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INDEPENDENCE DAY
CONFERENCE 2020         June
                        8 – 10
NEW YORK / USA          2020

Sponsoring
INDEPENDENCE DAY CONFERENCE 2020 - NEW YORK / USA June - unisonSteadfast
Our annual unisonSteadfast Independence Day Conference is
                                        one of the most highly acclaimed meetings for our international
                                        members and selected business partners which, by our tradition,
                                        takes place in different countries and cities around the globe.
                                        Every year, the conference attracts more than 250 associates
                                        from our members representing over 45 countries. The number
                                        of participants is continuously increasing. The conference offers
                                        a high-profile program which influences the strategic decisions
                                        amongst the world‘s top independent brokers, as well as unique
                                        opportunities to network with the decision-makers of more than

     June 8 – 10, 2020
                                        750 brokerage firms, producing over US $ 30 billion in premium.

                                        With its main topic „Sustainability “, the 15th unisonSteadfast

     New York / USA                     Independence Day Conference in NYC will address one of the
                                        megatrends which is increasingly becoming a focal point of the
                                        insurance industry, determining not just new business areas
     Expected number of participants:   and how we do business, but how we live up to our corporate

     250+
                                        responsibility for the environment, climate and society as a whole.
                                        As the world’s largest network of insurance brokers, we have an
                                        important opportunity and a responsibility to offer a platform for
                                        the professional exchange on this complex topic and to make our
                                        contribution to a sustainable future.

                                        The IDC 2020, which is by our tradition an exclusive invitation-
                                        only event, will set up a stage for leading international insurance
                                        carriers, brokers, independent sustainability experts as well as
                                        forward-thinking entrepreneurs, creating the perfect environment
                                        for sharing insights and expertise on the top-executive level.

                                        Find out how your business can leverage this ever-evolving event
                                        to maximize your brand exposure and connect with one of the
                                        largest networks of independent insurance brokers in the world.

                                        Support us in shaping our sustainable future!

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The unisonSteadfast
     conference is a unique
     window where partners
     get to meet thought
     leaders from insurers who
     actively partner in our
     global success. It is truly
     the „best of class“ meeting
     for independent brokers
     who are driven to succeed
     in the inter­national insur-
     ance markets.
                                           Mark R. McKay
               President & CEO, Highcourt Partners Limited

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           HAVANA
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The conference exceed-
     ed all my expectations.
     It was a very successful
     event – characterized
     by professional organi-
     zation, interesting guests
     and intriguing lectures.
     Es­pecially the outstanding
     locations provided a
     perfect platform for
     professional exchange.
                                      Ralph Ganzenmüller
                Head of Industrial Enterprises Division and
               Head of Digital Development, HDI Global SE

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INDUSTRY      With break-out times integrated into the conference program
                                                                                               and the networking events, the IDC is an amazing opportunity
                                                                                 CONNECTIONS   to expand your industry connections and to network with your
                                                                                               peers and potential clients. Gain acess to our individual Practice
                                                                                               Groups and assume the role of the know-how leader of our
                                                                                               international organization. Would you like to meet selected
                                                                                               brokers of the network? View the list of attendees in advance,
                                                                                               pre-select those you would most like to meet and let our
                                                                                               conference team do the rest! We are pleased to assist you in
                                                                                               organizing individual meetings, joint lunch meetings as well as
                                                                                               to introduce you to the selected partners of the network.

     WHY
                                                                                 BRAND         Bringing together international experts and industry professionals,
                                                                                               the IDC gives you a great chance to demonstrate your expertise
                                                                                 REPUTATION    in a certain field and to build a brand reputation. Shape the
                                                                                               debate, share your experience and position yourself as one of
                                                                                               the go-to companies in your expertise area as a speaker.

                                                                                               Options include:

     SPONSOR?
                                                                                               + Keynote address to the whole audience / presentations
                                                                                               + Participation in a high-profile panel debate

                                                                                 VISIBILITY    Maximize the visibility of your business and your brand. We will
                                                                                               position your brand prominently before, during and after the
                                                                                               event. Whether it is on our conference brochure, newsletters,
                                                                                               IDC website or the conference app – we will make it work
                                                                                               for you! Use the sponsors space in the exhibition area of the
                                                                                               conference facilities to showcase your services and products
                                                                                               and to conduct meetings.

