Big I Illinois Names Chris Leming President
The senior executive at TROXELL assumes leadership of the insurance trade association for the coming year.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in People
Chris Leming has been installed as the new president of Big I Illinois. He will oversee the strategic direction of the association during his one-year term.
Why it matters
As president, Leming will represent the organization at both state and national levels, shaping its policy and industry engagement. His tenure follows extensive prior service to the association in several key leadership roles.
Leming has maintained a tenure at TROXELL since 1999, spanning 27 years of service. He now embarks on a one-year term as president of the Illinois-based industry association.
The players
Chris Leming
He is a senior executive at TROXELL who has now taken the helm as the president of the trade association Big I Illinois.
Big I Illinois
This is a statewide professional insurance trade association that represents independent insurance agents across Illinois.
TROXELL
Headquartered in Springfield, this firm is an independent insurance agency where Leming has worked for over two decades.
The details
Leming was formally installed during the organization's annual convention, known as CONVO, held at the Peoria Civic Center. He transitions into this role after previously serving as the association's president-elect, vice president, regional director, and a member of its government relations committee.
Timeline
Chris Leming began his career at TROXELL in 1999.
The formal installation occurred on October 15, 2026.
His term as president will last for the next one year.
Market Landscape
This appointment continues the standard annual leadership rotation practiced by Big I Illinois to ensure consistent governance. It reflects the ongoing integration of experienced agency leadership into the management of state-level trade organizations.
Insurance agency members in Illinois should expect Leming to act as their primary delegate at both state and national functions throughout the year. His leadership will influence the organization's advocacy efforts and strategic policy direction moving forward.
The takeaway
The transition marks a continuation of leadership continuity for the Illinois insurance industry. Professionals can expect Leming to leverage his decades of private sector experience during his term.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Insurance Journal.
