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InVEST Partners with Junior Achievement to Bring Expanded Insurance Education into the Classroom
ALEXANDRIA, Va. Nov. 15, 2017 ā InVEST, the insurance industryās premier classroom to career education program, is now partnering with Junior Achievement (JA) to include InVEST's insurance program as part of a new JA high school financial literacy curriculum. Launched last month, this new hybrid curriculum is being piloted in Atlanta and will be rolled out nationwide at a later date. InVEST and JA believe that insurance is an important part of a high school studentās introduction to the world of financial literacy.
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House Advances Flood Insurance Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 14, 2017āToday the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2874, āThe 21st Century Flood Reform Act,ā introduced by Rep. Sean Duffy (R-Wisconsin). This legislation reauthorizes the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for five years and makes several reforms to the program. The bill now heads to the Senate where lawmakers in that chamber will decide whether to take up the House version of the flood bill or craft their own reauthorization legislation.
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The Hill Newspaper Names Big āIā Leaders Among Top DC Lobbyists
WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 2, 2017āThe Hill, a leading political newspaper, has named Bob Rusbuldt, Big āIā president & CEO, and Charles Symington, Big āIā senior vice president of external, industry, and government affairs, among the top trade association lobbyists in Washington, D.C.
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InVEST Program Announces Teacher and Volunteer of the Year
ALEXANDRIA, VA ā Oct. 12, 2017 ā InVEST has awarded John Mayo, business management instructor at Lake Region Vocational Center in Naples, Maine, the 2017 InVEST Teacher of the Year Award and Dottie Chalmers-Cutter, vice president of operations for the Chalmers Insurance Group in Bridgton, Maine, the 2017 InVEST Volunteer of the Year Award.
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āBig Sixā Releases Tax Reform Framework
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 27, 2017āThe Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big āIā) today released a statement by Charles Symington, Big āIā senior vice president of external, industry, and government affairs.
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Big "I" Statement on Hurricane Aid Package and NFIP Extension
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 8, 2017 ā The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big āIā) today released the following statement by Charles Symington, Big āIā senior vice president of external, industry & government affairs.
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Big āIā Statement on Court Decision to Strike Down DOL Overtime Rule
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 1, 2017 ā The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big āIā) today released the following statement by Charles Symington, Big āIā senior vice president of external, industry & government affairs:
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Big "I" Members Ready to Assist Hurricane Harvey Victims
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 31, 2017ā As families and businesses begin to recover from the devastating effects of the flooding and damage caused by Hurricane Harvey, members of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big āIā) stand ready to help those affected by the disaster through the Trusted Choice Disaster Relief Fund.
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North Carolina and Utah Teen Golfers Win 49th Annual Trusted ChoiceĀ® Big "I" National Championship
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 11, 2017āEmily Hawkins of Lexington, North Carolina and Blake Tomlinson of Salt Lake City won the girls and boys divisions, respectively, at the 49th annual Trusted ChoiceĀ® Big 'I' National Championship in Madison, Mississippi.
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Agents Council for Technology Releases Agency Cyber Guide
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 2, 2017āThe Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Americaās Agents Council for Technology (ACT) has released the āAgency Cyber Guide 1.0ā which addresses cybersecurity regulations and provides corresponding compliance resources.
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Trusted ChoiceĀ® Social Media Campaign Raises Money for Make-A-WishĀ®
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 1, 2017āTrusted ChoiceĀ®, the consumer branding program for independent insurance agents and brokers, is proud to announce its seventh annual summer social media campaign to raise money for Make-A-WishĀ®. During the month of August, Trusted ChoiceĀ® will donate $10 to the wish granting organization for each post āsharedā from the Trusted ChoiceĀ® Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TrustedChoice).
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Northeast High School Academy of Finance Students Receive InVEST Scholarships
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 28, 2017āInVEST, the insurance industryās premier classroom to career education program, has awarded four scholarships to students from Northeast High School Academy of Finance in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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Cooper City High School Student Receives InVEST Scholarship
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 28, 2017āInVEST, the insurance industryās premier classroom to career education program, has awarded a $500 scholarship to Krystianna Clouse, a student at Cooper City High School in Cooper City, Florida.
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Morningstar School Student Receives InVEST Scholarship
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 28, 2017āInVEST, the insurance industryās premier classroom to career education program, has awarded a $500 scholarship to Catherine Lang, a student at Morningstar School, in Pinellas Park, Florida.
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Palmetto High School Student Receives InVEST Scholarship
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 28, 2017āInVEST, the insurance industryās premier classroom to career education program, has awarded a $500 scholarship to Tania Romero, a student at Palmetto High School in Palmetto, Florida.
