Member Benefits Overview

Big I Michigan programs, products, and services are vetted by member leaders and staff. Many are exclusive to members or offered at special member pricing.

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Education, CE & Training

Build expertise for every stage of your agency

Michigan’s in-person home for CIC and CISR programs.
Member exclusives: Total Quality Agency designation and CSR Insurance Sales Master Class.
Member access to Big I Virtual University, including Ask an Expert and Basics & Beyond onboarding.
Free member CE: Ethics and E&O courses that qualify for the Swiss Re policy discount.
In-person pre-licensing with special member pricing.

Ron Devers teaching a 'Warning Signs of Fraud' ethics class — Ron Devers teaches Warning Signs of Fraud, a free program offering free Ethics credit.

Networking & Engagement

Plug into Michigan’s independent agency community

Next Gen committee and statewide community forums for peer connection.
MI Future Foundation: member-exclusive scholarships and internship funding.
Member-exclusive events: Convention & Trade Show, Next Gen Conference and more.
Year-round communications: Michigan Agent magazine, e-newsletters, member directory, and staff support.

Members networking at the Big I Michigan Convention — Networking at the Big I Michigan Convention.

Legislative Advocacy

Representation in Lansing and Washington

Strong voice for independent agents and insurance consumers at state and national levels.
Direct relationships with Michigan DIFS and key stakeholders.
Member-exclusive company contract reviews.

Members at Legislative Day 2025 at the Michigan Capitol — Legislative Day 2025.

Products & Services

Practical solutions to run and grow your agency

Insurance for your agency: member E&O through Swiss Re, Cyber, EPLI, and group employee benefits.
Staffing & hiring resources, including recruitment and remote assistance at member pricing.
Operations support: cybersecurity assessments, free SBAM membership, digital payments, premium finance, risk management resources, sample forms, and more.
Member-exclusive legal consults.
Carrier access via Big I Markets and market support through Big I Alliance Market Access.
Marketing and branding resources through Trusted Choice.

News & Information

Stay informed and ahead

Member subscription to Michigan Agent and Big I National’s Independent Agent.
Member e-newsletters: Weekly In the Mix, Legislative Updates, and News Now.

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