Press Releases

The independent agency channel is holding ground and showing slow, steady gains in lines of business penetration, including homeowners insurance, according to the Big “I” 2024 Market Share Report.    

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced the postponement of a June 1 implementation of updates to their selling and servicing guides to clarify various lender and servicer responsibilities related to…

A recent survey revealed that only 14% of Americans have flood insurance, so why aren’t more consumers considering coverage?

A new survey found that women are increasingly taking charge of their financial security and insurance decisions.

In what ways are independent insurance agents adapting to the hard market? Trusted Choice–the national consumer brand representing the members of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the…

The Hill, a prominent political newspaper, has once again named Charles Symington, Big “I” president & CEO, among the top trade association lobbyists in Washington, D.C. this year. 

As the independent agency channel continues to move past the historic economic disruptions of the coronavirus pandemic and into the challenges of a hard market, Best Practices agencies continue to…

Michigan’s Mike McBride leads national association for 2023-24 term. ALEXANDRIA, VA, September 13, 2023 — The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) installed Michigan’s Mike McBride,…

ALEXANDRIA, VA, September 1, 2023—Charles Symington is the new president & CEO of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”), effective today, Sept. 1.

The independent agency channel is holding ground and showing slow, steady gains in lines of business penetration, including homeowners, according to the Big “I” 2023 Market Share Report.