NExtgen Young Agents

Your insurance career doesn’t have to be all work and no play. NExtgen is where young professionals across Nebraska connect, unwind, and build real friendships with people who get what you do for a living, no matter where you’re based.

What We Do

We’re about building relationships, growing your career, and having a good time while doing both.

NExtgen creates opportunities to connect throughout the year, and they’re worth showing up to:

  • Social events & networking – Happy hours, outings, and gatherings where you can relax and meet other young professionals
  • Community service – GIVE Movement projects where we make an impact together
  • Conference connections – NExtgen activities at IIAN events
  • Free CE when you need it – Quarterly “Break to Educate” webinars (1 hour each)
  • College outreach – Sharing our experiences with students at UNL, UNO, and UNK
  • Conference scholarships – Financial support to attend IIAN and IIABA conferences

Why Join?

Because insurance is better when you’re not doing it alone. Whether you’re new to the industry or a few years in, NExtgen gives you a community of people in the same boat: Navigating careers, swapping war stories, and building friendships that go beyond business cards.

GET INVOLVED

NExtgen is accepting applications for new leaders to join our committee. Help plan and execute exciting events and programs, and be rewarded with networking and fun experiences!

Apply now through November 30.

Meet Your NExtgen Leadership

Jared Ohl
Jared Ohl
President
Sara Vesely
Sara Vesely
Vice President
Position Open
Secretary-Treasurer

Find Your People

What’s Happening This Year

Here’s a look at what NExtgen typically has going on throughout the year. Dates and details may shift, but this gives you a feel for what to expect.

🔵 January
Day at the Capitol – Lincoln
Join fellow young agents to connect with legislators and get a firsthand look at how our industry is represented at the state level.

🔵 March 24 -26
Spring Conference – Kearney
NExtgen is part of the action with a presence at the trade show and time to connect with other agents.

🔵 April 22-24
Big “I” Legislative Conference – Washington, D.C.
A unique opportunity for a select group of young agents to advocate on Capitol Hill.

🔵 Ongoing
Break to Educate CE Webinars
Free, one-hour CE over lunch on Zoom. Topics vary each year.

🔵 June 12
College World Series Social – Omaha
A fun, casual hangout during one of Nebraska’s biggest events. Last year was a blast, so we’re doing it again.

🔵 June
Big “I” GIVE Movement
Join young agents across the country in giving back to our communities.

🔵 August 13
IIAN Golf Tournament
Play on a team or help out at Hole 16—it’s a great way to get involved.

🔵 October 2–3
Young Agents Leadership Institute – Baltimore
A national leadership experience designed for emerging leaders in the industry.

🔵 October 27–29
Big “I” Nebraska Annual Convention – Kearney
NExtgen shows up in a big way with a booth at the trade show and by hosting the hospitality room.

🔵 December 2
NExtgen Holiday Party
A laid-back way to wrap up the year with fellow young agents.

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Big ‘i’ Holiday Party

Hosted by NExtgen

Get ready to party inside a snowglobe! Join us for a festive evening of drinks, appetizers, and good company at the NExtgen Holiday Party, and experience the “Miracle at Robber’s Cave” Christmas-themed pop-up bar!

Open to all Big ‘I’ Nebraska members, this celebration on December 2, 2026, from 5 – 9 p.m. at Robber’s Cave in Lincoln promises fun, food, and great connections.

Space is limited to 55 people – RSVP today!

Omaha agents: Reserve your seat on a roundtrip shuttle from Omaha to Lincoln! Shuttle service is contingent on sufficient registration and sponsorship support. If the shuttle is canceled, your $10 fee will be refunded.

Shuttle Schedule:

  • Departs: 5:00 p.m. from Dodge Partners Insurance (13321 California St, Omaha, NE)
  • Arrives in Lincoln: 6:00 p.m.
  • Departs Lincoln: 9:00 p.m.
  • Returns to Omaha: 10:00 p.m.