The Institute's Webinar " No Commute, Same Risk: Disability Insurance for the Remote Workforce "
2026-08-20 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Oklahoma
Working from home changes where work happens, but it does not change the reality of disability risk. Illness, injury, and chronic conditions can still disrupt income regardless of location. Review disability insurance fundamentals through the lens of remote and hybrid employment. Examine short term and long term disability coverage, workers’ compensation coordination, and plan design considerations that often create coverage gaps. Real world scenarios highlight how claims may arise in home office settings and during gradual return to work situations. Walk away with clear guidance for advising remote workers and employers on effective income protection strategies.

Standard Webinar Price: $49.00

BIGiOK members get free, unlimited access to all The Institutes webinars!Join us and take advantage of expert-led sessions designed to grow your knowledge and advance your career.

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Free Friday Ethics Webinar
2026-08-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-11-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-12-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Oklahoma
“The Character Clause: Ethics, Sports, and the Business of Winning Right” This engaging and thought-provoking ethics course challenges insurance professionals to consider the connection between character, performance, and leadership. Using analogies from college athletics and examples from real-world business, participants will examine how pressure and culture influence ethical decision-making and personal leadership. Through personal reflection, worksheet activities, and the creation of their personal Character Clause, learners will leave equipped to act with integrity, even when the stakes are high.

Instructor: Sara Bradshaw Ray, CIC

CE: 1 Ethics credit

The Institute's Webinar " When Claims Go Big: Social Inflation, Nuclear Verdicts, and the End of "Small" Losses "
2026-08-25 09:00 - 10:00 | Oklahoma
A claim that once seemed routine can now result in a multi-million-dollar verdict. Explore the forces driving social inflation, including shifting jury attitudes, attorney advertising, coordinated litigation strategies, and third-party litigation funding. Learn how these trends affect claim severity, underwriting decisions, liability limits, and coverage recommendations. Through real-world examples and practical scenarios gain actionable strategies to identify escalating exposures, communicate risk effectively, and help clients navigate an increasingly complex liability environment.

Standard Webinar Price: $79.00

BIGiOK members get free, unlimited access to all The Institutes webinars!Join us and take advantage of expert-led sessions designed to grow your knowledge and advance your career.

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The Institute's Webinar " The Builders Risk Reality Check: Coverage Gaps, Timing Traps, and Claim Disputes "
2026-08-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Oklahoma
Builders Risk is frequently treated as “cover the materials until the job is finished.” In reality, it is a first party property policy designed for the constantly changing exposures of construction projects. Walk through how Builders Risk policies are structured, who should be insured, and where coverage gaps often appear. Using real claim scenarios, participants will review timing triggers, covered property disputes, and off site exposure issues that regularly lead to denied claims. Leave with practical questions to ask during placement so coverage matches how the project actually operates.

Standard Webinar Price: $64.00

BIGiOK members get free, unlimited access to all The Institutes webinars!Join us and take advantage of expert-led sessions designed to grow your knowledge and advance your career.

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NO Hidden Fees

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The Institute's Webinar " The Hidden Costs of Bad Beneficiary Designations: Financial, Legal & Professional Fallout "
2026-08-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Oklahoma
Beneficiary designations often look like routine paperwork, but they carry powerful legal consequences. When they are outdated, vague, or disconnected from an overall estate plan, they can redirect assets, create family conflict, and expose professionals to liability. Examine real world situations where beneficiary mistakes caused financial loss, litigation, and unexpected outcomes. Learn a practical review protocol that helps identify risky designations, coordinate with other planning elements, and recognize when referrals are appropriate.

Standard Webinar Price: $49.00

BIGiOK members get free, unlimited access to all The Institutes webinars!Join us and take advantage of expert-led sessions designed to grow your knowledge and advance your career.

NO State Reporting Fees

NO Hidden Fees

2026 IA-MBA Program
2026-09-02 11:00 - 12:30 | Oklahoma
The Big I Oklahoma is proud to partner with GoalMakers to offer members access to the Master Manager Program—a practical, interactive leadership and business development experience designed to help agency owners, managers, and future leaders build stronger, more profitable businesses.

Whether you’re looking to improve leadership skills, strengthen financial knowledge, or develop a more effective team, this program provides the tools and strategies you can put to work immediately.

