FICP's Boston Winter Symposium in Pictures

Jan 30, 2018

Attendees who are centered and alert are ready to learn and connect, and make the most of their investment in meetings and conferences. With that in mind, the design team for the Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals Winter Symposium...

5 Principles for Managing the End-to-End Customer Experience

Jan 30, 2018

Customer service is not the same thing as customer experience, and that was the first point that Jon Picoult, founder and principal at Watermark Consulting, drove home to the Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals Winter Symposium...

Influence Starts with Presence

Dec 02, 2017

10 qualities that can help elevate your executive stature

The 2017 FICP Annual Conference in Pictures

Nov 18, 2017

There's nothing like an FICP event for education and networking. Check out this gallery from the 60th anniversary Annual Conference.

FICP Celebrates Turning 60 in Style

Nov 14, 2017

The FICP Annual Conference this week is drawing record crowds to celebrate the association’s ongoing achievements, and learn from experts and each other.

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Nov 07, 2017

This southwestern desert city is abuzz with resort builds and renovations, new restaurants, stellar venues and group programs that are sure to excite any attendee.

When Disaster Strikes

Sep 11, 2017

The people of Texas and Florida are on my mind in the wake of Harvey and Irma. These storms and their aftermath are causing me to feel somewhat helpless. We can (and should) donate to the extent we are able, but what else can we as meetings...

FICP Name Change Aims to Elevate Members, Align with Industry

Sep 08, 2017

FICP this week approved a small but meaningful update to the name of the association. The organization, formerly known as Financial & Insurance Conference Planners, is now Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals. ...

Is a Seat at the Table Enough?

Sep 05, 2017

I often hear my association’s meeting professional members say that they would like a “seat at the table,” especially when it relates to organizational strategy. In many cases, meeting professionals are not valued or respected...

The Fiduciary Rule: “The Gorilla in the Room”

Jul 25, 2017

Financial and insurance conference planners are closely watching the effects of the newly enacted fiduciary rule and the ongoing review by the Trump Administration.