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Diversity

Discover the opportunities and benefits of embracing diversity and encouraging change necessary for the independent agency system to thrive. When you lean on our research, education and resources you will create an organizational culture that will better serve diverse markets. Our mission is to engage and develop a sustainable diverse independent agency network by partnering with state associations, carriers, and industry affinity groups. Learn more about the Diversity Council here.
IN THE NEWS Read Big "I" President and CEO's statement on peaceful reform following the recent events in Minneapolis and across the country. Released Monday, June 1, 2020. Lead Courageous Conversations on Race in America We have put together a Courageous Conversations Toolkit to get you started! Let us know how your courageous conversations go. Navigating Inclusive Leadership During Times of Crisis At this time of heightened awareness of racial injustices, it is critical that we as trusted advisors take action to show inclusive leadership within our agencies and communities at large. IA Magazine Feature: Business of Inclusion As demographics change, businesses that aren’t building bridges or making inroads with new and diverse communities risk being left behind. And if they don’t start soon, they will certainly find it harder to catch up in the future. Read these six tips to sell, market and network better. Big "I" Diversity Summit Featured in March Edition of Rough Notes We are pleased to have the Big "I" Level Up Agent Summit featured in the March edition of Rough Notes! Learn more about our inaugural business and inclusion summit that brought independent agents and other insurance professionals together to learn key business strategies focused on diversity and inclusion. More events like this are coming soon, stay tuned! LEARN WITH US Creating a Culture of Inclusion that Attract and Retains Talent Without a commitment to inclusion and long-term success, diversity efforts will not have the desired impact. Here are a few ways to cultivate an inclusive culture that attracts and retains top talent, while being sustainable for the long-term FREE Whitepaper: 3 Steps to Change Understand the current state of independent agency system and learn what you can do today to change the diversity landscape in our industry. On-Demand Courses for Startup Agencies and New Agency Owners Set goals, operate effectively and learn how to gain carrier appointments in the four-part Right Start series. The program is designed by the Diversity Council with leading agents and top carriers to help newer agencies thrive. Tune into Women Who Lead Remarkably on-demand. This webinar unpacks self and environmentally imposed obstacles women continue to face and provides the best “how to” leadership advice from Sara Bradshaw Ray and a few other remarkable women you may know! Identity Awareness: Where are you and why is it important? The Big I Diversity Council and the National African-American Insurance Association present Al Vivian, of Basic Diversity, acclaimed diversity expert and presenter. Understand the business case of diversity and steps to take to be more inclusive.	Why Turn to the Big A Message from our CEO Bob Rusbuldt Chairman Minkler SpeaksState of the Union Addess Thank You for the Honor The Big "I" Diversity Council was proud to be one of the Nation’s Top 25 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), Business Resource Groups (BRGs) and Diversity Councils! MARKET RESOURCE GROUPS African American Learn why African-American consumers and people of color can be your best customers. Asian Gain an understanding of one of the fastest-growing demographics. Hispanic Learn how you can best serve the lucrative and loyal market to grow your agencys business. LGBT Millennial (Gen Y) The youngest of the generation are now adults. How can you make meaningful connections with the next generation? Women Understand 5 things the busy household decision-makers value.
The Big "I" Diversity Council is a cooperative industry group comprised of multicultural Big "I" member agents and leading insurance company executives. The council collaborates with other multicultural industry groups, state associations and other Big I committees to create an awareness of the opportunities and benefits available by embracing diversity and encouraging change necessary for the independent agency system to survive and flourish. Our mission is to engage and develop a sustainable diverse independent agency network by partnering with state associations, carriers, and industry affinity groups. Learn more about the Diversity Council here.