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Cypress Bay High School Student Receives InVEST Scholarship
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 27, 2017āInVEST, the insurance industryās premier classroom to career education program, has awarded a $2,000 scholarship to Christian Valencia, a student at Cypress Bay High School in Weston, Florida.
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Lake Brantley High School Students Receive InVEST Scholarships
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 27, 2017āInVEST, the insurance industryās premier classroom to career education program, has awarded five scholarships to students from Lake Brantley High School in Altamonte Springs, Florida.
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Manatee High School Students Receive InVEST Scholarships
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 27, 2017āInVEST, the insurance industryās premier classroom to career education program, has awarded two scholarships to students from Manatee High School in Bradenton, Florida.
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19 Orlando High School Students Receive InVEST Scholarships
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 26, 2017āInVEST, the insurance industryās premier classroom to career education program, has awarded 19 scholarships to students from two Orlando high schools: William R. Boone High School and Dr. Phillips High School.
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14 Hamburg High School Students Receive InVEST Scholarships
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 25, 2017āInVEST, the insurance industryās premier classroom to career education program, has awarded 14 scholarships to students at Hamburg High School in Hamburg, New York. The program is a key incentive in attracting new talent to the insurance industry which will have an estimated 400,000 open positions by 2020 and faces a critical workforce gap.
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East Hartford High School Student Receives InVEST Scholarship
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 25, 2017āInVEST, the insurance industryās premier classroom to career education program, has awarded the $3,000 Bob Baxter Honorary Scholarship to Michelle Dajczak, a student at East Hartford High School in East Hartford, Connecticut. The program is a key incentive in attracting new talent to the insurance industry which will have an estimated 400,000 open positions by 2020 and faces a critical workforce gap.
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Coventry High School Student Receives InVEST Scholarship
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 25, 2017āInVEST, the insurance industryās premier classroom to career education program, has awarded a $500 scholarship to Reid Davis, a student at Coventry High School in Coventry, Connecticut. The program is a key incentive in attracting new talent to the insurance industry which will have an estimated 400,000 open positions by 2020 and faces a critical workforce gap.
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Newington High School Student Receives InVEST Scholarship
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 25, 2017āInVEST, the insurance industryās premier classroom to career education program, has awarded a $500 scholarship to Cassie Moree, a student at Newington High School in Newington, Connecticut.
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Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Students Receive InVEST Scholarships
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 25, 2017āInVEST, the insurance industryās premier classroom to career education program, has awarded 9 scholarships to students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
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State University of New York at Oswego Student Receives InVEST Scholarship
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 24, 2017āInVEST, the insurance industryās premier classroom to career education program, has awarded the Second Round Scholarship to Jeffrey Steinhoff, a student at State University of New York at Oswego. The program is a key incentive in attracting new talent to the insurance industry which will have an estimated 400,000 open positions by 2020 and faces a critical workforce gap.
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Groton High School Students Receive InVEST Scholarships
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 21, 2017ā InVEST, the insurance industryās premier classroom to career education program, has awarded $1000 scholarships to Brenna Batzer and Brianna Miller, students at Groton High School in Groton, New York. The program is a key incentive in attracting new talent to the insurance industry which will have an estimated 400,000 open positions by 2020 and faces a critical workforce gap.
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Dryden High School Student Receives InVEST Scholarship
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 21, 2017āInVEST, the insurance industryās premier classroom to career education program, has awarded a $500 scholarship to Josh Ramsay, a student at Dryden High School in Dryden, New York. The program is a key incentive in attracting new talent to the insurance industry which will have an estimated 400,000 open positions by 2020 and faces a critical workforce gap.
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McGraw Central High School Student Receives InVEST Scholarship
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 20, 2017āInVEST, the insurance industryās premier classroom to career education program, has awarded a $2,000 scholarship to Hanna Bordwell, a student at McGraw Central High School in McGraw, New York. The program is a key incentive in attracting new talent to the insurance industry which will have an estimated 400,000 open positions by 2020 and faces a critical workforce gap.
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Three Capital Area Career Center Students Receive InVEST Scholarships
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 19, 2017ā InVEST, the insurance industryās premier classroom to career education program, has awarded scholarships to three students from Capital Area Career Center in Mason, Michigan. The program is a key incentive in attracting new talent to the insurance industry which will have an estimated 400,000 open positions by 2020 and faces a critical workforce gap.
