YA

By John Brock, YA President

Insurefest 2023 is just around the corner and it’s an event that you do not want to miss, especially if you’re a Young Agent. As a Young Agent, attending the convention is truly the place to be where you'll gain valuable experience on both a personal and professional level.

It's a great opportunity to network with other insurance professionals, learn about the latest industry trends and developments, and participate in educational sessions that can help you give you the tools necessary to be the best agent possible.

There are great sessions on the agenda for this year's convention. I'm looking forward to Bill Wilson's "When Words Collide: Resolving Insurance Coverage and Claims Disputes" the Monday morning of the 23rd. A few of my colleagues have read this book and came away with improved technical skills through Bill's real-life claim scenarios. I've always learned best by examples, so I'm excited to see and hear from him in person.

The convention is also a great place to make new acquaintances and build existing relationships with your peers from across the state. Relationships you develop early in your career can become lifelong friendships and critical professional relationships that become an important resource to you on a professional basis. When you talk to more senior members of our profession, the thing they remember most fondly are the relationships they formed as members of the Insurors of Tennessee.

As always, we will have the big Young Agent’s party on Sunday night. TBD on the location and time, but you can count on it being a good time.

Year after year, I always come out of the convention with new ideas and inspiration that I'm able to use in working to be the best version of an agent as possible. I hope to see you there! u