Key Points:

10-Week Mini-MBA for Independent Agency Leadership – Follow a structured schedule of lessons designed specifically for independent insurance agency leaders. Access exclusive member pricing by selecting the Start button.

16 Hours of Continuing Education (CE) – Participants who successfully complete the full course are eligible to earn 16 hours of CE credit.

What You’ll Gain:

Practical management and leadership strategies

Business and financial fundamentals

Real-world exercises and case studies

Live expert-led facilitation sessions

Self-paced online learning that fits your schedule

Actionable tools to help improve agency performance

Who Should Participate?

The program is designed for agency owners, managers, producers, and emerging leaders who want to strengthen their leadership skills and drive long-term success. No formal business degree is required—just a commitment to learning and growing.

Program Highlights:

Interactive online learning

Live virtual coaching and discussion sessions

Flexible, self-paced coursework

Collaborative learning with fellow industry professionals

Resources you can apply immediately within your agency

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER/LEARN MORE INFORMATION

2026 "It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere" Young Agent's Conference
2026-09-16 16:30 - 2026-09-17 14:00 | Oklahoma
🌴🕔 It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere… and we’re headed to Tulsa! 🍹

Save the date for the 2026 Young Agents Conference at River Spirit Casino Resort!

📅 September 16–17, 2026🗓 Registration opens July 7th

Get ready for two days of:✨ Networking with fellow young agents📚 Continuing education opportunities🎉 Fun, connections, and unforgettable vibes

Whether you’re there to learn, connect, or just enjoy the atmosphere—this is one event you don’t want to miss.

Please Note: Registration Closes on Friday, September 11th at 5PM CST.

REGIStration open now

LODGING

Make plans to stay with us at the 2026 Young Agents Conference at River Spirit Casino Resort!

Room Rate: $149 per night, plus applicable taxes and fees.

Reservation Deadline: Thursday, September 3, 2026

Be sure to book your room before the deadline to take advantage of the discounted conference rate. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis and availability cannot be guaranteed after September 3.

Click here to book your room

AGENDA

Wednesday, September 16th

4:30-6PM- “It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere Social”- Margaritaville

6-8PM- First Time Attendee Event at Suite Shots (RSVP Required- Opened to 1st Time Attendees Only)

Transportation Provided to and from River Spirit Via Shuttle

Dinner Provided

6-8PM- Open Time for Dinner

TBD- 8:30PM- Karaoke Night

Thursday, September 17th

8-8:30AM- Registration OPEN

8:30-9:30AM- “Trusted Access, Broken Ethics: Insider Risk in Insurance” by Crystal Heard (Approved for 1 Hr. of Ethics CE)

Insurance professionals are entrusted with access to highly sensitive personal, financial, and claims information, making the industry uniquely vulnerable to insider risk. Through a realistic case study, attendees will explore how pressure, opportunity, and rationalization can lead to misconduct and examine the financial, regulatory, and reputational impacts that follow. Participants will leave with practical strategies to strengthen ethical decision-making, reduce insider threats, and foster a culture of accountability built on trust.

9:30-9:45AM- Break

9:45-10:45AM- Keynote: “You Don’t Need More Experience. You Need More Self-Trust” by Kimiko Donahue (Approved for 1 Hr. of General CE)

This keynote takes on the belief that early-career agents simply need more time in the business before they can perform. Using NLP-based reframing tools and self-image science, participants learn to spot the unconscious “rookie” stories driving their daily behavior and replace them with a professional identity grounded in self-trust — so they show up with the clarity and confidence that earns client relationships from day one.

10:45-11:00AM- Activity: “Passport to Connections”

Break the ice and expand your network with our interactive Passport to Connections challenge! Attendees will receive a passport card featuring a variety of fun and industry-related prompts and will mingle throughout the event to find fellow participants who match each description. Collect signatures to complete your passport and turn it in for a chance to win a prize while making meaningful connections with peers from across the industry.

