InsurPac raises and distributes approximately $2.4 million each election cycle, making it one of the largest small business PACs in the country. It is funded by voluntary, personal, LLC, and Partnership contributions from independent agents, brokers, and agencies throughout the country. It works hand in hand with the Big I advocacy team to promote, protect, and perpetuate the independent agency system. Last year was a record setting year for InsurPac, as it raised nearly $1.25 million. A total of 3,660 investors gave between $5 and the maximum of $5,000.
Click here to view a flyer created by the Government Affairs team with information about InsurPac.
Ideas to Fundraise Have the Young Agents host a golf tournament or cornhole tournament where registration fees and funds raised can go toward the national InsurPAC or a state PAC.
Recognize Young Agents who have donated to InsurPac during your Young Agents Conference or State Convention. During the EPIC Conference, a Young Agents event hosted by the Alabama Independent Insurance Agents, their committee recognized Young Agent donors by:
- Inviting them to a thank you reception that occurred right before the conference kick off event.
- Presenting a thank you item of appreciation that could be worn throughout the event.
- Including an InsurPac recognition sticker on name badges.
- Recognizing donors during the closing reception speech.
- Ensure the InsurPac QR code is present at all Young Agent events so anyone is able to make a donation at any time.
- Host a 50/50 raffle during any networking events and happy hours hosted by Young Agents throughout the year. 50% of the proceeds go to the winner and the other 50% go to InsurPac!
- Plan a gala dinner. Invite community leaders, legislators, or political candidates from your state to attend and charge a per-plate fee for attendance. The fees collected from attendees can go toward a large donation to the PAC.
- Encourage recurring donations. The maximum a donor can contribute toward a PAC is $5,000 per year. To maximize giving potential for any individual donor, invite recurring donations. These could be weekly, monthly or quarterly payments that are automatically deducted from the individuals account.
State Spotlight: The Big I South Carolina Young Agents raised $37,654 in 2023. Their Young Agents and InsurPac Committee hosted fundraisers with prize drawings and announcements at all podium events. They led a silent auction and added in a bourbon package with their wine toss event!
State Spotlight: The Young Agents of Big I Oklahoma raised over $1,800 for the Oklahoma-PAC at their annual Young Agents Conference in 2023. They hosted a speed networking event which required a $20 donation at the door, exceeding their goal of $1,300.
National YAC Spotlight: During the 2024 Legislative Conference, members of the National YAC challenged each other to a mini competition. They met with states in their regions, talked about InsurPac, and encouraged donations on the spot. At the end of the event, the committee member whose region had raised the least amount of funds would have to participate in a Hot Ones Wing Challenge and eat a wing with the spiciest sauce. Any state YAC could do something similar at a Young Agents Conference to encourage InsurPac donations!
Fun Fact: In 2023, Young Agents raised $221,857.50 for the InsurPac!
Do you have questions about InsurPac or want specific information about your state? Reach out to
Molly Abboud for more information.
GIVE Movement (Community Service)
BackgroundThe GIVE Movement was launched in 2018 by the Big I National Young Agents Committee (YAC). This week-long event highlights independent agents hometown acts of community service on a national platform. The Big I Young Agents are asking state associations, agents, and companies to give back to the community the week of June 1-10 and to share their activity by posting on social media using #TCAgentsGive. Anyone, anywhere can give back volunteer, host a fundraiser, be a collection site for a local charity this movement is all about small things that make a big difference.
DatesMark your calendar each year from June 1-10! This first week of June is the annual week for GIVE Movement activation.
State Spotlight: The NextGen of Big I New York held a bedding drive for Sleep in Heavenly Peace for Beds for Buffalo. Chapters in Buffalo, Syracuse, and Long Island coordinated in-person Happy Hours where bedding and items from an Amazon Wish List were collected. Over 150 bed sets and $2,500 was given to the organization serving families in need.
State Spotlight: The Young Agents from the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina hosted their 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to benefit two Make-A-Wish chapters in their state. Over the years, they have raised nearly $300,000 for Make-A-Wish. In 2024, they were able to raise $30,262.80 from their golf tournament. The event included 120 participating golfers, tee box sponsors hosted by company partners, and committee members serving as volunteers throughout the event.
Campaign Materials Campaign materials for 2025 are under production. Check back soon! Click here to download the GIVE logo.
Charitable Giving Ideas
Staff Fundraisers:
- Donations for themed virtual staff meetings (think sports jerseys and super heroes, etc)
- Skip Your Coffee collection jars
- Collect soda tabs for charity
Community Drop Site:
- Host a canned food drive for your local food pantry
- Launch a clothing drive for a homeless shelter or for kids in need
- Collect school supplies or coats for needy kids in your community
- Collect pet food and supplies for your local animal shelter
Volunteer Activities:
- Volunteer at a local shelter or food bank
- Help build a home or make repairs for a community member in need
- Host a "stuff a backpack" event at your local school to collect food and school supplies
- Spend time at a local animal shelter loving on the dogs and cats up for adoption
- Visit the elderly in retirement homes
- Orchestrate a community clean-up
- Help adults get career ready through mentorship, resume writing assistance, and more
- Start a community garden or tree planting event
- Are You Ready to Join the GIVE Movement?
- Engage staff to determine the charity and level of support your can give
- Motivate your team, share the word on social and get to collecting, sharing or volunteering
- Tell your story before, during, and after the event online and on social media. Actively share social media posts and use Facebook live to engage with followers!
- Promote your event before during and after using #TCAgentsGive
Have fun!
State Submissions
Report your results from your event using this form at any time! Include photos and metrics of what was accomplished for a chance to be featured on Big I social media accounts!
Last Updated: December 4, 2024
Originally Published: November 25, 2024