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First-year injuries led to more than 6 million lost workdays over a five-year period, according to a Travelers report.

Following the success of the 2022 Legislative Conference, held in Washington, D.C., last week, the Big “I” and its members would like to thank its company sponsors.

At the 2022 Big “I” Legislative conference last week, Bob Fee, Big “I” chairman, highlighted how, despite challenges, independent agents and brokers—with the help of the Big “I”—continue to shine bright.

Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) addressed Big “I” members about the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill, upholding state-based insurance regulation and the war in Ukraine.

Rep. Katherine Clark (D-Massachusetts), assistant speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, voiced her support for legislative solutions that will make families, businesses and communities stronger.

Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa) chatted with Charles Symington, Big “I” senior vice president of external, industry and government affairs, about his experience as an independent agent, the value of InsurPac and more.

Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Missouri) was recognized for his work on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and for advocating for private flood insurance to satisfy continuous coverage requirements.

Auto insurance switching is down 3.2% in the first quarter 2022, while quoting is down 11.1% for the same period, according to J.D. Power.

If you aren’t able to make it to Washington, D.C. for the 2022 Big “I” Legislative Conference April 27-29, stay connected through Facebook, the “Big ‘I’ Events” app and iamagazine.com.

Nearly 80% of agency owners have made operational changes to counteract the Great Resignation.