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2026 Annual Meeting

Join us for our speakers program, business meeting and social events.

Sunday, November 8, 2026 to Monday, November 9, 2026

TSLA Annual Meeting and 70th Anniversary 
November 8-9, 2026
Four Seasons Hotel, Austin, Texas

We look forward to seeing everyone in November for the Annual Meeting. We will also be celebrating TSLA's 70th anniversary and Jean's retirement from TSLA after 45 amazing years!  Plan now to join us! 

Registration will open on September 8, 2026

Interested in sponsoring the Annual Meeting?  Click here for more information.   

Click here to book your hotel room.

Four Seasons Hotel Austin

Guests can book by clicking on the link below or by calling the hotel directly at 512-685-8100 and referencing the room block code (261108TSL). Please note the rate shown on the website is $5 higher than the contracted rate as it includes a $5 state recovery fee.

TSLA Annual Meeting 2026 Booking Link

Check-in is 3:00pm and check-out is 12:00 noon.  Luggage storage is available. 
48 hour cancellation policy 
Click here for information on how to download the Four Seasons Mobile App. 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in sponsoring the 2026 TSLA Annual Meeting.  Sponsorship is a great way to gain visibility for your firm in front of a highly engaged audience - our average attendance is 225, with many voting members in the room. 

Click Here to Sponsor

Sponsor Levels:

Large logo on 2026 Annual Meeting signage
Large logo on TSLA website event page
Recognized at the opening of the Speaker's Program on Monday, November 9
Large logo recognition in all Annual Meeting correspondence/emails
Large logo recognition in the 2027 Product Guide 

Click here to sponsor

Small logo on 2026 Annual Meeting signage
Small logo on TSLA website event page
Recognized at the opening of the Speaker's Program on Monday, November 9
Small logo recognition in all Annual Meeting correspondence/emails
Small logo recognition in the 2027 Product Guide 

Click here to sponsor

Name on event signage
Name on TSLA website event page
Recognition at the Speaker's Program (Monday, November 10)
Name listed in all meeting emails
Name listed in the 2026 Product Guide

Click here to sponsor

Speaker Sponsors

   

   

                                    

  

Conference Sponsors


             

 

Sponsor Partners


Admiral Insurance Group

Allied World Insurance Company

AmRisc Group

Berkshire Hathaway (BHHC) Specialty Risk

Bowhead SpecialtyUnderwriters

IFG Companies

Insurors Indemnity Underwriters

Markel

Nautilus

R.E. Chaix & Associates Insurance Brokers, LLC

Southwest Risk, LP

Texas Surplus Line Reporter & Insurance News

  • Recognition at the Speaker's Program (Monday, November 10)
  • Name listed in all meeting emails
  • Name listed in the 2026 Product Guide
Credits Price
2026 Annual Meeting Speaker Sponsor
Large logo on 2026 Annual Meeting signage
Large logo on TSLA website event page
Recognized at the opening of the Speaker's Program on Monday, November 9
Large logo recognition in all Annual Meeting correspondence/emails
Large logo recognition in the 2027 Product Guide 
Registration Ends 10/24/26 at 12:00 AM CST
$1,200.00
2026 Annual Meeting Conference Sponsor
Small logo on 2026 Annual Meeting signage
Small logo on TSLA website event page
Recognized at the opening of the Speaker's Program on Monday, November 9
Small logo recognition in all Annual Meeting correspondence/emails
Small logo recognition in the 2027 Product Guide 
Registration Ends 10/24/26 at 12:00 AM CST
$850.00
2026 Annual Meeting Sponsor Partner
Name on event signage
Name on TSLA website event page
Recognition at the Speaker's Program (Monday, November 10)
Name listed in all meeting emails
Name listed in the 2026 Product Guide 
Registration Ends 10/24/26 at 12:00 AM CST
$600.00
Credits Price
Full Registration (Member)
Includes the Sunday evening Cocktail Reception, Dinner, and 70th Anniversary Celebration, as well as Monday morning Breakfast, the Speaker Program, and the Business Meeting. 

Eligibility: You must be a TSLA member to register at the member rate. Please log in to your account to access member pricing.
Registration Opens 9/8/26 at 12:00 AM CST
$600.00
Spouse/Guest Registration (Member)
Includes the Sunday evening Cocktail Reception, Dinner, and 70th Anniversary Celebration, as well as Monday morning Breakfast. 

