Young Agents.
We create community and resources to equip the next generation of independent insurance agents.
Empowering Emerging Leaders.
Meet Your National Young Agents Committee
Connect with the members of the 2025-2026 National YAC.
Register for the Young Agents Resource Roundtables
Hear from industry experts on topics geared toward young insurance professionals.
Young Agents Leadership Institute
Join us Sept. 11-13 in Nashville, Tennessee, to sharpen your skills and expand your network.
Join the Give Movement #TCAgentsGive
Share your community service work.
Interested in Agency Ownership?
It’s never too early to begin planning.
Considering an Insurance Career?
Find out what it takes to get started in insurance.
Independent Agent Magazine: Next Gen.
Young Agents Resources.
Embrace your independence
Resources to Empower Your Future
Creating an emerging leaders program in a Big “I” state or local association is vital to the future of the organization. The Best Practices Guide to Young Agent Programs helps you cultivate a rewarding program for future leaders.
Download the guide for strategies to:
- Create a volunteer committee and roles.
- Determine membership prospect.
- Plan events, service projects, and fundraising efforts.
- Find ways to get involved nationally.
- Set up an award-winning program.
Young Agent Leadership Institute: $500 First-Timer Scholarship
Join us Sept. 11-13 in Nashville, Tennessee. Scholarships are available to first-time attendees.
Complete the scholarship application form by Friday, Aug. 15.
Young Agents Tactical Series
Big “I” Member Exclusive: Emerging Leaders Mentorship Program
“Mentorship really has solidified my own aspirations and dreams, giving me even more momentum. Having someone in this industry to rely on when I need for anything, even if it’s just regular life guidance, really is the key, to feeling that you can make this a long term career.”
Hunter Conley, Mentee from Iowa
National Young Agents Committee.
Meet the Leaders: 2025-2026 Committee Members
The Big “‘I” National YAC has a committee chair and seven representatives. The National YAC assists Big “I” state associations and young agent volunteers in revitalizing and strengthening their young agents programs. Reach out to the committee member representing your state to learn more.
Cash McMillen, CIC
The Cashion Company Insurance, Arkansas
YAC Chair (2024-2026) YAC Member (2023-2024)
Arkansas, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Alberta & Manitoba
Avery Moore, CISR, CIC
ECI Insurance, Oklahoma
YAC member (2022-2026)
Alaska, Hawaii, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wyoming
Daniel Rohrbaugh
Raleigh Insurance Group, North Carolina
YAC Member (2024-2026)
Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, North Carolina & Utah
Leah Robinson, CIC, CRM, AINS, CAWC
My Member Insurance Agency, Michigan
YAC Member (2023-2026)
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio & Wisconsin
Ashley Engl, ACSR, GBDS, VBS
Walsh Duffield Companies, Inc. New York
YAC Member (2024-2026)
Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont & Washington D.C.
Carissa Chipman
Chalmers Insurance Group, Maine
YAC Member (2025-2026)
Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, South Carolina, Virginia & West Virginia
Kingston Hall, CIC, CRM, CISR
CRC Group, Illinois
YAC Member (2025-2026)
Alabama, Louisiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Texas & Tennessee
Taylor Hendrickson Hodges
Florida Association of Insurance Agents, Florida
YAC Member (2023-2026)
Support to state association liaisons
National Staff: Jamie Behymer, Director of Diversity, Inclusion & Young Agents
Sales & Leadership resources.
I want to start my own agency. How do I get started?
Starting an agency from scratch is possible, but can be very challenging. Owning an agency gives you the ability to be your own boss, have the satisfaction of helping people protect their valuables and investments, as well as provides you with good income potential for many years to come.
Leading Gen Z: It’s a Millennial Thing
Gen Z is challenging the workforce to think differently. As millennial leaders, we must listen and learn to understand their thought processes and motivations.
How to Approach the Most Difficult Person – YOU – to Lead at Your Agency
The most challenging person you will ever lead is you. No other person you lead will have a bigger impact on your business. Here are four ways to become a better leader by learning to lead yourself.
4 Leadership Principles You Need to Grow Your Agency
Insurance has been influenced by both positive and negative leadership, and with today’s changing technology and younger workforce, strong leadership is more important than ever before.
Perpetuation for Young Professionals
This 60-minute recorded webinar presented by InsurBanc will give you strategies to help you be part of the perpetuation process.
Young Agents Tactical Series
Hear how Young Agents are taking on the Hard Market in this episode of Agency Nation Radio.
