Government Affairs

Big “I” Joins “Alliance to Fight the 40”

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 28, 2015 — The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) joined with a diverse group of public and private sector employers,…

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Senate Banking Committee Moves Financial Services Relief Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 21, 2015 — The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) today praised the U.S. Senate Banking Committee for considering the “Financial…

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New York’s Dick Poppa Honored with Jeff Yates Award

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 25, 2015 —The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers (IIABA or the Big “I”) has awarded Dick Poppa, CAE, AAI, with the Jeff Yates Lifetime Achievement Award, the…

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Big “I” Issues Agent Awards

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 25, 2015 —The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) this week bestowed three prestigious agent awards at the annual Big “I”…

California’s Jim Armitage Honored with Woodworth Memorial Award

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 24, 2015 —The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers (IIABA or the Big “I”) has awarded Jim Armitage with the Woodworth Memorial Award, the highest honor the association…

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Sen. Mike Crapo is Big “I” Legislator of the Year

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 22, 2015—U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) is the Gerald Solomon-Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) Legislator of the Year for 2014.