| IIABL and Big I MS are bringing the big leagues to New Orleans! Our joint Young Agents conference will be held at the Royal Sonesta in the French Quarter August 22-24. The event includes networking, professional development, and continuing education credit hours, so spread the word to every young agent in your agency! The fun kicks off on Thursday evening with networking at our second annual young agents bowling tournament. The next day, attendees will be able to choose from a number of professional development options with an all-star lineup of speakers on topics including: use of AI in your agency, managing difficult conversations, marketing yourself and your agency, and more. Friday night includes a reception with exhibits from company and vendor partners, an opportunity for our young agents to network with the brokers and companies that place their business throughout the year. On Saturday, attendees will participate in a mock trial to learn about agency E&O in a practical setting. If all of the professional development opportunities don't convince you to send the young agents in your agency, consider one of the hidden dangers of the hard market. What are you losing sight of while you're working overtime to renew accounts during this market cycle? Too many agency managers are losing sight of employee morale, and the statistics on burnout and staff turnover back this up. Imagine being a young agent right now – learning about the industry in this market! Consider investing in your young agents' success for the long term. Sending them to conferences like Young Agents 2024 can help instill a sense of community and belonging in your young agents, and we desperately need to attract and maintain young talent in this industry.
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