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Olivet College Student Receives InVEST Scholarship
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 19, 2017ā InVEST, the insurance industryās premier classroom to career education program, has awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Melanie Keusch, a student at Olivet College in Olivet, Michigan. The program is a key incentive in attracting new talent to the insurance industry which will have an estimated 400,000 open positions by 2020 and faces a critical workforce gap.
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Two Pinkerton Academy Students Receive InVEST Scholarships
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 18, 2017ā InVEST, the insurance industryās premier classroom to career education program, has awarded scholarships to two students from Pinkerton Academy in Derry, New Hampshire. Christopher Ouwerkerk received $1000 and Taylor Sheley received $500. The program is a key incentive in attracting new talent to the insurance industry which will have an estimated 400,000 open positions by 2020 and faces a critical workforce gap.
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B.E.S.T. Academy High School Student Receives InVEST Scholarship
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 17, 2017āInVEST, the insurance industryās premier classroom to career education program, has awarded a $500 scholarship to Braylon Stroud, a student at B.E.S.T. Academy High School in Atlanta. The program is a key incentive in attracting new talent to the insurance industry which will have an estimated 400,000 open positions by 2020 and faces a critical workforce gap.
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River Oaks High School Student Receives InVEST Scholarship
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 17, 2017ā InVEST, the insurance industryās premier classroom to career education program, has awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Rebecca Roy, a student at River Oaks High School in Monroe, Louisiana. The program is a key incentive in attracting new talent to the insurance industry which will have an estimated 400,000 open positions by 2020 and faces a critical workforce gap.
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Grossmont Community College Student Receives InVEST Scholarship
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14, 2017ā InVEST, the insurance industryās premier classroom to career education program, has awarded a $500 scholarship to John Rattan, a student at Grossmont Community College in El Cajon, California. The program is a key incentive in attracting new talent to the insurance industry which will have an estimated 400,000 open positions by 2020 and faces a critical workforce gap.
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Big āIā Announces Leadership Changes
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 13, 2017āThe Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big āIā) announces that Charles E. Symington Jr. will now serve as the associationās senior vice president for external, industry and government affairs.
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Trusted ChoiceĀ® Announces New Executive Director
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 12, 2017āTrusted ChoiceĀ®, the consumer branding program for the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big āIā), has promoted Kevin Brandt as its next executive director.
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InVEST Awards 76 Academic Student Scholarships
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 11, 2017ā InVEST, the insurance industryās premier classroom to career education program, has awarded $75,500 in scholarships to 76 students pursuing insurance-related degrees. The program is a key incentive in attracting new talent to the insurance industry.
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State Auto Executive Joins InVEST National Board
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 22, 2017āInVEST, the insurance industryās premier classroom-to-career education program, recently announced that Bill Post has joined its national board. Post is State Auto vice president, people strategies and services business partners and talent acquisition.
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Flood Insurance Bills Move Forward
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 21, 2017āThe Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big āIā) today released the following statement by Charles Symington, Big āIā senior vice president of external and government affairs:
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Kingstone Insurance Company Joins Trusted ChoiceĀ®
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 20, 2017āKingstone Insurance Company is the newest member of the Trusted ChoiceĀ® consumer branding program for independent insurance agents and brokers. Kingstone Insurance Company, headquartered in Kingston, New York, has joined 71 other leading companies nationwide as a Trusted ChoiceĀ® company partner.
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Big āIā Markets Offers New Cyber Product for Small Businesses
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 19, 2017āBig āIā Markets (BIM), a division of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big āIā), has expanded its small commercial offerings to include a new cyber coverage product for small business clients.
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Hurricane Season Opens Today
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 1, 2017 ā Hurricane season officially starts today and as meteorologists rev up for what could be a busy few months, Trusted ChoiceĀ® independent agents are also on standby to help their clients prepare for and recover from disasters.
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Big āIā Honors the Legacy of Sen. Jim Bunning
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 30, 2017āThe Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big āIā) released the following statement regarding Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Kentucky) from Robert Rusbuldt, Big āIā president & CEO:
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Louisiana Agent Receives National Award
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 24, 2017āThe Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big āIā) has bestowed the Sidney O. Smith Award to Lee Schilling, president of Schilling & Reid Insurance in Amite, Louisiana.
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Independent Insurance Agents of Nebraska Receives National Award
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 23, 2017 āThe Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big āIā) bestowed an inaugural award to the Independent Insurance Agents of Nebraska (IIAN) for membership development at the associationās largest annual gathering.
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Stamford Agent Receives National Recognition
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 23, 2017āSpencer Houldin, Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big āIā) chairman, recently honored J. Ralph Murray of Stamford, Connecticut, for his long-standing commitment to the independent insurance agency community.
