Future of Distribution 2025: Meetings and Debates!
******* Part 1 is full. If you are agent or broker, and want to participate, please email [email protected]. To reduce confusion, changing start and end time to be only for Part 2. Part 1 is still happening but you would have received separate email for this. ***
The Future of Distribution is where insurance leaders meet the next generation of innovation. This exclusive half-day program brings together agents, and brokers to explore how we can leverage the latest InsurTech technologies, and distribute the latest innovative MGA products being created.
There are 2 parts to this event, and you can sign up for each event separately.
(Part 1) 2PM - 5:30PM: Agents <> InsurTech Speed-dating
Agents and brokers will meet on a rotational basis with over 25+ innovative InsurTech Enablers and Managing General Agents (MGAs) to talk about potential partnership opportunities. Only sign up for this if you are serious about working with Startups (either as a partner or a mentor).
(Part 2) 5:30 PM - 8PM: Let's Debate Old vs New!
Do you work with existing AMS or should you try new InsurTech? Will AI agents replace Human agents? Do you sell your agency to a roll up, or sell it?
We’ve teamed up with Catalyit and Big I New York to bring 8 of the biggest voices in insurance and InsurTech to the stage for no-holds-barred debates on what’s actually working in distribution.
❌ No panels.
❌ No filters.
✅ Just real talk — tools, tech, and talent.
Discussion 1: Data, AI, and the Service Desk
Topic: AI promises to replace service work — but without solving the industry’s data bottleneck, is that even possible?
Pairing: Ryan Mathisen & Jessica Fukuchi
Ryan drives the data-access challenge.
Jessica brings distribution and digital integration context.
Discussion 2: The Independent Agency Model Under Pressure
Topic: Can independent agencies survive another decade without massive consolidation?
Pairing: David Carothers & Katherine Ternes
David brings strong ops/culture voice.
Kathrine offers strategic and carrier/agency insights.
Discussion 3: Talent, Habits, and the Tech Gap
Topic: Do agencies need more tools, or more talent and training to maximize what they already have?
Pairing: Margeaux Giles & Ryan Hanley
Margeaux highlights the tech talent gap.
Hanley pushes on leadership, adaptability, and culture shifts.
Discussion 4: Relationships vs. Scale in a Digital Era
Topic: Is insurance still about relationships, or is it now a race for digital market share?
Pairing: Caleb Cramer & Garrett Droege
Caleb brings practical agency and innovation focus.
Garrett adds the upskilling/retraining lens and future-state perspective.
Drinks and Snacks will be served.