Robert Rusbuldt News

IIABA Notes Agents/Brokers Should Be Part of Patriot Act Regulations

The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) calls it a step in the right direction—a decision by the U.S. Treasury Department to delay application of anti-money laundering rules to independent agents and brokers until it further studies the …

BIG ‘I’ ADDS ‘BROKERS’ TO NAME

The Independent Insurance Agents of America (IIAA) has changed its name to the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) to more accurately reflect the membership profile of the organization. In a statement, CEO Robert A. Rusbuldt commented that …

Insurance Group Adds ‘Brokers’ to Its Name

In a move to cover all those it serves, the Independent Insurance Agents of America (IIAA) has changed its name to the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) to more accurately reflect the Association’s inclusive membership makeup, CEO …

Calif. Agents and Companies Recognizing Trusted Choice Benefits

More California insurance companies, as well as IBA West agent and broker members have joined Trusted Choice (SM)-a new brand created by the Independent Insurance Agents of America (IIAA) to better communicate the advantages of buying insurance and financial services …

IIAA, AAI Study Backs up Terrorism Insurance’s Impact on Economy

A recent survey of nearly 1,000 independent agents and brokers conducted by the Independent Insurance Agents of America (IIAA) and the Alliance of American Insurers (AAI) confirms the problems the insurance industry is having placing terrorism insurance coverage for commercial …

IIAA OPPOSES LAFALCE REG. PLAN

A new congressional proposal that would create a direct federal role in insurance regulation is being opposed by the Independent Insurance Agents of America (IIAA), according to CEO Robert A. Rusbuldt. House Financial Services Committee Ranking Democrat John LaFalce (N.Y.) …

IIAA Hosts Third Biennial Insurance Campaign Institute

Twenty-five candidates for state and local public offices came to Washington, D.C. recently to learn how to run a successful election campaign at the third biennial Independent Insurance Agents of America (IIAA)/Future One Insurance Campaign Institute. The candidates-all insurance professionals-are …

IIAA Opposing LaFalce Regulation Plan

A new congressional proposal that would create a direct federal role in insurance regulation is being opposed by the Independent Insurance Agents of America (IIAA), according to CEO Robert A. Rusbuldt. House Financial Services Committee Ranking Democrat John LaFalce (N.Y.) …

Sen. Dodd to Address IIAA National Legislative Conference

Sen. Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.), an influential leader on insurance issues in the U.S. Senate, will be a keynote speaker at the 26th Annual Independent Insurance Agents of America (IIAA) National Legislative Conference this spring, speaking to nearly 800 independent …

IIAA Study Finds Agency System Continues to Grow Share of P/C Marketplace

A study of year 2000 insurance marketplace results by the Independent Insurance Agents of America (IIAA) finds that the agency system continues to grow market share in both commercial and personal lines, according to IIAA CEO Robert A. Rusbuldt. The …