April 4, 2006
With the start of the hurricane season just two months away, Gov. Rick Perry said recent recommendations that the federal government assume primary control of disaster response is the wrong approach to take, the governor’s office reported. “If the federal …
October 23, 2003
While insurance regulation reforms are needed, federal regulation of insurance is the wrong approach, according to a major property/casualty trade association. The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC), conveyed that sentiment in a statement to Chairman John McCain, R-Ariz., …
October 23, 2003
There is a vital role for Congress to play in reforming the state insurance regulatory system, but such an effort need not replace or duplicate at the federal level what is already in place at the state level, the Independent …
January 17, 2002
Congressman Michael G. Oxley, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, will address 800 independent insurance agents and brokers at the 26th Annual Independent Insurance Agents of America (IIAA) National Legislative Conference this spring. The 2002 IIAA legislative meeting will …
December 17, 2001
Recollections and Renewal: Looking Back at 2001 with an Eye to the Future This is the year that was. It is one that many people will be glad to see come to an end because the new year always brings …
December 14, 2001
Nearly 800 independent insurance agents and brokers will come together in the nation’s capital April 10-12 for the 26th Annual Independent Insurance Agents of America (IIAA) National Legislative Conference. The 2002 IIAA National Legislative Conference, the insurance industry’s largest legislative …
June 4, 2001
It was a new year, a new administration, and a new round of visits on Capitol Hill. Although not as critical a legislation year as past years, the issues remained as pressing as ever, and the 800 attendees of the …
May 21, 2001
It was a new year, a new administration, and a new round of visits on Capitol Hill. Although not as critical a legislation year as past years, the issues remained as pressing as ever, and the 800 attendees of the …
May 3, 2001
Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) told independent agents gathered for IIAA’s 25th Annual National Legislative Conference that the gateway to positive change lies in campaign finance reform. “We are gridlocked by the special interests and the big money that they donate,” …
May 2, 2001
Republican John McCain, former Presidential candidate and current Arizona Senator, will speak at the Independent Insurance Agents of America’s (IIAA) 25th Annual National Legislative Conference. McCain will address 800 insurance agents in Washington, D.C. on May 3rd, 2001 during a …