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Become an Agency Member

Ready to apply for Big I Illinois membership for your independent insurance agency?

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Agency Membership

Big I Illinois has been providing independent agents with a sustainable competitive advantage since 1899.

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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.

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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

Association 101:
Your Gateway to Success

Hear directly from staff members Phil Lackman and Lori Mahorney during their Association 101 webinar in September 2024.

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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%.