Insight Magazine
Insight is the monthly journal of Big I Illinois and features articles that are relevant to the Illinois insurance industry. Topics include such topics as industry news, technology, markets and coverages, financial planning, sales and marketing, state and federal issues, agency management, and education.
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2025 Editorial Schedule
*Subject to Change. Contact Rachel Romines for details.
January 2025
Thinking Strategically About Your Growth
Goalsetting for Your Team
What Are the KPIs to Know for Your Agency?
February 2025
The Year of AI in Insurance?
Are You Utilizing Your Tech?
Tech Resources for Big I IL Members
March 2025
National Government Relations
State Government Relations
Why Advocacy Really Matters for Our Industry
State Legislative Day Details
Sales & Leadership Conference Details
April 2025
E&O Avoidance for Your Agency
Checklists and Procedures
Education: Your Preventative Maintenance
May 2025
How Are Your Promoting Your Agency?
How Do You Measure Different Marketing ROIs?
The World of Online Reviews
June 2025
Is a Virtual Team Member in Your Future?
The E&O Implications of Virtual Staff
Should You Outsource Agency Ops Tasks?
July 2025
The Commercial Lines Marketplace
Marketplace Data (Paul Buse)
How Are You Managing CL in Your Agency?
Organic CL Growth
August 2025
Finding Your Team’s Strengths
Non-CE Professional Development
CONVO 2025 Spotlight
September 2025
The “People” Issue
Talent Solutions for Big I IL members
HR and Your Agency
CONVO 2025 Spotlight
October 2025
Leadership Insights
Developing Your Team
2025-26 President
2025-26 Board
November 2025
2026 Personal Lines Marketplace Outlook
Organic PL Growth
The Independent Agent PL Market
December 2025
Your Agency’s Strategic Plan
Consultants and Implementation
Reviewing Your Year
Contribute to Insight
Insight magazine welcomes bylined articles from writers and industry professionals who wish to share their expertise on all topics related to insurance, sales, customer service, business operations, culture, and more.
The editorial calendar is intended as a general guideline. It is not exhaustive and is subject to change according to developing news and trends. Article ideas that are not already outlined on the editorial calendar are also welcome. In addition, coverage of a particular topic is often not limited to the month in question, so if you miss a submission deadline, contact the editor, Rachel Romines, and she will determine if your topic might also be appropriate for another issue.
Writers may also submit a short pitch letter or e-mail that briefly describes the bylined article’s focus, why our readers need to know about it, and what they’ll learn by reading it. Include a basic outline of the article listing critical topic points. Send to Insight editor, Rachel Romines.