- November 9 – 12, 2025
- Dallas, TX
The Largest Gathering of Independent Life Brokerage Agencies in the Country
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
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3:30-5 pm: NAILBA Board Meeting
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5-6 pm: Appreciation Reception (Invite Only)
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6:30-9 pm: Carrier Dinners
Monday
November 10
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8 am-1:45 pm: Carriers Meetings & Networking
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8-9:30 am: NCF Board Meeting
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10 am-6 pm: Registration
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10-11 am: Risk Appraisal Forum
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1-1:45 pm: Operations Track Kick Off
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2-3:50 pm: Main Stage Kick Off
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4-4:50 pm: Breakouts
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5-6:30 pm: Exhibit Hall Grand Opening & Welcome Receptions
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9-11 pm: Networking Suites Open
Tuesday
November 11
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7:30-8:30 am: Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
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8:30-10:30 am: Main Stage
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10:30-11 am: Coffee Break in the Exhibit Hall
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11-11:50 am: Breakouts
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12-1 pm: Educational Lunchtime Program: Brought to you by the Women’s Community
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12-1 pm: Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
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1:15-3 pm: Main Stage
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3-3:45 pm: Executive Meet & Greet in the Exhibit Hall
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3:45-5 pm: Carrier Meetings & Networking
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3:45-6:30 pm: Exhibit Hall Open
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5:30-6:45 pm: NCF Live Auction & Awards Reception - Exhibit Hall
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7-9:30 pm: Mooers Dinner
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9:30-11 pm: Mooers Dinner After Party & Casino Night
Wednesday
November 12
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8:30-9:30 am: Breakfast
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9:30-11 am: Closing Educational and Networking Experience
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11:15 am-12 pm: NAILBA Member Meeting (Members Only)
2024 Main Stage Spotlight
Cal Ripken, Jr.
MLB Hall of Famer
"The Iron Man"
Angie Hughes
NAILBA Board Member
Producers XL
Richard
van der Blom
International
Social Selling Expert
Tom Hegna
Retirement Income Expert
Retired Lieutenant Colonel, Economist
Dr. John Whyte
Chief Medical Officer
WebMD
Bobby Samuelson
The Life Product Review
James Wong
NAILBA Board Member
The Founder's Chair
Rich Bielen
CEO, Protective Life
Who Attends
Additional Speakers - COMING SOON!
Finseca's Advanced Markets is the first conference I’ve been to where I'm among my peers. People who do what I do, share my thoughts and beliefs, even my competitors are here. At the end of the day, we are exchanging ideas openly about how we are helping our clients. People are not being protective of their secret sauce!"
Fortis Lux Financial
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.
FAQs
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:
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.
When booking your flight, please keep in mind the best airport to fly into is Dallas Fort Worth (DFW).
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’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 44 leads the way for connecting with key decision-makers in the independent distribution channel. Plan your involvement today!
Why Sponsor NAILBA 44?
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.
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.
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.
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!
Member Registration
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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.
Non-Member Registration
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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.