Sales & Leadership Conference
April 24 - 25
Embassy Suites | Schaumburg
(formerly known as EDGE)
The greatest benefit of membership is the exposure that you get to everything, from other agents to companies at the state and national level.
Allyson Padilla
Producer, Blank's Insurance Agency, Olney, IL
Featured Event
Independent Agency M&A Trends and Predictions - Free Webinar
VirtualAgents will understand what is happening in the agency M&A market in 2023. They will understand what lenders are experiencing in agency M&A and what impacts the broader economy is having on the IA system.
Learn MoreUpcoming Events
Northern Illinois Golf Invitational
Bartlett Hills Golf Club, Bartlett, ILJUN 12, 2024Agency Operations: The Essential Steps to Internal Perpetuation - Free Webinar
VirtualJUN 13 - JUN 14, 2024Farm Agents Council Golf Outing & Annual Meeting
BloomingtonAUG 28, 2024Minimizing the Risks of an Agency Acquisition – How to Perform Proper Due Diligence - Free Webinar
VirtualHard Market Resources
Big I Illinois has compiled several resources to help members navigate current market conditions.
Several resources are in CONNECT, including:
Trusted Choice Hard Market Toolkit
Market Access Programs
Informational Links & Lists
and more!
Should you have any questions regarding market conditions or contract/regulatory language, contact Brett Gerger.
Big I Board Adopts Hard Market Policy Statement
The Big I Board of Directors has adopted a policy statement on agent compensation and appointments in the current hard insurance market. The statement is intended for all insurance industry stakeholders and emphasizes the critical and unique role that independent agents and brokers play in the insurance marketplace.
Big I Illinois Associate Members
Big I Illinois Associate Membership provides carriers and allied businesses the opportunity to demonstrate their support of the independent agency system. These organizations realize the benefits of membership and are maximizing their marketing exposure through association sponsorship.
