PIA Washington Conference — Agents in Washington, Oregon and Idaho Will Want to Attend!

Published October 1, 2024 at 2:03 PM · News Releases and Bulletins

The annual PIA Washington Conference is a little over a month away. It’s November 6th and 7th at the Ilani Casino Resort in Ridgefield, Washington.

Agents in Washington and Oregon always need the continuing education credits, and if you’re short a few you’ll want to attend. The temptation is always to get that CE online, or classes held other places, but getting those important credits is best at a PIA Conference.

Why?

Outside of being able to ask questions and interact with an instructor and others in class, the PIA Washington conference is the best place for agents to connect with other agents and company reps to talk insurance. Swapping experiences, horror stories and some laughs is an important experience for those who’ve been in the business for eons and for those who are novices and wanting to learn.

Plus, if you’ve ever been to a PIA Washington Conference then you know no conference you’ve ever attended has been more fun.

As a P.S. agent and agency personnel in close-by Idaho won’t be eligible for CE credits but they might want to think about going anyway. The reasons are the same. Connecting with others in the business is critical and is not something most of us get on a regular basis.

The annual PIA Washington Conference is November 6th and 7th at the Ilani Casino Resort in Ridgefield, Washington. That it’s going to be a great event is no gamble. Check out the agenda highlights:

Artificial Intelligence in your agency
Cyber compliance issues and regulations
The Washington legislative update
Coming industry trends
Being Proactive in a Reactive Insurance Environment
Errors & Omissions
Covering Your Assets: EPLI Edition
And more…

Back to the fun discussed earlier. The Ilani Casino Resort is — first and foremost — a casino. There are over 75 table games where everyone will find the right table to test their luck.

You can play blackjack, pai gow poker, ultimate Texas hold'em, roulette, craps, and the largest selection of midi-baccarat in the entire region.

There are also nearly 3,000 slot machines to thrill the senses. From penny slots, to high-limit machines, Illani has something to offer everyone.

As for nightlife, here are some highlights:

Rock & Brews is Ilani’s hottest new restaurant and live entertainment venue featuring one of the most advanced stages in the Pacific Northwest.
Michael Jordan's Steak House offers a dining experience driven by the unmatched global power of the Michael Jordan brand. The restaurant puts "steaksmanship" at the forefront.
Bella Vista is available to guests staying at Ilani. It is located on the 15th floor for an experience unlike any other in Southwest Washington. Indulge in elegant Italian cuisine, premium Italian wines and unparalleled service in a modern atmosphere, overlooking Mount St. Helens, the Cascades and the scenic Pacific Northwest landscape.

Here’s the complete agenda:

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

12:00 pm — Registration open and Exhibitor Setup

1:00 pm — Board Meeting

2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Artificial Intelligence and its Relevance to Insurance Agencies and Brokerages, Instructor: Matt Slade – 2 CE OR

4:30 pm — Welcome Reception Happy Hour with Exhibitors

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm — Casino Night with appetizers

Dinner on your own

Thursday, November 7, 2024

7:30 am — Registration opens

7:30 am – 9:00 am — Breakfast with Exhibitors

9:00 am – 11:30 am — General Session:

Washington Legislative Update

Cyber and Compliance: A panel discussion

11:30 am – 1:00 pm — Awards Luncheon & What’s Coming Next: Unveiling the Current Landscape, Industry Trends for 2024 and Beyond with Andrew Katz of MarshBerry

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm — How To Be Proactive in a Reactive Insurance Environment: Instructor: Bob Paskins

2:00 pm – 5:00 PM — Concurrent Sessions: (Choose 1)

CE: Errors & Omissions in the 21st Century, Instructor: Corey Wilkins. 3 CE OR, WA, Utica E&O Discount applies

CE: Covering Your Assets: EPLI Edition, instructor: Kathy Fraley

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