Press Releases

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.

The toolkit assists Big “I” member agencies in navigating the current insurance market and helps them effectively communicate with their clients about its complexities.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, January 30, 2023—The Big “I” is proud to announce that the inaugural Big “I” InsurTech Summit took place on Jan. 20, as part of the Big “I” Winter…

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…