Press Releases

Big “I” Statement on New DOL Overtime Rule Proposal

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 8, 2019 —The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) today released the following statement by Charles Symington, Big “I” senior vice president of external, industry & government affairs:

McGraw Central High School Student Receives InVEST Scholarship

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 20, 2017–InVEST, the insurance industry’s 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…

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B.E.S.T. Academy High School Student Receives InVEST Scholarship

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 17, 2017–InVEST, the insurance industry’s 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…

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Grossmont Community College Student Receives InVEST Scholarship

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14, 2017– InVEST, the insurance industry’s 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…

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Big “I” Announces Leadership Changes

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 13, 2017–The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) announces that Charles E. Symington Jr. will now serve as the association’s senior vice president for external, industry and government affairs.

Big “I” Markets Offers New Cyber Product for Small Businesses

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 19, 2017—Big “I” Markets (BIM), a division of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”), has expanded its small commercial offerings to include a new cyber coverage product for small business clients.

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Big “I” and Future One Release 2016 Agency Universe Findings

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 26, 2016—The number of independent insurance agencies has remained stable, and the system as a whole is dynamic as business conditions continue to improve and embrace technology, according to the 2016 Agency Universe Study (AUS).

InVEST Graduate Returns to National Board

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 9, 2016–InVEST, the insurance industry’s premier classroom to career education program, recently announced that Lindsey Shank, CIC, has returned to its national board as an agent member. Shank was elected to the board as an agent representative and is BB&T Insurance regional agency operations manager in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Trusted Choice® Social Media Campaign Raises Money for Make-A-Wish®

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 2, 2016–Trusted Choice®, the consumer branding program for independent insurance agents and brokers, is proud to announce its sixth annual summer social media campaign to raise money for Make-A-Wish®. During the month of August, Trusted Choice® will donate $10 to the wish granting organization for each post “shared” from the Trusted Choice®…