NABIP's 95th annual National Conference this week in Chicago featured lots of familiar industry faces and themes, as well as a healthy dose of change and innovation. This year's theme of "Pioneering the possible with purpose" was present throughout the event, popping up everywhere from breakout sessions and keynote presentations to conversations in the hallways and the banter of emcees Reid and Heidi Rasmussen. Under the leadership of new CEO Jessica Brooks-Woods, attendees displayed renewed energy as they welcomed 2024 president Alycia Riedl and other newly minted officers and leaders for the coming year. Here are a few of my favorite quotes from the week that provide a snapshot of the conversations that took place in Chicago, as well as an overview of where the industry stands.