Session Proposal Instructions
About the Conference
The ABIA Annual Conference is the only
national event exclusively devoted to the
sale of insurance through banks.
Attendees include presidents and CEOs
of banks offering insurance and bankowned agencies, senior agency
managers, bank-insurance program
executives and bankers who are
considering starting or acquiring an
insurance business. Participants
represent midsize to large banks and
insurance providers (70 percent) and
community banks (30 percent).
Topic Areas
Growth
• How can we grow our business in
this regulatory environment?
• How can we be proactive now, not
reactive?
• Acquisitions
• Cross-selling
• Dealing with next-generation
purchasers
• Dealing with the bank's varied
customer base
Bank-Insurance Challenges
• CFPB
• ACA
• Federal regulators requiring more
risk oversight
• Affinity agreements
• Succession planning
Research
• Are banks coming back, reentering
the market?
• Can we develop a demand forecast?
• Where is the third party market?
American Bankers Insurance Association
2015 ABIA Annual Conference
October 12-14, 2015
JW Marriott Grande Lakes
Orlando, Florida
How to Submit a Proposal
Step 1: Qualify
Selection is based on meeting the session needs defined by the
Conference Committee and speakers' qualifications to present on the
proposed subject matter. The ABIA is dedicated to developing
educational sessions and facilitating networking with peers. Please
keep in mind that the conference presentations must be issue oriented
and content rich. Presentations are not a vehicle to sell products and
services. All selected speakers must be members of the ABIA.
Step 2: Complete the Session Proposal Form
Step 3: Submit all required information no later than April
30, 2015.
E-mail TheABIA@aba.com
Step 4: If your proposal is selected
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The ABIA staff will contact you directly. No phone calls
please.
All proposals will be reviewed by the Conference
Committee. Decisions will be made and notifications will be
e-mailed no later than May 15, 2015.
Important
Please be sure to include your
contact information at the bottom
of the Session Proposal Form.
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You will be promoted in the advance program distributed to
all past attendees, ABIA members, prospects and the
conference page at theabia.com. You will also be linked in
the popular conference app, available to all attendees.
How to Submit a Successful Topic
 Focus on session take-home
value by incorporating practical
how-to ideas
 Session content should move
past "the basics" and should
include action attendees can take
 Include banker presenters
 Use case studies and real-life
examples
 Plan an interactive session
with Q&A
 Provide handouts and takeaways
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ABIA does not pay honorarium or expenses for speakers.
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Non-bank speaker registrations will be complementary
within a corporate partner package as one additional
registration.
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Speakers will be required to use their own computer for
each session. There will be LCD projectors only in each
breakout room.
Substitution Policy: Speaker substitutions are subject to ABIA approval.
In the event a proposed and confirmed speaker cannot fulfill his/her
commitment, the presenting company will not be guaranteed a speaking
slot for an alternative representative.
© 2015 American Bankers Insurance Association, Washington, D.C.
Session Proposal Form
2015 ABIA Annual Conference
Proposed Session Title:
Indicate:
Break-out Session
General Session
Brief Description Explain the topic and why it is important. (One paragraph maximum.) Please attach a detailed program outline.
Session Learning Objectives List three tangible benefits. At the end of my session, participants will take home:
1.
2.
3.
Audience Focus:
Community Bank (under $500M assets)
Audience Experience Level:
I will provide handouts:
Yes
Beginner
Intermediate
Regional Bank
Advanced
All audiences
(This is VERY important.)
No
We want our attendees to leave each session with a list of actionable, how-to ideas!
Presenter(s): Please provide all information as you would like it to appear in promotional materials. Preference will be given to
sessions that include a banker presenter.
Name:
Affiliation:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
E-mail:
Title:
Name:
Affiliation:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
E-mail:
Title:
Name:
Affiliation:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
E-mail:
Title:
Phone:
Phone:
Phone:
Fax:
Fax:
Fax:
Recent Speaking Engagements: Please list a speaking reference.
Event:
Reference Name:
Affiliation:
Phone:
Contact Information for Proposal: (Contact for questions about the proposal and to confirm participation.)
Contact Person:
Affiliation:
E-mail:
Phone:
© 2015 American Bankers Insurance Association, Washington, D.C.