Become an Agency Member
Ready to apply for Big I Illinois membership for your independent insurance agency?
Agency Membership
Big I Illinois has been providing independent agents with a sustainable competitive advantage since 1899.
We continually provide:
Advocacy & Industry Protection
Keeping a fair and competitive marketplace for your agency and clients.
Exclusive Market Access
Cyber, Personal Umbrella, In-Home Business, and Big I Alliance programs.
Compliance & Regulatory Guidance
Industry news, the latest laws, regulations and compliance guidance.
Staff Support & Resources
Access to dedicated, knowledgeable staff on the state & national levels.
Networking & Business Growth
Connect with IAs and industry reps both virtually and through in-person events.
Education, Training & Designations
Programs for every career stage and access to virtual, in-person and self-study options.
Technology Guidance
Guidance for workflows, enhancing productivity, sales & marketing, service, security and more.
Marketing Tools
From set it and forget it options, to DIY help, agency marketing has been made easier.
Benefits & Resources
Big I Illinois empowers independent agent members by providing education, advocacy and business tools to solve common challenges for agencies of all sizes and in all stages of growth.
Become a Member Today!
Membership dues are based on your agency annual P/C premium volume. Note: Agency premium volume should include all branch locations.
Association 101:
Your Gateway to Success
Hear directly from staff members Phil Lackman and Lori Mahorney during their Association 101 webinar in September 2024.
Big I Illinois membership dues are not deductible as a charitable contribution but may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. A portion of the dues, however, is not deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense to the extent that the Big I Illinois engages in lobbying. The non-deductible portion of dues for 2024/2025 is 14%.