11:00-11:20AM- Grab Lunch/Network

11:20-11:40AM- 2026 “Future Insurance Leaders of Oklahoma (FILO) Graduation” & Lunch

11:40-11:50AM- Networking Break

11:50-12:50PM- “The Authentic Advantage: Turning Connections into Clients” (Approved 1 Hr. of General CE) by LaVeta Breath

In today’s insurance industry, lasting success is built on trust and genuine relationships. This interactive session explores how authentic communication can strengthen your marketing efforts, improve client relationships, and drive business growth. Attendees will leave with practical strategies, increased self-awareness, and actionable techniques to build meaningful connections that lead to long-term success.

12:50-1:00PM- Networking Break

1:00-2:00PM- Session: “Pitch Perfect” by Kimiko Donahue (Approved for 1 Hr. of General CE) & Wrap Up

Where the keynote builds self-trust, this session turns that self-trust into something agents can use in any room: a clear, confident elevator pitch — and the presence to deliver it like they mean it. The goal isn’t a clever script. It’s a pitch they can say out loud, under mild pressure, without freezing, rambling, or apologizing.

Please Note: Continuing education is only approved for P&C Licenses.

Registration Options:

🎟️ Agent Registration

Registration TierRegistration DatesRateDetails🏝️ Fins Up Early Bird RateJuly 7 – July 31, 2026$139Catch the island breeze before everyone else!🍹 It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere RateAugust 1 – August 27, 2026$169The perfect time to lock in your spot.🌅 Last Call at the Tiki Bar RateAugust 28 – September 11, 2026$199Final chance before registration sails away!

🍹 “It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere” Social (September 16th)

EventCostDetails🍹 OK-PAC Social$20 Donation at the DoorAll proceeds benefit OK-PAC. Donations must be made by personal credit card, cash, or check. Includes one drink ticket and light snacks.

🤝 Partner Company Registration

Registration TierRegistration DatesRateDetailsStandard Partner RateJuly 7 – August 27, 2026$189Standard registration rate for partner company attendees.Late Partner RateAugust 28 – September 11, 2026$250Late registration rate for partner company attendees.

💸 Discounts & Special Offers

DiscountSavingsDetails👥 Multiple Agent Discount$25 OffReceive $25 off each additional agent registration from the same office. Discount automatically applies at checkout.🌴 First-Time Attendee Discount$50 OffFirst-time agent attendees receive $50 off their registration. Cannot be combined with any other discounts.

Please note: Non-Member Registration options are shown on event page.

BIGiOK Young Agent's/Foremost Community Service Project
2026-10-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Free to Live Animal Sanctuary, 9150 S Western Ave. Guthrie, 73044
Join BIGiOK Young Agents and Foremost Insurance for a meaningful morning of giving back at Free to Live Animal Sanctuary! 🐾

📅 October 29th🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM🍴 Optional Lunch Following the Project

Spend the morning serving our community while learning more about the incredible work of Free to Live Animal Sanctuary and the animals they care for.

Foremost Insurance will be sponsoring lunch following the service project. If you plan to stay and join us, please indicate your attendance when registering.

More details about the specific service activities will be shared soon—stay tuned!

We hope you’ll join us for a morning of service, connection, and making a difference! 💙

2027 EmpowerHER (Save the Date)
2027-03-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Coles Garden, 1415 NE 63rd St, Oklahoma City, OK, 73120, United States
🌸 Save the Date – EmpowerHer 2027! 🌸

Mark your calendars for EmpowerHer 2027 on Wednesday, March 24, 2027, at the beautiful Cole’s Garden!

Join us for an inspiring day designed to empower, connect, and encourage women in the insurance industry through engaging speakers, meaningful networking, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

More details and registration will be coming in December, but for now, be sure to save the date—we can’t wait to see you there!

INSURCON27 - 120th Anniversary
2027-05-03 08:00 - 2027-05-04 18:30 | Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center, 6808 S 107th E Ave, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74133, United States
Save The Date – INSURCON27!

Mark your calendars for May 3-4, 2027 and join us at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma as we celebrage a major milestone – BIGiOK’s 120th Anniversary!

INSURCON27 will bring together insurance professionals from accross the state for two days of industry-leading education, networking, innovative exhibitors, and unforgettable celebrations honoring 120 years of serving Oklahoma’s independent Insurance community.

Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center6808 South 107th East AvenueTulsa, OK 74133

More details, speakers, and registration information will be coming in January of 2027. For now, be sure to save the date. You won’t want to miss this historic event!