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The Independent Insurance Agents of North Dakota (IIAND) Receive National Award
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 19, 2017 āThe Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big āIā) recently bestowed the award for membership growth to the Independent Insurance Agents of North Dakota (IIAND) at the associationās largest annual gathering.
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Trusted ChoiceĀ® Community Involvement Award Goes to North Carolina Agency Founder
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 17, 2017āTrusted ChoiceĀ® has awarded the annual Dan Fulwider Award for Community Involvement to Harry Swimmer, founder of the Swimmer Insurance Agency in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Rep. Greg Walden Discusses Health Care Reform at Big āIā Large Agent/CEO Event
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 11, 2017āRep. Greg Walden, chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee, delivered a keynote address to the annual Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big āIā) Large Agent/Broker & CEO Dinner.
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International Institute Presents Big āIā Virtual University Leader with Prestigious Award in London
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 10, 2017āChristopher āChrisā J. Boggs, CPCU, ARM, ALCM, LPCS, AAI, APA, CWCA, CRIS, AINS, Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America Virtual University director, receives the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) Brian Hey Prize as part of a diverse worldwide group of professionals.
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Young Agents āPay it Forwardā By Raising Scholarship Money for InVEST Insurance Education
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 10, 2017 ā The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big āIā) Young Agents Committee (YAC) raised more than $26,000āincluding $17,599 in a silent auctionāthis year for InVEST, a one-of-a-kind financial literacy program that educates high school and college students about insurance, risk management and financial services.
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Duck Creek Technologies Joins Agents Council for Technology
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 9, 2017āDuck Creek Technologies is the newest company partner of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Americaās Agents Council for Technology (ACT).
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Rep. Joe Kennedy III Addresses Big āIā Young Agents & InsurPac Leadership
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 9, 2017āRep. Joe Kennedy III (D-Massachusetts) addressed the Young Agents & InsurPac State Chairpersons Legislative Luncheon during the annual Big āIā Legislative Conference.
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Sen. Cory Gardner Discusses Main Street America
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 9, 2017āSen. Cory Gardner (R-Colorado) delivered a keynote address to the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big āIā) membership at its annual Legislative Conference.
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New Jerseyās Cappy Stults Honored with Woodworth Memorial Award
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 8, 2017āThe Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers (IIABA or the Big āIā) has awarded Charles āCappyā Stults with the Woodworth Memorial Award, the highest honor the association bestows on one of its members, during the annual Big āIā Legislative Conference.
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Sen. Joe Manchin Discusses Small Business and Bipartisanship
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 8, 2017āSen. Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) delivered a keynote address to the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big āIā) membership at its annual Legislative Conference.
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Big āIā Issues Membership Awards
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 7, 2017 āThe Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big āIā) bestowed two inaugural awards for membership development at the annual Big āIā Legislative Conference.
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Big āIā Presents Company Partners Best Practices Awards
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 5, 2017āThe Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big āIā) today presented Applied Systems, Central Insurance Companies, EMC Insurance Companies and Travelers Insurance Companies with the prestigious Best Practices Award of Excellence at the Big āIā Legislative Conference.
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Nevada Young Agent Receives Maurice Herndon Scholarship
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 4, 2017āThe Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America National Young Agents Committee (YAC) welcomes Nevada young agent Jana Schellin Foster, recipient of the 2017 Maurice Herndon Scholarship award, to Washington, D.C., this week for the Big āIā Legislative Conference. Schellin Foster is part owner and agency manager at the Nevada Insurance Agency company in Carson City, Nevada.
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Sen. Dean Heller is Big āIā Legislator of the Year
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 3, 2016āSen. Dean Heller (R-Nevada) is the Gerald Solomon-Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big āIā) Legislator of the Year for 2016.
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ADVISORY: IIABA (the Big "I") Capitol Hill Fly-In May 3-5, 2017
WASHINGTON--The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big āIā) to host its Annual Legislative Conference, May 3-5, 2017.
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Sen. Cory Gardner to Address Big āIā Legislative Conference Breakfast
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 26, 2017āThe Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big āIā) today announced that Sen. Cory Gardner (R-Colorado) will address the associationās membership on Thursday, May 4, 2017.
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White House Releases Tax Plan
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 26, 2017āThe Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big āIā) today thanks the White House for releasing details on President Trumpās comprehensive tax plan. Among its numerous provisions, the plan would significantly cut both the corporate tax rate and the tax rate for pass through businesses to 15%.
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Renowned Executive Coach and Diversity Expert to Address Big āIā
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 25, 2017āThe Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big āIā) today announced that Kim Lancer, TeleTech Consulting senior facilitator and executive coach, will address the associationās Diversity Task Force, leadership and members at a special event during the annual Legislative Conference on Friday, May 5, at 12:00 p.m. EDT.