Eligibility: May be purchased by both TSLA members and non-members. 
Registration Opens 9/8/26 at 12:00 AM CST
$400.00
Texan Under Forty Registration (Member)
Includes the Sunday evening Cocktail Reception, Dinner, and 70th Anniversary Celebration, as well as Monday morning Breakfast, the Speaker Program, and the Business Meeting.

Eligibility: Available to current TSLA members who are under the age of 40. Please log in to your account to access this rate. 

Does not include a ticket to the TUF Happy Hour at Punch Bowl Social.  Separate ticket purchase required. 
Registration Opens 9/8/26 at 12:00 AM CST
$400.00
Sunday Only Registration (Member)
Includes the 70th Anniversary Cocktail Reception, Dinner, and Celebration on Sunday evening.

Eligibility: You must be a TSLA member to register at the member rate. Please log in to your account to access member pricing.
Registration Opens 9/8/26 at 12:00 AM CST
$475.00
Monday Only Registration (Member)
Includes Monday morning Breakfast, the Speaker Program, and the Business Meeting.

Eligibility: You must be a TSLA member to register at the member rate. Please log in to your account to access member pricing.
Registration Opens 9/8/26 at 12:00 AM CST
$450.00
First Time Attendee Registration (Member)
Includes the Sunday evening Cocktail Reception, Dinner, and 70th Anniversary Celebration, as well as Monday morning Breakfast, the Speaker Program, and the Business Meeting.

Eligibility: Available to current TSLA members attending their first TSLA Annual Meeting. Please log in to your account to access this rate. 

Attending the Annual Meeting with a new firm does not qualify you for the first-time attendee rate.
Registration Opens 9/8/26 at 12:00 AM CST
$450.00
Credits Price
Full Registration (Non-Member)
Includes the Sunday evening Cocktail Reception, Dinner, and 70th Anniversary Celebration, as well as Monday morning Breakfast, the Speaker Program, and the Business Meeting. 

Note: If you are a TSLA member, please log in to your account to register at the discounted member rate.
Registration Opens 9/8/26 at 12:00 AM CST
$1,200.00
Spouse/Guest Registration (Non-Member)
Includes the Sunday evening Cocktail Reception, Dinner, and 70th Anniversary Celebration, as well as Monday morning Breakfast. 

Eligibility: May be purchased by both TSLA members and non-members. 
Registration Opens 9/8/26 at 12:00 AM CST
$400.00
Sunday Only Registration (Non-Member)
Includes the 70th Anniversary Cocktail Reception, Dinner, and Celebration on Sunday evening.

Note: If you are a TSLA member, please log in to your account to register at the discounted member rate.
Registration Opens 9/8/26 at 12:00 AM CST
$1,000.00
Monday Only Registration (Non-Member)
Includes Monday morning Breakfast, the Speaker Program, and the Business Meeting.

Note: If you are a TSLA member, please log in to your account to register at the discounted member rate.
Registration Opens 9/8/26 at 12:00 AM CST
$550.00
Credits Price
Sunday Social Event Registration (Member)
Sunday, November 8 | 2:00–5:00 p.m.
Electric Shuffle Austin
91 Red River St, Ste 102
Your registration includes an open bar, light food, and shuffleboard
Eligibility: Rate available to TSLA members. Please log in to your account to access the discounted member rate.
Note: Attendance at the TSLA Annual Meeting is not required to participate. 
Registration Opens 9/8/26 at 12:00 AM CST
$90.00
Sunday Social Event Registration (Non-Member)
Sunday, November 8 | 2:00–5:00 p.m.
Electric Shuffle Austin
91 Red River St, Ste 102
Your registration includes an open bar, light food, and shuffleboard

Note: Attendance at the TSLA Annual Meeting is not required to participate.
Registration Opens 9/8/26 at 12:00 AM CST
$125.00
Credits Price
Retired Past President Registration
Includes the Sunday evening Cocktail Reception, Dinner, and 70th Anniversary Celebration, as well as Monday morning Breakfast, the Speaker Program, and the Business Meeting. 

Eligibility: Available to retired TSLA Past Presidents. 
Registration Opens 9/8/26 at 12:00 AM CST
$400.00
Retired Past President Spouse/Guest Registration
Includes the Sunday evening Cocktail Reception, Dinner, and 70th Anniversary Celebration, as well as Monday morning Breakfast. 

