Big I Minnesota

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AI Implications in the Insurance IndustryYour Title Goes Here

Join us for a Big I MN West Metro region event! All Big I MN agent members are welcome to attend.

Explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in the insurance industry in this engaging seminar. Starting with a big-picture overview of AI, including its capabilities and challenges, the session highlights groundbreaking advancements like the deciphering of the Herculaneum Scrolls. Participants will delve into the benefits AI brings to underwriting, claims processing, and fraud detection, while also examining critical pitfalls and ethical considerations, such as data protection, regulatory compliance, and the need for transparency. The seminar wraps up with an analysis of the current legal and regulatory landscape, including notable lawsuits and emerging guidelines, and a practical look at how AI is evolving in handling coverage questions. Gain insights to navigate AI’s rapid advancements and its implications for the future of insurance.

Exclusive Big I MN Member Benefit

This 2024 Storm Events Summary, complimentary with your Big I MN membership, is designed to provide you with valuable, Minnesota specific information on weather threats, variability, and trends observed over the past 20+ years. By categorizing publicly available Storm Event data through the lens of an insurance agent, and focusing only on the most severe weather-related events, this Summary puts exclusive weather event data and information in your hands that is not available elsewhere.

New Big I Portal!

We have a brand new look and updated technology in an effort to better serve all our members and non-members. We hope that you’ll enjoy it as much as we do.

In order to get the most out of your experience, you will need to create a new login. Your previous username and password will not work on the new website. Please click the link to create a password.  If we don’t have you in the database you will be prompted to create an account.

Diamond Partner of the Month

SFM – The Workcomp Experts

Big I MN recognizes SFM as one of its Diamond Partners. Big I MN Diamond Partners are one of the highest level of sponsorship to our organization.

Trusted Choice® AI Marketing Toolkit

The Trusted Choice AI Toolkit is a resource created for independent agents navigating the evolving marketing landscape. Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for marketing helps empower agents to elevate client interactions, fine-tune communications, and more.

Step into the future of insurance marketing and unlock the potential of AI to drive your agency’s marketing success. This guide is FREE to Big “I” member agencies, courtesy of Trusted Choice, the national brand for independent insurance agents.

Your Trusted Consulting Partner

Virtual Agency Solutions is the trusted strategic consulting partner for independent agents. Born from the collaborative spirit of several Big “I” state associations, we joined forces with one purpose: to empower independent insurance agents.

We’ve pooled our collective wisdom, resources, and expertise to create a platform that offers tailored consulting services to help you grow, innovate, and serve your clients better.

Let us help you unlock the full potential of your agency!

Everything You Need

Features & Benefits

Protect Your Agency

Member pricing of the best products for agents E&O, Cyber Security, and Workers Compensation

Hiring Resources

Tools to help find your agency’s most valuable assets, your people

Technology Resources

Helping answer the question of how and what to utilize for technology in your agency

Marketing Resources

Helping agencies with their marketing, online and social media presence to boost customer visibility

Education

Providing the best possible, quality education to increase the professionalism of our member agents

Market Access

Member only access to standard Personal Lines, Commercial Lines, Umbrella, and Flood to round out your customer offerings

What Is Big I MN?
How Can We Help You?

Big I Minnesota (Big I MN) is a non-profit state trade association for Independent Insurance Agents throughout Minnesota. Big I MN affiliates with  National Big I (Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America, Inc.).  We are dedicated to fostering the independent insurance agency channel through legislative advocacy, education, and tools to help grow your agency. Big I MN also offers exclusive access to E&O and Cyber Security carriers to protect our member agencies. Our portfolio includes 300+ agencies with 700+ storefronts and more than 4,900+ independent agents in Minnesota.

Join Big I MN today and let us help you grow your agency.

What are Big I MN's core functions?

At Big I MN we believe the Independent Insurance Agent Distribution Channel is the best place for consumers to purchase their insurance. With that in mind, we strive to provide our members throughout Minnesota the necessary resources to grow their agency. We provide professional development, talent development, advocacy at both a state and national level, market access, E&O insurance as well as a whole host of other tools that foster agency growth.

Will being a member of Big I MN help me grow my business?

Yes, Big I MN provides a tremendous amount of resources to our members. We have over 300 agencies that use Big I MN for a whole host of products. We have an exclusive market access program through IIABA. Our E&O program gives members access to the best policy available at member pricing to protect their agency and provide risk management resources. We also provide tools to grow your business, including but not limited to the ability to take credit cards from your clients, electronic signature options, and many others.

What do member agencies look like?

We have over 300 member agencies with over 700 storefronts throughout the state of Minnesota. We have many one or two person agencies that might focus on personal lines or commercial lines exclusively, and agencies with 200+ employees that provide a whole host of risk management tools for their clients. As an organization, we recognize all the different challenges that our members of all sizes have and try to meet as many of those as possible.

Does being a member of Big I MN allow me any networking opportunities?

Absolutely! Throughout the year we put on many different events to encourage networking. Our largest event is our Annual Convention and EXPO that takes place in the Spring. We also have several golf outings hosted by different regions of our state in the summer, as well as other sport events and/or happy hours throughout the year. Throughout the year we also have over 25 committee meetings that foster collaboration of independent insurance agents.

What does Big I MN do for their industry as a whole?

Each and every day Big I MN strives to make the insurance industry a bit better. We help elevate our members to allow them to serve the consuming public in the most professional manner possible. Big I MN has taken a leading role in bringing in the next generation of insurance professionals by promoting the industry to colleges and universities throughout the state. Big I MN has numerous committees that help foster a better environment throughout the industry. We have an Emerging Leaders Committee that is growing and learning through education and networking. We have a Legislative Advisory Committee that takes an active role in all things related to legislation and the MN Department of Commerce in cooperation with our state lobbyist.

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Thank You to Our Chairman's Circle & Diamond Partner Members!

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Integrity Insurance

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Liberty Mutual|Safeco|State Auto

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SFM -The Work Comp Experts

We value our membership with the Big I MN because it provides our agency with unparalleled education and advocacy so we stay informed and influential, maximizing our impact within our local community.

Scott Wojtysiak, CIC, CSRM

President, Reliable Agency, Inc.

 As an Independent Agency Owner, being part of Big I Minnesota has been absolutely essential. It offers a supportive community that really understands the unique needs of independent agents like us. With access to a wealth of industry knowledge, timely updates, and valuable networking opportunities, staying competitive in the insurance market has never been easier. Plus, Big I Minnesota ensures our voices are heard in legislative matters, which means our interests are protected and we can focus on serving our clients. 

But most importantly, it’s given me the chance to make personal connections with some really cool people in the industry.

Lisa Hengel

Owner, Willow Wood Insurance

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The ultimate Big I MN member resource. Here you’ll find a wealth of information tailored specifically to help you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the insurance industry. Our blog covers a wide range of topics designed to empower you with knowledge and tools needed to thrive in your career.

President Message – Aug 2024

President Message – Aug 2024

It has been a very busy first two quarters of the year at the Big I Minnesota. There have been countless hours of conversation about the hard market, legislative updates, and continued progress made to support the independent insurance agency. As insurance agents, we...

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