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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 25, 2014 — The National Young Agents Committee (YAC) of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) presented its most prestigious annual award today to the Young Agents Committee of the Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia during the annual Fall Leadership Conference in Grand Rapid, Michigan.

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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 25, 2014 — The National Young Agents Committee (YAC) of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) presented its most prestigious annual award today to the Young Agents Committee of the Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia during the annual Fall Leadership Conference in Grand Rapid, Michigan.

"The Big ‘I’ is pleased to announce that, in recognition of their outstanding efforts on behalf of the independent agency system to cultivate and inspire the next generation of industry leaders, the Young Agents Committee of the Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia is the 2014 Outstanding Young Agents Committee of the Year,” said Tom Minkler, the 2013-2014 Big “I” chairman and president of the Clark-Mortenson Agency in Keene, New Hampshire.

The Young Agents Committee of the Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia has received numerous other awards in previous years.

“The Big ‘I’ Young Agents Committee is proud of young agents all over country who continue to support and promote the independent agency system and young agents chapters in every state,” says Quincy Branch, national Young Agents Committee chairman and president & CEO of Branch Benefits Consultants in Las Vegas. “The Young Agent programs continue to thrive in so many aspects, but particularly in the areas of political involvement, membership development, communications, state committee project, young agent meetings and promoting the InVEST program.” Show less

BIG “I” ISSUES 2012 EXCELLENCE IN INSURANCE EDUCATION AWARDS

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 5, 2012 — Big “I” independent insurance agent associations in 19 states today were recognized by the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) with Excellence in Insurance Education (EIE) Awards at the association’s Education Convocation in Atlanta.

“The Big ‘I’ Excellence in Insurance Education awards recognize and celebrate the tremendous contributions made by… Show more

BIG “I” ISSUES 2012 EXCELLENCE IN INSURANCE EDUCATION AWARDS

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 5, 2012 — Big “I” independent insurance agent associations in 19 states today were recognized by the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) with Excellence in Insurance Education (EIE) Awards at the association’s Education Convocation in Atlanta.

“The Big ‘I’ Excellence in Insurance Education awards recognize and celebrate the tremendous contributions made by Big ‘I’ state associations through extraordinary efforts to improve education,” says Cindy Hower, chair of the Big “I” Virtual University curriculum and research committee and president of Kellerman Insurance in Holton, Kan. “We greatly appreciate and are honored to recognize the hard work our associations have put forth taking on the challenge of providing quality education programs to our member agents.”

The EIE awards celebrate and recognize state associations and staff who have made significant contributions to education for their members and the industry in the key area of class offerings, continuing education (CE), professionalism, designation offerings, industry collaboration, planning goals, marketing, resources and more. Each entrant is scored based on a state’s overall educational offerings in a variety of areas and a short essay detailing its overall education programs.

“The Big ‘I’ greatly appreciates the hard work all our state associations put forth on education programs,” says Madelyn Flanagan, Big “I” vice president of agent development, education and research. “These continuing education programs are increasingly more important and helpful to our independent agents, brokers and the clients they serve.”






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GEORGIA EARNS OUTSTANDING BIG “I” YOUNG AGENTS COMMITTEE AWARD

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 12, 2012 —The National Young Agents Committee (YAC) of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) presented its most prestigious annual award to the Young Agents Committee of the Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia, Inc. during the annual Fall Leadership Conference in Atlanta last week.

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GEORGIA EARNS OUTSTANDING BIG “I” YOUNG AGENTS COMMITTEE AWARD

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 12, 2012 —The National Young Agents Committee (YAC) of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) presented its most prestigious annual award to the Young Agents Committee of the Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia, Inc. during the annual Fall Leadership Conference in Atlanta last week.

“The Big ‘I’ is pleased to announce that, in recognition of their outstanding efforts on behalf of the independent agency system to cultivate and inspire the next generation of industry leaders, the Young Agents Committee of the Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia is the 2012 Outstanding Young Agents Committee of the Year,” said Mike Donohoe, the 2011-2012 Big “I” chairman and principal of the James R. Weir Insurance Agency in Mankato, Minn.

The Young Agents Committee of IIAG received the 2011 Outstanding Young Agents Meeting Award and has received numerous other awards in previous years.

“The Big ‘I’ Young Agents Committee is proud of our young agents across the country who continue to promote the independent agency system,” says Jason Cass, Big “I” National Young Agents Committee chairman and owner of JDC Insurance Group in Centralia, Ill. “The Young Agent programs continue to thrive especially in the areas of political involvement, membership development, communications, state committee project, young agent meetings and, new this year, InVEST.”

Donohoe presented the awards at the recent 2012 Young Agents Leadership Institute in Atlanta.

“The young agents are our lifeblood and we are so proud of all they do for the independent agency system,” says Robert Rusbuldt, Big “I” president & CEO. “Their hard work and creative projects help cultivate future association and industry leaders.”
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BIG “I” ISSUES 2011 EXCELLENCE IN INSURANCE EDUCATION AWARDS
18 state associations demonstrate outstanding commitment to education programs.

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 30, 2011 — Big “I” independent insurance agent associations in 18 were recognized by the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) with Excellence in Insurance Education (EIE) Awards at the recent education convocation in Minneapolis, Minn.

“The Big ‘I’ Excellence in Insurance… Show more

BIG “I” ISSUES 2011 EXCELLENCE IN INSURANCE EDUCATION AWARDS
18 state associations demonstrate outstanding commitment to education programs.

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 30, 2011 — Big “I” independent insurance agent associations in 18 were recognized by the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) with Excellence in Insurance Education (EIE) Awards at the recent education convocation in Minneapolis, Minn.

“The Big ‘I’ Excellence in Insurance Education awards recognize and celebrate the tremendous contributions made by our state associations through numerous efforts to improve education,” says Patty Padon, chair of the Big “I” Virtual University curriculum and research committee and benefits consultant for Pat Campbell Insurance in Las Cruces, N.M. “We have always appreciated the hard work our associations have put forth and taking on the challenge of providing quality education programs to our member agents.”

The EIE awards celebrate and recognize state associations and staff who have made significant contributions to education for their members and the industry in the key area of class offerings, continuing education (CE), professionalism, designation offerings, industry collaboration, planning goals, marketing, resources and more. Each entrant is scored based on a state’s overall educational offerings in a variety of areas and a short essay detailing their overall education programs.

“The Big ‘I’ greatly appreciates the hard work all our state associations put forth on education programs,” says Madelyn Flanagan, Big “I” vice president of agent development, education and research. “These continuing education programs are increasingly more important and helpful to our independent agents, brokers and consumers.”

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