Articles by Robert A. Rusbuldt

Agents Storm Capitol Hill

Independent insurance agents and brokers from all 50 states convened in Washington, D.C., last week for the biggest and most effective industry gathering of its kind: the Big “I” Legislative Conference. Our members met with almost every U.S. Senate and …

Stage Set for Another Banner Year for Independent Agents

The Big “I” is very pleased that 2015 yielded a number of legislative successes. Early in 2015, the association scored a tremendous double victory when Congress acted on both the National Association of Registered Agents & Brokers (NARAB II) and …

The Time is Now for Agent Licensing Reform

Excitement is building for critical legislation, the “National Association of Registered Agents & Brokers (NARAB II) Reform Act.” The Independent Agents & Brokers of America (Big “I”) strongly supports this bill that streamlines nonresident licensing of agents and brokers to …

Climate Change Coverage Opinion Affirmed, Again

The Final Round in Steadfast, But the Opening of a Broader Debate? It is hard to say whether one should be surprised that the Virginia Supreme Court recently reaffirmed in Steadfast Insurance Company v. The AES Corporation the circuit court’s …

A Letter to the President

President Barack Obama recently received the following letter from the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America congratulating him on becoming the 44th President of the United States of America, and encouraging him to preserve the successful state system of …

A Letter to the President

President Barack Obama recently received the following letter from the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America congratulating him on becoming the 44th President of the United States of America, and encouraging him to preserve the successful state system of …

A Letter to the President

President Barack Obama recently received the following letter from the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America congratulating him on becoming the 44th President of the United States of America, and encouraging him to preserve the successful state system of …

On the Radar for 2008

It’s that time of year — predictions about everything from the economy to politics run rampant with a new year. Predicting the future is never easy. But there are some issues facing the independent agency system in 2008 that are …

McCarran-Ferguson emerges as No. 1 threat to independent agents

As 1,200 independent agents and brokers from around the country descend on Washington, D.C., this month for the Big “I” Legislative Conference & Convention, they will be greeted with a new legislative priority: The McCarran-Ferguson antitrust repeal. While insurance regulatory …

McCarran-Ferguson emerges as No. 1 threat to independent agents

As 1,200 independent agents and brokers from around the country descend on Washington, D.C., this month for the Big “I” Legislative Conference & Convention, they will be greeted with a new legislative priority: The McCarran-Ferguson antitrust repeal. While insurance regulatory …