Insurance Campaign Institute Prepares Agents to Step Up for Public Office
Insurance agents are stepping beyond the agency and into the political arena—and the Insurance Campaign Institute is helping them get there.
Government Affairs
House Majority Whip Emmer Praises Independent Agent Impact on Main Street
As majority whip, Rep. Tom Emmer plays a central role in shaping the legislative agenda. His leadership is informed by his experience working in the insurance industry.
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.
Top 5 Most-Read Articles in Independent Agent in July
July started with a bang as the Big “I” secured important wins for independent insurance agencies in the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” And despite mixed results for the property & casualty market, the Big “I” 2025 Market Share Report, showed the independent agency channel is holding steady.
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.
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.
