2025 ALL-OHIO SIAA CONFERENCE

Join us for a kickoff reception to open the event! Enjoy the open bar and spend time networking with other guests.

Continue networking with other attendees at our Dinner Reception. The evening will begin with dinner at 6:30. At 7:30 we will have a special guest performance from Rick Smith, Jr.! Rick is a world renowned magician and Guinness World Record-holding card thrower. After Rick performs some unforgettable feats the evening will continue with more networking until the event concludes  at 10:00.

Pick up your name badge and a copy of our keynote speaker’s book, then begin networking at our breakfast reception.

Join over 35 insurance companies and vendors at our Trade Show! This is a great time to connect with companies and vendors you currently work with and explore options of establishing new relationships.

As CEO of SIAA, Matt will discuss what is happening with SIAA on a national level and provide his unique insight into what is happening in the industry. Matt’s experience includes 30 years of working with thousands of insurance agencies and companies across the country. This experience has given him a unique view of the evolution of the independent agency distribution channel through the eyes of Main Street to Wall Street.

Brittany Hodak is an award-winning entrepreneur, best-selling author and game-changing speaker. As an entrepreneur she appeared on Shark Tank and received one of the highest valuations in the history of the show. As a speaker she has presented to organizations like American Express and the United Nations. She is the best-selling author of “Creating Superfans”. All attendees will receive a copy of her book and will hear how businesses can turn even the most apathetic customers into superfans!

Enjoy lunch while networking with other attendees. This is a great time to expand on some of the conversations you started throughout the day

Jack Hertvik (President of SIA of Northern Ohio), Steve Hopkins (President of United Group Alliance) and Mike Rice (President of The Insurance Connection) will discuss important topics about what is happening in the insurance industry and how agents can best position themselves to succeed moving forward.

Choose from one of the three Breakout Sessions below. 

#1: Kelly Donahue-Piro: Kelly is the Founder and President of Agency Performance Partners.  She is an effectiveness expert that has helped hundreds of insurance agencies perfect their processes and procedures. In this session Kelly will talk about how agencies can increase their sales by changing the way they communicate with prospects.

#2 Managing Your Book of Business with Kelly Donahue-Piro (Founder of Agency Performance Partners):  Equip yourself for success in 2026 by addressing market predictions, client relationship strategies, and operational readiness. Kelly will highlight key challenges and opportunities for the year ahead.  For retention she will discuss a review and remarketing strategy segment that emphasizes proactive relationship-building, re-underwriting, ethical remarketing to ideal clients, and techniques to prevent cancellations. For new business she will discuss the preparedness to bind deals, operational efficiency, and seizing growth opportunities.

#3: Shark Tank: 6 companies will make their pitch on why you should work with them!  Listen to their pitch, ask them questions, and decide if you want to invest in a partnership!

Choose from one of the three Breakout Sessions below. 

#1: Kelly Donahue-Piro: Kelly is the Founder and President of Agency Performance Partners.  She is an effectiveness expert that has helped hundreds of insurance agencies perfect their processes and procedures.   In this session Kelly will talk about how agencies can increase their sales by changing the way they communicate with prospects.

#2 Managing Your Book of Business with Kelly Donahue-Piro (Founder of Agency Performance Partners):  Equip yourself for success in 2026 by addressing market predictions, client relationship strategies, and operational readiness. Kelly will highlight key challenges and opportunities for the year ahead.  For retention she will discuss a review and remarketing strategy segment that emphasizes proactive relationship-building, re-underwriting, ethical remarketing to ideal clients, and techniques to prevent cancellations. For new business she will discuss the preparedness to bind deals, operational efficiency, and seizing growth opportunities.

#3: Shark Tank: 6 companies will make their pitch on why you should work with them!  Listen to their pitch, ask them questions, and decide if you want to invest in a partnership!