Attendee List
  • Regina Nieves
    Cross Insurance - Massachusetts
  • Reid Compton
    XS Brokers Insurance Agency
  • Renee Babineau
    Choice Insurance Agency Inc
  • Renee Tolerico
    Preferred Mutual Insurance Co.
  • Richard Bagley
    Anderson, Bagley & Mayo Ins Agency Inc.
  • Richard Berberian
    Guaranty Jewelry Replacement Inc.
  • Richard Douglas
    Gallant Insurance
  • Richard Green
    Richard R Green Insurance Agency Inc
  • Richard Karathi
  • Richard Kowalsky
    Richard A Kowalsky Ins
  • Richard Lima
    Lapointe Insurance Agency, Inc.
  • Richard Machado
    Donald J Medeiros Insurance Agency
  • Richard Murphy
    Mapfre Insurance
  • Rick Eduardo
    Mapfre Insurance
  • Rob Mulhern
    Venture Programs
  • Rob Pienta
    Johnson & Johnson, Inc.
  • Rob White
    Auto Glass Now
  • Robert Beltran
    StratusPoint IT
Event Information

Location:  Sheraton Boston Hotel, 39 Dalton St, Boston, MA 

Mobile App:  Everything you need at your fingertips - MAIA Big Event Mobile App!

  • From your mobile app store, search "Big I Events" and download the app.
  • In the app, search "MAIA's Big Event 2026" and click to open. When you open the app again, you will remain in this event.
  • If you used the mobile app last year, it may populate with last year's event. To switch, open the menu, scroll to "Switch Event," and then follow the instructions above to access this year's event.

Download the mobile app and turn on notifications! During the event, you will receive a "Word of the Day" alert. Submit it at registration each day for your chance to win $100 cash!

CE Class Form: If you are taking any CE classes, the easiest/quickest way to sign in is to pre-fill this form with the classes you plan to attend and hand it in as you go into the classes.

Download the CE form.

Theme:  Celebrating 250 Years of Independence!

Dress:  Business, Business Casual -  we encourage you to wear red, white and blue!

Drawings, Raffles, Prizes:
Revolutionary Recall - Test your historical instincts by matching major Revolutionary moments to their dates. Complete correctly and be entered for a $100 prize!

Flag of Funds - Select from a board of envelopes that may contain cash or an extra entry into a drawing at the Saturday Afternoon Independence Celebration.

Saturday Night Door Prize! Celebrate with us at the Saturday Afternoon Independence Celebration! Submit your ticket upon entry, and the lucky winner will receive $1,000 cash!

“Red, White & Words” Exhibitor Showcase - Complete an Independence-themed crossword puzzle for the chance to win cash! Stop by participating Exhibitor booths, chat about their products and services, and get a crossword clue and a stamp. Submit your completed puzzle and be entered into a cash prize drawing!

Trade Show Drawings/Prizes! Venture through the trade show, visiting exhibitors with their own giveaways and raffles - extra opportunities to celebrate!

Conference Hours:
Thursday, October 22nd
Registration opens at 8:00 AM. End the day with the 4:30 PM Catch the Spirit Reception!

Friday, October 23rd
Registration opens at 7:30 AM. End the day with the 4:15 PM
T.G.I.F. – Thank Goodness For Independence And Freedom Celebration!

Saturday, October 24th
Registration opens at 7:30 AM. End the day with the 3:30 PM Celebrating Independence in the Safety Zone!

Sunday, October 25
Breakfast opens at 8:30 AM. End the day with a Lunch to Go at 12:00 PM!

Trade Show Hours:
Friday, October 23rd
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Saturday, October 24th
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

We can't wait to see you!

Class PDF Handouts

You can download all classes with an available handout linked below.

Reminder! CE Class Form: If you are taking any CE classes, the easiest/quickest way to sign in is to pre-fill this form with the classes you plan to attend and hand it in as you go into the classes. Download the CE form.

Additional Insured Endorsements: How They Changed and Why They Matter

Agent Duty: What Does It Really Mean?

AI Literacy and Governance: Building Trust, Guardrails, and Good Judgment

BAP vs. MAP…If You Have the Choice, Which Is Better?

Bonds Without the Confusion: What You Need to Know

Certificates Of Insurance – They Want What?!

Commercial General Liability – Changes Coming Soon!

Coverage vs. Effective Date 2026

E&O Mock Trial 2026

E-Bikes…Covered or Not?

Employment Practices Liability – Why Every Business Needs It

Four Property Concepts Every Agent Should Understand

From AI Overload to Smart Decisions: How Agencies Evaluate and Adopt AI

Game Day 2026!

Hone Your AI Prompt Skills for Smarter Results

I Can’t Afford My Policy!

Insuring Against The Dark Side Of Human Behavior

Insuring Condos the Right Way: Avoiding the Coverage Gaps

Is Insuring the Building to Replacement Cost Enough? (Personal & Commercial)

Lender Insurance Demands: How to Respond Without Overstating

Listing Operators in Massachusetts: Who Must Be Disclosed and Why It Matters

Ordinance Or Law Coverage – Why It’s Important For Every Building!

P&C Licensing Program

Parametric Insurance – What Is It And How Can It Help Your Client?

Plate vs. Policy 2026

Practical AI in the Agency: From First Prompt to Everyday Use

Privacy & Ethics with RMV

Protective Safeguards, Endorsements, and Other Policy Warranties

Rental Cars: Don’t Confuse the Contract with the Coverage

RMV What’s New 2026

Running An Agency In 2026 – A Panel Discussion (PRINCIPALS ONLY)

S.U.P.E.R Power Leadership: Influence, Identity & Impact!

State of the Industry: Navigating Change and Capturing Opportunity (PRINCIPALS ONLY)

The Agency Cyber Playbook: A Guide to Risk, Reputations, and Recovery

The Customer Has A Need To Know

The Customer Needs to Save Money on Their Auto Policy: What Can They/We Do?

The HO Policy Goes On Vacation!

The New E-Titles

Third-Party Claims and Action-Over Exposure: Don’t Get Caught in the Middle

Unlicensed Staff in Massachusetts: Staying Compliant Without Slowing Down

Where Did My Coverage Go And Can I Get It Back? Cyber Incident and Electronic Data Issues

You Added the Endorsement and Now the Agency is Getting a Bill for It!

You Thought You Knew The Insured…Then This Happened!

Sponsor List

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy

If the cancellation notice is received prior to October 2, 2026 (14 business days prior to the start of the event), you will receive full credit for your cancellation.

If the cancellation notice is received between October 3, 2026, and October 13, 2026 (13 -7 business days prior to the start of the event), the following fees will be deducted from the final refund amount:

  • All Access, Thursday, Friday and Saturday Pass will incur a $120 cancellation fee.
  • Sunday and Friday Lunch Pass will incur a $70 cancellation fee.
  • P&C Licensing and any other pass will not receive any refunds.

Cancellations received September 14th or after (less than 7 business days prior to the start of the event) will forfeit all registration fees. No-shows will not receive a refund.

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