 6:00 pm
Registration Desk Open

4:00 – 6:00 pm
Welcome Reception w/ Exhibitors
Regency A, B, C

6:30 – 8:30 pm
Opening Reception
Studio 220

October 19, 2026

DAY TWO

7:30 – 9:00 am
Breakfast
Prefunction

7:15 am – 1:15 pm
Registration Desk Open

8:00 – 9:00 am
Business Session
Regency D
Agenda Item Description

9:00 – 9:45 am
Networking Break w/ Exhibitors
Regency A, B, C
Agenda Item Description

9:45 – 11:45 am
Opening General Session
Regency D
Agenda Item Description

11:15 am – 1:15 pm
Networking Lunch w/ Exhibitors
Regency A, B, C
Agenda Item Description

1:15 – 2:15 pm
Exhibitor Breakdown

starting at 1:15 pm
Optional Activities
Chocolate and Wine or Bourbon Pairing – Take a trolley over to LaRue Fine Chocolates where you will get to try 3 chocolates and 3 wines or bourbons with light hors d’oeuvres. Registered attendees will receive detailed email closer to event.

Reedy Rides (E-bikes) – Take a two hour guided tour around Greenville.

6:40 – 10:00 pm
Awards Banquet & Entertainment
Regency C, D

October 20, 2026

DAY THREE

8:00 – 10:30 am
Closing Session & Plated Breakfast
Regency D

Keynote: Brandon Gibson

Brandon Gibson is a keynote speaker, actor, and creator of The Pivot Principle, a practical framework that helps leaders and teams adapt faster, collaborate better, and thrive in uncertainty.

With over 30 years in Hollywood, Brandon has appeared in 40+ network television shows and 70+ national commercials, sharing the screen with icons including Robin Williams, Brie Larson, Randall Park, and Anthony Anderson. His background in professional improvisation gives him a rare perspective on real-time decision-making, communication, and performance under pressure — skills that translate directly to today’s fast-changing workplace.

Brandon brings the principles of improv beyond entertainment and into leadership, learning, and culture-building. Through dynamic storytelling, interactive experiences, and actionable tools, he shows organizations how to replace rigid thinking with adaptability, build psychological safety, and turn disruption into momentum.

As the creator of The Pivot Principle, Brandon delivers high-energy keynotes that blend humor with substance, helping audiences move from reacting to change to leading through it. His sessions don’t just inspire — they equip teams with practical strategies they can apply immediately to increase engagement, unlock creativity, and perform at their best when plans shift.

The Pivot Principle: Turning Uncertainty Into Momentum 

Your team is capable. Motivated. Smart. And still, somewhere between the strategy meeting and the moment things go sideways, something breaks down. Decisions stall. Fear creeps in. People wait for the perfect answer instead of making the best move available. And your organization pays for it in momentum, morale, and missed opportunity.

This is not a talent problem. It is a mindset problem.

In this unforgettable keynote, Brandon draws on three decades as a Hollywood actor, stand-up comedian, and Second City-trained improv artist to deliver something no leadership conference has seen before: a live demonstration that the skills your team needs most, adaptability, trust, creative courage, and the ability to lead through the unknown, are skills they already have. They just have not been taught to use them on purpose.

Through The Pivot Principle™, Brandon gives leaders and teams a structured, immediately applicable framework for turning pressure into performance. This is not a theory. Through hilarious stories, live research, and hands-on improv exercises that get the whole room moving, audiences experience the shift in real time. They do not just understand the framework. They feel it works. And they walk out knowing exactly how to use it Monday morning.

Key Takeaways: 

Transform Your Leadership Style

Step into the spotlight as the leader your team didn’t know they needed. Through the power of improv, learn how to lead with authenticity, build unstoppable teams, and spark real cultural transformation that lasts long after the applause fades.

Turn Fear into Freedom

Trade hesitation for boldness. Discover how risk-taking and fearless creativity—the core of improv—can turn every setback into a setup for your next breakthrough, in business and in life.

Strengthen Your Listening Superpower

Great leaders and teams don’t just hear—they tune in. Unlock the secrets of active, empathetic listening to build trust, elevate collaboration, and uncover game-changing insights hiding in plain sight.

Cultivate a Mindset of Possibility

When the script falls apart, improvise. Learn how to reframe challenges, crush limitations, and turn “what if” into “what’s next”—fueling innovation, confidence, and unstoppable forward motion.

National Representative: Brian Clinkscales

Bio coming soon.

Chocolate & Wine or Bourbon Pairing: Take a Trolley of to LaRue Fine Chocolates to enjoy a flight of 3 chocolates and 3 wines or bourbons.

E-Bike Tour around Greenville: A quick walk or ride over to Reedy Rides for a 2 hour bike tour around Greenville. Two hours guided tour through Greenville’s bustling downtown and beautiful parks, with waterfall views. Then, a leisurely ride north to the Swamp Rabbit Cafe for some delicious stecca bread, a favorite of both locals and visitors!

IIABSC has a room block at The Hyatt Regency Hotel in Greenville, SC. You must be registered for the convention to reserve a hotel room in our block.

