Who can I contact with questions?
Attending, Registration, Exhibiting, Sponsorships and Speaking:
Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents
91 Cedar Street
Milford, MA 01757
Attending/Registration: sgagnon@massagent.com or mcordner@massagent.com or call 800-742-6363
or 508-634-7375
Seminar Questions: mcordner@massagent.com or call 508-634-7375
Exhibiting: sgagnon@massagent.com or call 508-634-7378
Sponsorships: sgagnon@massagent.com or call 508-634-7378
Speaking: mcordner@massagent.com or call 508-634-7375
How do I register for the Conference?
You may register On-Line for the Conference by clicking on Registration and completing your information. Verify your selections and total amount. Pay with a major credit card or by check.
Note: If paying by check, your registration is not completed until the check and copy of the registration form is received.
Although most people pay online with a credit card, which locks in their session selections immediately, you may complete your registration by fax or mail instead of online if you prefer:
| Fax: Credit card payments only. Download the PDF of the registration form, complete it and fax it to 508-634-2936.
Mail: Complete your registration form and mail with a check to : MAIA, 91 Cedar Street Milford, MA 01757
Phone: For assistance with your registration please do not hesitate to call Sheron or Melinda at 800-742-6363. |
Those faxing or mailing a registration form should either provide a credit card number or a check payable to MAIA for the full amount due.
What does a Full Registration entitle me to?
A Full Registration entitles you to the following:
- All education sessions, meal functions and Trade Fair pass happening on Friday and Saturday
- A person of your choice may attend one of the Pre-Conference Intensives offered on Thursday
- All agency support personnel may attend Appreciation Saturday free of charge
- A person of your choice may attend the Post-Conference Half-Day Intensive - GAME DAY! on Sunday
- For $75.00 per person, any number of your agency staff may attend the 3-day Licensing Study Review Class
- For $95.00 per person, per progrm, any number of your agency staff may attend the:
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What is the PIP Certification Program?
In order to register for the PIP Program, 1 person from the agency must purchase a Full Registration.
PIP, the Personal Insurance Professional Certification Program* is a very rigorous 2-day program only offered at The BIG Event. It is one piece of the NEW 5-Part Personal Lines Coverage Specialist (PLCS) designation. Finally, bragging rights for Personal Lines Account Managers! For those who want MORE…
| MORE than JUST coverage …because an insurance professional MUST know more |
| MORE than merely listening ….role playing …putting yourself in the clients’ shoes …in your competitors’ shoes |
| MORE |
than just the policy …making sure we “know the lingo” – insurance terminology that any real
professional agent needs to know |
| MORE |
than just product knowledge …the art of effective listening …to increase sales and manage your client’s risk and exposure |
| MORE than just sitting there ….active case studies …can you handle it? |
| MORE than just attendance ….to obtain the certificate you’ll test your knowledge throughout the course …. |
| And so will we … |
 at The BIG Event...will include an on-site celebration for
those who complete both Day 1 and Day 2.
Day 1 will be offered on Thursday, November 4th AND on
Friday, November 5th.
Day 2 will be offered on Saturday, November 6th ONLY.
Commerce Insurance a MAPFRE Company has very graciously agreed to sponsor this program.
*Offers 14 CEs...must attend both days to receive CEs
What is the Total Account Program?
In order to register for the Total Account, 1 person from the agency must purchase a Full Registration.
Getting the Total Account is a 2-day program that will debut at The BIG Event 2010 and will also be offered in 2011 by the Association. It is one part of the NEW 5-Part Personal Lines Coverage Specialist (PLCS) designation.
Getting the Total Account* will outline and identify the key components necessary for the CSR / Account Manager / Producer to gain trust, loyalty and to establish the credibility that is critical in building / managing stronger client relationships. These attributes are most often times the decision makers in obtaining and retaining the entire account. The wide array of material over the two days range from the basics of workstation organization and time management skills to defining / managing a client relationship management program through proactive customer service.
 at The BIG Event...
Day 1 will be offered on Thursday, November 4th.
Day 2 will be offered on Friday, November 5th.
Commerce Insurance a MAPFRE Company has very graciously agreed to sponsor this program.
*Offers 14 CEs...must attend both days to receive CEs
What is Appreciation Saturday?
Appreciation Saturday is for inside support agency staff. If a person from your agency is registered for the Full Convention, any number of your inside support agency staff may attend FREE of charge. The program for the day is designed specifically with these people in mind. Many agents reward their staff with a trip to Boston and this event.
Partial Registration Options:
What is a Pre-Conference Intensive?
A Pre-Conference Intensive is one of 3 seminars offered on the Thursday before the conference formally begins. It is
7 hours of intense lecture and study on a particular subject. The day includes a luncheon and an evening reception.
What's included jn a Complete Friday Only Registration?
A Complete Friday Only Registration includes everything that is happening that day. It includes your choices of seminars, breakfast, lunch, and the reception at the end of the day.
What's included jn a Complete Saturday Only Registration?
A Complete Saturday Only Registration includes everything that is happening that day. It includes your choices of seminars, breakfast, lunch, and the reception at the end of the day.
What is an Education Only Registration?
An Education Only Registration permits a person to attend ONE education class of their choice. They will receive, as conference material, a name badge and one ticket to be collected at the door of the session that they plan to attend.
An education only registration also includes admittance to the Trade Show.
How do I register for the Trade Show only and what is the cost?
The cost for the Trade Show Only is $20. Admission to the exhibit hall is included with Conference Registration. It is also included in the price of an Education Only registration. Although not officially restricted, children must be accompanied by a parent at all times while on the exhibit hall floor.
Where do I pick up my conference material?
Registration and conference material will be mailed directly to the attendee up until 2 weeks prior to the conference. Participants registered after that may pick up their conference material at the registration area on the third floor of the hotel.
Can I register on-site?
Yes, you may sign up to attend at the registration area on the third floor of the hotel. We encourage people to register in advance to avoid any lines or waiting.
What is the dress code?
The dress code for The Big Event is casual or business-casual. Be comfortable while soaking up that new knowledge and meeting those new people who will be resources for you in the future. You’ll probably do lots of walking, so choose your shoes carefully.
Do I have to pay for parking at the Copley Place Garage?
Yes, you must pay for your parking. Unfortunately, the hotel does not own the garage and therefore cannot give us a discount. We realize that this is quite an expense and encourage you to carpool, or take public transportation. We have included information here for this purpose.
Will there be a place to put my coat?
Coat racks will be available; however, they are not supervised. We have not had a problem in the past, but perhaps you may want to leave your best leather jacket at home, or plan to carry it with you for the day.
Will I have to purchase food?
Meal functions are included in your registration fee, unless you are registered for an Education Session Only, or Trade Show Only. When a person from an agency purchases a FULL Registration, ALL inside support people attending Appreciation Saturday are welcome to breakfast, lunch and the evening reception as part of their FREE registration!
Can I purchase separate meal tickets?
Yes, tickets for separate meals or receptions may be purchased either in advance, onsite, or by filling out a Partial Registration Form
How do I make a hotel reservation?
Complete hotel information can be found on The Big Event website, here. Be sure that you get the conference rate.
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