Federal Tax Reform: The Big ‘I’ Shares Takeaways From New Tax Law
Independent insurance agents may be wondering what tax provisions were included as part of the expansive package. This summary from the Big “I” provides a brief overview.
Legal and Compliance
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in June
Erie Insurance and Philadelphia Insurance Companies grappled with extended system outages, prompting errors & omissions concerns for independent insurance agents.
Big ‘I’ President & CEO Highlights Tax Reform, Legal System Abuse at Industry Forum
Charles Symington, Big “I” president & CEO, participated in a panel at the 2025 Insurance Information Institute’s Joint Industry Forum in Chicago.
Big ‘I’ Secures Important Wins as House Passes Tax Package
The bill would make permanent and increase the 199A deduction for pass-through entities from 20% to 23%, which is a huge win for many independent insurance agencies.
From Polls to Policy: Understanding the Post-Election Legislative Agenda
Molly Abboud, Big “I” director of political affairs, hosts a discussion with Charles Symington, Big “I” president & CEO, and Nathan Riedel, Big “I” senior vice president of federal government affairs to discuss the 2024 election results and how they will impact the Big “I” legislative agenda.
Rep. Gottheimer Discusses 20% Tax Deduction and Bipartisan Solutions
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-New Jersey) spoke to Big “I” members to discuss the political climate on Capitol Hill, as well as progress on key Big “I” legislative priorities.
AN Radio: The Power of Advocacy in Insurance with Kevin Ownby
Kevin Ownby, owner of Ownby Insurance Services Inc. in Sevierville, Tennessee, shares his journey into advocacy. This episode is sponsored by the Insurance Marketing and Communications Association (IMCA).
Legislation Making Tax Relief for Small Businesses Permanent Reintroduced in House
The deduction, which is scheduled to expire at the end of 2025, is heavily relied upon by many Big “I” members and their clients to expand their small businesses, hire more employees, and better serve their communities.
Senate Reintroduces Bill to Make 20% Tax Deduction for Small Businesses Permanent
The deduction is set to expire in 2025 but is heavily relied upon by many Big “I” members and their clients.
AN Radio: Raising the Bar for InsurPac with Tonya Thomason
Tonya Thomason, president of David A. Crotts & Associates, shares some of the secrets to how she helped the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of South Carolina win the InsurPac “Triple Crown” three years in a row.
