CLAIRE-IFICATION
CLAIRE-IFICATION IA&B Vice President - Advocacy Claire Pantaloni, CIC, CISR Are you a member with a question? Contact Claire to find the answer at 717-918-9202 or ClaireP@IABforME.com.
QUESTION: What is the difference between AgentPAC and InsurPAC/PIAPAC?
ANSWER: AgentPAC is IA&B’s state-based, bi-
Crop and Flood insurance programs.
partisan political action committee
Every year also sees a myriad of
(PAC). It is there to enhance our
other bills that can foster or hinder
advocacy efforts in Harrisburg,
your business.
Annapolis, and Dover. AgentPAC pools the voluntary contributions of IA&B members and uses those funds to support the election of candidates and legislators who understand the issues important to the independent agent and broker community. InsurPac (for Pennsylvania and Delaware members) and PIAPAC (for Maryland members) perform the same role at the federal level. Our national affiliates are the ones spearheading that fundraising effort, which ultimately supports members of Congress who understand the crucial role played by insurance
For an effective advocacy program, the three legs of the proverbial stool are PAC, lobbying, and grassroots. Whether we ultimately agree with them or not, having legislators in place who are willing to listen and understand our members’ concerns is crucial.
The PACs are easy to access: STATE LEVEL: AgentPAC – IABforME.com/ political_advocacy/ FEDERAL LEVEL: InsurPac – independentagent.com/ governmentaffairs/InsurPac/ PIAPAC – pianational.org/advocate/ pia-political-action-committee This document is not a legal opinion and should not
The state and federal PACs are essential to support our industry. They are a perfect illustration of strength in numbers, and ideally both should be contributed to. Whether you contribute $50 or $1,000, you will make a difference.
agents but also their challenges as
If you have not contributed to these
small business owners. Every year
PACs yet, please consider adding it
sees efforts to reauthorize programs
to your annual donations. If you have,
that are tied to the budget and
please talk to a friendly competitor
appropriations process, such as the
and ask them to contribute. IABforME.com |
be relied upon as such. The intent of this document is to provide a general background regarding the topic or topics discussed, not to provide legal advice. Producers and agencies should consult an attorney regarding specific situations and specific questions with respect to the topic or topics covered in this document. Neither the Insurance Agents & Brokers nor any of its employees shall be responsible for any errors or omissions regarding any statements made in this document, nor any errors or omissions regarding any statutes, regulations, court rules, and/or any other government documents cited in this document.
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