Overview

Preliminary Agenda & Attendees

Highlights

The LIC Annuity Committee Meeting is a chance for executives from small-to-midsize life insurance companies and fraternals, and relevant service providers, to get together in a unique peer networking meeting. Join us to learn, share your thoughts, and get feedback from other small companies involved in selling annuities.

Sample discussion topics include:

Challenges companies are facing around annuity sales, and ways to help consumers better understand the products
Why annuitants surrender and strategies for annuity conservation/retention
Successful ways to build relationships with annuity agents, training and communication ideas
Market and product trends (variable/index/fixed), latest and potential future indexed annuity features
Strategies for profitability and competitiveness

The meeting brings together 15-20 small-to-midsize life insurance company representatives and relevant vendors. The meeting will include speaker presentations as well as activity reports and facilitated discussion among the attendees.

The itinerary will include Networking Dinner on Tuesday, October 18, a full-day meeting and dinner on Wednesday, October 19, and meeting 9 am – 12 pm on Thursday, October 20.

The meeting is open to insurance company executives, with a discounted registration fee for LIC members, group discounts, and a discount for fraternal members of the American Fraternal Alliance. Affiliate Members/Vendors must sponsor the meeting in order to attend (see LIC sponsorship opportunities).

Remote Option Available

Registration can be either in person or remote. Registration fees and discounts are the same - simply select your option in the registration form. For those attending in person, please see the Health & Safety section for any Covid-related requirements currently in effect.

Registration

Insurance Companies/Fraternals
- LIC Member: $200
- LOMA/LIMRA Member: $250
- Nonmember: $350
- $50 Earlybird Discount: Sign up by September 27
- $100 AFA Member Discount: Send request to info@fraternalalliance.org
- Group Discount: 75% off after the first two paid registrations (use promo code GRP75 for your third or additional attendees)
Vendors/Service Providers*
- LIC Member: $800 Sponsorship Fee
- Nonmember: $1300 Sponsorship Fee
- Additional Sponsor Representative: $150

*Sponsorship Required for Vendors/Service Providers

Non-insurance companies must be a sponsor in order to participate in LIC Committee events. LIC Committee Meeting Sponsorship is $800 for LIC Affiliate Members, $1300 for Nonmembers, and includes one registration. Click "Register" to sign up your included attendee and pay the Sponsorship Fee. Your confirmation email will provide the link to register any additional representatives for $150. See LIC Sponsorships for complete details. (If you prepaid for this meeting sponsorship, contact lic@loma.org for the complimentary registration link.)

COVID-19 Vaccine/Test Requirement

Please check this page regularly for health and safety updates.

Updated: 12/29/2022 - This section will be changing. We hope to have the updated information approved and posted here by January 6. Please check back to this page and contact lic@loma.org if you have questions. Thank you!

This meeting will require in-person attendees to bring proof of full vaccination or negative Covid test using the provided CLEAR app.

The health and safety of our conference attendees is our top priority as we return to meeting in person. We are committed to holding our events in accordance with currently applicable CDC and local laws, rules, regulations, or guidance. This is a shared responsibility, and we ask that all attendees abide by the following guidelines and procedures.

By signing up to attend in person, you agree to:

1. Prior to Event

Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 (as defined by the CDC) OR a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours of arrival.
- All registrants will be required to upload their vaccination information or negative COVID test results onto the CLEAR app we are providing at no charge.
- CLEAR APP INSTRUCTIONS.
If you are aware that you have been exposed to COVID-19 in the two weeks prior to the meeting, or if you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, we ask that you DO NOT attend an in-person event.
Follow cleaning and safety procedures during your trip to maintain a safe travel environment (e.g., disinfecting surfaces, wearing a face covering, etc.).

2. On-Site at the Event

Follow any on-site mask requirements.
Adhere to social distance protocols.
Wash hands frequently throughout the meeting.
Cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing.
Comply with posted signage.
Self-monitor and report any symptoms to meeting organizers immediately.

3. Post Event

Notify event organizer if you test positive for COVID-19 up to 14 days after returning home.

The Latest CDC Guidance

The CDC periodically updates its recommendations for travelers. For the latest guidance, visit the CDC website.

How to Prepare for Air Travel

Your airline is the best source for personal safety protocols at the gate and on the airplane. Be sure to visit your airline website the week you are traveling and sign up for notifications related to your trip.

Hotel / Venue

Meeting Location:

AAM Insurance Investment Management
30 W Monroe Street, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60603

Recommended Hotel:

Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago
100 W. Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603
Hotel Website | Reservations: (312) 236-1234

Discover Chicago's Central Loop at Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago. With seasonal rooftop dining at Aire and easy access to attractions near our hotel, you can relax and explore on your own time. Visit Millennium Park, the Chicago Riverwalk, nearby shopping, and more.

Valet parking ranges from $26 for 0-3 hours to $69 overnight.

It's a 3-minute walk to AAM's office and under 5-minute walk to "L" stations to either O'Hare or Midway Airports. There is no LIC room block for this meeting, so we encourage you to reserve your room as soon as possible.

Approximate travel time to the Hyatt Centric from O'Hare International Airport (ORD):