I develop and implement successful strategies that allow organizations to manage legislative and regulatory challenges and achieve their business goals and objectives. I currently serve as the Executive Director of the Minnesota Insurance and Financial Services Council, an association of Minnesota's largest life insurance and financial services companies. I also independently represent leading Fortune 500 companies and non-profit organizations before the Minnesota State Legislature, regulatory agencies and the Governor's office.
Given the turmoil of the past year and how closely the Legislature is divided, the 2026 Legislature accomplished more than many of us originally anticipated. Legislators ultimately agreed on government anti-fraud measures, limited property tax relief, funding HCMC, a $1.2 billion bonding bill and even a tab fee reduction. There was plenty left on the table however, with legislators taking issues like school safety and gun control to the voters.
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Big I Minnesota’s lobbyist Robyn Rowen delivers a comprehensive end-of-session legislative update End of the 2026 Legislative Session Insurance Issues & Standoffs Pass-Through Entity Workarounds Legislative Retirements New Opportunities Ahead Stay informed on how Big...
In this legislative update, Robin Rowan, lobbyist for Big I Minnesota, breaks down the current "spring break" status of the 2026 session and how key insurance issues are faring in a divided legislature. Key Highlights: Property Insurance: Updates on the Strengthen...
As the sole independent agent representative on the Minnesota Task Force on Homeowners and Commercial Property Insurance, Big I Minnesota’s Jean Sundlof helped guide recommendations away from policies that could have increased premiums and reduced coverage availability. Key areas addressed included long-term market stability, mitigation funding, and concerns surrounding Fair Plan expansion and litigation funding. Learn more about Big I Minnesota’s legislative advocacy initiatives.
The 2026 Minnesota legislative session is addressing key insurance issues, including proposed House File 3389 for CE credits via association membership and increased auto liability limits. Big I Minnesota is actively advocating on these matters and debating tort reform amid a closely divided political landscape.
Minnesota’s Medicare Advantage market is facing unprecedented disruption and agents across the state are searching for answers. In this exclusive Big I Minnesota briefing, Robyn Rowen, Big I Minnesota’s lobbyist, sits down with TJ Patton, Senior Director, Insurance...
