| Chubb Executive to Address Big "I" Legislative Conference & Convention |
| ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 5, 2010 - The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big "I") today announced that Harold L. Morrison, Jr., Chubb executive vice president and chief global field officer, will address the Diversity Luncheon held during the association's Legislative Conference & Convention on Friday, March 5, at 11:45 a.m. |
| Big "I" to Host Free Webinar on Agency E-Mail Security |
| ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 3, 2010 - The Independent Agents & Brokers of America's Agents Council for Technology (ACT) will host a free webinar titled "Protecting Independent Agent Clients with Secure E-mail Using TLS (Transport Layer Security)," on Thursday, Feb. 25 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. EST. |
| Big "I" to Host Free Webinar on Social Media Policy Guidelines for Agencies |
| ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 29, 2010 - The Independent Agents & Brokers of America's Agents Council for Technology (ACT) will host a free webinar titled "Formulating a Social Web Strategy & Policy for Your Agency," on Thursday, Feb. 11 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. EST. |
| Trusted Choice® Disaster Relief Special Fund Established to Help Efforts in Haiti |
| ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 28, 2010 - The Trusted Choice® Disaster Relief Fund created a matching fund for Big "I" employees who want to donate to money dedicated exclusively to providing assistance to the victims of the Haiti earthquake. |
| Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd to Address Big "I" Large Agent/Broker/CEO Dinner |
| WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 27, 2010 - The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big "I") today announced that Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.), chairman of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, will address the association's Large Agent/Broker and CEO dinner on March 5 during the Big "I" Legislative Conference & Convention. |
| Oklahoma Agency Awarded Trusted Choice® Agency of the Month |
| ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 21, 2010 - The Bramlett Agency headquartered in Armdore, Okla. has been named the Trusted Choice® Agency of the Month by Trusted Choice®, the consumer branding program for independent insurance agents and brokers. |
| Top Insurance Carrier CEOs to Address Big "I" Legislative Conference & Convention |
| WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 19, 2010 - The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big "I") today announced the insurance carrier CEO panelists for their annual Legislative Conference & Convention. |
| Big "I" Political Action Committee Surpasses Historic $1 Million Mark in 2009 |
| WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 7, 2010 - The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big "I") today announced that its political action committee, InsurPac, raised a total of $1,006,970.50 during the 2009 calendar year setting a new record for receipts in a calendar year and breaking the one million dollar mark for the first time in one year since its inception. |
| ACT Releases Social Media Policy Guide for Agencies |
| ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 4, 2010 - The Independent Agents & Brokers of America's Agents Council for Technology (ACT) has released a report titled "Creating a Social Web Policy for Your Independent Agency." |
| Don't Put Yourself at Risk of a Winter Fire |
| ALEXANDRIA, VA, Dec. 30, 2009 - Winter brings with it the opportunity to decorate in creative ways using candles, electric lights and the chance to finally start cozy fires in unused fireplaces. The unfortunate consequence is that winter is also a prime time for fire-related injuries, property damage and even deaths. Trusted Choice® agents and spokespeople can help families prepare for fire risks and hazards that may come during the winter months. |
| Senate Health Care Bill Fails To Achieve Real Reform |
| WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 24, 2009 - The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big "I"), issued the following statement after today's passage of the Senate health care reform bill. |
| By Popular Demand: Big "I" to Host Free Webinar on Protecting Client Information and E-Mail Security |
| ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 17, 2009 - The Independent Agents & Brokers of America's Agents Council for Technology (ACT) will be host a free Webinar titled "Protecting Independent Agent Clients with Secure E-mail Using TLS (Transport Layer Security)," on Wednesday, Jan. 13 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. EST. |
| Is Your Home Ready for Winter? |
| ALEXANDRIA, VA, Dec. 14, 2009 - Is your home ready for winter weather? Many consumers don't realize that lack of preparation could mean unwelcome home damage and unexpected repair expenses. To help families and businesses protect themselves against winter risks and enjoy the season, Trusted Choice ®, the consumer branding program for independent insurance agents and brokers, and the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big "I"), offer tips that can help families prepare for risks and hazards that may come during the winter months. |
| Florida Agency Awarded Trusted Choice® Agency of the Month |
| ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 10, 2009 - Hillcrest Insurance Agency in Mount Dora, Fla. has been named the Trusted Choice® Agency of the Month by Trusted Choice®, the consumer branding program for independent insurance agents and brokers. |
| Big "I" Names New Senior Director of Federal Government Affairs |
| WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 9, 2009 - The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big "I") announced that Lauren Cialone has joined the trade association's government affairs staff as senior director of federal government affairs and John Prible has been promoted to vice president of federal government affairs. |
| Big"I" Weighs in on Estate Tax Relief Legislation |
| WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 3, 2009 - The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big "I"), today commented on the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of H.R. 4154, titled the "Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009," which permanently sets the estate tax rate and exemption amount at this year's levels.