      MARKET ACCESS                                                              GREAT         unisonSteadfast is famous for the outstanding hospitality and
                                                                                               the networking receptions at the Independence Day Conferences
                                                                                 HOSPITALITY   are said to be the best ones in the industry! The IDC 2020 in
      The IDC offers you the opportunity to reach the international                            NYC will host a number of world-class receptions, including:
      community of more than 250 brokerage companies from more than
      45 countries, providing a unique platform for new product introductions.                 + J une 8: Welcome Reception
      The format of the conference is designed to create a direct dialogue                     + June 9: “Frank Sinatra Evening”
      and an intensive professional exchange between brokers and insurance                     + June 10: Gala Dinner at Rockefeller Center
      carriers. Use our pre-conference newsletters and publications to report
      on the latest developments, new services and products.                                   Feel the unique vibe of the unisonSteadfast community, enjoy
                                                                                               our spectacular events in the superb venues and socialize in
                                                                                               style at the IDC 2020 in New York!

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unisonSteadfast confer-
     ences are an integral and
     necessary aspect for the
     ongoing development
     of our company’s inter­
     national business. Meeting
     with existing partners
     as well as building new
     relations with brokers
     and carriers from all over
     the world is an outstanding
     value for our organization.
                                                    Natalia Zaborovska
      MAI CEE Group Network Director, MAI CEE Insurance Brokers Group

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I have always enjoyed
     coming to the Indepen-
     dence Day Conference
     because I have found it
     very enriching for me and
     for our business. The
     knowledge and ideas
     shared are outstanding
     and it feels like one large
     family that is always there
     to assist on a global basis.
                                        Shamsher Singh Dhupia
             Vice President, Prudent Insurance Brokers Pvt. Ltd.

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PLATINUM
 ACKAGES       MAIN SPONSOR

           1
                                                                                      exclus
                                                                                             ive
                              Platinum Sponsorship Amount: € 25,000 p.a.              limited &
                                                                                     one sp to
                                                                                           onsor

               REGISTRATION   + 3 participants invited
                                 (excluding accommodation and travel expenses)
                              + Opportunity to purchase additional accompanying partner
                                 passes at a discounted rate

               CONFERENCE     + “ VIP”-area and exhibition space in the conference facilities of
                                 the conference hotel (details / requirements to be discussed)
               OPPOR­         + Opportunity to provide branded merchandise from your stand
                              + Platform for exclusive product presentation
               TUNITIES       + Keynote speech at the conference (40 – 45 minutes)
                              + Welcome speech during the Gala Dinner (5 – 10 minutes)

               BRAND          + L ogo presence and mention as main sponsor in the entire
                                 conference marketing campaign and all communications
               PROMOTION         pre and post the conference (invitation, conference updates,
                                 newsletters etc.).
               OPPOR­         + Branding and acknowledgement on IDC website, social media
               TUNITIES          platforms as well as IDC conference mobile app.
                              + Publication and advertisement in pre-conference edition of
                                 the company magazine unisonTimes distributed worldwide
                              + Logo presence and mention as main sponsor during the
                                 complete conference
                              + Verbal acknowledgement at commencement and conclusion
                                 of the IDC
                              + Access to the conference delegate database list:
                                 60 days prior to the conference begin

               SOCIAL         + A ccess to the Welcome Reception on June 8
                              + Access to the “Frank Sinatra Evening” on June 9
               FUNCTIONS      + Access to the Gala Dinner, including table allocations with
                                 preferential seating on June 10
                              + Sponsor luncheons on June 9 and June 10

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PERMANENT
 ACKAGES   GOLD SPONSOR

           2
                          Permanent Gold Sponsorship Amount: € 10,000 p.a.
                          (for a minimum of 3 years)

           REGISTRATION   + 2 participants invited
                             (excluding accommodation and travel expenses)
                          + Opportunity to purchase additional accompanying partner
                             passes at a discounted rate

           CONFERENCE     + E
                             xhibition space in the conference facilities of the conference
                            hotel (details / requirements to be discussed)
           OPPOR­         + Opportunity to provide branded merchandise from your stand
                          + Platform for exclusive product presentation
           TUNITIES       + Participation in a high-profile panel debate

