As 2021 comes to a close, it marks the end of the quasquicentennial (125th) anniversary of the Big “I," which formed in 1896 as the National Association of Local Fire Insurance Agents.
In case you missed it, check out a webpage dedicated to the important milestone, which features an article from Big “I" President & CEO Bob Rusbuldt and shines a spotlight on our company partners for the yearlong celebration.
In October, the Big “I" held a special event alongside the installation of the new Big “I" chairman, Bob Fee, in Kansas City to celebrate the milestone. Attendees were treated to a “Legends" video, including interviews and commentary from past and present Big “I" national leaders and major award recipients from the last four decades. They highlight the major accomplishments, memorable moments and historical significance of the Big “I," as well as their own personal tales from their experiences.
The 125th anniversary celebrations would not have been as special without our premier sponsors—Applied Systems, Keystone, CNA, Central Insurance, Chubb, Liberty Mutual and Safeco, Main Street America, Nationwide, Selective, Travelers and Vertafore—who salute the Big "I" on its 125th anniversary in this video. Also, thank you to our other anniversary sponsors—Encova Insurance, The Hartford, Progressive, SecureRisk and Westfield.
In the build-up to the 125th anniversary event, Independent Agent magazine released a special 88-page edition which included a 12-page commemorative pullout celebrating 125 years of the Big "I" and detailed the association's many achievements. Members can view the entire September edition and every other issue from 2021 on an all-new digital platform here.
Thank you for celebrating 125 years in 2021—and here's to a successful, happy and healthy 2022!