Young Agents Leadership Institute.
October 1-3, 2026 | Baltimore, Maryland
Attendee information.
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.
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YALI Schedule of Events.
8:00-6:00 p.m.: Headquarters Office
Location: TBA
2:30-5:30 p.m.: Invest Topgolf Fundraiser (Open to all FLC attendees. Registration is required).
On Own for Transportation, 7-minute drive
Location: OFFSITE
Topgolf Baltimore
1411 Warner Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
(667) 407-2360
6:00-8:00 p.m.: YALI Night Out
Join us for a tour of M&T Stadium, home of the Baltimore Ravens. Food and beverages will be served following the tour at.
Location: M&T Stadium (1101 Russell St., Baltimore, MD 21230)
*Registration required for any interested attendees as space is limited. Please contact Jamie Behymer if you would like to be added to the waitlist.
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Headquarters Office
Location: TBA
7:30-8:00 a.m.: YALI Breakfast
Breakfast is available for YALI registrants only.
Location: TBA
8:15-9:15 a.m.: YALI Mastermind Session: AI Workshop
Location: TBA
9:30-10:30 a.m.: Opening General Session with Henna Pryor
Location: TBA
10:45-11:45 a.m.: Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Young Agents Session – Beyond with Job Description: The Invisible Rules of Career Success with Jenn Urso
Every organization runs on two tracks. The official one (your job description, KPIs, and performance review). And the invisible one (unspoken expectations, unwritten norms, and cultural cues). You’re expected to think and act like a leader. But what does that really mean and how do you develop it?
Executive coach Jenn Urso breaks down what companies are expecting from you that’s not included in your job description, and how to build the skills, confidence, and credibility needed to lead.
Location: TBA
State Liaison Session – State Liaison Exchange: Ideas, Insights & Innovation with Taylor Hendrickson Hodges
No one understands the opportunities and challenges of leading a Young Agents program quite like your peers. This facilitated roundtable brings together state liaisons from across the country to discuss what’s working, crowdsource solutions, and brainstorm new ideas for member engagement, leadership development, and program growth. Bring your ideas, share your insight, and leave with innovative strategies and fresh inspiration to take back to your state association.
Location: TBA
12:00-1:00 p.m.: Networking Luncheon
Location: TBA
1:15-2:15 p.m.: YALI Session with Marques Ogden
Location: TBA
2:30-4:00 p.m.: State Idea Share
Location: TBA
All awards finalists are required to attend the State Idea Share.
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: TBA
8:45-9:45 a.m.: Breakfast & Workshop
Additional details TBA. Bloody Mary and Mimosa Bar will be available.
Location: TBA
Featured Keynote.
Henna Pryor
Henna Pryor, CSP is a dynamic Workplace Performance Expert who speaks and writes about performance mindset, interpersonal dynamics, high-impact communication, and embracing bumps in a world that keeps optimizing for smoothness.
She is a regular Expert Columnist for Inc. Magazine, 18x award-winning author of Good Awkward, and an in demand global keynote speaker. Her playful personality and insightful talks blend 2 decades of working with corporate leaders and teams with a fresh, science-based approach to taking more strategic risks and boosting social and mental fitness for success at work.
Her clients call her their “secret weapon for impossible change” — a title she wears proudly.
In addition to speaking for TEDx, SXSW, and being frequently tapped by media outlets like Business.com, FastCompany, INSIDER, HuffPost, NBC, FOX, and more, she’s a SUCCESS Magazine Woman of Influence, LinkedIn Learning
Jenn Urso | The Leadership Project
Her approach is practical and grounded in real-world application. She brings current topics and trends from her coaching practice into the broader professional community, sharing what’s top of mind and effective for leaders today. While she works across a range of industries, Jenn’s primary focus is insurance and technology. She entered the insurance industry in 2007 and continues to support organizations and leaders across the space. A few personal shares: Jenn walked 500 miles through Spain, loves EDM music, and lives in Asheville, NC.
Taylor Hendrickson Hodges | FAIA
Taylor Hendrickson is the Young Agents Council (YAC) director at the Florida Association of Insurance Agents. She’s passionate about helping young professionals find their footing and thrive in the insurance industry. Whether she’s planning engaging events, building meaningful connections with company partners or keeping a close eye on industry trends, Taylor is all about creating opportunities for others to grow and succeed.
In 2023, Taylor was honored as the Big “I” Young Agents State Liaison of the Year. She has since joined the Big “I” national Young Agents Committee and stepped into the role of chair for the Florida Society of Association Executives (FSAE) Young and Emerging Professionals Committee.
Marques Ogden | Ogden Ventures
Marques Ogden is a former NFL player, inspirational keynote speaker, founder and CEO of Ogden Ventures LLC, five-time best-selling author, business coach, and host of Get Authentic with Marques Ogden. After facing a career-ending setback and losing nearly $3 million dollars in a failed business venture, Marques rebuilt his life from the ground up, using his experiences to inspire leaders and teams worldwide. He has delivered keynotes for over 90 Fortune 500 companies, including Amazon, Goldman Sachs, Intel, JPMorgan Chase, and Home Depot, and his story has been featured in USA Today, Forbes, Cheddar News, and Authority Magazine. Marques empowers audiences to embrace challenges, grow through adversity, and turn setbacks into opportunities for success.
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