Rising Insurance Professionals Program
Transform talented employees, whether new or experienced, through the dynamic Rising Insurance Professionals Program (RIPP). This distinctive program enhances employee confidence, fosters networking, and bolsters the overall performance of the next generation of leaders. The program framework emphasizes personal and professional development, community engagement, and valuable networking opportunities.
Over the course of the program, participants will take part in five immersive, in-person gatherings. Two of these are exclusive, RIPP-only sessions focused on communication, leadership, and underwriting practices. The other three are built into major Big I Illinois events: Legislative Day, Sales & Leadership Conference, and CONVO where RIPP participants gain insider access, deep-dive discussions and networking experiences at each of the events.
What Do Attendees Gain?
Leadership Growth – Participants learn skills they can apply immediately to lead clients, colleagues, and projects more effectively.
Professional Connections – Attendees build lasting relationships with industry peers, carrier representatives, and mentors across Illinois.
Applied Learning – Each session blends networking with actionable strategies and real-world solutions.
Career Momentum – Graduates leave with the knowledge and confidence to take on bigger challenges and leadership roles.
Registration Information
Program Fee: $999
Includes programming and registration fees for all sessions and included events, lunches & refreshments, and CE when applicable.
*Open to Big I Illinois members only.
Participants are responsible for their own overnight accommodations and some meals during the program.
The biggest thing that I learned is that there are so many moving pieces in the legislative process. It is interesting to see all the ways bills and legislation can be passed, cancelled, or sneakily packaged to be passed. As an agent, it is difficult to see the impact that legislators have on the industry. This program showed me that the insurance industry is fragile and subject to change at a moment's notice.