Declaration of Independents: Kenneth Harper Jr.
Kenneth Harper’s passion for servant leadership is what drew him to the insurance industry—and to the political arena. It’s also what prompted him to attend the inaugural Insurance Campaign Institute.
William Jones
Presenting the Best Picture of a Commercial Client’s Risk
With commercial lines competition intensifying, the onus is on independent agents to present the best picture of a client’s risk.
Declaration of Independents: Scott Gray
Last year, Scott Gray was honored with the Barney Burns award at the 2025 Big “I” Legislative Conference for his dedication, passion and leadership in government advocacy for the independent insurance agency system.
3 Questions to Confirm Who Owns Your Agency’s Data
Who really owns that data once it’s stored in a vendor’s system? What happens if an agency decides to switch platforms? And can agents freely connect their data across tools to build the client experience they want, or are they locked into whatever their vendor dictates?
Declaration of Independents: Jill Roth
Roth, executive vice president at Ahart, Frinzi & Smith, started her career on Capitol Hill. Born and raised a Jersey girl, Roth graduated from George Mason University with a major in political science and international affairs.
How Independent Insurance Agents Are Making Communities More Resilient
One thing is clear when it comes to catastrophes: Business as usual is no longer an option. Agents are in a prime position to become vocal leaders shaping resilience strategy on a community level.
AN Radio: Advocacy, Community and Making a Difference With Brock Elliott
Throughout his career, Elliott has played a pivotal role in the Big “I” community at both the state and national levels—from chairing the Young Agents of Kansas (YAK) and the national Young Agents Committee (YAC) to championing political advocacy in his current role as chair of the state government affairs committee.
AN Radio: Powering Growth and Pushing for Change with Michelle O’Connor
On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, we meet Michelle O’Connor, president of O’Connor Insurance Associates in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Declaration of Independents: Michelle O’Connor
When Michelle O’Connor and her husband started their insurance agency 25 years ago, they knew from the very beginning that joining the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina was a must.
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.
