EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS
2015 Alliance Convention & Expo | Sept 24-27 | Palm Desert, CA
About Us
The American Agents Alliance, a member-driven organization since 1962, empowers independent insurance agents and
brokers to thrive through advocacy, education and networking.
The 2015 Alliance Convention & Expo is the perfect opportunity for you to
connect with producers and tell them about your products and services. Be
an exhibitor or sponsor at the largest P&C event in the west!
Each year we host the largest property and casualty convention in the west. Year after year this event earns high marks
within the industry and is the perfect opportunity for exhibitors to build new relationships and strengthen existing ones.
This year’s convention is taking place at the 4-star JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, September 24 - 27, 2015. This
unique convention is planned, produced and promoted in partnership with over 100 organizations. Its focus is simple—to
educate, empower and connect independent insurance agents and brokers with some of the industry’s top insurers and
vendors.
The Alliance Convention & Expo attracts over 1,500 insurance professionals for this special 4-day event that includes more
than 110 exhibitors on our trade show floor, hours of continuing education + workshops, our annual golf tournament,
powerful keynote addresses and an assortment of banquets, luncheons, hospitality mixers and much more!
Attendee Profile
The annual Alliance Convention & Expo offers insurance agents and brokers the
opportunity to obtain carrier appointments, participate in continuing education
programs, network and enjoy a packed trade show floor. We are one of the only
conventions that caters to property & casualty agencies, as well as life agents. A
distinguishing feature is that our convention is primarily attended by agency
principals, owners and producers.
Exhibitor Testimonials
90%
The Decision Makers:
Agency Owners
+ Lead Producers
10%
Support Staff
• “We had a wonderful time exhibiting at the American Agents Alliance Convention this past weekend! It was very well
organized and we were able to make many great contacts. We will definitely be back next year!” -Wendy Wheeler & Billy
Bestsill, USAPFA, Inc.
• “I want to thank you again for assisting us in all that you do as well as for putting on an amazing convention as always.”
-David Klayman, Crusader Insurance
• “Big show. Good results. Thank you to all!” -Rodney Reid, Superior Access
• “Thanks for putting on a great convention this year!” -Zach Stotler, American Specialty Insurance & Risk Services, Inc.
• “Great show, ready for next year!” -Kayla Barrett, 220 Marketing
• “Very well run show by a superb Alliance staff! Thanks.” -Wally Hayes, Bank of America Practice Solutions
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Past Exhibitors
220 Marketing
Abram Interstate Ins Services, Inc.
Ace Business Brokers
Access Insurance Company
Acclivity West
A.D. Banker
Advancio, Inc.
Agency Matrix
Agent Insider
Agents’ Advantage
AIP - Affluent Insurance Program
Align General
ALL WEB LEADS
Alliance United Insurance Company
Allied Insurance
American Driving Records, Inc.
American Modern Insurance
American Specialty Insurance & Risk
American Technologies, Inc.
AmTrust North America
Anchor General Insurance Agency, Inc.
APIA, Inc.
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Applied General Agency
Applied Systems
Applied Underwriters
Arrowhead General Insurance Agency
Astonish Results
AVRS—Automated Vehicle Registration Services
Bank of America Practice Solutions
Bliss & Glennon, Inc.
Bond Services of California
Bradley & Bradley
BTIS
Cabrillo Pacific Insurance Services, LLC
C.A.R.E.
California Earthquake Authority
Carnegie General Insurance Agency
CC Roy Insurance Brokers, Inc.
CenCal Insurance Services, Inc.
Century-National Insurance Company
ClearSide General Insurance Services
Commodore Insurance Services
Compass Driving Records
Consolidated Agency Partners
CoreLogic American Driving Records
CPS Insurance
CRES Insurance Services
Crump Insurance Services
Crusader Insurance Company
CSE Insurance Group
Dairyland Auto
Dealy, Renton, & Associates
Dialog Interactive
Disability Insurance Services
Driven Solutions
Exclusive Insurance Brokerage
Explorer Insurance
EZlifesales.com
Ezlynx
Fastrack CE
FDI/Youngevity—A Better Way
Fidelity National
First American Specialty Insurance Co.
Foremost Insurance Company
Francis L. Dean & Associates of CA, LLC
Freedom General
General Agents Acceptance Corp.
G.J. Sullivan Co.
GMAC Insurance
Golden Bear Insurance Company
Hawksoft, Inc.
Health Compare
Imperial PFS
Infinity Insurance Company
Insco Dico/Builders Insurance Services
Insurance 321
Insurance Noodle, Inc.
Insurance Technologies Corporation
InsuranceCalls.com
InsuranceProfessionalsPortal.com
International Insurance Group
Insure Cargo Insurance Services, Inc.
Iroquois Southwest
JIBNA Personal Jewelry Insurance
J.R. Olsen Bonds & Insurance Brokers
Kemper Preferred
Kemper Speciality
Legacy Pacific Insurance Services
MacAfee & Edwards Inc.
Mapfre Insurance Group
Mercury Insurance Company
Metlife Auto & Home
Mexipass International Insurance Services, LLC
MGAlive.com
Multi-State Insurance Services
National General Insurance
National Interstate
Netquote/Insure Me/AgentInsider
Networked Insurance Agents
New York Life Insurance Company
Northstar Network Insurance Agency
Oak Street Funding
Optimum Performance Solutions, LLC
Pacific Excess Insurance Marketing, Inc.
