The Hill, a prominent Washington, D.C.-based political newspaper, has once again named Charles Symington, Big “I" president & CEO, among the top trade association lobbyists in the nation's capital this year. 

In its announcement this morning, The Hill noted, “The lobbyists on this list are some of the best in the business and have been go-to advocates during a year defined by unprecedented political events, legislative logjams, federal spending cut crusades and big rulemaking swings by the outgoing Biden administration."

“The Big 'I' is proud to have Charles recognized, once again, by one of the premier political newspapers in the country," says Todd Jackson, Big “I" chairman and owner and partner of McGowan Insurance Group in Indianapolis. “For over two decades, Charles and our outstanding government affairs team have built a top-notch reputation on Capitol Hill that has made the Big 'I' the top-of-mind, most credible source on the issues that affect independent insurance agents and brokers. This prestigious honor is well earned." 

“I'm honored to have been named once again to The Hill's list, but this is really a broader recognition," Symington says. “Nathan Riedel, our senior vice president of federal government affairs, leads our incredible lobbyists who represent our members so effectively in Washington. Their tireless efforts, dedication, and meaningful relationships result in our association receiving this notoriety year after year. It is their award, not mine."

Congressional leaders regularly tap the Big “I" federal government affairs team for its political acumen for sitting on congressional steering committees, raising campaign dollars, hosting political events and strategizing to help members of Congress better serve their constituents and advance top issues. A vital component of the association's advocacy efforts is InsurPac, the Big “I" political action committee, which continues to be one of the top agent and broker PACs and one of the leading small business PACs in the country. 

Sue Nester is Big “I" strategic advisor.