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Embrace Your Independence with Big I Michigan Membership

Big I Michigan exists to protect and serve independent insurance agencies as they work to protect and serve their clients. Association staff is both friendly and knowledgeable, and we're here for you when you need assistance. Whether it's a question about advocacy, best agency practices, staff benefits, or anything related to our industry, there is someone here who can help you find what you're looking for or point you in the right direction.

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Calculation of Membership Dues

Starting in 2025, annual membership dues are calculated as 0.1% of the agency’s annual revenue with a minimum of $500 and a maximum of $5,500.
FAQ Annual Revenue
1. Only count insurance commission and fee revenue generated in
Michigan (not premium)
2. Contingent income/profit sharing should not be included
Example calculations:
Agency with $750,000 revenue = $750 dues
Agency with $3,103,000 revenue = $3,103 dues
Any agency with annual revenue under $500,000 = $500 dues
Any agency with annual revenue over $5,500,000 = $5,500 dues

Independent Insurance Agency Membership

Independent agencies practicing property and casualty and/or life and health

Requirements:

Licensed to practice insurance in the State of Michigan and have offices located in Michigan.
At least one insurance company appointment.
Company contract does not impose restrictions on representing additional companies.
Ownership of expirations.

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Partner Membership

Engage Michigan’s independent agency community year-round

The Big I Michigan Partners Program was created for any insurance company, managing general agency, premium finance company, or other industry-related entity not eligible for membership as an agency that wishes to gain exposure to Big I Michigan members and support their association. Big I Michigan relies on the support of company partnerships to assist us in helping agencies thrive in today’s competitive insurance marketplace.

Partners are the exclusive sponsors of Big I Michigan's annual events: Big I Michigan Convention & Tradeshow and our Young Agents Conference. The Partner's Program is your ticket to attend these and other member-exclusive networking events.

Reasons to be a Big I Michigan Partner:

Demonstrates your commitment to independent agents by supporting their association.
Enhances awareness of your brand throughout Michigan and with our 6,000 agency members.
Provides access to member-exclusive events.
Saves money with member pricing on registration, including complimentary registrations to major events.
Delivers year-long exposure at events, on this website, and in association e-newsletters and Michigan Agent magazine.
Includes many other perks. See benefits by tier below.

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