The question facing every transportation insurance professional right now is not just what is happening in the market, but what comes next. That is exactly why the MCIEF Leadership Conference matters. The event is a leadership-focused conference designed to develop the next generation of leaders in the trucking insurance industry, and the 2026 conference is scheduled for October 4–7 at the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort in Scottsdale.
In this new promo video, Chad Krueger reflects on why the 2025 Leadership Conference stood out and why he is looking forward to returning in 2026. Chad explains that the event delivered high-value education, direct access to speakers, and a relaxed environment where meaningful conversations could happen without the rush and noise of a larger conference. He describes it as a place where industry leaders can better understand what motor carriers, insurers, agents, and service partners are seeing in the market and what those shifts may mean for the year ahead.
One of the strongest themes in the video is insight. Chad points to the value of hearing from speakers with different viewpoints, including transportation operators and economists, and connecting those perspectives back to insurance decisions. He emphasizes that understanding freight trends, regulatory changes, safety technology, and economic pressure points helps insurance professionals speak more credibly with clients and make better decisions inside their own organizations.
Another major takeaway is the format. Unlike larger industry events, the MCIEF Leadership Conference creates space for deeper conversations. Chad describes having longer, more productive discussions with clients, prospects, and peers, along with the chance to ask questions directly and continue those conversations over meals and informal networking time. MCIEF’s conference page highlights that same mix of leadership content, networking, and informal sessions as part of the event experience.
That combination of education and access is what makes this conference especially relevant for people asking what’s next after a difficult market cycle, changing freight conditions, and continued pressure on transportation insurance. Chad notes that the conference helped him better understand where the freight market may be headed, how those conditions affect insurance opportunities, and why leaders need to prepare now for what may come next in 2026.
If you are a retail agent, broker, wholesaler, underwriter, carrier professional, claims leader, TPA, or service provider connected to motor carrier insurance, this is an event built for you. MCIEF says the Leadership Conference is intended for insurance and risk management professionals interested in the transportation industry, with an emphasis on leadership and meaningful industry engagement.
Watch the promo video, make plans to join us in Scottsdale, and register now for the 2026 MCIEF Leadership Conference, October 4–7 at the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort.