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2026 Mid-Year Meeting

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

Sunday, June 21, 2026 to Wednesday, June 24, 2026

TSLA Mid-Year Meeting | June 21–24, 2026 | Nashville, TN


Thank you for your interest in the TSLA Mid-Year Meeting!
This premier summer gathering is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow TSLA members, industry professionals, and friends. Non-members and guests are also welcome to attend and experience our dynamic community and the important work we do. Join us in Nashville for valuable conversations, engaging speakers program, and genuine Southern hospitality.

Registration is now open!  Click here to register. 

Four Seasons Hotel Nashville
www.fourseasons.com/nashville

Experience luxury in the heart of downtown at the Four Seasons Hotel Nashville. This five-star property offers spacious guest rooms with stunning views, a full-service spa, rooftop infinity pool, 24-hour fitness center, and exceptional dining at Mimo Restaurant & Bar.

Located steps from Broadway, the Cumberland River, and top attractions like the Ryman Auditorium, Bridgestone Arena, and Music City Center, the hotel puts the best of Nashville right at your doorstep.

Reservations:

You may book online or by calling the number below.  

Online:

· Use this link: Four Seasons Hotel Nashville

· Confirm room and details and complete the reservation.

· The online weblink will not allow guests to book pre or post nights or upgraded room categories. Guests will need to call our reservations department directly for these needs.

· Once the contracted rooms are committed guests will no longer be able to book online. They will need to call the hotel directly for best available rates.

Direct Number: 615-610-6995
Please call M-F from 9:00a-7:00p or Saturday/Sunday 9:00a-6:00p (CST)
Guests should specify they are calling for "TSLA 2026 Mid-Year Meeting" to receive the group rate. 
Group Rate: $495

Four Seasons Nashville Overview

Agenda

June 21
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Registration Welcome drinks and light snacks
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM TUF & First Time Attendee Reception Open to Texans Under Forty members and First Time Attendees only 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Cocktail Reception Open to all attendees.  Open bar & light food 
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM President's Dinner (invitation only) By invitation only 
June 22
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Registration
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM Breakfast Open to all attendees
8:30 AM - 11:35 AM Speakers Program
June 23
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Registration
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM Breakfast Open to all attendees
8:30 AM - 10:40 AM Speakers Program
10:40 AM - 11:35 AM TSLA Business Meeting
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM Cocktail Reception Open to all attendees.  Open bar.
7:15 PM - 9:30 PM Closing Dinner Open to all attendees.

2026 Mid-Year Meeting Speakers

SPEAKERS & TOPICS:

Steve Anderson, Keynote Speaker
InsurTech Advisor
“Beyond Best Practices: Building Your Bionic Agency”

LeAnn Sanderson, COO
One General Agency
“Staying Human in an Artificial World”

Matthew Monson, Insurance Defense Strategist
Monson Law Firm
“Highway to (Legal) Hell: The Perils of Fee Sharing in Arizona and DC” 

Phillip McCrorie, CPCU, Chairman & CEO
RSUI
“Market Update”

Greg Brandon, Executive Director
SLTX
“Stamping Office Update”

Keith Strama, TSLA General Counsel/Attorney
Graydon Strama Lucio
“Legislative Update”

Brady Kelley, Executive Director
WSIA
"WSIA Update"


Interested in supporting the TSLA Mid-Year Meeting? Sponsorship opportunities are available—keep reading to explore options and click here to sponsor.  We offer a range of sponsorship levels to suit all budgets, with great visibility and benefits for your organization.

 

Name on 2026 Mid-Year Meeting sponsor signage
Name on TSLA website event page
Recognized at the opening of the Speaker's Program
Name recognition in all Annual Meeting correspondence/emails
Name recognition in the 2026 Product Guide 
Small logo on 2026 Mid-Year Meeting signage
Small logo on TSLA website event page
Recognized at the opening of the Speaker's Program 
Small logo recognition in all Annual Meeting correspondence/emails
Small logo recognition in the 2026 Product Guide
Large logo on 2026 Mid-Year Meeting signage
Large logo on TSLA website event page
Recognized at the opening of the Speaker's Program
Large logo recognition in all Annual Meeting correspondence/emails
Large logo recognition in the 2026 Product Guide 

Speaker Sponsors

                                                                 
             

Conference Sponsors


       
                    

Sponsor Partners

Burns & Wilcox

James River Insurance Company

Markel

R.E. Chaix & Associates Insurance Brokers, LLC

Sedgwick

Skyway Underwriters

Southwest Risk, LP

Western World Insurance Company



No single event registrations will be sold during pre-registration or once you arrive at the resort. All participants in the Mid-Year Meeting must be fully registered.
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 May 21st.
Visit the hotel information tab to book your room at the Four Seasons Hotel Nashville. 
All hotel room cancellations must be received by 6 p.m. Nashville time 30 days prior to expected arrival date or the hotel will retain the one-night deposit and charge non-refundable prepayment for the remaining balance of the full reserved stay. The same penalty applies to no-shows. 
Take advantage of our early bird pricing by registering online by May 8.  To ensure a smooth check-in experience, please register by June 1. Registrations after this date are still accepted, with name badges printed onsite.

