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Wednesday, February 2, 2011

11AM-1PM

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Onsite Program
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Registration & Photos with Light Luncheon
Attendee Photo Boards will be on display throughout the meeting to help you connect with other attendees. (Exhibitor Set-Up)

Conference Bag Sponsor:
Benefitmall
Conference Sign Sponsor:
Modern Woodmen of America
Bag Inserts Provided by:
 
Notepads & Pens Sponsored by:
Name Badge Wallets Sponsored by:
Fairmont Specialty
Name Badges Sponsored by:
Texas Life Insurance Company
 
Bag Inserts Also Provided by:
Program Book Sponsored by:
Beazley Group
Travel Insurance Sponsored by:
12:15-12:45PM
First-Timer's Meeting
Meet ICMG Guides and fellow first-timers for light luncheon, new ideas, and strategies to get the most out of the ICMG meeting.
First-Timers' Reception Sponsored by:
1-5PM Opening General Session
 
1-1:20PM 
Welcoming Remarks
ICMG President Ted Williams of Security Life Insurance Co. of America; Program Chair Frank Osborn of Modern Woodmen of America
1:20-3:00PM  Curt GarbettWho Moved My Cheese?
Curt Garbett, Vice President, Red Tree Leadership

This entertaining presentation, based on the #1 international best-seller by Dr. Spencer Johnson, is a look at how four different characters deal with unexpected change. Learn how to laugh at yourself, overcome obstacles such as fear and comfort as you prepare for what's ahead, and see change as an adventure where something better awaits you.
About the Speakers

3:00-3:15PM Special Recognition:
  • Don Kampe Lifetime Achievement Award Presentation - Honoring a member who has made significant contributions to ICMG's development over a long period of time. About the Kampe Award
  • Membership Referral Prizes - Five $100 gift certificates will be awarded.
  • Longtime Exhibitor Awards - Recognizing companies that have exhibited 3+ consecutive years.
  • Gold Sponsor Introductions - ICMG's 2011 Gold Sponsors lead the 30-second introductions.

ICMG Thanks Its 2011 Gold Sponsors for their Year-Round Support:

HealthPlan Services LeClair Corporation Humana MarketPOINT American Republic
World Insurance Company American Health Value Problem Solving Enterprises, Inc.
NFCA The IHC Group Medigap360 
       
3:15-5:00PM  Member Introductions
Unique to ICMG meetings - each member will have 30 seconds to say, on the big screen, who they are and what they're looking for at the meeting. ID numbers and the Attendee Photo Board are designed to help you connect with those you want to meet. NOTE: If you're with others from your company, it's a great idea to sit together and combine your introductions to help save time and avoid repeating information!
5:00-6:30PM

"Finding Opportunities" Reception & Exhibit Hall
Meet with old friends and new colleagues...existing partners and prospective clients...at the biggest event of the week. Experience the open sharing of information and the friendly atmosphere for which ICMG is known. Be sure to thank the exhibitors for their support of the meeting - and find out how they can help your business. Make plans to meet with other attendees for dinner after the reception.
Drinks sponsored by:
MetLife

7:00PM

Dine-Around Groups Depart from Port-Cochere
Attendees who signed up to be matched with one of the optional Dine-Around Groups should meet at the Port-Cochere (taxi departure area at the end of the hallway where ICMG Registration is located). Groups will depart at 7pm to offsite restaurants. For info go to Dine-Arounds Page.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

7:00-8:00AM Hot Breakfast Buffet in the Exhibit Hall
8:00-10AM

ICMG Business Meeting & Election, Introduction of New ICMG President & Board, 2012 Annual Meeting Announcement, and Introduction of The First Tee

Carrier Responses to Health Insurance Reform
Mohit Ghose, Vice President, Public Affairs, Aetna
Craig C. Uchytil, Market Vice President, Humana MarketPOINT

Health insurance reform is here to stay—in some form. Look "behind the curtain" and hear how insurance companies make the decisions and how they're allocating their marketing resources. Major carriers on the panel will discuss the impact of reform on health insurance products, including Medicare. Bring your questions; time will be allotted for Q&A.

