Notes from Dallas: Relationship-Building at ICMG Mid-Year

What close-up conversations uncovered about key priorities across the insurance value chain, from agents and carriers to distributors and service partners.

Our Take on ICMG Mid-Year 2025

If you’ve ever wished for an industry event where networking takes center stage, no panels, no lengthy presentations, ICMG Mid-Year in Dallas was exactly that. The focus was simple: meaningful conversations, purposeful introductions, and enough one-to-one time to turn connections into actionable plans. From speed networking to the informal dinner, every moment was designed to help attendees strengthen relationships and uncover new opportunities.

What the Format Enables

The design of the meeting favored direct, time-boxed conversations, enabling quick pivots between prospects, partners, and peers.  The 4 hours of scheduled networking, started with registration, meet-and-greets on to structured speed networking sessions and dinner discussions, attendees had every opportunity to focus on high-value connections.

Themes Heard Repeatedly

Throughout the discussions, a few key themes kept coming up: How can we work together to distribute products more effectively? What partnerships can we form to help each other grow? Which new strategies will generate high-quality leads? And how can we streamline and manage distribution channels collaboratively? These questions drove much of the conversation, highlighting a shared commitment to innovation and mutual success.

Recap

The ICMG Mid-Year Meeting isn’t just another conference, it’s designed to spark real opportunities for growth. You’ll have the chance to connect with the people who make things happen in insurance and financial services, from leading carriers and financial institutions to IMOs and BGAs. Strategic partners were also in the room, ready to explore ways to take your business to the next level. This isn’t about random meet-and-greets, it’s about purposeful networking and building relationships that truly matter. Every conversation is intentional, so we left with connections we can put to work immediately.