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| Big "I" Applauds House Financial Services Committee for Passing Kanjorski/Childers/Paulsen Amendment to Federal Insurance Office Act |
| WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 2, 2009 - The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big "I"), today thanked the U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee for passing an extremely important amendment to H.R. 2609, titled the "Federal Insurance Office Act of 2009," during the committee mark-up of the legislation. The amendment, offered by Capital Markets and Insurance Subcommittee Chairman Paul Kanjorski (D-Pa.), Rep. Travis Childers (D-Miss.), and Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-Minn.), passed with strong bipartisan support and clarifies that the definition of "insurer" for mandatory data collection does not include insurance agents and agencies. |
| Big "I" Disappointed with Senate Democratic Health Care Bill |
| WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 19, 2009 - The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big "I") expressed disappointment with the health care reform bill released by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) late last night in front of a meeting of the Democratic Caucus. |
| National Survey Finds Many Consumers Missing Out on Insurance Discounts |
| Alexandria, Va., Nov. 12, 2009 - As millions of Americans look for ways to stretch their budgets to survive these tough economic times, too many are not utilizing all of the discounts that may be available to them in their homeowner and auto insurance, according to a new national survey conducted for Trusted Choice® and the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big "I"). |
| Big "I" Disappointed with House Democratic Health Care Bill |
| WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 7, 2009 - The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big "I"), today expressed their disappointment with the Democratic Health Care Reform bill that was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. |
| ACT Launches Podcasts on Agency Productivity & Internet Marketing |
| ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 5, 2009 - The Independent Agents & Brokers of America's Agents Council for Technology (ACT) has released podcasts on agency productivity and Internet marketing. |
| Big "I" to Host Free Webinar on Protecting Client Information and E-Mail Security |
| ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 30, 2009 - The Independent Agents & Brokers of America's Agents Council for Technology (ACT) announced that it will be hosting a free Webinar titled "Protecting Independent Agent Clients with Secure E-mail Using TLS (Transport Layer Security)," on Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. EST. |
| Independent Agents Offer Halloween Safety Tips |
| ALEXANDRIA, VA, Oct. 28, 2009 - Many consumers may not realize how scary Halloween might really be for their personal safety, their property... or their pocketbooks. Trusted Choice® agents and spokespeople can help families prepare for Halloween hazards that may come in disguise. |
| Big "I" Issues White Paper on Catastrophic Homeowners 'Exclusion' |
| ALEXANDRIA, VA, Oct. 26, 2009 - While the recent hard market has created a homeowners' insurance affordability problem for many consumers, a new report issued by the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big "I") Virtual University (VU) also addresses growing concerns regarding potential homeowner policy gaps when a residence is left vacant. |
| Michigan Agent Joins National Big "I" Leadership Team |
| ALEXANDRIA, VA - Oct. 22, 2009 - The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big "I") has announced that David Allen Walker, AAI, CIC, LIC has been installed as the newest member of the association's executive committee. |
| Louisiana Agency Awarded Trusted Choice® Agency of the Month |
| ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 7, 2009 - Dupre Carrier Godchaux Agency, Inc. in Louisiana's Acadiana region has been named the Trusted Choice® Agency of the Month by Trusted Choice®, the consumer branding program for independent insurance agents and brokers. |
| Big "I" Testifies Before Congress on Creation of a National Insurance Office |
| WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 6, 2009 - The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big "I"), testified today before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services in a hearing titled, "Capital Markets Regulatory Reform: Strengthening Investor Protection, Enhancing Oversight of Private Pools of Capital, and Creating a National Insurance Office." |
| Michigan Earns Outstanding Big "I" Young Agents Committee Award |
| ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 2, 2009 - The National Young Agents Committee (YAC) of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big "I") presented its most prestigious annual award to the Young Agents Council of the Michigan Association of Insurance Agents.
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| Temporary Extension of Flood Insurance Program Signed into Law |
| WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 1, 2009 - The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big "I") today commended the United States Senate for passing a temporary extension, until Oct. 31, 2009, of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and President Barack Obama for quickly signing the legislation into law just few hours before the program was set to expire.
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| Big "I" Study Finds Large Agencies Continue Hiring Producers |
| ALEXANDRIA, VA, Sept. 30, 2009 - The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big "I") announced today the release of its Best Practices Study which found that, despite high national unemployment numbers, large agencies increased their employee "headcounts."
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