As the seasons change and Minnesota settles into the beauty of fall, it’s a fitting time to reflect on the strength, resilience, and dedication of our independent insurance agency community.

Executive V.P. Message

by April Goodin | Oct 14, 2026 | Blog, Executive V.P. Message
As the seasons change and Minnesota settles into the beauty of fall, it’s a fitting time to reflect on the strength, resilience, and dedication of our independent insurance agency community.

by April Goodin | Sep 10, 2026 | Blog, Executive V.P. Message
As we kick off a new fiscal year, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your continued support of Big I Minnesota.

by April Goodin | Jul 8, 2026 | Executive V.P. Message
Happy Summer! As we settle into the summer season, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support of Big I Minnesota.
If you haven’t heard, Big I MN is actively promoting independent insurance agents as the best choice for Minnesota consumers through our ongoing public relations campaign.

by April Goodin | Jun 11, 2026 | Executive V.P. Message
As I write to our members today, I’m reflecting on the upcoming summer season in Minnesota. As we all know, Minnesotan’s live to take advantage of the sparse days during this time when we can take full advantage of the warmer weather to enjoy the outdoors. My hope is that many of you will be doing so in the upcoming months!
Some agencies may also be taking time this summer to think about hiring or have recently hired and are looking for training opportunities. We continue to hear from our members who need this assistance as they prepare for transitions from retirees to recently hired talent. Big I MN is here to help!

by April Goodin | Mar 12, 2026 | Executive V.P. Message
Over the years that I’ve been serving our independent agency member force, I’ve come to know many of you very well. Many topics arise such as membership benefit discussions, education sessions, convention programming, board member deep dives, and advocacy stances. One...

by April Goodin | Jan 13, 2026 | Executive V.P. Message
A Fresh Start: Embracing Opportunity in the New Year for Big I MN As we step into a new year, independent insurance agents in Minnesota have a unique opportunity to reflect, refocus, and reimagine the future of our industry. The start of the year isn’t just a calendar...