Membership

Our mission is to help members succeed. From professional development and governmental advocacy to competitive insurance markets and E&O, our people, products and services help independent agents succeed.

Who We Are

We are a team of hardworking individuals dedicated to the insurance industry, because we believe in the independent agents who work diligently for their customers. We represent agencies, and their employees, and are the voice of agencies of every size – from small, family-owned agencies to agencies with offices across the state; in every area – from the eastern corner with wide-open skies to the pacific coastline. Big I Oregon has you covered. No matter where you’re from or how big or small you are, Big I Oregon has the resources to support your growing needs; Stronger Together.

What We Do

Our mission is to champion independent insurance agents in all we do and provide the resources they need to be their best. We do this through education programs, advocacy, bringing you breaking news, providing marketing resources, offering competitive products and free resources, creating unique networking opportunities with your fellow independent agents and industry professionals.

Why We Do It

We believe in you. We believe in your goals, in your journey and in your values. We believe that independent insurance agents serve customers best with trusted advice and the right coverage options to protect what matters most.

Agency

Our membership benefits package is designed to meet the needs of all independent agencies, no matter the size, location or years of operation.

Agency Membership Application Here

Big “I” Oregon empowers our members to rise above the competition by offering the tools and resources needed to succeed in today’s ever-changing insurance industry. We create value for our members through innovative resources and legislative advocacy while promoting industry relationships. We are proud to serve as the unrelenting advocate and strategic business partner for independent insurance agencies across Oregon. Our membership benefits package is designed to meet the needs of all independent agencies, no matter the size, location or years of operation. We are constantly evaluating the marketplace and industry to develop solutions to the business needs of the modern independent agency. 

Contact Big “I” Oregon today to learn how membership can help your agency with:

  • Market Access
  • Agency Management
  • Recruiting & Training
  • E&O Coverage
  • Professional Development
  • Branding & Advertising
  • Customer Experience
  • Lead Generation
  • Perpetuation Planning
  • Technical Expertise
  • Advocacy
  • Networking

You still have questions?  Contact support@bigioregon.com

There are many reasons to join Big I Oregon. Our goal is to contribute to your everyday success by offering the following services to you: 

  • Use of the Trusted Choice and the Big I Logos (the associations trademarks) Available exclusively to members and included with your membership.  The Trusted Choice and Big “I” Logos are recognized all over the country.
  • Expanded education schedule to meet your education needs throughout the year.  We offer in-house classes, classroom study and on-line courses.  Discounted rates for association members. 
  • eNews your biweekly e-mail newsletter focusing on Member NEWS and Education NEWS.  Oregon Agent magazine published four times a year and IA Independent Agent Magazine published monthly, working together to keep you up to date on current industry news, trends and new products available exclusively members.   
  • Annual Conventions, Trade Shows and Golf Tournament, Connect & Educate Symposium, Annual Forecast Breakfast, Independent Women Summit, and several NextGen Hosted Events.
  • Big I Alliance Blue, The Independent Agents gateway to specialized insurance products & services with no access fees and no volume commitment.
  • Caliper and Fedx products and services at substantial member discounts.
  • Lobbying effectiveness at the State and Federal levels.  Association lobbyist representing you in the Capitol and the Commissioners office through the use of the Oregon Insurance Political Action Committee (OIPAC).
  • E&O coverage from the largest and oldest E&O writer in the country, Westport/SwissRE.
  • Insurance products for you and your customers; EPL, Cyber, D&O, Life, LTD, STD, Retirement, Dental, Vision, Workers Compensation, In Home Business and Personal Umbrella.
  • Virtual University, an insurance based resource available to members only.
  • Office Depot Exclusive member only benefit.  Gives you access to aggressive discounts on over 15,000 office supply products.  No other insurance association can offer you this program.

Join today and you will have the strength of one of the largest associations in the State of Oregon behind you! Stronger Together!

Associate

Insurance companies (PL, CL, WC and Benefits) and MGA’s that collaborate and do business with independent agents and brokers in the state of Oregon.

Show the agents in Oregon that you support the independent agency system and their state association by joining Big I Oregon today. Complete this Associate Member Application or contact support@bigioregon.com.

Membership Benefits

  • Visibility and connectivity through our website
  • Access to our membership roster which includes point of contact
  • Unique networking and interfacing opportunities
  • Weekly email updates on issues that impact our members and their clients
  • Legislative representation at state and national levels
  • Discounts on Big I Oregon Education and Events
  • Virtual University, an exclusive insurance-based resource for “members only” such as “Ask an Expert”
  • Opportunity to support, connect and engage as a Premier Partner
  • Trusted Choice and Big “I” logos, the association’s trademarks
  • Office Depot, a “member only” benefit. You have access to over 15,000 office supply products at substantial discounts
  • Caliper, UPS product discounts

Big I Oregon Associate Members: An Associate Membership is for our valued Insurance Companies (PL, CL, WC and Benefits) and MGA’s that collaborate and do business with independent agents and brokers in the state of Oregon. Your membership demonstrates commitment and dedication to the unique industry distribution system of the clients we serve.