Help Us Recognize Excellence
Big I Illinois is accepting nominations for the 2026 Agent of the Year, Agency of the Year, Young Agent of the Year, and CSR of the Year awards. Nominate a deserving colleague, agency, or yourself by August 1. Recipients will be recognized at CONVO 2026 in Peoria.
Big I Illinois Announces New CEO
Big I Illinois has named Brett Gerger as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1. Gerger has served the association since 2019 and succeeds Phil Lackman, who is retiring after 31 years with Big I Illinois. View the press release here.
Watch for more coverage in Insight, including a July feature honoring Phil Lackman’s 31 years with the association and an August feature to help members get to know Brett.
The resources are incredible. Beyond E&O coverage, legal advice, the PAC, and plenty of other benefits I’m probably forgetting, the most valuable resource has always been the human one. Whenever an issue comes up in my business, I know there are people I can reach out to through Big I Illinois—or connections I’ve made through the association—who’ve been through it too and are always willing to help.
Ray Roentz
President, Heneghan, White, Cutting & Roentz Insurance Agency, Jerseyville, IL
Featured Event
Tech Event: Practical Real-World AI Uses & Bowling
Pinstripes, Oak Brook, ILJoin us for a practical look at how AI can help insurance agencies save time, improve workflows, and better serve clients! This interactive session will feature real-world examples, live demonstrations, and ideas you can put to work right away. Afterward, stick around for bowling, food, drinks, and good times!
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Big I Illinois Associate Members
Big I Illinois Associate Membership provides carriers and allied businesses the opportunity to demonstrate their support of the independent agency system. These organizations realize the benefits of membership and are maximizing their marketing exposure through association sponsorship.
