Independent agents will gather in the nation's capital for the annual Big “I" Legislative Conference April 18-20 to speak with legislators on issues important to your distribution force. Agent and company partner attendees will hear from key legislators and association leaders at the industry's premier legislative event.
Wednesday, April 18: Young Agent and InsurPac Chairs Luncheon
Rep. Kathleen Rice (D-New York)
Rep. Rice represents New York's fourth congressional district, which covers parts of Nassau County, New York. First elected to Congress in 2014, she emerged as a leading Democratic voice on national security issues and served as a member of the Homeland Security Committee and the top Democrat on the Transportation Security Subcommittee. She was reelected to a second term in 2016, and now serves as the top Democrat on the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Thursday, April 19: Legislative Breakfast
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky)
Elected to Senate Majority Leader unanimously by his Republican colleagues first in 2014 and again in 2016, McConnell is only the second Kentuckian to ever serve as Majority Leader in the U.S. Senate. Senator McConnell previously served as the Republican Leader from the 110th through the 113th Congresses and as the Majority Whip in the 108th and 109th Congresses. First elected to the Senate in 1984, McConnell is Kentucky's longest-serving senator.
House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Maryland)
As House Democratic Whip since 2011, Hoyer is the second-ranking member of the House Democratic Leadership. He is charged with mobilizing the party vote on important legislation, shaping House Democrats' legislative priorities and delivering the Democratic message. Hoyer previously served as House Majority Leader from 2007 to 2011, and as House Democratic Whip from 2003 to 2007.
Friday, April 20: General Session
State of the Association Address
Big “I" Chairman Vaughn Graham will share his perspective on the trends, opportunities and challenges facing the association and the independent agency system.
One-on-One with Bret Baier
Big “I" President & CEO Bob Rusbuldt will sit down with FOX News Channel's Bret Baier to discuss the current political landscape and how it affects issues important to independent agents and brokers. Baier is FOX News Channel's chief political anchor and anchor of “Special Report with Bret Baier."
It's not too late to join the Big “I" in Washington! Onsite registration will be available.