Conferences
IRMI Emmett J Vaughan Agribusiness Conference (AgriCon)
August 31, 2026–September 2, 2026
Nashville, Tennessee
IRMI Emmett J Vaughan Agribusiness Conference (AgriCon)
Delve deep into what’s new in agribusiness and farm risk insurance management at IRMI AgriCon, the premier event for industry professionals. You'll have the chance to network with your colleagues, immerse yourself in invaluable insights, and learn hands-on strategies to effectively manage farm and agribusiness risk exposures.
IRMI AgriCon
August 31, 2026–September 2, 2026 | Nashville, TN
2026 IRMI AgriCon Agenda Highlights
General Session—The Cow Guy's Playbook: Making Sense of Chaos in Agriculture and Financial Markets
Speaker: Scott Shellady, Adjunct Professor of Finance and Financial Markets Anchor De Paul University and RFD-TV
AFIS 1: Farm Property
Discover how to properly identify and insure the complex property exposures unique to farms and ranch operations.
AFIS 2: Farm Liability
Explore the unique liability exposures of farming operations and the situations in which farmers or ranchers may be held legally responsible.
AFIS 3: Farm Auto, Workers Compensation, and Umbrella Insurance (Part 1)
Discover how to close liability gaps on farms and ranches with the right mix of primary, excess, and umbrella coverage.
AFIS 3: Farm Auto, Workers Compensation, and Umbrella Insurance (Part 2)
Discover how to close liability gaps on farms and ranches with the right mix of primary, excess, and umbrella coverage.
Sponsor IRMI AgriCon
IRMI AgriCon offers you an unparalleled opportunity to build your brand or reinforce your footprint in the agribusiness industry. Schedule a consultation with our Sponsor Success team and find out how you can reach your target audience at IRMI AgriCon. Become a sponsor.
3 Reasons Why You Need To Be Part of IRMI AgriCon
Reason #1
Trending Agribusiness Insurance Topics
Dig in to hot-button issues and emerging trends such as climate change, agritainment exposures, the impact of technology, and other need-to-know topics.
Reason #2
Sessions Led by Industry Influencers
IRMI AgriCon attracts top-tier speakers who are industry leaders and experts on agribusiness and farm risk management and insurance programs.
Reason #3
Innovative Solutions and Practical Strategies
Take away practical strategies you can apply to your trickiest farm and agribusiness risk management challenges and proven insurance program best practices.
Renew or Pursue Your Agribusiness and Farm Insurance Specialist (AFIS®) Certification
You can renew your Agribusiness and Farm Insurance Specialist (AFIS®) certification by attending IRMI AgriCon sessions. Your renewal fee is included with your Conference registration.
Want to earn your AFIS Certification?
At IRMI AgiCon, you have the unique opportunity to participate in instructor-led, interactive classroom courses that will prepare you to pass the corresponding online exams. Three of the five required core courses will be presented as full-day sessions. The courses can be taken in any order, and you may register for up to three of the core offerings during the Conference—a $507 value (our best value ever!). Simply select which AFIS course(s) you plan to attend when you register.
AFIS Courses at IRMI AgriCon
AFIS 1 | Farm Property
August 31, 2026
AFIS 2 | Farm Liability
September 1, 2026
AFIS 3 | Farm Auto, Workers Comp, and Umbrella Insurance
September 1, 2026
Continuing Education Credit (CE) at IRMI AgriCon
IRMI is pleased to offer up to 18 hours of insurance continuing education (CE) credit most states, at no additional cost, for insurance, accounting, and other professionals who attend educational sessions at IRMI AgriCon and comply with our attendance verification procedures.
Present a Session at IRMI AgriCon
Speaking at IRMI AgriCon is a prestigious distinction and an opportunity to elevate your reputation in the agribusiness risk management and insurance industry.
Who Was Emmett J Vaughan?
A prolific writer, speaker, and consultant on insurance issues, Dr. Emmett J Vaughan, CPCU, CLU, CPIW, was a preeminent scholar with an international reputation, writing 15 books and monographs and over 200 scholarly articles.
Who Will I Meet at IRMI AgriCon?
Here's a partial list of companies that participated in past Conferences.
| AAIS | Dexter & Company | Mountain West Insurance |
| Advantage Insurance Agency, LLC | DFA | Murrays Countryside Insurance Services |
| AgriRisk | Draper Smith Insurance Group | Nationwide Insurance |
| Alliant Insurance Services | George Petersen Insurance Agency | NFP |
| American National | Golden Plains Insurance | Oakview Insurance Services |
| Aon Private Risk Management | Grange Insurance Association | Ohio Department of Insurance |
| ARM Multi Insurance Services, Inc. | HilltopSecurities Insurance Agency, Inc. | Oregon Mutual |
| Armstrong & Associates | HUB International | Philadelphia Insurance |
| Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. | ICW Group | Point Financial Services Insurance |
| Assured Partners | InterWest Insurance Services, LLC | Relation Insurance Services |
| Berkley Agribusiness | Jackson & Associates Insurance | RMC Group |
| California Farm Bureau Federation | James G. Parker Insurance | Rokstone AgriCulture |
| Capital Insurance Group | Jan Kortsen Insurance, LLC | Travelers Insurance |
| CHUBB | Kings Canyon Insurance | Winton-Ireland, Strom & Green |
| Copper Point Insurance | Liberty Mutual Insurance | Woodruff Sawyer |
| CRC Group | Marsh McLennan Agency | Zenith Insurance |
| Dave Millet Insurance Agency | MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC | Zurich Insurance |
