InsurPac Closes the Books on Historic Fundraising Year
InsurPac, the Big “I” political action committee (PAC), raised over $1.3 million during the 2025 calendar year, its second-highest fundraising year in its history.
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Independent Agent Magazine Reviews the Biggest Stories of 2025
This end-of-year episode of Agency Nation Radio is brought to you by the editors of Independent Agent magazine. Will Jones, editor-in-chief, hosts the discussion and is joined by Olivia Overman, content editor, and AnneMarie McPherson Spears, news editor.
The Hill Names Big ‘I’ Leader Among Top Lobbyists for 2025
Charles Symington, Big “I” president & CEO, has once again been named among the top trade association lobbyists in the nation’s capital this year.
Legal System Abuse: Rising Costs for Insurance
On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, host Nathan Riedel, Big “I” senior vice president of federal government affairs, is joined by Jeff Beck, senior vice president of government and regulatory affairs at Selective Insurance, and John Barbour, CEO of the Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia.
InsurPac Hits $1 Million and Has Sights Set on a Record Year
As of Oct. 27, more than 2,300 agents and brokers nationwide have invested in InsurPac, the Big “I” political action committee (PAC), helping to surpass the $1 million mark toward its $1.3 million goal for the 2025 calendar year.
Finding the Win With Jill Roth
On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, we chat with Jill Roth, executive vice president at Ahart, Frinzi & Smith in Alexandria, Virginia.
Independent BROKERS TIME Act Introduced in Senate
The bipartisan bill directs the Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary to update regulations for independent agents, brokers and third-party marketing organizations (TPMOs) under Medicare Parts C and D.
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: 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.
