September 25, 2025

Casa Larga Vineyards & Winery
2287 Turk Hill Road
Fairport, NY 14450

Rochester I-Day is a joint venture between members of the CPCU Society of Rochester and Big I – Greater Rochester. This annual event brings together local agents and brokers along with insurance company representatives and affiliates of the industry. The day offers continuing education courses with credits, 30 exhibitor booths, open bar before lunch and a keynote engaging speaker to end the day. Register today during the EARLY BIRD ticket pricing of $75

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS

Stay tuned for this years recipient

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Best known for his broadcasting career at 13WHAM-TV. We are excited to welcome this years I-Day speaker, Doug Emblidge

Best known for his broadcasting career at 13WHAM-TV. We are excited to welcome this years I-Day speaker Doug Emblidge. After a 45-year career in broadcasting, Doug was ready for something new. He had long been interested in investing, and in 2022 he joined Alesco Advisors in Pittsford as a Client Advisor. As a member of the Business Development team, he is involved in both client-facing business and as a advocate in the community.

2025 I-Day Scholarship $2,000

Open to all high school seniors who are children of members of the Big I or Rochester CPCU Society. Applicant must be attending an accredited 2 year or 4 year college/university.

SCHOLARSHIP NOW INCLUDES HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO WILL BE ATTENDING A TRADE SCHOOL.  

All applications must be received by July 1, 2025 in order to be eligible for the scholarship.

insurance professional of the year

kathy Pedulla – 2024

Past Award Recipients

CPCU Society of Rochester

The CPCU Society is a global not-for-profit membership association dedicated to enriching the careers of nearly 18,000 highly motivated risk management and insurance professionals.  The Society is dedicated to providing the members with the knowledge they need to get ahead.  The Rochester Chapter holds a Gold Circle of Excellence ranking within the society.  Each year, the chapter holds educational, social, and volunteer events to enrich the local community.

Big I Greater Rochester

Big I Greater Rochester members are the small business owners and their employees who sell insurance; primarly property and casualty policies. These agents are the link between consumers, companies & providers. Big I agents educate their clients and serve as consumer advocates. They volunteer throughout the local community & show a clear commitment to clients. They take your voice directly to the seats of power in Albany and Washington.