Big I Minnesota

06/05/2026

🌊⚓ 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!

06/01/2026

⛳✨ Looking forward to an incredible day on the course! ✨⛳

The Big I Minnesota North Region Golf Classic continues a tradition of bringing together independent agents, carrier partners, and industry professionals for a day of networking, camaraderie, and fun—all while supporting a great cause.

As we get ready for the 43rd Annual North Region Golf Classic, we're sharing some favorite moments from last year's event. From great conversations to friendly competition on the green, it was a day to remember!

👉 Register now: - https://big-i-mn-golf.perfectgolfevent.com/
📍 Cloquet Country Club, Cloquet, MN

A special thank you to our sponsors, participants, and volunteers who help make this event such a success year after year. We can't wait to see everyone back on the course in August!
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04/27/2026

Representatives from Big I Minnesota were in Washington, DC on April 22–23, 2026 🇺🇸 for the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) Federal Legislative Conference.
Our Minnesota delegation proudly met with policymakers to advocate on behalf of independent agents and the clients they serve 🤝

During the conference, key industry issues were discussed, including:
⚖️ Legal Reform
🏗️ Disaster Mitigation
🌊 Flood Insurance
🛡️ Terrorism Risk
🏥 Health Care

These conversations are critical to strengthening the insurance landscape and ensuring independent agents continue to support their communities effectively.

04/22/2026

🚨 The countdown is ON! 🚨

Join us April 29–30, 2026 at Mystic Lake Center for the Big I MN INSURCON - Superheroes of Insurance 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️

Get ready to power up your agency with fresh ideas, game-changing strategies, and meaningful connections with carriers, peers, and industry experts.

The Big I MN Expo: Through the Decades was an unforgettable experience -packed with energy, innovation, and connections that carried forward all year long. INSURCON 2026 is set to take it even further.

🎯 Suit up. Show up. Level up.

04/09/2026

🌟 Last week, we had an amazing time attending the career fair at the University of Minnesota!

Shoutout to everyone who joined us and helped make the event a success. 🙌

We truly enjoyed connecting with students, sharing insights into the dynamic world of insurance, and discussing exciting internship and career opportunities within the industry. 🚀

It’s always inspiring to meet future professionals eager to learn and grow -insurance offers more opportunities than you might think! 💼✨

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth - we loved the conversations and look forward to staying connected!

04/03/2026

Fun visit to interview Truman Wojski from Ekblad, Pardee, Bewel in St. Paul, our Emerging Leader of the Year winner! 🎉

We look forward to honoring you at our upcoming event, InsurCon on April 30th! 🏆✨

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04/01/2026

Good to meet Tom Sloan 🤝 from North Star Mutual, and looking forward to honoring him at the upcoming awards ceremony on April 30th at InsurCon 🎉🏆

03/31/2026

Great visit with the leadership team at Farmers Union Insurance🤝: Josh Vickermann, Robin Rohde Keller and Jim Hickey. Proud to be honoring Farmers Union Insurance agents from the entire state of MN at InsurCon on April 30th! 🏆📅🎉

03/19/2026

✨ Event Highlights | March 17 ✨
Big I MN was proud to partner with the FFinancial Planning Association of Minnesotaand WWomen in Insurance & Financial Services– Twin Cities Chapter for an engaging in-person event this week.

Together, we explored how generational and gender dynamics influence communication and leadership in today’s workplace. Attendees gained practical strategies to bridge generational gaps, build stronger relationships, and communicate with confidence in an evolving professional landscape.

Thank you to everyone who joined us - we appreciate the opportunity to learn and connect! 💬

03/10/2026

Independent agents make a difference in their communities every day. 💙
At the Big I Minnesota we love seeing the many ways agents give back and support the places they call home. We are proud to see our member, Wunderlich Insurance Agency, supporting the Winona community.

A big thank you to our Gold Level Community Partner, Wunderlich Insurance Agency / Auto-Owners Insurance, for the new scorer’s table! We’re grateful for your support of Cotter Schools and Cotter Athletics. 💙

Front Row (L–R): Kavan Duden (1st), Keller Duden (7th), Crosby Wunderlich Teske (7th), Tucker Wunderlich Teske (5th), Elijah Wunderlich Teske (5th)
Back Row: Mary Eileen Fitch, Jean Wills (Auto-Owners), Robb Wunderlich, Sawyer Wunderlich Teske (10th), Erin Duden, Dane Wunderlich