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SIAA Hosts IA Evolve, a Virtual Innovation Event to Empower Independent Insurance Agents

September 15, 2025 by AC Editor


One Day Event Focusing on Ideas, Strategies, and Tools for Independent Agents

HAMPTON, N.H. – Sept. 12, 2025 – SIAA – The Agents Alliance will host the IA Evolve 2025 Virtual Conference on Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT. Agency leaders, carriers, technology providers and more will come together for a day of ideas, strategies and tools designed to move independent agencies forward.

Attendees of the IA Evolve 2025 Virtual Conference will have 10 sessions to choose from that focus on artificial intelligence, marketing, operations and agency growth strategies. These sessions will also be available, on-demand, for 30 days after the event to attendees via the conference website. IA Evolve’s virtual format also offers an exhibit hall with booths curated for agents along with networking opportunities, a photo booth, a scavenger hunt and prizes.

“Since 2019, the purpose of IA Evolve has been to provide agents with the most relevant, beneficial insights to modernize and maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace,” said Doug Coombs, CMO of SIAA – The Agents Alliance. “We’re proud to continue expanding IA Evolve, offering a flexible virtual model that maximizes access to the strategies and tools for agents to streamline agency operations and expose them to the most relevant challenges and solutions facing the modern independent agent.”

Nearly 20 well-respected, insightful insurance thought leaders will share their insights at the IA Evolve 2025 Virtual Conference including:

  • David Meinen, chief information officer at SIAA
  • Anurag Shah, chief data officer at SIAA
  • Bobbie Collies, chief insurance officer at Coterie Insurance
  • John Nader, senior vice president, product management national general at Allstate Company

IA Evolve, including access to the exhibit hall, is a free event and attendees can sign up for as many sessions as preferred. You can view the full agenda at https://www.iaevolve.com/en/#agenda. For more information about IA Evolve or to register, please visit: iaevolve.com.

About SIAA

SIAA – The Agent Alliance (siaa.com), the nation’s leading network for starting, growing, and evolving independent insurance agencies. The organization has over 5,200 member agencies writing more than $17 Billion in total written premium. Learn more at siaa.com.

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