Announcements & Events

The Big “I” thanks all sponsors of the Legislative Conference for their support of independent agents and brokers.

April delivered must-read insights for independent agents, including the retirement of the Safeco brand, hurricane season outlook and member recognition at the 2026 Big “I” Legislative Conference.

Angela Ripley, Big “I” chair, outlined how relationships remain the driving force behind the independent agency system, touching on advocacy wins, new member-focused initiatives, emerging technology and the association’s long-term strategy for supporting the talent pipeline.

This week in Washington, D.C., the 2026 Big “I” Legislative Conference introduced the “Make Your Voice Heard” advocacy panel, featuring a dynamic group of emerging and established industry and Big “I” female leaders.

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.

Rep. Juan Vargas (D-California), spoke to Big “I” members, emphasizing why insurance is essential to the economy and why independent agent advocacy helps communities nationwide.

This week in Washington, D.C., the 2026 Big “I” Legislative Conference set the stage for celebrating standout members who embody the very best of the Big “I.”

Get up to speed on the key issues that will be the focus of the 2026 Big “I” Legislative Conference and check out the lineup of congressional speakers.

Vertafore introduced several new, practical, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools to remove friction from everyday workflows.

In March, Independent Agent magazine saw the Big “I” realize the fruits of its work with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in revising their property insurance requirements for federally backed mortgages.