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VIAA 2025 Annual Convention

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VIAA 2025 Annual Convention

Schedule & Agenda

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 1

Time Event Location/Meeting Space Sponsored by

11:00-5:00 PM

Attendee Registration
Start your convention experience by checking in at the registration desk. Pick up your badge, program materials, and everything you’ll need for the event. Our team will be ready to welcome you, answer questions, and help you get settled before the sessions and networking kick off.

Emerald PromenadeChampionship Sponsor:
Vermont Mutual Insurance Group

Attendee Scorecard Sponsor:
Foremost Insurance

Game Day Gift Sponsor:
MSO

12:00-1:00 PM

Lunch
Exhibitors and CE attendees are invited to join us for lunch in the Atrium on Wednesday. Take a break, enjoy a meal, and connect with colleagues before the afternoon sessions and activities begin.

Atrium

1:00-4:00 PM

Contemporary Ethics (3 Ethics CE VT & NH)

Instructor: Darrel Depot

Join Darrel as he discusses the importance of ethical behavior.  He will also identify the Ethical responsibilities of an insurance professional and how they impact your business.  

Submitted for 3 ethics credits in VT and NH.


Diamond Ballroom
Education Sponsor:
A.I.M Mutual

4:00-6:00 pm

Welcome President's Reception
Join us Wednesday night for the President's Welcome Reception. This kick-off event will celebrate our past year with our current president, Aislyn Allen, as we look forward to the year ahead. All attendees and exhibitors are invited to attend. Drink & Appetizers will be served.

Emerald I & II

Reception Sponsor:
Co-Operative Insurance Companies

6:00-9:00 pm

Carrier Dinners
There will be no scheduled dinner on Wednesday evening. This time is set aside for our Carriers and Vendors to host VIAA agents and attendees.




THURSDAY OCTOBER 2

Time Event Location/Meeting Space Sponsored by

8:00-9:00 am
Attendee Registration & Breakfast
Start your convention experience by checking in at the registration desk. Pick up your badge, program materials, and everything you’ll need for the event. Our team will be ready to welcome you, answer questions, and help you get settled before the sessions and networking kick off.

Emerald Promenade

Championship Sponsor:
Vermont Mutual Insurance Group


Breakfast Sponsor:
Concord Insurance Group

Attendee Scorecards:
Foremost Insurance

Game Day Gift Sponsor:
MSO
9:00-9:50 am
American Specialty: It’s All A Game (1 CE VT & NH)
Instructor: Trevor Kinn from American Specialty

Join Trevor as he discusses the teams, coverage, and claims that American Specialty, the specialized insurer for sports and recreation industries, handles. 

Submitted for 1 general credit in VT and NH.

Diamond Ballroom

Education Sponsor:
XPT, Inc.
10:10-11:00 am

It’s a Crime: Identity Theft and Fraud (1 CE VT & NH)
Instructor: Ryan McLiverty, Cyber Analyst – Vermont State Police

Join Ryan as he discusses the current landscape of cyber and fraud activities in Vermont.

Submitted for 1 general credit in VT and NH.

Diamond Ballroom

Education Sponsor:
Progressive
11:20-12:10 pm

Loss Prevention (1 CE VT & NH)
Instructors: Allen Sanford and Joe O’Reilly 
Join Allen and Joe as they review common policies and point out to agents how they can do risk assessments to help with loss prevention.

Submitted for 1 general credit in VT and NH.

Diamond Ballroom

Education Sponsor:
The Standard
12:30-2:00 pm
Peer-to-Peer Luncheon  (1 CE VT & NH)

Enjoy lunch with your peers while learning about the current
“HOT TOPICS” in insurance.

Submitted for 1 general credit in VT and NH.

Emerald III

MVP Lunch Sponsor: 
Union Mutual


Education Sponsor:
National General an Allstate Company

2:00-4:00 pm

Insuring Habitational Exposures (2 CE VT & NH)
Instructor: John Collins
Join John as he discusses different types of property ownership, policy coverages, the sharing economy and risk evaluation.
 
Submitted for 2 general credits in VT and NH.

Diamond Ballroom

Education Sponsor:
SwissRE Corporate Solutions
4:00-6:00 pm
Exhibitor Reception

Join us Thursday evening for the Exhibitor Reception! This is your last chance to connect with our 27 exhibitors, enjoy drinks and appetizers, and complete your scorecard for a chance to win two VIAA Rocking Camp Chairs. Don’t miss this fun and valuable opportunity to network, relax, and wrap up your time in the Exhibit Hall.

Emerald I & II

Reception Sponsor:
Progressive

Food & Beverage Sponsor:
Vermont Mutual Insurance Group
Liberty Mutual/Safeco Insurance


6:00- 9:00 pm

Dinner and Comedy Show

The VIAA Annual Convention wraps up with dinner and a comedy show presented by the VT Comedy Connection. Enjoy a night of great food, laughter, and entertainment as we celebrate the end of this convention. Feel free to support your favorite team during this event.

Emerald III

Food & Beverage Sponsor:
Vermont Mutual Insurance Group
Liberty Mutual/Safeco Insurance


FRIDAY OCTOBER 3

Time Event Location/Meeting Space Sponsored by

9:00-10:00 am
Grab & Go Breakfast
Don't leave without breakfast! Grab & Go Sandwiches will be availble as you head out at the 252 Tavern Veranda.
252 Tavern Veranda
Sponsor:
Patriot Insurance Company

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