BILL O’REILLY TO ADDRESS BIG “I” CONVENTION

O’Reilly will discuss current events, politics

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 13, 2006— Bill O’Reilly will address independent insurance agents and brokers on Friday, April 27, 2007 at the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America’s (Big “I”) Convention.

O’Reilly, a journalist for more than 25 years, is the host of top rated The O’Reilly Factor and The Radio Factor. The O’Reilly Factor has been the highest rated cable television show for more than 200 consecutive weeks. A best-selling author, Bill O’Reilly has written four consecutive New York Times number one non-fiction bestsellers, and writes a syndicated column that is carried by hundreds of papers across the country including The New York Post.

”We have the number one television commentator in the United States addressing agents and brokers,” says Big “I” CEO Robert A. Rusbuldt. “A true motivator, O’Reilly is inspirational and yes, controversial. No matter what you believe about Bill O’Reilly he challenges you intellectually and really makes you think.”

“Neither a Republican or Democrat, O’Reilly is an independent who will bring an interesting perspective on issues relevant to our membership, our businesses, and our nation,” continues Rusbuldt.

O’Reilly’s keynote speech will be one of the highlights of the Big “I” National Legislative Conference & Convention. Other highlights include an in-depth issues briefing session, appearances by numerous high-profile speakers, workshops, a silent auction, the industry’s biggest tradeshow and more. 

For more information about the Big “I” National Legislative Conference & Convention, or to register, please visit Events & Conferences at www.independentagent.com.  

Founded in 1896, the Big “I” is the nation’s oldest and largest national association of independent insurance agents and brokers, representing a network of more than 300,000 agents, brokers and their employees nationally. Its members are businesses that offer customers a choice of policies from a variety of insurance companies. Independent agents and brokers offer all lines of insurance—property, casualty, life and health—as well as employee benefit plans and retirement products. Web address:  www.independentagent.com.

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