The 1st Sofos Insurance Summit 2025, which took place from 12 to 14 September 2025 in the magnificent area of Lake Plastiras, was completed with absolute success. This was a unanimous statement by the representatives of the insurance companies, the industry press and the associates of Sofos Insurance Agency, who participated in the event.
More than 160 associates and executives of cooperating insurance companies from all over the country were present, participating in a insurance forum which highlighted all aspects related to private insurance: the need for prevention, the vision and strategy for its implementation, the technocratic approach and innovation, cooperation and human contact.
Highlights of the conference were:
- The official opening of the event by the Vice-Presidents of the Board of Directors, Mr. George and Thrasos Sofos (General Manager of Organization & General Manager of Sales, respectively), who, after referred to the value of cooperation and in the program of the 3-day Sofos Insurance Summit, they invited the founder of Sofos Insurance Agency, Mr. Christos Sofos, to the podium to share with the participants his experience from his many years in the field of insurance brokerage.
- The heartfelt speech of the organization's founder, President and CEO, Mr. Christos Sofos, who referred to his long journey in the past, with feeling, while in the present and the future, with the changes occurring in the field of insurance companies and mediation, with realism and optimism.
- The original, complete and comprehensive presentation of the unit "People and Numbers" Sofas Insurance Agency, by Messrs. Brave Wise and Yannis Papoutsas (Corporate Network Sales Manager and Board member). Over a period of thirty minutes, all the company's key figures and the human factors that shaped them over the last 12 years, during which Sofos Insurance Agency has been active in the field of support, service and development of Sales networks, were presented with diagrams.
- The position of Mr. George Sofos for the Company's strategic choices, innovative services that the organization provides to its partners, but also the next steps in the development and creation of new tools, which, with their excellent utilization, will allow partners to achieve higher results, with quality and saving productive time.
- The interesting opinions and positions on two topics panels, from top executives of insurance companies, like Messrs. Costas Bertsias (Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of MINETTA Insurance), Stathis Tsaousis (Sales Director & Member of the ERGO Executive Committee), Panagiotis Dimou (Sales Manager Eurolife FFH), George Gotzageorgis (Deputy Chief Commercial Officer Allianz), George Negris (Extra Assistance Commercial Manager), KOstas Kalimeris (Chief Commercial Officer Hellas Direct) and Thanos Angelopoulos (Chief Insurance Officer Ydrogeios Insurance). The panels had the following topics: a). The evolution of insurance mediation in the next 5 years and b). The power of the team and human-centered organizations. On behalf of the Company, Messrs. participated in the panels. George Sofos and George Panagopoulos (Operational Director and Board member).
- The modules dedicated to the era of emotional security and the effects on customer behavior, as well as the prospects for a commercial transaction to be transformed into a human relationship, with the power of empathy, with which all those involved should address the needs of our customers. Finally, the need for the transition from transactional to collaborative relationships, the use of modern technological means and the strengthening of emotional intelligence was confirmed. These modules were developed by renowned speakers Mr. Theodoros Georgedakis, Strategic Marketing & Development Consultant, and Smaroula Panteli, specialist in issues of Medical Psychology, self-image and self-esteem.
- The creative ones workshops and the response of associates with the help of technology to questionnaires regarding its innovative services Sofas Insurance Agency, whose answers were presented live and in real time. Also of particular importance to the organization was the 2ο workshop, during which the associates, who were divided into working groups, recorded, after cooperation with each other, their proposals for the improvement of existing services and the creation of new ones. The preparation of the workshops was overseen by Messrs. G. Wise and G. Panagopoulos, with the second one also taking on their coordination.
- The special awards ceremony for the partners who stood out for their contribution and performance to the company and the musical evening that followed, always with the magnificent view of Lake Plastiras.
- The closing of the conference, which took place on Sunday morning, 14/09, at the small theater located on Pezoula beach, by Mr. Christos Sofos.
With the central slogan "Embrace Collaboration", the 1ο Sofos Insurance Summit 2025 highlighted that The strength of the future of insurance brokerage lies in collectivity and the return to human contact. Technology is not a threat or a substitute for human networks. On the contrary, technological advancement is a necessary and valuable ally and an important tool for improving the efficiency and productivity of insurance intermediaries. Human contact continues to play the primary role in a successful and long-term customer - partner - company relationship. Finally, a conclusion that emerged from the conference workshops: in the vast majority of them, her colleagues Sofas Insurance Agency are users of the company's innovative tools.
During the 3-day conference, the company's relationships of trust with its partners were strengthened, the leading role of Sofos Insurance Agency in insurance mediation was confirmed in the most emphatically way, while this event is the starting point for new collaborations. The common belief of all those present is that This is a conference that reminded of the good old days of similar events organized in the past by major life insurance companies. All of the above burdens the company with the responsibility and strong belief that this project should have a corresponding continuation.
The 3-day insurance forum present the well-known journalist Mr. Nikos Morakis, Editor-in-chief of the magazine Insurance Marketing and the online magazine Insurance Daily. He also coordinated the thematic panels.
Also, Sofos Insurance Agency warmly thanks Mr. Dimitris and Mrs. Amalia Rouchota, publishers of the magazine "Asfalistiki Agora", for the kind permission of the title "People and Numbers" in the presentation of the same name, which was included and held during the conference program.
Finally, the event was honored with the presence and support of leading insurance companies and service providers, such as: Allianz, Ergo, Eurolife, Extra Assistance, Hellas Direct, DYNAMIS, MINETTA and Ydrogeios. Sofos Insurance Agency is grateful to the companies that actively participated in the 1st Sofos insurance Summit 2025.
The General Manager of the Organization and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sofos Insurance Agency, Mr. George Sofos, stated in this regard:
“After the success of the 1st Sofos Insurance Summit, I feel energized! We remembered the history of the insurance market, discussed our achievements, understood the reason for the existence of our organization’s ecosystem and shared our vision for the future of insurance brokerage. We strengthened our professional and personal ties and proved that our team operates efficiently and with an emphasis on the human factor. I warmly thank those who supported this innovative venture and all the participants. Together we are writing history in insurance brokerage!”.
The General Sales Manager and Vice President of the Board of Directors of Sofos Insurance Agency, Mr. Courage Wise, stated in this regard:
"The magnificent view of Lake Plastira, combined with the human contact, reminded us once again that the people of our organization are the most important helpers of our effort. We actively support insurance mediation, we are constantly expanding our family and I hope that this initiative will inspire many more to follow the same path. Through this action, I invite more companies and partners to be inspired and contribute, so that our company can continue to pioneer at an unabated pace.
Embrace Collaboration !!".
Sofos Insurance Agency: with the 1st Insurance Summit it shows the way
