Welcome to the 2026 Higginbotham Leadership Conference - a dedicated time for reflection, collaboration, and bold thinking.
We’re excited to have you join us as we explore new ideas, strengthen our shared vision, and build the momentum that will shape our company’s next chapter to a Billion and Beyond.
Over the next few days, you’ll engage with colleagues from across the organization, participate in interactive sessions, and hear insights from leaders who are driving meaningful change. This itinerary outlines everything you need to stay informed and make the most of your experience.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Dates
Arrival:
Monday, April 20th
Departure:
Thursday, April 23rd
Venue
Omni Fort Worth
1300 Houston St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Closest Airports
DFW | DAL
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Experience Itinerary
Monday, April 20
Tuesday, April 21
8:30 a.m. MD Breakfast (Casual)
9:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. MD General Session
12:00 p.m. MD / Carrier Lunch
3:00 p.m. Check-In (Omni Fort Worth) All Producers
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Meet & Greets
- New Partners & Newbies Networking
- Women’s Networking Even
6:00 p.m. Happy Hour (Casual)
7:00 p.m. Heart of HIGG Awards and Entertainment
Wednesday, April 22
7:30 a.m. Breakfast / Carrier Breakouts
8:30 a.m. Producer Meeting (Casual)
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Volunteer Activities
6:00 p.m. Happy Hour (Business Casual)
7:00 p.m. Dinner and Awards Banquet (Business Casual)
Thursday, April 23
7:30 – 10:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 a.m. 10th Annual HIGG Hustle 5K Walk/Run
Qualifications
- A Managing Director
- Having a book of business with a value of at least $700,000 or earning $100,000 in new business revenue* in 2025.
- A first-year newbie, rookie or recruit as of April 2025
- A new partner or producer who joined Higginbotham after April 2025 (first-year attendees must meet standard qualification criteria in subsequent years)
*Organic book growth (new customer/new revenue not currently on the books), new lines of revenue to an existing account. Direct bill revenue recorded/counted toward new business in the month received from the carrier, not the effective date of the policy.
Contests
Cars & Cash Incentive Program
Top cross-sell performers are eligible to win luxury vehicles and cash prizes. To qualify, producers must generate a minimum of $250,000 in revenue and cross-sell at least five accounts across our service lines: commercial insurance, personal lines, employee benefits, 401(k) plans, life insurance, payment performance bonds and HR services. Winners are determined by Epic system data from March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026, audited by accounting.
BIG CASH Cross-Sell Contest
Producers who generate a minimum of $300,000 in written employee benefits revenue through cross-selling are eligible to compete for cash prizes. Top five performers win: 1st place $100,000 | 2nd place $75,000 | 3rd place $50,000 | 4th place $35,000 | 5th place $25,000. All qualifying producers who don’t place in the top five receive a $10,000 bonus.
IMPORTANT LINKS
More Itinerary Information Launching April 1
give to the community fund
The Higginbotham Community Fund is our employee-driven philanthropy program. Together, we’ve awarded nearly $10 million in grants to local nonprofits, supporting the causes our team cares about most.