Press Release

Big “I” Statement on New DOL Overtime Rule Proposal

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 8, 2019 —The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) today released the following statement by Charles Symington, Big “I” senior vice president of external, industry & government affairs:

AVYST Joins Agents Council for Technology

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 5, 2019—AVYST is the newest company partner of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America’s Agents Council for Technology (ACT).

Winners Announced in the College Agency Management Competition

Alexandria, VA, March 1, 2019 –Today InVEST and the Big “I” Diversity Council announced Indiana State University, Ohio State University and the University of North Texas as the winning teams in the 2nd Annual College Agency Management Competition. Winners were chosen based on business results of owning and operating a virtual insurance agency.

Insurance Agents & Brokers Secure Tax Break

WASHINGTON (January 18, 2019)—The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers and the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America issue the following joint statement:

Big “I” Commends Final Pass-Through Tax Regulation

WASHINGTON, D.C., January 18, 2019 — The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) commends the Trump Administration for finalizing an IRS regulation making clear that owners and shareholders of insurance agencies and brokerages organized as pass-through entities can fully benefit from a new tax deduction.

Big “I” Joint Statement on FEMA Action to Limit NFIP Operations

WASHINGTON (Dec. 26, 2018)—The American Insurance Association, Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers, Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, and the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America issue the following joint statement:

Big “I” Statement on NFIP Extension

WASHINGTON.C., December 22, 2018 — The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) today released the following statement from Charles Symington, Big “I” senior vice president of external, industry and government affairs on the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) extension through May 31, 2019.

Big “I” Hires Helps Agents Find Top Talent

ALEXANDRIA, Va. Dec. 19, 2018— According to the latest Agency Universe Study, 44% of independent insurance agency owners say finding qualified new recruits is their top challenge. The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or Big “I”), in partnership with IdealTraits, has launched Big “I” Hires—a one-stop resource for independent insurance agencies to…

The concept of talent search or magnifying glass looking for employees, building a strong team, the concept of human resource management and management,

The Hill Newspaper Names Big “I” Leaders Among Top DC Lobbyists

WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 18, 2018—The Hill, a leading political newspaper, has named Bob Rusbuldt, Big “I” president & CEO, and Charles Symington, Big “I” senior vice president of external, industry, and government affairs, among the top trade association lobbyists in Washington, D.C.