The Largest Gathering of Independent Life Brokerage Agencies in the Country

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Welcome to NAILBA 44

Where Innovation Meets Impact

NAILBA 44 is a reimagined experience designed to deliver more value, deeper connections, and unmatched energy. Expect dynamic mainstage speakers, targeted breakouts on product innovation, tech, and leadership, plus the return of iconic hospitality suites. With daily networking windows and fresh opportunities to learn and connect, this is where the future of brokerage comes to life—don’t miss it!

What’s New This Year:

Dedicated time for one-on-one carrier meetings
Brand-new Operations track tailored for back-office leaders
A reimagined, centrally located exhibit hall—including executive meet-and-greets
Mainstage content developed by brokerage, for brokerage

Agenda

**Agenda subject to change**

Sunday,
November 9

Monday,
November 10

Tuesday,
November 11

Wednesday,
November 12

Who Attends

The Venue

This expansive Grapevine resort is conveniently located less than six miles from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. The Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center lies just 2.5 miles from the heart of downtown Grapevine, offering easy access to the area’s attractions.

Visit our FAQs to learn more about booking your room.

FAQs

Exhibitors & Sponsors

NAILBA’s annual meeting is revered as the most valuable event for meeting the needs of the brokerage market
For more than 40 years, NAILBA 44 has assembled the principals and senior management of the leading independent life insurance brokerage agencies for networking, demonstrations, and sharing of business knowledge. NAILBA’s annual meeting is revered as the most valuable event for meeting the needs of the brokerage market. Set inside the Gaylord National Harbor near Washington, D.C., the event offers high visibility and networking opportunities with the 800+ member agency principals, carriers, and solution providers in attendance. From exhibiting to advertising to sponsoring of activities and speakers, NAILBA leads the way for connecting with key decision-makers in the independent distribution channel. Plan your involvement today!

Why Sponsor NAILBA?
Exhibiting at NAILBA 44 offers face-to-face time with show attendees. Designed with maximum engagement in mind, the food and specific break functions, as well as social events are positioned in the exhibit hall, ensuring unopposed time with attendees. And, as part of the booth package, exhibitors receive pre-show and post-show attendee lists along with the ability to participate in the sessions and social events during the conference.

Becoming an Exhibitor or Sponsor
Please contact the Corporate Partnership team at Partnerships@Finseca.org with questions.

Important Exhibit Hall Hours (Tate Ballroom in Vineyard Tower)

Monday, November 10^th

Exhibitor Move-In – 8:00am-2:00pm (Please plan to have your booth fully set up by 2:00 PM, as attendee registration begins in the Exhibit Hall at that time.)
Exhibit Hall Registration Desk Open – 2:00-6:00pm
Exhibit Hall Grand Opening & Welcome Reception – 5:00-6:30pm

Tuesday, November 11^th

Attendee Breakfast – 7:30-8:30am
Coffee Break – 10:45-11:00am
Attendee Lunch – 12:00-1:00pm
Exhibit Hall Open – 3:15-6:45pm
- Executive Meet & Greet – 3:15-3:45
- NAILBA Charitable Foundation Auction & Awards Reception – 5:30-6:45pm
Exhibitor Move-out – 7:00pm-12:00am

Wednesday, November 12^th

*Exhibitor Move-out – 7:00-11:00am

*All booth materials must be removed by 11:00 AM. Items left behind will be discarded. Any boxes left for shipping will be sent at your expense using Fern’s standard rates, which may be significantly higher than regular shipping costs.

For any questions regarding your booth or move-out logistics please contact Katie Holder at kholder@finseca.org

What are the hotel and travel accommodations?

Please make your hotel reservations online as soon as possible to ensure you receive your preferred room selection. Finseca’s NAILBA 44 Annual Meeting will be hosted at:

Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center
1501 Gaylord Trail
Grapevine, Texas, 76051
United States

Find out more about housing for the meeting and to book your standard room at the conference rate of $318 a night:

Learn More and Book Your Room

Or call the number: 877-491-5138.

For Speed and Convenience when booking, please mention the group name: NAILBA 44.

Please note, reservations must be made by October 10, 2025 within the NAILBA 44 room block in order to secure the conference rate. All hotel room reservations will be reviewed for NAILBA Annual Meeting registration. If a room reservation is found and does not have a coinciding event registration, the reservation may be moved out of the discounted NAILBA hotel block and the reservation will be charged at the hotel published rate.

Nearby Airport

When booking your flight, please keep in mind the best airport to fly into is Dallas Fort Worth (DFW).

What is the dress code for the meeting?

The majority of NAILBA events are business casual (optional blazer and tie for gentlemen).

The Douglas Mooers Award for Excellence Dinner is a formal, black-tie optional event.

Who should attend?

Independent life brokerage agencies. Everyone from member agency c-suite executives and staff (case managers, support staff, operations, etc.) to carrier executives and senior leadership teams as well as 100+ sponsors and exhibitors who provide BGA products and services.

Who can I contact with questions?

If you need additional assistance, please contact us at events@finseca.org.

Sponsors and Exhibitors – please email Partnerships@Finseca.org.

Partner with Us

NAILBA’s annual meeting is revered as the most valuable event for meeting the needs of the brokerage market.

For more than 40 years, NAILBA has assembled the principals and senior management of the leading independent life insurance brokerage agencies for networking, demonstrations, and sharing of business knowledge.

NAILBA 44 offers high visibility and networking opportunities with the 800+ member agency principals, carriers, and solution providers in attendance. From exhibiting to advertising to sponsoring of activities and speakers, NAILBA 44 leads the way for connecting with key decision-makers in the independent distribution channel. Plan your involvement today!

Register Today

It is where relationships are built. It is where business gets done!

$ 0-$1,980

If you are a member of Finseca and part of the NAILBA community, your registration fee is included in your membership dues. Please reach out to events@finseca.org if you need your promo code resent to your email address. *Excludes Enterprise members (LIBRA & Simplicity). LIBRA and Simplicity Enterprise members, please contact your home office to receive your code. NOT A MEMBER or NEED MEMBERSHIP VERIFICATION, please contact The NAILBA Team at NAILBA@finseca.org.

$ 2,295

Want a better rate? Become a Finseca Member

If you are a member of Finseca and part of the NAILBA community, the discount on registration is more than the cost of annual Pro-level membership! Members have exclusive access to recordings of certain mainstage sessions after the event in our learning center. You also gain access to tools, support, and network to grow your business.

Enterprise Member All Access Pass

This applies to Finseca Enterprise members only.  If you are unsure if you are an enterprise member, please reach out to NAILBA@finseca.org.