Press Release

Big ‘I’ Praises Reintroduction of Main Street Tax Certainty Act

WASHINGTON, DC, February 26, 2021— The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) is grateful for the reintroduction of the “Main Street Tax Certainty Act” in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Jason Smith (R-Missouri) and Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) and in the U.S. Senate by Sen. Steve Daines (R-Montana). The legislation…

Big ‘I’ Applauds Congressional Passage of Paycheck Protection Program Extension

WASHINGTON, DC, March 25, 2021— The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) commends Congress for passing H.R. 1799, the “Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act,” which would provide small businesses with an additional two months to apply for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.

Big ‘I’ Praises House Passage of Financial Services Cannabis Bill

WASHINGTON, DC, April 19, 2021— The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) thanks the U.S. House of Representatives for passing H.R. 1996, the “Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act” in a strong bipartisan fashion. The legislation would protect agents and brokers who write insurance coverage for legitimate cannabis-related businesses from…

Big “I” Statement on Violence at U.S. Capitol

WASHINGTON, DC, January 7, 2021— The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) today released the following statement by Bob Rusbuldt, Big “I” president & CEO.

TEKRiSQ Joins Agents Council for Technology

ALEXANDRIA, VA, Sept. 2, 2021— TEKRiSQ is the newest company partner of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America’s Agents Council for Technology (ACT). TEKRiSQ is a cybersecurity company that serves small and midsize businesses and helps independent insurance agents quickly diagnose risk, streamline account marketing and deliver any required risk mitigation for their…

FCAA Donates $10,000 to Invest

Alexandria, VA, June 14, 2021— First Choice Agents Alliance (FCAA), one of the largest insurance networks in the U.S., donated $10,000 to Invest™, a nonprofit organization administered by the Big “I.” Invest educates high school and community college students about insurance and encourages them to pursue careers with independent agents and brokers.

Nicole Riegl from The Institutes Joins Invest Board

Alexandria, VA, May 11, 2021—Invest SM, the insurance industry’s premier classroom-to-career education program, today announced that Nicole Riegl, president of the Agent & Broker Group at The Institutes, has joined the Invest Board of Trustees. Based in Pennsylvania, The Institutes are a leading provider of risk management and insurance knowledge solutions, including professional designations such…

First Choice Agents Alliance Chief Operating Officer Diane Wagner Joins Invest Board

Alexandria, VA, April 29, 2021—Invest SM, the insurance industry’s premier classroom-to-career education program, today announced that Diane Wagner, the chief operations officer of First Choice Agents Alliance (FCAA), has joined the Invest Board. Based in North Carolina, FCAA is one of the largest insurance agency networks in the country.

Trusted Choice® Launches New Website

ALEXANDRIA, VA, April 6, 2021—The Big “I” and Trusted Choice® are excited to announce the launch of Trusted Choice’s redesigned website with an improved user experience and easier access for Big “I” members to free marketing resources and programs.

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