Presented by the Big “I” Diversity Council

Right Start Mentorship Program.

The Big “I” Diversity Council is excited to invite interested individuals to be part of the next cohort for developing agency owners! This six-month program will help you better position your agency for success so that you can both gain and retain appointments with top carriers. 

Apply Today to be a mentee


Right Start Mentorship Program.


The program focuses on providing support and mentorship to agency owners underrepresented in the insurance industry. Please see below for more information.

  • Current member of any Big “I” state association; 
  • Identify as one of the following or another underrepresented identity: some examples are racial/ethnic minority, under the age of 42, LGBTQ+, Veteran, OR woman;
  • Agency owner for 2 years OR related industry experience;
  • Agency’s revenue at least 100k and/or a 3-5 year business plan covering your agency’s growth strategies, vision, mission, marketing plans, financial projections, and key milestones.

Apply to be a mentee

apply to be a mentor


If you have any problems with the online application please let us know here.

During the 6-month mentorship program developing agency owners (mentees) will have two mentors

  • (1) carrier representative
  • (1) seasoned agency owner

Both mentors will individually connect with the developing agency owner for a one-hour monthly call to further discuss the principles outlined in the Right Start Training Series, including:

  1. Understanding Your Agency Operating Style
  2. Employees, Your Key to Increased Productivity  
  3. Preparing for the Company Visit                       
  4. Yearly Planning & Agency Goal Setting

  • Must attend one of the scheduled orientation calls.
  • Must connect with each mentor (company and agency owner) monthly for one-hour throughout the duration of the program.
  • Must complete each of the four Right Start Training Series one-hour presentations throughout the duration of the program.
  • Please note: Participation in this program does NOT guarantee an appointment with any of the involved carriers.
  • Provide feedback on program in follow-up survey following the completion of the cohort.

  • Must attend one of the scheduled orientation calls.
  • Must connect with mentee monthly for one-hour throughout the duration of the program. The program runs for six-months.
  • Provide feedback on program in follow-up survey following the completion of the cohort.

Please contact Jamie Behymer, Director of Diversity, Inclusion & Young Agents, if you have any questions.