On the Hill

Insurance agents are stepping beyond the agency and into the political arena—and the Insurance Campaign Institute is helping them get there.

Angela Ripley, Big “I” chair, outlined how relationships remain the driving force behind the independent agency system, touching on advocacy wins, new member-focused initiatives, emerging technology and the association’s long-term strategy for supporting the talent pipeline.

As the chair of the House Financial Services Committee, Rep. Hill was honored for his leadership on key issues impacting independent insurance agencies.

This week, the Big “I” recognized Big “I” state associations for InsurPac fundraising and presented the 2025 Bernard J. Burns Award.

This week in Washington, D.C., the 2026 Big “I” Legislative Conference introduced the “Make Your Voice Heard” advocacy panel, featuring a dynamic group of emerging and established industry and Big “I” female leaders.

As majority whip, Rep. Tom Emmer plays a central role in shaping the legislative agenda. His leadership is informed by his experience working in the insurance industry.

Rep. Juan Vargas (D-California), spoke to Big “I” members, emphasizing why insurance is essential to the economy and why independent agent advocacy helps communities nationwide.

This week in Washington, D.C., the 2026 Big “I” Legislative Conference set the stage for celebrating standout members who embody the very best of the Big “I.”

The hearing also explored potential reforms to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act to ensure effective and uniform financial data privacy protections for consumers in today’s evolving financial services landscape, while safeguarding innovation and promoting competition.

The “Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2026″ would require parties to publicly disclose funding sources in mass tort and class action suits.