Annual Convention
Thank you for everyone who helped make out 127th Annual Convention a hit! Stay tuned for details on our 2027 Convention!
2026 Agenda:
Monday, September 21, 2026
| 10:45 AM | Golfers’ Registration Begins at Portsmouth Country Club, Greenland, NH |
| 11:30 AM | Shot-Gun Start Tournament Sponsored by: Liberty Mutual Golf Carts Sponsored by: AmTrust North America Lunch Sponsored by: RT Specialty Prizes Sponsored by: Patrons Oxford Snack Bags Sponsored by: New England Indemnity Company |
| 3:00 PM | Convention Registration Opens Registration Desk, Program, Attendee List Sponsored by: Registration Gift Sponsored by: Merchants Insurance Group |
| 6:30 PM | Casino Night Games Sponsored by: Preferred Mutual Insurance Company Hospitality Sponsored by: Patriot Insurance Company Dinner Sponsored by: N&D/Union Mutual Insurance Group |
| 9:30 PM | Games Close |
| 9:45 PM | Prizes Drawn: Prizes valued at more than $2,500 Prizes Sponsored by: Liberty Mutual |
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
| 6:00 AM | Trade Show Vendor Set-Up Opens |
| 7:00 AM | Registration Opens |
| 7:30 AM | Breakfast Buffet Opens |
| 7:30 AM | Purple Duck Breakfast (invitation only) |
| 8:00 AM | Trade Show Opens |
| 8:30 AM | NHAIA Annual Business Meeting Officiated by Chairman Keith Beausoleil President’s Report – Joan Pageau Nominating Committee Report & Election of Officers – Laura Akerley |
| 9:00 AM | What You Need To Thrive in the Age of AI Presented By: Manny Barbosa, Marketing Programs Manager & Consultant with Liberty Mutual |
| 10:30 AM | Break with the Vendors |
| 11:00 AM | Legislative Update State and National: Will Infantine, Chair, Big I NH Legislative Committee; Leo Paquin, Big I NH State National Director and member of National Government Affairs Committee. |
| 12:00 PM NOON | Luncheon and Speaker Sponsored by: A.I.M. Mutual Insurance Company |
| 1:00 PM | Industry Panel – Moderated by Leo Paquin Matthew Masiello, AAI, CEO, Strategic Insurance Agency Alliance (SIAA) Michael P. Nolin, Jr., President & CEO Concord Group Insurance Mark Russell, CPCU, CCLA, ARM, President & CEO Ohio Mutual Insurance Group |
| 2:30 PM | Break with the Vendors |
| 3:00 PM | Emerging Leaders – Pub Trivia / Networking Event |
| 6:00 PM | Chairman’s Reception Passed Hors d’oeuvres Sponsored by: Acadia Insurance InsurBanc Concord Group Insurance Plymouth Rock Assurance Company |
| 7:15 PM | Banquet Dinner Keith Young’s Installation Vermont Mutual Insurance Company |
| Entertainment – To Be Determined Sponsored by: Davis & Towle Group |
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
| 9:00 AM | Tales From The Other Side: How Agents and Underwriters can Work Better Together |
| 12:00 PM | Convention Closes |
Registration & Voting:
Marketing Representative / Territory Manager of the Year Nomination
This prestigious award recognizes an individual who stands out in their field.
This award will be presented at the 2026 Big I NH Annual Convention on September 22, 2026.
YOUR CANDIDATE SHOULD:
- Exhibit professional conduct and ability
- Possess technical knowledge of the business
- Show awareness of industry problems and market conditions
- Build and strengthen excellent relationships with agents