           BRAND          + L ogo presence and mention as gold sponsor in the entire
                             conference marketing campaign and all communications
           PROMOTION         pre and post the conference (invitation, conference updates,
                             newsletters etc.).
           OPPOR­         + Branding and acknowledgement on IDC website, social media
           TUNITIES          platforms as well as IDC conference mobile app.
                          + Publication and advertisement in pre-conference edition of
                             the company magazine unisonTimes distributed worldwide
                          + Logo presence and mention as gold sponsor during the
                             complete conference
                          + Verbal acknowledgement at commencement and conclusion
                             of the IDC
                          + Access to the conference delegate database list:
                             60 days prior to the conference begin

           SOCIAL         + A ccess to the Welcome Reception on June 8
                          + Access to the “Frank Sinatra Evening” on June 9
           FUNCTIONS      + Access to the Gala Dinner, including table allocations with
                             preferential seating on June 10
                          + Sponsor luncheons on June 9 and June 10

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ONE-TIME
 ACKAGES   GOLD SPONSOR

           3
                              One-time Gold Sponsorship Amount: € 15,000 p.a.

               REGISTRATION   + 2 participants invited
                                 (excluding accommodation and travel expenses)
                              + Opportunity to purchase additional accompanying partner
                                 passes at a discounted rate

               CONFERENCE     + E
                                 xhibition space in the conference facilities of the conference
                                hotel (details / requirements to be discussed)
               OPPOR­         + Opportunity to provide branded merchandise from your stand
                              + Platform for exclusive product presentation
               TUNITIES       + Participation in a high-profile panel debate

               BRAND          + Logo presence and mention as gold sponsor in the entire
                                 conference marketing campaign and all communications
               PROMOTION         pre and post the conference (invitation, conference updates,
                                 newsletters etc.).
               OPPOR­         + Branding and acknowledgement on IDC website, social media
               TUNITIES          platforms as well as IDC conference mobile app.
                              + Publication and advertisement in pre-conference edition of
                                 the company magazine unisonTimes distributed worldwide
                              + Logo presence and mention as gold sponsor during the
                                 complete conference
                              + Verbal acknowledgement at commencement and conclusion
                                 of the IDC
                              + Access to the conference delegate database list:
                                 60 days prior to the conference begin

               SOCIAL         + A ccess to the Welcome Reception on June 8
                              + Access to the “Frank Sinatra Evening” on June 9
               FUNCTIONS      + Access to the Gala Dinner, including table allocations with
                                 preferential seating on June 10
                              + Sponsor luncheons on June 9 and June 10

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SILVER
 ACKAGES   SPONSOR

           4
                          Silver Sponsorship Amount: € 5,000 – € 7,500 p.a.

           REGISTRATION   + 1 participant invited
                             (excluding accommodation and travel expenses)
                          + Opportunity to purchase additional accompanying partner
                             passes at a discounted rate

           CONFERENCE     + O
                             pportunity to be an official sponsor / host of different
                            events within the framework of the conference program.
           OPPOR­           + Welcome Drink and Opening Reception on June 8: € 7,500
                            + “Frank Sinatra Evening” on June 9: € 7,500
           TUNITIES         + Luncheons, coffee breaks on June 9 and June 10: € 5,000
                          + Opportunity to use branded merchandise for your event

                          	For members only!
                            Platform for product presentation within the scope of the
                            Silver Sponsorship

           BRAND          + L ogo presence and mention as silver sponsor in the entire
                             conference marketing campaign and all communications
           PROMOTION         pre and post the conference (invitation, conference updates,
                             newsletters etc.).
           OPPOR­         + Branding and acknowledgement on IDC website, social media
           TUNITIES          platforms as well as IDC conference mobile app.
                          + Logo presence and mention as silver sponsor during the
                             complete conference

           SOCIAL         + A ccess to the Welcome Reception on June 8
                          + Access to the “Frank Sinatra Evening” on June 9
           FUNCTIONS      + Access to the Gala Dinner, including table allocations with
                             preferential seating on June 10

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OVERVIEWPACKAGES
                      PLATINUM                                    PERMANENT                                   ONE-TIME                                    SILVER
                      MAIN SPONSOR                                GOLD SPONSOR                                GOLD SPONSOR                                SPONSOR
                      Platinum Sponsorship                        Permanent Gold Sponsorship Amount:          One-time Gold Sponsorship Amount:           Silver Sponsorship Amount:
                                                   exclus                                                                                                                                  memb
                                                          ive
                      Amount: € 25,000 p.a.        limited &      € 10,000 p.a. (for a minimum of 3 years)    € 15,000 p.a.                               € 5,000 – € 7,500 p.a.                 ers
                                                  one sp to
                                                        onsor
                                                                                                                                                                                           invited

