2025 YOUNG AGENTS CONFERENCE Revolutionizing Risk
October 22 - 24, 2025 Williamsburg, VA Thank you for attending the 2025 Young Agents Conference, where young insurance agents revolutionized risk!
Conference Schedule
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
| Golf (Optional - The Green Course
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
| Conference Registration
Stop by to check in for the conference, collect your materials, and connect with members of NAAIA and the IIAV Young Agents Committee
| 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
| Welcome Reception & Mixer
Enjoy engaging conversations, delicious food, and fun activities that make networking effortless and enjoyable. Connect with industry leaders, forward-thinking peers, and potential mentors who can help shape your success. Let’s connect, celebrate, and ignite the passion that will drive our industry’s success for years to come.
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
| Registration & Breakfast
| 8:00 AM - 10:45 AM
| Keynote Speaker - Donna Highfill Keynote Speaker Donna Highfill - Empowering Every Voice: Influence and Inspire Across All Levels
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
| Virginia State Police Insurance Fraud Program (Course# 229111 | 1 Ethics credit)
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
| Lunch with Greg Dean
An engaging lunchtime speaker session featuring Greg Dean, IIAV’s 2024 Young Agent of the Year.
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
| Interview session - Insights with Courtney Hart ( Formerly FCCI Insurance) and Mike Crowley (Formerly Markel) | 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
| Break Check in with the office or connect with our featured speakers. Whether you have questions, want to share feedback, or simply wish to network, this is your opportunity to maximize your experience. Then get ready as the tradeshow kicks off in just 30 minutes – don’t miss it!
| 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
| Tradeshow
Whether you're looking to expand your network, gain fresh insights, discover new opportunities, or strengthen existing relationships, this tradeshow is the perfect platform to help you cultivate the connections that will drive your success. Don't miss out on this energizing experience filled with innovative products and solutions. Join us for great opportunities, great people, great food, and great fun!
| 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
| Reception & Awards
Join us for an unforgettable evening reception and awards dinner, a highlight of our conference designed to celebrate achievement, foster connections, and inspire the future of the Virginia insurance industry. This special event brings together industry peers, industry leaders, and innovators in a vibrant setting to toast our collective accomplishments and vision. Through inspiring speeches, networking opportunities, and recognition of outstanding contributions, this evening promises to energize and elevate our community. Come be part of an engaging night of celebration, collaboration, and forward-thinking—where the future of insurance is being shaped today.
| 8:30 PM
| Evening to Visit Williamsburg
Discover Williamsburg After Hours—an evening of exploration and connection! Enjoy a night out on the town, where you can wander through charming streets, browse boutique shops, and indulge in local entertainment activities at your own pace. It's the perfect opportunity to unwind, immerse yourself in the historical atmosphere, and forge meaningful connections with fellow attendees outside the conference setting. Embrace the spirit of Williamsburg, create lasting memories, and make your conference experience truly exceptional! Discounted admission tickets are available to the historic area.
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7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
| Yoga (Optional)
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
| Breakfast
| 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
| Keynote - 2025 Virginia Assembly Update 2 hrs. Ethics – (Course # 228777 | 2 Ethics credit)
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
| YAC Committee Planning Meeting - Get Involved!
IIAV Young Agents hosts numerous events throughout the year where insurance professionals can build relationships with others in their industry. These events include networking socials, educational seminars tailored to those newer to the industry, and community service activities.
Politics also matters to Young Agents. They are active on both the state (VAPAC) and national level (InsurPAC). Influence the Vote.
One of the BEST parts about being active in the Young Agents’ Program is being able to meet and get to know people just like you! We are all in it together! So come out and get involved with this great group of individuals.
Contact members@iiav.com today for more information!
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Speakers ![]() 
| Donna Highfill As an Empowerment Coach, I work with you to help you discover your core identity, discover your full potential, develop the confidence needed to achieve it, and the ability to move others in a way that creates a more successful path to your future.
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| First Sergeant Peter Lazear As the Statewide Program Coordinator for the Insurance Fraud Program, Lazear will share insights into how insurance fraud is investigated across the Commonwealth, what trends are emerging, and how the industry can better collaborate with law enforcement. With real-world examples, updated statistics, and a preview of pending legislation, this session is a must-attend for anyone working in insurance, claims, or risk management.
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| Greg Dean Greg is a seasoned insurance professional with over 19 years of industry experience. Having owned his own Farmers’ agency until 2018, he now serves as a Commercial Producer with Atkinson, bringing valuable insights into the world of insurance and business growth. | 
| Robert N. Bradshaw, Jr., MAM
With only a few weeks before the state elections, we will learn about issues of
importance to agents from the most recent session of the Virginia General Assembly.
We will get the good, the bad and the ugly….and the “you won’t believe this…” from this
past session, along with some “entertaining” videos of the political process in action.
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| .png) Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia’s (IIAV) Young Agents are thrilled to partner with the National African American Insurance Association (NAAIA) to host the 2025 Young Agents’ Conference and Tradeshow at Williamsburg Lodge, uniting two influential industry groups for an unforgettable event!
This collaboration exemplifies our commitment to fostering innovation and excellence within the Virginia insurance industry. Together, we are empowering the next generation of industry leaders and shaping the future of our profession.
NAAIA members can participate at the IIAV member rate!
Presentations
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