MEET THE NEW ACT EXEC, KASEY CONNORS
10 QUESTIONS WITH THE NEW BIG I AGENTS COUNCIL FOR TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR interviewed by IA magazine
In June, the Big“ I” announced the appointment of Kasey Connors as the new executive director of the Big“ I” Agents Council for Technology( ACT).
ACT provides a forum for agents, carriers, vendors and thought leaders to collaborate on industry technology issues. Stakeholders work to identify challenges, explore solutions and advocate for technology-driven innovation that strengthens the independent agency system.
IA magazine talked with Kasey about her journey in the industry and her plans and goals for ACT.
IA magazine: Welcome to ACT, Kasey! Can you give us a quick snapshot of your journey here?
Connors: Absolutely! I’ ve been with the Big“ I” for the past eight years, working with the Trusted Choice brand and marketing resources, promoting the brand and supporting independent agents through products like the Hard Market Toolkit, the AI Toolkit, and various digital marketing resources. I’ ve spent years helping agents with their marketing, and I saw firsthand how confusing and overwhelming tech can be. ACT is the place where we address topics to make those tools and trends more accessible.
IA magazine: What drew you to ACT?
Connors: It’ s a wild time with the pace of change in technology. We’ re seeing major shifts— agentic AI, embedded insurance, digital ecosystems, real-time data and advanced analytics— and yet, technology adoption across the channel is still uneven. Agents want to move forward, but they need support, direction, and clarity.
IA magazine: Fun fact— this isn’ t your first rodeo with tech focused workgroups, right?
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