      REGISTRATION    + 3 participants invited *
                      + Additional accompanying partner
                                                                  + 2 participants invited *
                                                                  + Additional accompanying partner
                                                                                                              + 2 participants invited *
                                                                                                              + Additional accompanying partner
                                                                                                                                                          + 1 participant invited *
                                                                                                                                                          + Additional accompanying partner
                         passes at a discounted rate                 passes at a discounted rate                 passes at a discounted rate                 passes at a discounted rate

       CONFERENCE     + “ VIP”-area and exhibition space
                      + Opportunity to provide branded
                                                                  + E
                                                                     xhibition space
                                                                  + O
                                                                     pportunity to provide branded
                                                                                                              + E xhibition space
                                                                                                              + Opportunity to provide branded
                                                                                                                                                          + O pportunity to be an official sponsor/
                                                                                                                                                             host of different conference functions
     OPPOR­TUNITIES      merchandise from your stand                merchandise from your stand                  merchandise from your stand              + Opportunity to use branded merchan-
                      + Platform for product presentation         + P
                                                                     latform for product presentation        + Platform for product presentation           dise for your event
                      + Keynote speech at the conference         + P
                                                                     articipation in a high-profile panel    + Participation in a high-profile panel
                      + Welcome speech during the Gala Dinner      debate                                       debate                                     For members only!
                                                                                                                                                            Platform for product presentation with­
                                                                                                                                                            in the scope of the Silver Sponsorship

             BRAND    + L ogo presence and mention as main
                         sponsor in the conference marketing
                                                                  + L ogo presence and mention as gold
                                                                     sponsor in the conference marketing
                                                                                                              + L ogo presence and mention as gold
                                                                                                                 sponsor in the conference marketing
                                                                                                                                                          + L ogo presence and mention as silver
                                                                                                                                                             sponsor in the conference marketing
       PROMOTION         campaign and during the complete IDC        campaign and during the complete IDC        campaign and during the complete IDC        campaign and during the complete IDC
                      + Branding and acknowledgement on          + B randing and acknowledgement on         + Branding and acknowledgement on          + Branding and acknowledgement on
     OPPOR­TUNITIES      IDC website, social media platforms,        IDC website, social media platforms,        IDC website, social media platforms,        IDC website, social media platforms,
                         IDC conference mobile app                   IDC conference mobile app                   IDC conference mobile app                   IDC conference mobile app
                      + Publication and advertisement in the     + Publication and advertisement in the     + Publication and advertisement in the
                         company magazine unisonTimes                company magazine unisonTimes                company magazine unisonTimes
                      + Verbal acknowledgement at com-           + Verbal acknowledgement at com-           + Verbal acknowledgement at com-
                         mencement and conclusion of the IDC         mencement and conclusion of the IDC         mencement and conclusion of the IDC
                      + Access to the conference delegate        + Access to the conference delegate        + Access to the conference delegate
                         database list                               database list                               database list

                                                                                                                                                                                                       * excluding accommodation and travel expenses
           SOCIAL     + Access to the Welcome Reception
                      + Access to the “Frank Sinatra Evening”
                                                                  + Access to the Welcome Reception
                                                                  + A
                                                                     ccess to the “Frank Sinatra Evening”
                                                                                                              + A ccess to the Welcome Reception
                                                                                                              + Access to the “Frank Sinatra Evening”
                                                                                                                                                          + A ccess to the Welcome Reception
                                                                                                                                                          + Access to the “Frank Sinatra Evening”
        FUNCTIONS     + Access to the Gala Dinner, incl. table   + A
                                                                     ccess to the Gala Dinner, incl. table   + Access to the Gala Dinner, incl. table   + Access to the Gala Dinner
                         allocations with preferential seating      allocations with preferential seating        allocations with preferential seating
                      + Sponsor luncheons                        + S
                                                                     ponsor luncheons                        + Sponsor luncheons

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Such a strong community!
     The IDC 2019 was an
     impressive event! After
     discussing the burning
     challenges of these days
     this community celebrates
     and networks – that’s a
     perfect mix!
                                                Hans-Peter Klebe
         Head of Generali Global Corporate & Commercial Germany

