Young Agents Leadership Institute.

September 11-13, 2025 | Nashville, Tennessee

Young Agents Leadership Institute.

YALI brings together the brightest rising talent in the independent agency system for a one-of-a-kind leadership experience. This high-energy event is where the next generation of insurance professionals come together to sharpen their skills, expand their networks and explore what’s next for the industry.

September 11-13, 2025

Take a look at the schedule and register today!

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Young Agents Schedule of Events.


8:00-6:00 p.m.: Headquarters Office

Location: Rail Yard AB Room, Level 4

6:00-8:00 p.m.: YALI Night Out

Hosted by the Young Agents at the Insurors of Tennessee, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to connect with other attendees!

Location: Pins Mechanical Co (1102 Grundy St. Nashville, TN 37203)

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Headquarters Office

Location: Rail Yard AB Room, Level 4

8:15-9:15 a.m.: YALI Breakfast

Breakfast is available for YALI registrants only.

Location: TBA

9:30-10:30 a.m.: Opening General Session with Juan Bendana

Location: TBA

10:45-11:45 a.m.: Concurrent Breakout Sessions

AI Workshop with Casey Nelson

Ask Me Anything Panel

Location: TBA

12:00-1:00 p.m.: Networking Luncheon

Location: TBA

1:15-1:45 p.m.: Line Dancing with New Boots Line Dancing

Location: TBA

2:00-3:00 p.m.: State Idea Share

Location: TBA

3:15-4:15 p.m.: Networking to Build Strong Professional Relationships with Jenna Rogers

Location: TBA

5:00-6:00 p.m.: YALI Awards Happy Hour & Reception with Big “I” Leadership

Location: TBA

7:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Headquarters Office

Location: Rail Yard AB Room, Level 4

8:45-9:45 a.m.: Breakfast & Workshop

Bloody Mary and Mimosa Bar will be available.

10:00-11:00 a.m.: Tour of Ryman Auditorium

Learn more about the link between insurance and this historic music venue. Individuals interested in attending must select the tour during their registration.

Walking distance from hotel.

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Session Highlights.

Modernize & Streamline Operations with AI

Casey Nelson, a forward-thinking leader and marketing innovator, will share information on utilizing AI to modernize your agency and transform operations.

Network to Build Strong Professional Relationships

Jenna Rogers will help you confidently communicate with clients and peers, cover proven strategies to enhance your personal brand, and navigate networking conversations to leave a lasting impression.

Share State Successes

States will gather for a candid-session where they openly share what’s working—and what’s not—in their programs. It’s a collaborative space for swapping best practices, tough lessons, and insight from across the country.


Juan Bendana

Confidence Coach to top CEO’s, Olympians, Actors and Peak Performers across every industry, Juan Bendana is an internationally recognized keynote speaker that helps leaders activate the confidence mindset to lead boldly, thrive through change, and ignite extraordinary growth. One of the most engaging and high energy keynote speakers in North America, Juan brings a decade of experience on stage presenting to category leading companies such as Disney, American Express, Fidelity, Nationwide, RBC, Sony Pictures &
Zillow and countless other Fortune 100 companies. His science-backed blueprint has helped over 250,000 leaders in person and millions online thrive both personally & professionally.



Listen

Learn new strategies and techniques to enhance operations at your agency.

Network

Connect with peers, share ideas, and build lasting industry relationships nationwide.

Share

Hear from other Young Agents Committees about state-level successes and challenges.

Create

Build a list of takeaways you can use both personally and professionally for your development.


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