10:15-11:15AM Breakout Sessions (Two presentations will be offered concurrently)
Refreshments Sponsored by:
Custom Disbility Solutions

A. Cross Selling and In-Force Marketing
Jason Woods, Assistant Vice President, Worksite Affinity, Fairmont Specialty
William A. Suneson, Managing Partner, Next Generation Insurance Group
Kathy Schauer, Managing Partner, Affinitas LLC
Moderator: Lauren Woods, Senior Marketing Associate, Fairmont Specialty

Many companies are recognizing the importance of cross selling and identifying new opportunities with existing partners. Hear from industry peers who are successfully implementing these dynamic solutions in an ever-changing market.

B. The Distribution Shift in Worksite Marketing
John Penko, Sr VP of Sales, Employee Benefit Solutions, American General Life Companies
Todd Reimers, CLU, LLIF, Senior VP Chief Marketing Officer, Assurity Life Insurance Co.
Moderator: Anne Marie Faria, Exec. VP & Chief Marketing and Sales Officer, HealthPlan Services

Employee benefit brokers embrace the worksite market in the face of healthcare reform. Hear from distribution leaders who understand the market's changing distribution.

11:30AM-12:30PM Exhibits, Refreshments & Prize Drawings
Prizes will be announced at noon - be in the room for the announcements! See the Exhibit Hall page for some of the prizes that are being offered by our generous exhibitors.
12:45-5:30PM

ICMG Benefit Golf Tournament
Raising Money and Awareness for
The First Tee

Where: Doral Gold Course

When: Check-In by 12:45, Shotgun at 1pm on Thursday, February 3, 2011

Tournament Fee: $170 includes greens fee, cart, tournament scoring, bag handling, lunch, contests, prizes, and donation to The First Tee.

Format: Shamble (players play their own ball after the tee shot, and the team takes the best score)

Thanks To ICMG's Golf Tournament Sponsors!
Hole In One 50/50 for
The First Tee:
  Golf Lunch & Carts Sponsor:
Security Life

The First Tee Mulligan Sales Match:
Modern Woodmen of America
  Longest Drive (Men & Women):

Longest Putt Contests (Front & Back):
Ameritas
 
Bag Tag Sponsor:
Assurity Life
   Closest to the Pin Contest (Front 9):
HTH Worldwide
  Course Hole sponsored by:
  
Golfer Photos:
  Golf Balls provided by:
AskAFS
   Golfer Goodie Bag Items
provided by:
The Pinnacle Benefits Group

2:30-3:30PM

Non-Golfer Meet & Greet
Get to know other attendees who are not playing in the Golf Tournament at this informal networking meet-up. Enjoy the fresh air and beauty of the Champions Patio overlooking the golf course, have a snack, and get some more networking time in the sunshine! A very preliminary list of interested attendees is posted here.

6:00-7:30PM

Find Your Dinner Partner - Networking Reception in the Exhibit Hall
Sponsored by:
Woodmen Insurance Agency, Inc.

Friday, February 4, 2011

8-9AM Continental Breakfast; Meetings of the ICMG Editorial, Marketing, and Membership Committees
9-10:45AM Producers' Responses to Health Insurance Reform

Margaret LeClair, CEO, LeClair Insurance
Ed Porter III, SVP Director of Marketing & Distribution, AmeriLife Group
Michael Gomes, Executive Vice President, BenefitMall

This panel of leading marketing organizations will discuss the new health care reform law. Panelists will offer their insight on marketing organization changes expected in the short and long term, marketing organization opportunities in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and marketing organization forecast of health insurance in America 2020. Presentations will be followed with questions and answers.
10:45AM Adjourn


 
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