Hyatt Regency Greenville

220 North Main Street

Greenville, SC 29601

(864) 235-1234

  • Discounted room rate starts at $187+ tax and fees

DEADLINES/ Room Block Guidelines: Room Block/Discounted rates expire XX, or when all rooms have been sold.

Instructions for reserving your room will be included in your automatic registration confirmation email that you will receive after submitting your online registration. If you do not receive the confirmation email, then your registration has NOT been received by IIABSC. Be sure to include the email address to whom you want the confirmation to go to and you also have the option to send a copy of the receipt to alternate individuals if necessary.

Guests are not permitted to hold multiple rooms under the same name. For each guest room reservation, you MUST have a corresponding conference registration with IIABSC or your reservation is subject to being dropped form our block.

We do expect to sell out! Room availability is not guaranteed. Attendees are prohibited from reserving multiple rooms in one name and will be at risk of being dropped from our room block. Each room reservation is required to have a corresponding event registration.

All reservations that fail to arrive on the scheduled arrival date will be considered No-Shows and a charge of one night’s room, tax and Resort Charge will be posted to the individual Attendee’s credit card on file.

Business/ Cocktail
Men:  Coat and tie
Women:  Cocktail dress or pantsuit

Resort Casual
Men:  Jacket optional, casual pants or shorts with collared shirt or golf shirt.
Women:  Casual dress, sundress, or pants/skirt/shorts with blouse or golf shirt.

Casual 
Men:  Casual pants, shorts or jeans with golf shirt.
Women:  Casual dress, sundress, or pants/jeans/skirt/shorts with shirt.

CONTRIBUTE NOW

EVENT PRIZE

Make a $100 or more contribution to InsurPac leading up to convention or onsite for the chance to win big at this year’s IIABSC Annual Convention awards banquet. Every $100 contributed between now and convention earns a chance to win. You do not need to be present to win.

SPONSORED BY:

GRAND PRIZE DRAWING

Every $1,000 or more contribution made ANY TIME in 2026 earns the chance to win our GRAND PRIZE, to be drawn at the beginning of the awards banquet. You do not need to be present to win.

Contributions can be made online prior to the convention using the links above or onsite at the InsurPac table in the exhibit hall. Contributions must be made by cash, personal check or personal credit card. Due to federal regulations, no corporate checks or credit cards can be accepted, and no portion of contributions to InsurPac are tax deductible.

SPONSORED BY:

MORE ABOUT INSURPAC:

InsurPac is the political action committee of our national association. It complements our federal legislative program and allows us to discuss important issues with legislators, but its funds need replenishing before and after every election cycle.

InsurPac and political action committees are part of the political process, and as heavily regulated as our industry is, unfortunately it is a process we can’t afford to ignore!

Important ongoing federal legislative discussion impacting our industry this year include: National Flood Insurance Program re-authorization and reform, insurance regulatory reform, small business tax credits, opposition of the FTC non-compete proposal and crop insurance.

Our IIABSC Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to community service and promoting the positive image for members of industry. Contributions are fully tax deductible and can be made by individuals or companies. VISIT THEM ONSITE AT BOOTH #XX.

Make a $50 contribution to the IIABSC Foundation leading up to the IIABSC Annual Convention and get the chance to win <<prize description>>.

Every $50 contribution = 1 entry to win!
$150 = 3 entries
$350 = 8 entries
$500 = 12 entries

All attendees are eligible. Winner will be drawn during the Awards Banquet Monday evening. You do not need to be present to win.

Attendee Payment Policy

Full payment MUST be sent with registration.

Payment by Credit Card only. If payment by check is needed, please submit a request in writing by email to Stacy Boan.

Exhibitors paying by check must submit payment within one week of registering or payment is considered late and will be subject to losing your booth reservation.

Attendees and exhibitors will not be permitted to enter the event without submitting payment for all exhibitors and booth items.

Exhibitor Payment Policy

Full Payment is due immediately by credit card when registering online. Balances not received by their due date may be subject to a late fee or release of booth to waiting exhibitors. If you have questions regarding a payment by check, this request must be made in writing by email and please be aware we are unable to hold a booth for more than five business days without having received payment in full.

Attendee Cancellation Policy

Requests received within 45 days or more of the event, will receive a 50% refund. No refund will be issued for any cancellation requests received within 15 days of the event. Any approved refunds in full regardless of reason will and outside of the 45 day window be subject to a $50 processing fee.

No refunds will be processed for “no shows.” Any other requests for cancellation beyond these guidelines will be assessed by IIABSC and a refund will be granted on a case-by-case basis while following the payment policies.

All cancellations/changes must be made in writing. IIABSC gladly complies with Title III of ADA.

Exhibitor Cancellation Policy

Any requests for booth cancellation received after submitting an online registration and payment will receive a 50% refund. No refund will be issued for any cancellation requests received on or after Sept. XX. Exceptions and partial refunds will be made at the discretion of IIABSC depending on the date the request is received and IF the booth can be fully re-sold. EXHIBITORS who “no show” or with no notice of cancellation will be fined $750. Exhibitors who break down early without advanced permission will also be fined.