Press Releases

House Advances Flood Insurance Legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 14, 2017—Today the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2874, “The 21st Century Flood Reform Act,” introduced by Rep. Sean Duffy (R-Wisconsin). This legislation reauthorizes the National Flood…

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InVEST Program Announces Teacher and Volunteer of the Year

ALEXANDRIA, VA – Oct. 12, 2017 – InVEST has awarded John Mayo, business management instructor at Lake Region Vocational Center in Naples, Maine, the 2017 InVEST Teacher of the Year…

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“Big Six” Releases Tax Reform Framework

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 27, 2017—The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) today released a statement by Charles Symington, Big “I” senior vice president of…

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Big “I” Members Ready to Assist Hurricane Harvey Victims

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 31, 2017— 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…

High and fast water rising in Bayou River with downtown Houston in background under cloud blue sky. Heavy rains from Harvey Tropical Hurricane storm caused many flooded areas in greater Houston area.

Agents Council for Technology Releases Agency Cyber Guide

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 2, 2017—The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America’s Agents Council for Technology (ACT) has released the ‘Agency Cyber Guide 1.0’ which addresses cybersecurity regulations and provides…