Pacific Interstate Insurance Brokers
Pacific Specialty Insurance Company
Patriot National Insurance Group
Payment Partner
Personable General Insurance Agency
Progressive Commercial Insurance
Progressive Insurance Auto
Providence Bank Agency Finance
PuroClean
QQ Solutions
Quomation Insurance Services, Inc.
QuoteWizard
Real Time Express
Reliant General Insurance Services
RIC Insurance General Agency, Inc.
R-T Specialty Insurance Services
Safeco Insurance
Safeway Insurance Company
SCJ Insurance Services
Selective Insurance Group
SERVPRO
Shield Commercial Insurance Services
Simply Easier Payments
SIS Insurance Services
Smart Choice
South Coast Surety
Stonewood Insurance Services, Inc.
State Compensation Insurance Fund
State of California, Dept of Insurance
Stratosphere Marketing Solutions, Inc.
Super G Funding
Superior Access Insurance Services
SurePayroll
Tapco Insurance Services
The Hartford
The Hartford Life Insurance
The McGowan Companies
The National Alliance
The Omnia Group
Thomas V. Humphreys
Time Warner Cable Business Class
Top Premium Finance Company
Total Financial Insurance Services
TranzPay
Travelers Insurance
TundraLogic, Inc.
Undergound Elephant
United Contractors
Unitrin Specialty
Velocify
Vertafore
Voegele Insurance Services
VRC Insurance Systems
Warner Pacific
Warranty Agents
Western General Insurance Company
WFG Life Insurance
Worldwide Facilities
Word & Brown
Workmen’s Auto Insurance
Worldwide Facilities
Chartis Private Client Group, Inc.
Wright Flood Insurance
XDimensional Technologies, Inc.
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Be Visible
Our convention welcomes anyone in the industry who has products and/or services they would like to market to insurance
agents and brokers. This is your chance to get in front of decision makers and make your brand seen and heard.
Sponsorships
Your participation as a sponsor of the 2015 Alliance Convention & Expo gives you the
chance to be as visible as you want to be in front of hundreds of the industry’s top
producers. The opportunities are endless:
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Teach/Host Sales & Marketing Workshops
Sponsor Meals and Entertainment
Teach Continuing Education
Present Your Brand on Our Tradeshow Floor (110+ Exhibitors)
Host Prize Giveaways
And More!
We offer a variety of different sponsorship levels to help you achieve your marketing
objectives. Please contact the Alliance Expo Manager to discuss sponsorship
opportunities:
LAURA C. BOHANNON, CMM, CMP
P: (775) 392-3100 | F: (775) 392-3222 | Email: Laura@yourmeetingpro.com
Expo Information
Our professional tradeshow floor includes the following:
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8’ x 10’ Pipe & Drape carpeted booth space
Six foot skirted table
Two side chairs
One waste basket
One exhibitor ID sign
One 500 watt electrical outlet
Up to 200 lbs of drayage
For additional booth options you can contact Steele Tradeshows Exhibitor Services Department at (760) 360-7722 or email
them at: servicedesk@steeletradeshows.com
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Convention Schedule
*Tentative schedule of events, subject to change
Thursday, Sept 24, 2015
• Golf Tournament
• Registration
• Exhibitor Setup
• Golfer Lunch/Awards
• CE & Workshops
• Hospitality Reception
Friday, Sept 25, 2015
• Registration
• CE & Workshops
• Tradeshow
• Lunch on Tradeshow Floor
• Prize Drawings
• Hospitality Reception
• Special Evening Event
Saturday, Sept 26, 2015
• Registration
• CE & Workshops
• General Session/Keynote
• Tradeshow
• Lunch on Tradeshow Floor
• Prize Drawings
• Exhibitor Booth Breakdown
• Pre Dinner Social Hour
• Dinner w/Entertainment
• Special Evening Event
Sunday, Sept 27, 2015
• Educational Session & Brunch
Hotel Information
The JW Marriott recently completed millions in upgrades, ranging from rejuvenated
guest rooms to new restaurants, golf course renovations and more! Convention
participants are encouraged to reserve their accommodations at the JW Marriott Desert
Springs Resort & Spa as soon as possible. The Alliance has negotiated a great room rate
and discount package for those that stay on property. With its incomparable setting, the
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa offers an inspired destination where you will
enjoy rolling hills, beautiful vistas and world-class golf. While the majestic Santa Rosa Mountains and spectacular desert
landscape may beckon you outside, the elegantly appointed guest accommodations with luxurious amenities may persuade
you to stay put and enjoy the great indoors. You’ll feel that you’ve been transported to a tropical paradise.
There are two ways to reserve your room:
1) Online: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/thealliance2015
2) Call: 877-622-3140 You must identify yourself as being with “The Alliance 2015” to receive the discounted group rate of $198 per night.
Please do not make room reservations through outside parties who may call you claiming the Alliance room block is full
or that they can provide you with a better rate. These callers are not affiliated with American Agents Alliance or Marriott
Hotels International. Hotel reservations should be made directly with the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa.
Our group room block expires September 1, 2015 and fills on a space-available basis, so make your reservations as soon as
possible.
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