Attending InsurEXPO25? Find Levitate at Booth 410!

Levitate is excited to return as a sponsor at InsurEXPO25, taking place from September 25-26, 2025, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. We would also like to extend a special thank you to the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina (IIANC), the conference host, for their invitation and continued partnership. If you're attending, be sure to stop by Booth 410 to connect with our team and learn how we help independent insurance professionals and agents build better client relationships.

InsurEXPO25 at a Glance

• Dates: September 25 - 26, 2025
• Location: Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Exhibiting Hours: Thursday, September 25th, 11:30 am - 5:30 pm
• Our Booth: Booth #410

What We're Looking Forward to at InsurEXPO25

We are eager to connect with the North Carolina independent insurance community and discuss the latest trends and challenges facing the industry. This event is a fantastic opportunity to learn how agencies of all sizes are growing their business and to share our insights on building strong client relationships through smart, automated marketing. Our primary goal is to meet new people in the industry and connect with our existing customers.

Don't Miss These Keynote Speakers

The InsurEXPO25 features a stellar lineup of speakers with diverse expertise. Here are a few sessions we're excited to attend:

• 10:15 am - "Harnessing Headwinds: Sometimes You Have to Yield to Overcome"
  
  • Speaker: Colonel Nicole Malachowski (USAF, Retired)
  • About the talk: In this inspiring session, trailblazing fighter pilot Nicole Malachowski shares her personal story of ambition, sudden illness, and resilience. She will challenge attendees to rethink how they face obstacles and lead through life's toughest challenges, reminding us that headwinds don't have to stop us.
• 1:15 pm - "How Technology Impacts the Value of Your Agency"
  
  • Speaker: Carey Wallace, CEPA (Agency Valuation & Perpetuation Consultant, Agency Focus) 
  • About the talk: This session will explore the impact that technology, AI, and automation are having on the overall growth, profitability, and value of agencies in a rapidly changing world. This is a must-attend for agency owners and principals.
• 3:15 pm - "The Power of Networking"
  
  • Speaker: Mari Fridenmaker (Professional Development Insurance Trainer, IIANC)
  • About the talk: Designed for account managers and CSRs, this session will provide strategies for building genuine professional relationships, discovering networking opportunities, and staying top-of-mind with connections—all without the awkwardness.
• 3:15 pm - "Becoming the Mayor of Your Town"
  
  • Speaker: Heath Shearon (Host, Insurance Town Podcast)
  • About the talk: Hosted by the voice behind the popular Insurance Town Podcast, this dynamic session will share practical tips for producers to build a personal brand, boost visibility, and grow trust in their community.

The principles Heath discusses, like leveraging a personal brand to become the "go-to agent" in your community, are central to our work at Levitate. The Navigate Agency is a perfect example of this in action, as they use the Levitate  platform to build a reputation for authenticity that has earned them a standout website and impressive client engagement.

Connecting with Our Partners

Collaboration is key to success in the insurance industry. With over 140+ brand representatives, InsurEXPO25 offers a unique chance to connect with many of our friends and partners who will also be exhibiting.

Meet Some Our Friends & Partners at the Conference

• HawkSoft: As an integration partner, HawkSoft provides an agency management system that helps independent insurance agencies run more efficiently and grow their business.
• IronPeak: As an organizational partner, this network of proudly independent insurance agencies continues to build revenue, profits, and agency value for over 40 years.

These partnerships are vital as they allow us to provide comprehensive solutions that help insurance professionals streamline their operations and serve their clients more effectively.

Come Say Hello at Booth 410!

Our team will be at Booth 410 throughout the event. We'd love to learn more about your agency to see how Levitate can help you streamline your marketing, generate referrals, and maintain authentic client relationships. We'll be there to answer your questions and chat about your business goals.