Experience luxury in the heart of downtown at the Four Seasons Hotel Nashville. This five-star property offers spacious guest rooms with stunning views, a full-service spa, rooftop infinity pool, 24-hour fitness center, and exceptional dining at Bacco Restaurant, a Tuscan-inspired steakhouse.

Located steps from Broadway, the Cumberland River, and top attractions like the Ryman Auditorium, Bridgestone Arena, and Music City Center, the hotel puts the best of Nashville right at your doorstep.

Experience the Four Seasons Hotel Nashville Spa. Open each day from 8:30a to 6:00p from Sunday-Thursday, and 8:30a - 6:00p on Saturday & Sunday. Please call the hotel in advance to make a reservation as they may be sold out by the time you arrive. They offer massagers, facials, pedicures, nails and more.
The resort has a concierge desk located in the main lobby. They can assist you with dinner reservations, local activities, transportation, etc. You may contact them at concierge.nashville@fourseasons.com
Overnight valet parking is $69 per night/per car and $79/night for oversized vehicles. 
Check in time is 3:00 pm. and check out time is 12:00 pm. Luggage may be stored, if needed. 
The Four Seasons Nashville does not have Kids for All Seasons, so if you need babysitting, please contact the concierge desk at the hotel for assistance. 
You can reach the Four Seasons Nashville by flying into the Nashville International airport (20 minutes from the hotel). 
We won’t be hosting a golf tournament this year due to rising costs and limited course availability, including challenges securing a shotgun start. If you’re still interested in getting out on the course, we recommend reaching out to the concierge at Four Seasons Hotel Nashville—they’ll be happy to help you book a tee time nearby.
Optional group activities will be added to the website soon, including descriptions and pricing.  You can register for the activities separate of the conference itself.  Minimums must be met for the activity to take place. You will be notified if an activity is cancelled. We will email everyone when it is available. 
If you plan to host an event during the TSLA Conference, please ensure it does not conflict with any TSLA-sponsored programming. The concierge at Four Seasons Hotel Nashville is happy to assist with scheduling off-site dinners or other arrangements.
The high in the summer will be in the low 80’s and mid-60’s in the evening.
We invite all TUF members and first-time attendees to join us for a private welcome reception on Sunday, June 21 at 5:30 p.m. It’s a great opportunity to meet fellow attendees and start the conference off right—plus, there will be door prizes!
The dress for the entire conference will be casual (including speakers & guests).  We encourage khaki slacks, shorts, polo type shirts and sundresses. All events will be held inside.
Interested in supporting the TSLA Mid-Year Meeting? Sponsorship opportunities are available—click 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 the morning of Tuesday, June 23. All attendees—members and non-members—are welcome to attend. Please note that only Voting Members are eligible to vote on TSLA matters.
A buffet dinner will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel Nashville.

