As Flood Risks Increase, Consumers Are Overlooking Flood Insurance
A recent survey revealed that only 14% of Americans have flood insurance, so why aren’t more consumers considering coverage?
Press Releases
Big ‘I’ Welcomes Congressional Efforts to Avoid NFIP Lapse
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 30, 2021— The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) thanks the U.S. Senate for passing a measure to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through Dec. 3, 2021 as part of government funding legislation.
Big ‘I’ Flood and Selective Mark 20 Years of Partnership
ALEXANDRIA, VA, Nov. 15, 2021— The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) celebrates 20 years of partnership between its flood program, Big “I” Flood, and Selective Insurance. For the past two decades, Big “I” Flood has relied on Selective to serve independent agents and their customers by providing access to knowledgeable…
Big ‘I’ Applauds Reintroduction of Flood Insurance Bill in House
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 28, 2021 — The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) today applauded Reps. Kathy Castor (D-Florida) and Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Missouri) for introducing H.R. 4699, the “Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act.” The legislation would allow for private flood insurance to satisfy National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) continuous coverage…
Big ‘I’ Applauds Efforts to Avoid NFIP Lapse
WASHINGTON, DC, September 22, 2020— The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) thanks the U.S. House of Representatives for passing a measure to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through Sept. 30, 2021 as part of government funding legislation.
Big ‘I’ Applauds Efforts to Avoid NFIP Lapse
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 19, 2019— The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) thanks the U.S. House of Representatives for passing a measure to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through November 21st as part of government funding legislation.
Big ‘I’ Statement on Senate Introduction of NFIP Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 18, 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, on the Senate introduction of the NFIP Reauthorization Act (NFIP-RE) of 2019:
Big ‘I’ Applauds House Financial Services Committee for Flood Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 12, 2019— The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) thanks the House Financial Services Committee for passing a measure to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for five years.
Big ‘I’ Statement on NFIP Reauthorization through Sept. 30
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 3, 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, on the Congressional reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP):
Big ‘I’ Statement on NFIP Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 30, 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, on the Congressional reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) before the May 31 deadline: