In order to serve New Jersey residents and businesses, independent insurance agents need to operate in a viable insurance market where products are available to provide to customers. As part of IIABNJ's advocacy efforts, the association works closely with various insurance companies, trade associations, and coalitions.

Through these relationships, IIABNJ is able to promote legislation and regulations that will enhance the products afforded to consumers throughout the state. IIABNJ's Government Affairs Representative and Committee Members maintain ongoing communications with outside groups to discuss issues of mutual concern. The coordinated effort between IIABNJ and affiliated companies and organizations allow us, as industry leaders, to speak with one voice to the legislature and regulators in order to make sure the needs of independent agents are understood.

Below is a brief list of the organizations that IIABNJ works with to maintain strong industry relations.

Trade Associations

• American Insurance Association (AIA)
• Insurance Council of New Jersey (ICNJ)
• National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC)
• NJ Workers Compensation Inspection Bureau (CRIB)
• Professional Insurance Agents of NJ (PIANJ
• Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI)
• NJ Association of Health Underwriters (NJ AHU)

Coalitions

• Coalition for Automobile Insurance Competition (CAIC)
• Privacy Regulatory Requirements for Financial Services
• Save Choices for New Jersey Drivers

Other Organizations

• Commercial Automobile Insurance Plan Board & Committees
• Department of Homeland Security, Critical Infrastructure Partnership, Financial Services Workgroup
• Internal Revenue Services Small Business Forum
• New Jersey Commissioner's Producer Advisory Council (CPAC)
• New Jersey Disaster Response Plan Group for Insurance & the Financial Industry
• New Jersey Insurance Underwriting Association Board of Directors (FAIR PLAN)
• New Jersey Workers Compensation board of Directors
• Office of Insurance Fraud Prosecutor Producer Workgroup
• Personal Automobile Insurance Plan Board & Committee
• Territorial Rating and Equalization Exchange
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)