• 2026 Symposium: April 15, Brentwood TN
Stay Sharp.
Stay Connected. Stay Ahead.
NABIP Tennessee brings together the state's top benefits professionals for education, advocacy, and real connections that grow your business.
April 15, 2026 · TN Society of CPAs Conference Center
201 Powell Place, Brentwood, TN 37027
The Reality
The benefits industry moves fast. Going it alone is expensive.
New regulations land without warning. Carrier changes disrupt your plans. Clients expect you to know everything, and competitors are gaining ground. Without the right network and the right information, even experienced brokers fall behind.
Regulations change faster than you can track them
From PBM reform to new Medicare rules, one missed update can cost you a client or leave money on the table.
Isolation kills deal flow and career growth
The best opportunities come through relationships. Without a strong professional network, you are limited to the connections you already have.
CE requirements pile up with no clear plan
Earning credits should not feel like a chore. The right events make continuing education something you actually look forward to.
Why NABIP Tennessee
You should never have to figure it out alone.
For over 90 years, NABIP has been the voice of benefits professionals nationwide. The Tennessee chapter connects you with peers, carriers, industry leaders, and legislative advocates who share your challenges and your ambition.
130K+
Members Nationally
4
Regional Chapters Across Tennessee
6+
Events Per Year
The Plan
Here is how to make it count.
Register
Secure your seat for the 2026 Symposium in Brentwood, TN. Early registration ensures you get the full experience.
Show Up Ready
Review the agenda, pick your breakout sessions, and come with questions. This is your day to invest in yourself.
Leave Sharper
Walk out with CE credits, new contacts, and strategies you can act on immediately. No fluff, just fuel.
What to Expect
Something for everyone who takes this work seriously.
Keynote Speakers
Industry leaders including Paul Mellor (Memory Matters) and a focused session on AI and Machine Learning in healthcare innovation.
CE Credits
Earn continuing education credits while learning from experts who work in your world. Not a checkbox. Actual value.
Speed Networking
Our signature "Speed Visits" give you focused, small-group time with sponsors and solution providers. No missed connections.
Breakout Sessions
Women of NABIP panel. Medicare updates. AI in your business. Choose the track that matters most to your practice.
Who You Will Hear From
Speakers who work in your world.
Paul Mellor
Memory Matters
Keynote Speaker
Keynote
Garrett Sacken
VP Channel Sales, Angle Health
AI & Machine Learning in Healthcare
1 CE CREDIT
Carter Lawrence
Commissioner, TN Dept. of Insurance
Legislative Update
LUNCHTIME ADDRESS
Rhonda Velez
Moderator
Women of NABIP Panel
BREAKOUT
Women of NABIP Panelists
Courtney Nelson (Brown & Brown) · Shelly Brown (Oscar Health) · Leigh Ann Moore (Westan Insurance) · Jennifer Pollock (Insurance Management Services)
Preliminary Agenda
Your day at a glance.
8:00 AM
Welcome, Pledge, and Association Meeting
Board and officer elections, financial report
8:30 AM
Keynote: Memory Matters
Paul Mellor shares practical memory skills you can apply to your work and daily life.
9:45 AM
Speed Visits with Sponsors
Small-group rotations through sponsor pods. 3-minute elevator talks, real face-time with solution providers.
11:30 AM
AI & Machine Learning: Drivers of Healthcare Innovation (1 CE Credit)
Garrett Sacken (Angle Health) on how AI works in our industry and how to use it.
12:30 PM
Lunch + TN Insurance Commissioner Address
Carter Lawrence on current legislation, pharmacy reform, and the regulatory outlook.
1:15 PM
Afternoon Sessions
PBM and prescription drug cost updates, or legislative insights from Washington, D.C.
2:15 PM
Breakout Sessions
Choose your track: Women of NABIP Panel, Medicare Updates, or The Role of AI in Your Business.
3:30 PM
Closing
Final remarks and send-off.
Pre-Conference Events: Tuesday, April 14
primeFORCE Lunch (11:30 AM)
A deep look at the primeFORCE HR platform: onboarding, payroll integration, ACA reporting, and vendor connectivity. Registration required. Join Joe Stone, founder of primeFORCE for a broad overview of the unique capabilities primeFORCE offers. Lunch will begin at 11:30am on Tuesday, April 14.
10 Cadillac Drive, Suite 155, Brentwood, TN.
Joe's presentation will begin at 12:00pm. Please indicate your interest in attending this Pre-Conference event on the NABIP registration page that follows. Cost = $0.00.
DisruptHR Evening Event (5:30 PM)
Fast-paced, 5-minute talks with slides advancing every 15 seconds. Appetizers, cocktails, and new perspectives. Hosted by AMPS.
Cost: $35 per Attendee.
Disrupt HR Nashvilleeventbrite.com
TN Society of CPAs
201 Powell Place, Brentwood, TN. 37027
Our 2026 Sponsors
Who We Are
NABIP Tennessee
The Tennessee Chapter of NABIP is the state governing body of the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals, founded in 1930. We represent licensed health insurance agents, brokers, general agents, consultants, and benefit professionals across Tennessee.
Our members serve Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and individuals. We exist to promote access to affordable health insurance coverage, advocate for our members at the state and federal level, and provide professional development that keeps you at the top of your field.
NABIPTennessee
The Tennessee Chapter of the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals. Connecting, educating, and advocating for benefits professionals since 1930.
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Contact
Philip Johnson
(901) 378-4406
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