OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Memo has signed its first-ever advertiser, and fittingly, it’s an Oklahoma entrepreneur with a story worth telling.
Andy Bigbie, a veteran of the insurance industry and founder of Bigbie Insurance and Benefits, joined Oklahoma Memo founder Ryan Welton on the Oklahoma Memo Podcast to discuss his return to his roots — helping small businesses and employees navigate health insurance, benefits, and financial peace of mind.
Bigbie, who has spent more than two decades in the insurance industry and ventured into technology, aerospace manufacturing, and real estate, said his decision to reopen an agency stemmed from a desire to do meaningful, relationship-driven work.
He emphasized the value of personalized service in an era dominated by call centers and online quote forms.
The launch of Bigbie Insurance & Benefits comes as small businesses prepare for open enrollment season. Bigbie said his firm focuses on education and clarity — teaching clients how to read health plans and use HSAs effectively.
Beyond insurance, Bigbie offered advice for Oklahoma’s growing base of entrepreneurs: expect setbacks, stay coachable, and find “riches in the niches.”
Bigbie’s story reflects a broader message from the Oklahoma Memo team: local business stories are community stories. “Everybody in business has a story,” Welton said. “And part of our mission at Oklahoma Memo is to help them tell it.”
For more information, visit Bigbie Insurance and Benefits or listen to the full podcast episode on YouTube and your favorite podcast platforms.
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FAQs:
Q: Who is Andy Bigbie?
A: Andy Bigbie is an Oklahoma-based entrepreneur and founder of Bigbie Insurance and Benefits, with more than two decades in the insurance industry and experience in tech, real estate, and aerospace manufacturing.
Q: What is Bigbie Insurance & Benefits?
A: A newly launched Oklahoma insurance agency that helps small businesses and employees understand, manage, and optimize their health and benefits plans.
Q: What makes Bigbie Insurance different?
A: Personalized, local service — including one-on-one open enrollment meetings and direct client support.
Q: Why did Bigbie launch his agency now?
A: After time in tech and aerospace, Bigbie wanted to return to meaningful, people-centered work.
Q: What advice does Bigbie have for new entrepreneurs?
A: Stay coachable, expect challenges, and focus on niche opportunities.