Advocacy

The Association CEO, Legislative Committee Chairman, and members of the legislative committee monitor all insurance related legislation on your behalf during sessions of the Maryland General Assembly. The Association has been involved in the passage of a number of legislative proposals helpful to the Independent Agent and the Maryland Assembly. Conversely, we have successfully opposed measures which would have been counter-productive.

The Big I Government Affairs team has your back as it continually advocates for independent agents on Capitol Hill – both on the front lines and behind the scenes. Big I leadership continues to be ranked as one of the top D.C. lobbyists, the only insurance agent or broker group to make the list.

Maryland General Assembly

Bills that are introduced to the Maryland General Assembly that pertain to insurance are predominantly introduced in two committees, Senate Finance and the House Economic Matters Committee. It is important to note what an impact your grassroots efforts have on decisions made by our legislators. You can assist the Big I Maryland by contacting your elected officials and providing them with your views on legislation that will impact your business.

Support Advocacy That Supports You

MAPAC

Big I Maryland played a key role in founding and developing the Maryland Agents Political Action Committee (MAPAC), a separate, non-profit, non-partisan organization. MAPAC supports candidates for legislative and statewide office who understand the challenges and priorities of independent agents. PAC contributions must come from personal funds—corporate or company donations are not allowed—MAPAC depends entirely on individual support from members like you.

To support MAPAC, please make checks payable to MAPAC and mail them to:
102 St Claire Pl., Ste 1A, Stevensville, MD 21666.

InsurPac

InsurPac raises and distributes approximately $2.4 million each election cycle, making it one of the largest small business PACs in the country. It is funded by voluntary, personal, LLC and Partnership contributions from independent agents, brokers and agencies throughout the country. It works hand in hand with the Big I advocacy team to promote, protect and perpetuate the independent agency system.

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Get Involved

Protect your agency’s future—join the Big I Maryland Legislative Committee as a volunteer!