WASHINGTON, DC, January 7, 2021— The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I") today released the following statement by Bob Rusbuldt, Big “I" president & CEO.

                “The top priority of independent insurance agents and brokers is and has always been keeping people and property safe and protected. Yesterday's violence at the U.S. Capitol was appalling and inexcusable. The Big 'I' strongly condemns those who endangered lives and desecrated this powerful symbol of our democracy. We will continue to advocate for safety and security for all Americans and for adhering to the United States constitution, as our country moves forward after this disturbing incident."

Founded in 1896, the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I") is the nation's oldest and largest national association of independent insurance agents and brokers, representing more than 25,000 agency locations united under the Trusted Choice® brand. Trusted Choice independent agents offer consumers all types of insurance—property, casualty, life, health, employee benefit plans and retirement products—from a variety of insurance companies.

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