Big I Minnesota

2026 Annual Speaker Lunch. Treating these lovely women to an afternoon of appreciation, good food, and great stories!! We couldn’t do what we do at the Big I MN without wonderful people that have a passion for sharing their expertise with others. Thank you!!

🎓 Great to have students from the University of St. Thomas join us at InsurCon!
We're always looking for ways to connect students with the insurance industry and help them explore the many opportunities it offers.
As student attendee Alejandro Ortiz shared:
"The event allowed me to make new connections in the insurance industry and everyone was very welcoming and made me feel included."
Thank you to our members who helped make the experience meaningful and impactful for the next generation of insurance professionals. 🤝

🌊⚓ Join us for an unforgettable afternoon on beautiful Lake Minnetonka!

The Big I MN Emerging Leaders are setting sail on June 25th for a relaxing and fun networking boat cruise aboard Paradise Charter Cruises. Enjoy light bites, refreshing drinks, great conversations, and stunning lake views while connecting with fellow young professionals in the industry. 🤝☀️

📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT
📍 Port of Excelsior | Excelsior, MN

Open to all Big I MN agency members ages 40 & under.
⛵ Space is limited — only 20 spots available!

⛳✨ Looking forward to an incredible day on the course! ✨⛳

The Big I Minnesota North Region Golf Classic continues a tradition of bringing together independent agents, carrier partners, and industry professionals for a day of networking, camaraderie, and fun—all while supporting a great cause.

As we get ready for the 43rd Annual North Region Golf Classic, we're sharing some favorite moments from last year's event. From great conversations to friendly competition on the green, it was a day to remember!

👉 Register now: - https://big-i-mn-golf.perfectgolfevent.com/
📍 Cloquet Country Club, Cloquet, MN

A special thank you to our sponsors, participants, and volunteers who help make this event such a success year after year. We can't wait to see everyone back on the course in August!
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Representatives from Big I Minnesota were in Washington, DC on April 22–23, 2026 🇺🇸 for the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) Federal Legislative Conference.
Our Minnesota delegation proudly met with policymakers to advocate on behalf of independent agents and the clients they serve 🤝

During the conference, key industry issues were discussed, including:
⚖️ Legal Reform
🏗️ Disaster Mitigation
🌊 Flood Insurance
🛡️ Terrorism Risk
🏥 Health Care

These conversations are critical to strengthening the insurance landscape and ensuring independent agents continue to support their communities effectively.

🌟 Last week, we had an amazing time attending the career fair at the University of Minnesota!

Shoutout to everyone who joined us and helped make the event a success. 🙌

We truly enjoyed connecting with students, sharing insights into the dynamic world of insurance, and discussing exciting internship and career opportunities within the industry. 🚀

It’s always inspiring to meet future professionals eager to learn and grow -insurance offers more opportunities than you might think! 💼✨

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth - we loved the conversations and look forward to staying connected!

Fun visit to interview Truman Wojski from Ekblad, Pardee, Bewel in St. Paul, our Emerging Leader of the Year winner! 🎉

We look forward to honoring you at our upcoming event, InsurCon on April 30th! 🏆✨

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Good to meet Tom Sloan 🤝 from North Star Mutual, and looking forward to honoring him at the upcoming awards ceremony on April 30th at InsurCon 🎉🏆

Great visit with the leadership team at Farmers Union Insurance🤝: Josh Vickermann, Robin Rohde Keller and Jim Hickey. Proud to be honoring Farmers Union Insurance agents from the entire state of MN at InsurCon on April 30th! 🏆📅🎉