Big I Minnesota

🌟 Ready to Take Your Leadership to the Next Level? 🌟
If you’ve been considering the IA-MBA, now is the time to act! 🚀 Starting September 2, join a nationwide cohort of independent agency leaders in this 10-week program designed to strengthen leadership, management, and business decision-making skills.
Join 450+ leaders across 26 states who have already experienced the value of learning alongside industry peers.
Ready to lead, inspire, and succeed? Learn more and register at www.goalmakers.com/ia-mba.

Great having the owners of Savvital in town visiting the Big I MN team! It was a pleasure connecting and appreciating the support their Virtual Professionals provide. 😊

📢 Check out this upcoming webinar from our Affiliate Member, Kite Technology Group!
The Cost of Complacency: Why Traditional IT Approaches Are Failing

Learn why traditional IT strategies are no longer enough and how AI is shaping the future for agencies and IT leaders.

🔗 Register here: https://www.kitetechgroup.com/webinar/the-cost-of-complacency-why-traditional-it-approaches-are-failing/

🚀 Introducing InsurAcademy!

Big I Minnesota's new training program for members only! Designed to help insurance professionals learn, grow, and succeed.

✅ 9 learning tracks & 90+ webinars
✅ Live monthly webinars
✅ Individual & agency subscriptions
✅ Personalized new hire training

🎉 Big I Minnesota members receive an exclusive 10% Early Adopter Discount through July 15! Contact Amy Rau for details.

Learn more and view pricing: theinsuracademy.com/Minnesota

🌟 Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 LeadHERship Summit! 🌟
Back by popular demand — last year SOLD OUT, so this year we’re going even bigger.

Don’t miss your chance to join women across the insurance industry for a powerful day of:
💼 Leadership development
💬 Candid conversations
🤝 Meaningful connections
🌟 Real inspiration

Connecting. Inspiring. Empowering.

🗓️ October 21, 2026
📍 Metropolitan Ballroom, Golden Valley
🔗https://portal.bigimn.org/events/leadhership-summit---2026

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!