Founded in 1906 as the Oklahoma Association of Local Fire Insurance Agents, Big I Oklahoma is the largest insurance trade association in the state. With nearly 450 independent insurance agency members, we represent more than 3,000 independent insurance agents and their employees. Big I OK member agencies range in size from one person to some of the largest agencies in the region. Big I Oklahoma policy is set by a board of directors elected at the annual convention. Policy is implemented by a professional staff located in Oklahoma City. Big I Oklahoma's mission, shown below, is carried out through a variety of programs designed to enhance the business of independent insurance agencies. Big I Oklahoma is an active advocate on behalf of independent agents before legislative, regulatory and judicial groups in Oklahoma and at the federal level. Big I Oklahoma is affiliated at the national level with the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America with offices in Alexandria, Virginia and Washington D.C. The mission statement of Big I Oklahoma, working in the public's best interest, through active member participation, is to be the unrelenting advocate of independent insurance agents and to fulfill the education, political, and business needs of its members.