Chairman's Message

ALL IN THIS TOGETHER

When this issue of Primary Agent arrives in your mailbox (or inbox), summer will be in full swing. No matter how you choose to unwind – golfing or fishing, camping or going “down the shore” – I trust that you’re making time for it this season.

Of course when it comes to IA&B members, our summer vacation preferences are just one of the many ways we differ. We’re quite a heterogeneous group.

IA&B’s 1,150+ member agencies are tucked in every corner of our tristate region, rural, suburban, and urban areas alike. There are small, mom-and-pop shops on Main Street, and large agencies with branch locations spread across state lines. And beyond that, we all handle agency operations, procedures, and technology in our own way, too.

We put the “independent” in “independent agencies,” wouldn’t you say?

No doubt, serving such a diverse group of members can be a challenge. But the IA&B Board of Directors is committed to doing just that. So please, make your voice heard. If you have an issue or a need, let an IA&B Board member know. Our contact information is available at IABforME.com/board-directory.

The truth is, while our differences may seem great, we face many of the same obstacles and are committed to the future of the same great industry. We’re all in this together.

Best,

Richard M. Rankin Chair of the Board