NextGen Leaders of Michigan

BIG I MICHIGAN

NextGen Leaders

A statewide community for emerging and new-to-industry professionals. Grow your network, build skills, and plug into advocacy that actually changes things.

Networking • Workshops
Advocacy Access
No Extra Dues

Real-world networking

Mixers, meetups, and leadership roundtables with people who actually follow up.

Career development

Workshops, speakers, and designations. Level up without the yawns.

Advocacy access

Get involved in Leg Day, PAC events, and policy conversations that impact your agency.

No extra dues

If your agency is a Big I Michigan member, you’re in. Free to join; high ROI.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming NextGen Events

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Holiday Member Mixer, December 4, 2025, Detroit
Dec 4, 2025 Detroit

Holiday Member Mixer

The Holiday Mixer is the perfect chance to connect before year-end. Light updates, plenty of time to network, and great bites.

Complimentary for members. Casual professional attire. Donations to our foundation welcomed.

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Join NextGen

No extra dues if your agency is a Big I Michigan member. You’ll get invites, resources, and the occasional career unlock

 Email Sarah

Who’s eligible?

  • Work for a Big I Michigan member agency
  • Under 40 or fewer than 5 years of industry experience
  • Commitment to professional development & engagement

If you’re 40+ but new-to-industry, eligibility still applies under the <5 years criteria.

What you’ll get

  • Invites to member-only mixers and panels
  • Leadership and advocacy opportunities
  • Scholarship and designation support

NextGen Leadership Committee

First Last

Jake Rummel

Chair • Emil Rummel Agency Inc

First Last

Nicholas Jordan

 Hartland Insurance Agency Inc

First Last

Keri Rizzo

 CWC of Grand Ledge Inc dba Harry O Culp Insurance Agency
First Last

Adam Brown

 Fitzpatrick Insurance

First Last

Jessica Mayan

 The Mayan Agency

First Last

Sarah Allen, Staff Liaison 

Big I Michigan
First Last

Karsyn Hutchinson

Emil Rummel Agency Inc

First Last

Kara Miilu

 MDA Insurance & Financial Group (IFG)

First Last

Rudy Mayan, Board Liaison

 The Mayan Agency

Mission Statement

Become a NextGen Ambassador

Represent NextGen in your region, help host events, and welcome new members.

Ambassadors

Advocacy Efforts

NextGen Leaders understand the importance of developing relationships with local, state and national legislators and taking steps throughout the year to spread the word about the importance of advocacy and legislative efforts in our industry.  That's why NextGen Leaders: 

  • Collect PAC Donations for the Big I Michigan Agent PAC (state PAC and for Big I National's InsurPAC.
  • Distributes information and legislative resources at many of their events.
  • Sends NextGen representatives to the Big I National Legislative Conference and meets with legislators on Capitol Hill to discuss issues important to our industry.
  • Joins Big I Michigan Leadership in Lansing to participate in the association's Agent Legislative Day and visits with legislators.
Advocacy

Scholarships

NextGen Leaders of Michigan is providing two $1,000 scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year to college students pursuing careers in the independent agency system.

Scholarships

Keep Up with NextGen!

Attend their events throughout the year.

Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and X (Twitter)

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