Eligibility: Available to spouses and guests accompanying a retired TSLA Past President. 
Registration Opens 9/8/26 at 12:00 AM CST
$200.00

Agenda

November 8
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM Executive Committee Meeting TSLA Officers Only
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Board of Directors Meeting TSLA Board Members Only
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Sunday Social Event Electric Shuffle
Open to all TSLA members. Separate ticket purchase required for entry. 
4:45 PM - 7:15 PM Registration FS Ballroom Foyer
5:45 PM - 6:15 PM First Time Attendee Reception Open to first time attendees of the TSLA Annual Meeting.
FS Ballroom Foyer
Open Bar
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM Cocktail Reception Open to all registered attendees
FS Ballroom Foyer
Open Bar 
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner Open to all registered attendees
FS Ballroom
Plated dinner
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM TSLA Post Party Open to all registered attendees
FS Ballroom Foyer
70th Anniversary Celebration, including open bar, desserts and fun activities. 
November 9
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM PAC Plus Breakfast (by invitation only) Invitation Only
Open exclusively to PAC Plus contributors—individuals who have contributed $500 or more to TSLA/PAC in 2026 
7:30 AM - 8:15 AM Registration and Breakfast Open to all registered attendees
FS Ballroom A
Breakfast Buffet
8:15 AM - 9:45 AM Speakers Program FS Ballroom
9:45 AM - 10:05 AM Coffee Break FS Ballroom Foyer
Coffee and light snacks
10:05 AM - 11:35 AM Speakers Program FS Ballroom
11:35 AM - 12:30 PM TSLA Business Meeting FS Ballroom
Open to all registered attendees. Voting is limited to TSLA Voting Members only. 
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM TUF Toy Drive Community Service Event San Jacinto Ballroom
Free to attend, but please RSVP
Lunch is included

SPEAKERS & TOPICS:

Amanda Crawford, Commissioner
Texas Department of Insurance
“TDI Updates"

Dr. Luis Torres, Senior Business Economist
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
“Regional Economic Update for Texas & Austin MSA”

Adam Gallegos, Partner
Mayer, LLP
“Litigation Update: Recent Court Decisions Affecting Umbrella/Excess Exposure” 

Keith Strama, TSLA General Counsel/Attorney
Graydon Strama Lucio
“Looking Forward to 2027”

Greg Brandon, Executive Director
SLTX 
“Stamping Office Update”

Kevin Maloney, SVP
North American Casualty/Allied World Insurance Co.
"Market Update"

Sunday Social

Sunday, November 8th
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Electric Shuffle Austin
There is a separate fee for this event
(see pricing)

Registration includes:
Open bar, light food, and shuffleboard

Note:
Registration will open 9/8/26
TSLA Members and Non-Members are welcome to attend.
You do not need to attend the Annual Meeting to attend the Sunday Social 

2026 TSLA Annual Meeting General Information/Policies

You may pay your registration fees by check or credit card. All checks should be made payable to TSLA. TSLA accepts MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American Express. Please be sure to complete all sections of the registration form that pertain to your registration.
There are no refunds of registration fees or group activity fees after November 2, 2026.
Visit the hotel information tab to book your room at the Four Seasons Hotel Austin. 

Room Reservations Deadline: 10/8/26
Meeting Registration Deadline: 10/23/26
No refunds after 11/2/26
Hotel reservation cancellation: 48 hours prior to arrival

  • Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
  • Check-out: 12:00 noon
  • Luggage storage available
  • Overnight valet parking: $55/night
  • Daily valet parking: $32
  • Self-parking: $30 (limited availability)
  • Public Parking Nearby
  • Hotel Reservation Cancellation: 48 prior to arrival
Click here to view registration types and pricing. 
Sunday Evening: Business attire required
Monday Morning: Business casual 
Interested in supporting the TSLA Mid-Year Meeting? Sponsorship opportunities are availableclick here to explore options. We offer a range of sponsorship levels to suit all budgets, with great visibility and benefits for your organization.
Our thanks to our member sponsors to date who are listed on the TSLA website.
The TSLA Business Meeting will take place on Monday morning. All attendees—members and non-members—are welcome to attend. Please note that only Voting Members are eligible to vote on TSLA matters.
There will be giveaways at the business meeting including a free registration to the 2027 Mid-Year Meeting. 

Texans Under Forty committee members are invited to help organize toys for Austin’s Blue Santa following Monday’s Business Meeting, with some volunteers assisting in delivery to a local fire station.  All attendees are encouraged to bring toys for donation.

For More Information:

Jean Patterson
Jean Patterson