Chairman's Message

A UNIFIED VOICE

Ask IA&B members who have been around for a bit, and chances are they’ll cite political advocacy as one of the most valuable assets of their association membership. In fact, you can count me among them.

That’s because over the years there have been no shortage of issues requiring IA&B’s involvement at the state level of government. Sometimes it’s playing offense, sometimes defense. Sometimes it’s for our clients’ benefit, sometimes our own. Regardless, it’s the strength of a unified voice representing independent agents that has benefited all of us time and again.

This issue of Primary Agent is dedicated to IA&B’s legislative advocacy. On the following pages, you’ll read about the issues that motivate our members’ involvement in government affairs work, as well as the strategies that IA&B relies upon to build a successful advocacy program.

The September magazine also includes a list of AgentPAC contributors – IA&B members who financially support the association’s political action committee. If you’re among them, thank you. If your name isn’t on the list, I ask you to consider a contribution. We’re all in this together, and together we have great strength.

Best,

Richard M. Rankin

Chair of the Board