If your agency is struggling with the twin effects of a struggling economy and a soft market, the Big "I" has tools you can use right now to help improve your bottom line. Listen to Big "I" President and CEO Bob Rusbuldt talk about what the Big "I" is doing to help your agency thrive.

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 17, 2010 - The Big "I" has announced the insurance carrier panel of presidents and executives for the annual Young Agents Big "I" Leadership Institute. Participating carriers include Fireman's Fund, The Hartford, MetLife and Progressive Insurance.

WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 12, 2010 - The Big "I" sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging the repeal of a provision in the new health care law that will require all businesses to file a Form 1099 for any business-to-business transaction for goods or services over $600 (cumulative throughout the tax year) starting in 2012.

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 11, 2010 - The Beacon Mutual Insurance Company has accepted an invitation to join the Trusted Choice® consumer branding program for independent insurance agents and brokers. Beacon, a mutual insurance company chartered by the State of Rhode Island, is the largest writer of workers' compensation insurance in the state.

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