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WHO
     WE ARE                                                         unisonSteadfast IDC 2020

                                                                    TERMS & CONDITIONS SPONSOR

       unisonSteadfast, with its more than 750 highly qualified     1.	unisonSteadfast reserves the right to choose the venue and to change
                                                                        the venue and duration if exceptional circumstances demand. In the event
                                                                                                                                                    7.	
                                                                                                                                                       The Sponsor cannot promote products and services outside those
                                                                                                                                                       approved and cannot include as delegates persons from non-partner
       broker members, forms the largest insurance brokerage            of a change of venue and /or duration, the agreement to participate will       associations.
                                                                        remain in force as long as the Sponsor is informed at least one month
       network in the world. About 24,000 employees at more             prior to the changes.                                                       8.	The Sponsor cannot remove or coerce delegates from the business
       than 2,000 offices in 130 countries on 6 continents                                                                                              sessions.
                                                                    2.	unisonSteadfast reserves the right to allocate exhibition space in the
       (Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa and               conference facilities of the conference hotel and to alter the floor plan   9.	unisonSteadfast reserves the right to make changes to the conference
                                                                        depending on the final allocation of the site regardless of preference          program at any time as circumstances dictate. Reasonable efforts will
       Australia-Oceania) generate a gross premium volume of            indicated in its absolute discretion in each case.                              be made to ensure a session of equivalent standard is included.
       more than US $ 30 billion. The global unisonSteadfast
                                                                    3.	In the case of cancellation by the Sponsor, notification will be accepted   10.	The Sponsor must not erect his exhibits in a manner which would in
       network is coordinated from Hamburg, Chicago, Miami,             in writing only and should be sent to the organizer, unisonSteadfast AG.       the opinion of unisonSteadfast obstruct the light or impede the view
                                                                        unisonSteadfast reserves the right to retain a 50 % cancellation fee for       along the open space gangways of the exhibitions or occasion incon-
       London, Shanghai, Johannesburg and Sydney.                       all cancellations received no later than 1 January 2020. Any cancel-           venience to or otherwise affect the displays of any other Sponsor.
                                                                        lation notice received after 1 January 2020 will be subject to a 100 %
                                                                        cancellation fee.                                                           11.	Whilst unisonSteadfast shall use its reasonable endeavours to organize
       Its members – mainly medium-sized brokerage companies                                                                                            and promote the IDC in such a manner as it considers appropriate,
                                                                    4.	
                                                                       unisonSteadfast reserves the right to unconditionally cancel any                 unisonSteadfast reserves the right to amend or vary the manner or
       – benefit from the access to high-quality cross-border          Sponsorship acceptance if unisonSteadfast deems that the Sponsor is              methods of such organisation and promotion and therefore any state-
       insurance solutions and excellent service. unisonSteadfast      conducting business contradicting the ethics and best interests of the           ments made by or on behalf of unisonSteadfast as to audience projec-
                                                                       unisonSteadfast IDC.                                                             tions or methods or timing of promotion shall constitute only general
       was founded in 2005 in Hamburg and has been run by                                                                                               indications of unisonSteadfast’s promotion and organization strategy
       CEO, founder and co-owner Wolfgang Mercier since the         5.	The Sponsor is responsible for all personal injury or damage to property
                                                                        arising in connection with the Sponsor exhibition area or contributed
                                                                                                                                                        and shall not amount to any representation or warranty.

       beginning. unisonSteadfast stands for traditional values,        to by its conduct. The Sponsor will indemnify unisonSteadfast on demand     12.	The Sponsor shall not be entitled to assign or delegate to a third party
                                                                        in respect of any claim in respect thereof. The Sponsor must take out           any rights, obligations of the Sponsor arising under these Terms and
       industry-wide reputation, long-standing business relation-       adequate insurance in respect of all such claims.                               Conditions.
       ships, local-level expertise and added value through joint   6.	I/we understand that the Sponsorship packages are limited and are           13.	These Terms and Conditions shall be constructed in accordance with the
       purchasing power.                                                subject of unisonSteadfast decision.                                            laws of Germany and the Sponsor hereby submits to the non-exclusive
                                                                                                                                                        jurisdiction of the German courts.

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For questions regarding the Independence Day 2020 in New York, please feel free to contact:
Ms. Polina Balko | idc@unisonsteadfast.com | Telephone +49 (0)40 80 90 729-15
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