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Big I AdvantageĀ® Promotes Ginny Pierson to Assistant Vice President
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 18, 2017ā The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America Big I AdvantageĀ® unit has promoted Virginia āGinnyā Blake Pierson, CPCU, ARM, AU to assistant vice president. Pierson will lead the departmentās marketing initiative with emphasis on Big 'I' state association relationships and the Big 'I' Flood program with endorsed WYO carrier Selective.
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Top Insurance Industry CEOs to Address Big āIā Members
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 6, 2017āThe Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big āIā) today announced the participants for a top insurance carrier CEO panel discussion that will occur on Friday, May 5, during its annual Legislative Conference.
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Big I AdvantageĀ® Hires Professional Liability Director
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 3, 2017āThe Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America Big āIā Professional Liability Program has hired Marianna Wilson CPCU, RPLU, CPHRM, CIC, CRM, ARM, AIC, to serve as professional liability director for national accounts. The new role has been added to service and expand the popular program.
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NetVU Presents ACT Leader with Professional Award
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 30, 2017āRon Berg, Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Americaās Agents Council for Technology (ACT) executive director, is the recipient of the NetVUās 2017 āWade S. Dunbar Jr. Award for Insurance Technology Advocacyā.
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Big āIā Questions McCarran-Ferguson Repeal Efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 22, 2017āThe Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big āIā) today expresses concern over the U.S. House of Representativesā passage of H.R. 372, the āCompetitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2017,ā by Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Arizona). H.R. 372 would repeal the limited antitrust exemption for health insurers established by the McCarran-Ferguson Act.
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Insurance Agent Mobile Application Joins Agents Council for Technology
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 9, 2017āInsurance Agent Mobile Application is the newest company partner of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Americaās Agents Council for Technology (ACT).
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Big āIā Applauds Reintroduction of Flood Insurance Bill in Senate and House
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 8, 2017 ā The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big āIā) today applauded Sens. Dean Heller (R-Nevada) and Jon Tester (D-Montana) and Reps. Dennis Ross (R-Florida) and Kathy Castor (D-Florida) for introducing the āFlood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act.ā This legislation allows for private flood insurance to satisfy National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) continuous coverage requirements; meaning that policyholders can obtain NFIP coverage without losing their grandfathered status if they leave the program, obtain coverage in the private market, and later find that this new coverage no longer meets their needs.
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Rep. Joe Kennedy to Address Big āIā Young Agents & InsurPac Leadership
WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 28, 2017āThe Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big āIā) today announced at Rep. Joe Kennedy, III (D-Massachusetts) will address the Young Agents & InsurPac State Chairpersons Legislative Luncheon at the annual Big āIā Legislative Conference.
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Sen. Joe Manchin to Address Big āIā Legislative Conference Breakfast
WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 9, 2017āThe Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big āIā) today announced that Sen. Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) will address the associationās membership on Thursday, May 4, 2017.
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Big āIā Praises Executive Action on Fiduciary Rule
WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 3, 2017āThe Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big āIā) praises action taken today by the Trump Administration calling for the Department of Labor (DOL) to halt implementation of the Obama Administrationās controversial fiduciary rule and undergo a complete re-review of the measure.
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AssureSign Joins Agents Council for Technology
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 31, 2017āAssureSign, LLC, is the newest company partner of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Americaās Agents Council for Technology (ACT).
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Big āIā Member Quincy Branch Appointed to FACI
WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 11, 2017 ā The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big āIā) today congratulates Quincy L. Branch, president & CEO of Branch Benefits Consultants in Las Vegas, on his appointment to the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI). FACI is a committee composed of various state government officials, insurance professionals and consumer advocates that advises the Federal Insurance Office (FIO).
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Big āIā Applauds Senate and House Introduction of Legislation to Repeal ACAās Excise Tax
WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 10, 2017āThe Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big āIā) today expresses its support for U.S. Senate and House of Representatives legislation which would repeal the Affordable Care Actās (ACA) 40% excise tax or āCadillac tax.ā Sens. Dean Heller (R-Nevada) and Martin Heinrich (D-New Mexico) are the lead sponsors of S. 58 in the Senate while Reps. Mike Kelly (R-Pennsylvania) and Joe Courtney (D-Connecticut) are the lead House sponsors of H.R. 173.
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Merchants Insurance Group Joins Agents Council for Technology
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 5, 2017āMerchants Insurance Group is the newest company partner of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Americaās Agents Council for Technology (ACT).
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