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2024 Press Releases

Big "I" provides numerous resources to assist consumer and general business writers, editors, and producers with insurance-related or small business-related stories. The Big "I" has knowledgeable staff sources as well as hundreds of local agent spokespeople located in communities across the nation who are available to answer questions from reporters and serve as news sources on insurance-related consumer issues.

To speak to a Big "I" source or locate an independent agent to interview in your local area, contact IIABAs Media Relations Department at (800) 221-7917 or by email:

Media questions: Sue Nester, Vice President Communications

Below are just a few of the topics that Big "I" experts have addressed in recent media interviews:

Auto Insurance
Choosing the Right Insurance
College Students/Graduates and Insurance
Finding the Right Insurance Agent
Holiday Safety Issues
Homeowners Insurance
Home-Based Business Insurance
Insuring Jewelry and Collectibles Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
Renters Insurance
Small Business Insurance Needs
Teen Drivers
Travel Insurance
Umbrella Liability Policies
Wedding Insurance

In the News

Trusted Choice Agents are Making the Headlines.

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As Flood Risks Increase, Consumers Are Overlooking Flood Insurance

ALEXANDRIA, VA (April 24, 2024) –Flooding is the most common natural disaster and can cause severe damage to homes and businesses. However, a recent survey revealed that only 14% of Americans have flood insurance, so why aren’t more consumers considering coverage? The answer is two-fold: first, many consumers mistakenly believe that their homeowners or renters insurance policies already cover flood-related damage; in addition, many consumers think that a flood will not impact their property because they are far from bodies of water.

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Survey: Women are Powerful Insurance Purchasers

ALEXANDRIA, VA (March 20, 2024) – As women are celebrated during Women’s History Month, a new survey released today by Trusted Choice–the national consumer brand representing the members of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”)–found that women are increasingly taking charge of their financial security and insurance decisions.

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New Survey Reveals How Independent Insurance Agents Are Adapting to the Hard Market

ALEXANDRIA, VA (February 28, 2024)–In what ways are independent insurance agents adapting to the hard market? Trusted Choice–the national consumer brand representing the members of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”)–examines that question in-depth in its newly released report, Navigating the Hard Market: How Independent Agencies Are Reacting.

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