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.
Meet Your NExtgen Leadership
President
Vice President
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. (An AI-focused session is currently in the works—pending approval.)
🔵 June
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
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
NExtgen Holiday Party
A laid-back way to wrap up the year with fellow young agents.
2026 ‘Break to Educate’ Webinar Series
Through our “Break to Educate” series, we offer CE webinars that support young agents in their ongoing professional development.
“Beyond the Hype: Turning AI into Real Value for Your Insurance Agency”
June 11, 2026 at 1 p.m. CT
Join us for a practical NExtgen webinar with Jason Gobbel of Kite Technology Group, where we’ll focus on how to actually use AI in your agency in a way that’s consistent, reliable, and responsible. You’ll learn how to:
- Identify where AI can support real agency workflows
- Get more consistent results using structured prompts
- Set clear guardrails for using AI in a regulated environment