Press Releases

ALEXANDRIA, VA, December 1, 2022—The Big “I” is proud to announce it will hold its inaugural Big “I” InsurTech Summit on Jan. 20, 2023, in Savannah, Georgia, as part of…

ALEXANDRIA, VA, October 13, 2022— The number of independent insurance agencies has increased and business conditions for agencies remain favorable, according to the 2022 Agency Universe Study. While the majority…

ALEXANDRIA, VA, September 19, 2022—The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) announced today that Bob Rusbuldt, Big “I” president & CEO, will retire next year. Rusbuldt…

The independent agency channel places 62% of all property-casualty insurance written in the U.S., according to the Big “I” 2022 Market Share Report.

Alexandria, VA, July 28, 2022— The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) is the newest partner for InvestSM, the insurance industry’s premier classroom-to-career education program administered by the Big “I.”

ALEXANDRIA, VA, June 27, 2022— Synatic is the newest company partner of the Big “I” Agents Council for Technology (ACT). Synatic provides a data automation and integration platform for agencies.

ProNavigator is the newest company partner of the Big “I” Agents Council for Technology (ACT). ProNavigator provides property-casualty insurance organizations with an AI-powered knowledge management solution to instantly discover and…

The Big “I” is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Boggs as the new vice president of agent development, research and education. Boggs succeeds Madelyn Flannagan, who will retire…

Insurance Business magazine, a prominent industry publication, has named Bob Rusbuldt, Big “I” president & CEO, among the top industry leaders worldwide in its Global 100 list.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, March 24, 2022— The Big “I” announces that Madelyn Flannagan, Big “I” vice president of agent development, education and research, will retire March 31. Flannagan has dedicated her…