Make Your Voice Heard - State and National Legislative Conferences

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 WYNDHAM CITY CENTRE, SPRINGFIELD

3 hours CE

General Session - 2:00 pm

2020 Census Presentation - Outlook on How it Affects Illinois

- Mike Fortner, Former Representative/Current Member of Census Advisory Panel

Flat Tax vs. Graduated

Consequences of a Graduated Income Tax

- Greg Baise, Current Chairman of Ideas Illinois Benefits of a Graduated Income Tax - Governor’s Office Invited

Legislative Issues Under Consideration in the Insurance Committees - Napoleon Harris, III, Senate Insurance Committee Chair - Thaddeus Jones, House Insurance Chair

Industry Issues Panel - 3:45 pm

There will be a panel discussion with leaders from the participating insurance associations covering current legislation affecting all lines of insurance.

- Kevin Martin, Executive Director, Illinois Insurance Association - Laura Minzer, President, Illinois Life & Health Insurance Council - Phil Lackman, CEO, IIA of IL - Evan Manning, Director of Government Relations, IIA of IL, NAIFA IL, IAMIC, ISAHU

Legislative Reception - 5:30 pm

All legislators have been invited to attend this Legislative Reception held at the Illinois State Library in Springfield. This is your chance to talk to your legislator and let your voice be heard. www.insurancelegislativeday.org www.insurancelegislativeday.org

WE NEED YOUR VOICE

Mark your calendar for the 2020 Big “I” Legislative Conference, Wednesday, May 13 through Friday, May 15 in Washington, DC. This annual gathering presents numerous opportunities for Big “I” Agents to meet and mingle with the country’s decision-makers.

Afternoon on the Hill: Agents will have two opportunities to hit Capitol Hill to lobby members of the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives and their staff. Capitol visits will be held both Wednesday afternoon and Thursday.

Congressional Speakers: Elected officials from both sides of the aisle will address the association’s membership during breakfast on Thursday morning.

General Session: Jon Jensen, Big “I” Chairman, will share his perspective on the trends, opportunities and challenges facing the association and the independent agency system. Big “I” CEO, Bob Rusbuldt, will interview Fox News Anchor Bill Hemmer on Medicare for All, the 2020 Election, and major policy issues impacting the industry.

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP

IIA of IL provides travel incentives, scheduling assistance, and opportunities for members to network with their peers and association leadership. By taking part in the conference, agents will experience the benefits of state and national association membership first-hand.

First-Time Attendees are eligible for reimbursement of their two-night stay at the Hyatt Regency, conference registration, and will enjoy evening events hosted by the IIA of IL. The agent is responsible for their flight to Washington, D.C. First-time Westfield agents may qualify for additional scholarship funds through Westfield Agents Association (scholarship form available upon request).

Returning Attendees are eligible to receive a travel stipend of $250, plus paid conference registration, in addition to IIA of IL hosted events. Returning attendees are responsible for their own hotel costs and travel costs that exceed the stipend provided.

Hotel Information: The IIA of IL has secured a block of rooms for members at the Hyatt Regency that can only be accessed by contacting the state association.

Travel incentives are available on a first-come basis until March 30, 2020.

For information on travel incentives, scholarships, hotel reservations and any other questions about the trip, contact Jennifer Jacobs at (217) 321-3013, jjacobs@iiaofil.org or Evan Manning at (217) 321-3002, emanning@iiaofil.org.