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Become an Agency Member

Big I Illinois is proud to offer a wide array of products, services, and resources to meet the needs of members. Take your agency to the next level with association membership.

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Agency Membership

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

We continually provide:

Advocacy & Industry Protection

Advocacy & Industry Protection

Keeping a fair and competitive marketplace for your agency and clients.

Market Access

Exclusive Market Access

Cyber, Personal Umbrella, In-Home Business, and Big I Alliance programs.

Compliance & Regulatory Guidance

Compliance & Regulatory Guidance

Industry news, the latest laws, regulations and compliance guidance.

Big I Illinois Staff Access

Staff Support & Resources
Access to dedicated, knowledgeable staff on the state & national levels.

Networking & Business Growth

Networking & Business Growth
Connect with IAs and industry reps both virtually and through in-person events.

Young Agents Learn

Education, Training & Designations
Programs for every career stage and access to virtual, in-person and self-study options.

Technology

Technology Guidance
Guidance for workflows, enhancing productivity, sales & marketing, service, security and more.

Marketing Resources

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.

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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.

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Agency Membership Dues Levels

Membership dues are based on your agency's annual P/C premium volume.

Agency premium volume should include all branch locations.

Agency Volume Dues Level
$0 - $1,500,000 $575
$1,500,001 - $2,500,000 $720
$2,500,001 - $3,500,000 $805
$3,500,001 - $4,500,000 $890
$4,500,001 - $5,500,000 $975
$5,500,001 - $6,500,000 $1,265
$6,500,001 - $8,500,000 $1,495
$8,500,001 - $10,500,000 $1,840
$10,500,001 - $15,000,000 $2,300
$15,000,001 - $25,000,000 $2,645
$25,000,001 - $35,000,000 $3,500
$35,000,001 - $50,000,000 $4,200
$50,000,001 + $5,000
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 2025/2026 is 14%.