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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2024 Editorial Schedule
*Subject to Change. Contact Rachel Romines for details.
January 2024
The Marketplace Outlook
125 Years of Independent Insurance Agents of IL
Introducing Big I Illinois
February 2024
Industry Relationships
Reviewing Your Agency’s Contracts
Your Agency’s Market Access
125 Years Section
March 2024
Young Agents Perspective
40 Under 40 – Part 1
2024 Sales & Leadership Conference (formerly EDGE)
125 Years Section
April 2024
National Government Relations
State Government Relations
125 Years Section
May 2024
The State of the Wholesale/E&S Marketplace
Providing Good Submissions to Brokers
The Wholesale Market and Your E&O
125 Years Section
June 2024
InsurTech Report – Interview Solution Providers
Tech Expo 2024
40 Under 40 – Part 2
125 Years Section
July 2024
The Commercial Lines Marketplace
2023 Marketplace Report
Setting Goals for CL Team Members
125 Years Section
August 2024
2024 CONVO
The Impact of Involvement in Big I Illinois
125 Years Section
September 2024
The Hiring Issue
Onboarding New Team Members
Retaining Talent
40 Under 40 – Part 3
125 Years Section
October 2024
The Next Generation of Agency Leaders
Staff Development
2023-24 President
2023-24 Board
125 Years Section
November 2024
The Personal Lines Marketplace
Developing a PL Niche
Setting Goals for PL Team Members
125 Years Section
December 2024
Business Goals for Your Agency
Understanding Your Agency’s Numbers
2024 Outlook
125 Years Section
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.