As we enter 2024, I wanted to reflect on the past year and express my gratitude for our IA members in the great state of MN. As we all think about what we want to change, add, improve, or remove from our lives in the upcoming year, my hope is that we can all appreciate the amazing community that we are a part of.  Whenever tragedy or hard times strike, there is a collective force from all facets of the insurance industry that come together to improve, make whole, or adjust as needed. I’m always humbled by the outreach of insurance people wanting to help make a change or be a part of a solution.  

If you’ve added a list of things you “should do” to your new year’s resolutions, consider instead a focus on a better you. We all know that if you aren’t taking care of yourself, then it is far more difficult to take care of others. In this industry, it is all about taking care of our customers and their families, co-workers, and friends. Make sure you are nurturing yourself as well. 

Know that all the staff at the Big I MN are working on your behalf each day, and that our board members care very much about the future of the independent agent industry, and it shows in their guidance and dedication to our association. Feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, ideas, or concerns that you may have.

We all look forward to a new year full of opportunity and possibilities. Cheers to all of you and your noble profession.