Who Attends
Professionals involved in the development, operations, marketing, distribution, technology, or administration of life insurance products and annuities.
We have carefully curated a program that will focus not only on each individual product line, but also those topics that cross over. In addition, expanded content will once again include a track on Financial Crimes & Compliance.
2025 Life Insurance and Annuity Conference
Highlights
The theme — Reimagine Tomorrow — encapsulates the vision of a modern, dynamic, and consumer-centric industry by emphasizing innovation, adaptability, and forward-thinking strategies. At the 2025 Life Insurance & Annuities Conference, industry leaders will unite to explore strategies that break away from traditional models, embrace change, and continuously seek ways to enhance the consumer experience, driving growth and success in a rapidly changing world.
What essential factors should we focus on when envisioning the future of our industry?
Talent: To attract top talent, we need to address the evolving aspirations of younger workers and our industry’s traditional image. Improving our employment branding, offering competitive compensation, and fostering a dynamic, innovative work environment are key. Highlighting our mission and the positive impact we make can also appeal to purpose-driven younger workers.
Simplicity: To become more approachable and create positive outcomes for customers, we need to simplify at every touchpoint. This includes:
- Simplifying complex products to enhance understanding, sales, and compliance
- Using clear language in policy documents and marketing materials
- Streamlining product features and offering modular options
- Leveraging technology to simplify the buying process and improve the customer journey
- Focusing on education and transparency to boost customer satisfaction and retention
Innovation: The industry is transforming through innovation, focusing on areas with the most impact. Key trends include:
- Applied AI: Enhancing underwriting, claims processing, and customer service
- Digital Platforms: Enabling policy management, instant quotes, and claims processing
- Personalized Products: Using big data and analytics for tailored products
- Next Level Automation: Automating repetitive tasks with RPA to reduce costs and improve efficiency
- Trust Architecture: Improving cybersecurity and trust-building measures to boost customer confidence
These factors will be explored at the 2025 Life Insurance & Annuity Conference, where Reimagine Tomorrow is a call to action. Jointly hosted by LIMRA and LOMA, the Society of Actuaries, and ACLI, this premier event offers life insurance and annuity professionals rich cross-functional learning and networking opportunities in development, operations, marketing, distribution, regulation, technology, and administration.
Speakers
Jon Carmichael
World-Renowned Astrophotographer
Jon Carmichael is a world-renowned astrophotographer celebrated for capturing what many call "history's most amazing photograph"—his iconic image of the 2017 Great American Eclipse, taken from an airplane at 39,000 feet. His extraordinary journey to achieve this feat, including the obstacles he overcame, has inspired audiences worldwide, showcasing the transformative power of curiosity, perseverance, and bold thinking.
As a storyteller and keynote speaker, Jon demonstrates how embracing curiosity can spark innovation, overcome challenges, and unlock new possibilities in both business and life. His work has been featured on Good Morning America, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal. He has collaborated with top brands like Twitter, Dell, and ESPN, and worked with luminaries such as President Obama, Elton John, and the Dalai Lama.
With breathtaking visuals and compelling storytelling, Jon’s presentations inspire teams to think beyond boundaries and reignite their curiosity as a superpower for success.
Ross Bernstein
Award-Winning Peak Performance Business Speaker, Publisher, Bestselling Sports Author, Television Guest & Analyst, CSP, CPAE
The best-selling author of nearly 50 sports books, Ross Bernstein is an award-winning peak performance hall of fame business speaker who's keynoted conferences for Fortune 500 companies on all seven continents and has been featured on CNN, ESPN, Fox News, and “CBS This Morning,” as well as in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times and USA Today.
Mallory Weggemann
4-time Paralympian, Team USA, and author
Mallory Weggemann is a 4-time Paralympian for Team USA, most recently winning gold and silver medals in swimming at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. A 7-time Paralympic medalist and ESPN ESPY Award recipient, she’s a strong advocate for the disability community. Beyond athletics, she has worked as a reporter for NBC Sports at the 2018 and 2022 Winter Paralympic Games, hosted the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, and co-directed WATERSHED with her husband Jay Snyder, a documentary on their journey to the postponed Tokyo Paralympics and struggles with infertility.
In her 2021 memoir LIMITLESS, Mallory shared her journey of resilience, inspiring readers to embrace their paths and future possibilities. Paralyzed at 18, she discovered her purpose in storytelling and sports as forces for societal change.
Agenda
Hotel/Venue
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Two Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA, USA, 70130
Book your hotel room early!
1-504-561-0500 (mention The Life Insurance and Annuity Conference)
Make your reservations by March 5, 2025 by following the reservations link, or by calling the reservations phone number and mention The Life Insurance & Annuity Conference in order to receive the group rate of $299.00 single/double (plus applicable sales taxes). Requests after March 5, 2025 will be accepted on the basis of space availability. The group guest room rate will be offered three days prior and three days after the meeting dates subject to availability and must be booked by calling the hotel.
Please note that hotel rates will go up after the cut-off date or when the meeting room block sells out, whichever comes first. Make your reservations early to be able to take advantage of our discounted rates.
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Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor
The Life Insurance & Annuity Conference connects industry experts, business thought leaders, and top-notch life and annuity professionals.
Join the conversation by securing a sponsorship or exhibiting at the conference.
Learn more about Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities
Nicole Chiarodo
Sponsor/Exhibitor Sales
nchiarodo@limra.com