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 | 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...

by April Goodin | Nov 14, 2025 | Executive V.P. Message
Dear Big I MN Members, Fall is one of my favorite seasons—and I suspect many of you feel the same. It offers a welcome break from the heat and humidity, a chance to enjoy the vibrant seasonal colors, and an opportunity to reset and refocus for the remainder of the...

by April Goodin | Mar 6, 2025 | Executive V.P. Message
In our current insurance environment, we hear from many of our members that they are stressed out and possibly even experiencing burnout. There is no doubt that with the increased demands from your clients and the challenges of the ever-changing carrier landscape, these can lead to frustration and decreased job satisfaction.

by April Goodin | Jul 1, 2024 | Executive V.P. Message
Dear Big I MN Members, Happy Summer to you all! I’m happy to report that the recent rollout of Boot Camp for Insurance has been a major success so far. Those new hires in your agency that have obtained their licenses but still need the “real world” training are...

by April Goodin | Jun 11, 2024 | Executive V.P. Message
Hello Big I MN members! Legislative Update – Thank you Robyn Rowen! First of all, I wanted to give a special THANK YOU to our own Robyn Rowen, Big I MN Lobbyist. Her efforts to champion the independent agent issues during this last session were staggering. The...