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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2026 Editorial Schedule
*Subject to Change. Contact Rachel Romines for details.
January 2026
The Olympic Standard:
Building a Medal-Winning Agency PlanWhat’s Working for Other Agencies
Growth Strategies You May Not Have Considered
February 2026
Are You Falling Behind without InsurTech
What AI Can You Use Practically at Your Agency?
What’s Next for AI and InsurTech in Our Industry?
March 2026
National Government Relations
State Government Relations
A History of Advocacy –
Looking Back at the Impact
April 2026
Trending E&O Exposures for Agencies
Top E&O Mitigation Procedures You Can Start Using Today
Who’s on the Hook: E&O and Technology
May 2026
Will Referrals Be Enough to Keep Growing in the Future?
Tips for Marketing to Prospects
Tips for Marketing to Current Clients
June 2026
The Next Generation of Insurance Professionals: Where Are They?
The Virtual Assistant Playing Field
The Remote, Hybrid, and In-Office Dilemma
July 2026
The Commercial Lines Marketplace Outlook
Emerging CL Markets
Marketplace Data
August 2026
Leadership Insights from Other Industries That You Can Use in Ours
How to Develop a Leadership Mentality from Your Team
CONVO Spotlight
September 2026
What Do the People Want? Listening to Your Agency Staff
The Standouts of Service
CONVO Spotlight
October 2026
Building Leaders in Your Agency Through Association Involvement
The Future Outlook of Big I Illinois
2026-27 President
2026-27 Board
November 2026
The Personal Lines Marketplace Outlook
Rethinking Cross-selling and Upselling in PL
Turning CL Clients into PL Leads
December 2026
The Crystal Ball for Independent Insurance Agencies
Creating a 3-, 5-, and 10-year plan
Creating Lift: How to Strategize Growth
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.