Robert Adair
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Robert Adair Broker to the Stars CRC Group
Erin Atheney
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Erin Atheney Senior Business Development Representative Core Specialty
Sharif Azim
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Sharif Azim Senior Vice President, Regional Executive Allied World Insurance Company
Bill Balderston
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Bill Balderston Chief Marketing Officer GBLI-Global Indemnity/Penn-America Group
Darren Bloomfield
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Darren Bloomfield Account Executive Cogitate
Matthew Brady
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Matthew Brady Vice President, Managing Director Burns & Wilcox
Jennifer Brecht
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Jennifer Brecht President Brecht & Associates, Inc.
Shelley Bulls
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Shelley Bulls CRC Group
Kelsey Burns
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Kelsey Burns Vice President- Senior Underwriter RT Specialty
Monica Cantu
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Monica Cantu Underwriting Director Burns & Wilcox
Tim Chaix
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Tim Chaix R.E. Chaix & Associates Insurance Brokers, LLC
Troy Crawford
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Troy Crawford Chief Underwriting Officer Skyway Underwriters
Zac Crosley
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Zac Crosley Broker & MGA CRC Group
Tammy Culmone
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Tammy Culmone Regional Leader Amwins
Chris Dellavecchia
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Chris Dellavecchia Managing Director CRC Tapco
Enzo Flores
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Enzo Flores Executive Vice President & Access Branch Leader Amwins
Angela George
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Angela George Director, Business Development Markel
Hunter Hagan
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Hunter Hagan CRC Group
Susan Hancock
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Susan Hancock Underwriter/Area Branch Leader Amwins
Ryan Handler
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Ryan Handler Property Broker Amwins
Lindy Harlow
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Lindy Harlow National Director Western World Insurance Group
Karen Hawk
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Karen Hawk Associate Underwriting Manager Markel
John Kerr
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John Kerr Associated Services Inspections, Ltd.
Scott Landry
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Scott Landry Lane & Associates
Amy Leicht
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Amy Leicht XPT Specialty
Jonathan Morgan
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Jonathan Morgan Vice President Southwest Risk, LP
Gilbert Orozco
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Gilbert Orozco Wholesale Director Imperial PFS
Valorie Owens
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Valorie Owens VP of Business Development GBLI-Global Indemnity/Penn-America Group
Gary Romay
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Gary Romay KW Specialty Insurance Company
Crissy Seals
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Crissy Seals Director, Regional Partners Contract Personal Lines Nationwide E&S/Specialty
Susan Segura
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Susan Segura Underwriting Manager Markel
Nicole Siegel
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Nicole Siegel Markel
Bryan Staub
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Bryan Staub Underwriting Manager Markel
Penny Steele
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Penny Steele Southwest Risk, LP
Samuel Stringer
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Samuel Stringer Branch Manager RT Specialty
Wade Vache
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Wade Vache SVP Scion Underwriting Services, Inc.
Anitta Valdez
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Anitta Valdez Product Manager Western World Insurance Group
Holly Valiquette
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Holly Valiquette CEO Pacific Inspections, Inc.
Caroline West
Caroline West Zonal Manager Lexington Insurance Company
Randy West
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Randy West AmRisc, LLC
Morgan Whitt
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Morgan Whitt Broker Towerstone, Inc.
Sherice Williams
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Sherice Williams Inside Underwriter CRC Group
17 Other Registered Attendees
Credits Price
2026 Mid-Year Speaker Sponsor
Large logo on 2026 Mid-Year Meeting signage
Large logo on TSLA website event page
Recognized at the opening of the Speaker's Program
Large logo recognition in all Annual Meeting correspondence/emails
Large logo recognition in the 2027 Product Guide 
Registration Ends 5/28/26 at 5:00 PM CDT
$1,100.00
2026 Mid-Year Conference Sponsor
Small logo on 2026 Mid-Year Meeting signage
Small logo on TSLA website event page
Recognized at the opening of the Speaker's Program
Small logo recognition in all Annual Meeting correspondence/emails
Small logo recognition in the 2027 Product Guide
Registration Ends 5/28/26 at 5:00 PM CDT
$800.00
2026 Mid-Year Sponsor Partner
Name on 2026 Mid-Year Meeting sponsor signage
Name on TSLA website event page
Recognized at the opening of the Speaker's Program
Name recognition in all Annual Meeting correspondence/emails
Name recognition in the 2027 Product Guide 
Registration Ends 5/28/26 at 5:00 PM CDT
$550.00
Credits Price
Full member registration (early bird)
Registration includes access to the full 2026 Mid-Year Meeting, including welcome drinks and snacks at registration, the Sunday cocktail reception, Monday and Tuesday breakfasts, speaker programs, and the closing reception and dinner on Tuesday evening. Optional group activities can be purchased separately (coming soon).  This ticket is for individuals from firms that are current members of TSLA.  Registration Ends 5/8/26 at 11:59 PM CDT
$750.00
Full member registration
Registration includes access to the full 2025 Mid-Year Meeting, including welcome drinks and snacks at registration, the Sunday cocktail reception, Monday and Tuesday breakfasts, speaker programs, and the closing reception and dinner on Tuesday evening. Optional group activities can be purchased separately (coming soon).   This ticket is for individuals from firms that are current members of TSLA. Registration Opens 5/9/26 at 12:00 AM CDT
$850.00
Credits Price
Full Non-Member Registration
Registration provides full access to the 2025 Mid-Year Meeting, including welcome drinks and snacks at registration, the Sunday cocktail reception, Monday and Tuesday breakfasts, speaker programs, and the closing reception and dinner on Tuesday evening. Optional group activities can be purchased separately (coming soon).  This ticket is for individuals from firms that are not members of TSLA.  Registration Ends 5/8/26 at 11:59 PM CDT
$1,100.00
Credits Price
Spouse/Guest Registration (early bird)
This ticket is available for spouses or guests accompanying a registrant. It provides full access to the 2026 Mid-Year Meeting, including welcome drinks and snacks at registration, the Sunday cocktail reception, Monday and Tuesday breakfasts, speaker programs, and the closing reception and dinner on Tuesday evening. All spouses/guests must be registered to attend any events during the meeting. No single event registrations will be sold. Registration Ends 5/8/26 at 11:59 PM CDT
$350.00

For More Information:

Jean Patterson
Jean Patterson