There will be a lot of familiar events at this year's Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America Annual Legislative Conference and Convention next week in Washington, but it will be missing one familiar element–for the first time, there will be no accompanying trade show.
IIABA Chief Executive Officer Robert A. Rusbuldt explained that in part, this is because during the year, state "Big I" affiliate associations hold their own conventions with exhibit areas, where many members have met with some of the same companies attending this year's national conference.
After polling members, Mr. Rusbuldt said it was determined that many did not see much value in duplicating what they experience at their state conferences, especially since those offer a more local connection for them with exhibitors.
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