INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS AND

Facilitates connections between its over 100 Associate Members and its 300 agencies.

Recognizes outstanding insurance professionals annually through various awards presented at its convention, including the Paul H. Jones Career Achievement Award, Lanny Hair Insurance Leadership Award, Charles W. Traubel Memorial Award (Agent of the Year), Committee Chair of the Year, and Steve Welker Associate of the Year Award. It also inducts professionals into the Insurance Hall of Fame and selects a representative for the National Outstanding CSR of the Year competition.

Recognizes outstanding insurance professionals annually through various awards presented at its Convention, including the Paul H. Jones Career Achievement Award, Lanny Hair Insurance Leadership Award, Charles W. Traubel Memorial Award (Agent of the Year), Committee Chair of the Year, and Steve Welker Associate of the Year Award. It also inducts professionals into the Insurance Hall of Fame and selects a representative for the National Outstanding CSR of the Year competition.

Provides members with access to sell members-only insurance markets for various coverages, including auto, home, umbrellas, cyber, small commercial, and flood.

Offers professional branding and marketing support through Trusted Choice, including customizable materials, a marketing reimbursement program, and online directory listings.

Offers members access to exclusive insurance markets, industry news and trends, professional branding and marketing support through Trusted Choice, and discounted exhibit opportunities at its annual convention. It also provides resources for starting an independent insurance agency.

Recognizes outstanding insurance professionals annually through an awards program at its Convention, including inducting individuals into the Insurance Hall of Fame and presenting awards for career achievement, leadership, and contributions to the association.

Conducts aggressive lobbying and advocacy efforts before state and federal legislative bodies, courts, and regulatory authorities to protect the interests of independent insurance agents and brokers. This includes organizing legislative conferences in Washington D.C. and meeting with members of Congress.

Conducts aggressive lobbying and advocacy efforts before state and federal legislative bodies, courts, and regulatory authorities to protect the interests of independent insurance agents and brokers. This includes organizing legislative conferences and meeting with members of Congress.

Provides a 9-step guide and resources to help individuals start an independent insurance agency, promoting insurance as a flexible and financially rewarding career path.

Informs members about legislative developments and industry information through various channels such as Political Action Committees, Legislative Bulletins, Regulatory Bulletins, e-newsletters, and a Legal Hotline.

Organizes networking events such as conventions, local meetings, board meetings, and leadership development events for members to exchange ideas and foster community within the insurance industry.

Organizes networking events, including an annual convention in Phoenix, local meetings, board meetings, and leadership development events, to facilitate idea exchange among members and offer discounted exhibit opportunities.

Provides members with access to discounted and free educational seminars, webinars, and online courses covering insurance fundamentals, job-specific training, and professional skills. This includes pathways for college certificates, degrees, licensing exam preparation, continuing education, and professional designations (CRIS, CISR, CIC).

Provides members with access to discounted and free educational seminars, webinars, and online courses covering insurance fundamentals, job-specific training, and professional skills. This includes pathways for college certificates, degrees, licensing exam preparation, continuing education, and professional designations.