2022 Press Releases

Big "I" provides numerous resources to assist consumer and general business writers, editors, and producers with insurance-related or small business-related stories. The Big "I" has knowledgeable staff sources as well as hundreds of local agent spokespeople located in communities across the nation who are available to answer questions from reporters and serve as news sources on insurance-related consumer issues.
Below are just a few of the topics that Big "I" experts have addressed in recent media interviews: Auto Insurance Choosing the Right Insurance College Students/Graduates and Insurance Finding the Right Insurance Agent Holiday Safety Issues Homeowners Insurance Home-Based Business Insurance Insuring Jewelry and Collectibles Life Insurance Pet Insurance Renters Insurance Small Business Insurance Needs Teen Drivers Travel Insurance Umbrella Liability Policies Wedding Insurance	To speak to an Big "I" source or locate an independent agent to interview in your local area, contact IIABAs Media Relations Department at (800) 221-7917 or by email: Media questions: Sue Nester, Vice President Communications Logo assistance: Kimberly Fox, Graphic Designer

Big ‘I’ Announces Inaugural InsurTech Summit

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 the Big “I” Winter Meeting which runs Jan. 18-21.

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Big ‘I’ and Future One Release 2022 Agency Universe Findings

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 of agencies experienced increased revenue, that percentage was lower than in the previous study in 2020.

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Big “I” President & CEO Bob Rusbuldt to Retire in 2023

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 informed the association’s national Board of Directors of his decision at a meeting in Niagara Falls, NY over the weekend. The longest tenured Big “I” top executive will remain in his current position until August 31, 2023.

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Big ‘I’ Releases 2022 Market Share Report

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.

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Invest Partners with APCIA

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.”

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Synatic Joins Agents Council for Technology

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.

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ProNavigator Joins Agents Council for Technology

ALEXANDRIA, VA, May 10, 2022— 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 access critical insurance information, such as manuals, policy wordings, process manuals and more.

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Insurance Business Magazine Names Big ‘I’ President & CEO Among Top Global Industry Leaders

ALEXANDRIA, VA, March 31, 2022— 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.

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Big ‘I’ Names Chris Boggs New Vice President of Agent Development, Research and Education

ALEXANDRIA, VA, March 30, 2022— 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 after 26 years of excellent service to the independent agency channel.

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Madelyn Flannagan, Big ‘I’ Vice President of Agent Development, Education and Research, to Retire

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 26-year career to providing crucial data insights to the insurance industry and independent agents, leading education and advocacy programs, and offering outstanding service and commitment to the independent agency channel in general.

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Big ‘I’ Names Chris Cline New ACT Executive Director

ALEXANDRIA, VA, March 21, 2022— The Big “I” is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Cline as the new executive director of the Big “I” Agents Council for Technology (ACT). Cline replaces Ron Berg, who will retire in May after eight years of outstanding contributions to the independent agency channel.

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Joyn Insurance Joins Agents Council for Technology

ALEXANDRIA, VA, February 22, 2022— Joyn Insurance is the newest company partner of the Big “I” Agents Council for Technology (ACT). Joyn is a fully virtual managing general agent (MGA) that underwrites commercial insurance for small and middle market companies, with a focus on excess & surplus lines.

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FOX’s Jesse Watters to Address Big ‘I’ Members

WASHINGTON, D.C., February 2, 2022— The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) today announced that Jesse Watters, host of Fox News Channel’s “Jesse Watters Primetime,” co-host of “The Five,” and author of the No. 1 New York Times Best Seller, “How I Saved the World,” will be a featured speaker at the 2022 Big “I” Legislative Conference.

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Invest™ Partners with Donegal® to Bring Insurance Education to Pennsylvania

Alexandria, VA, January 20, 2022— Invest™, the insurance industry’s premier classroom-to-career education program administered by the Big “I,” today announced a partnership with Donegal Insurance Group® to bring insurance education and career information to young people in Pennsylvania.

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Frederick Mutual Joins Trusted Choice®

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, January 12, 2022 – Frederick Mutual Insurance Company is the newest member of Trusted Choice®, the Big “I” consumer branding program for independent insurance agents and brokers. Frederick Mutual, based in Maryland, joins 50 other leading companies nationwide as a Trusted Choice company partner.

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