ADVOCACY
YOUR VOICE AT THE STATEHOUSE
IIABI maintains a steady presence among Idaho legislators on matters of insurance and business issues. IIABI is the independent agents' voice and insurance consumer advocate at the capitol.
LOBBYISTS
On behalf of IIABI members, IIABI has contracted with Sullivan & Reberger. Our lobbyist monitors insurance activities at the Statehouse on a daily basis and works in conjunction with industry groups on issues of common concern.
IIABI LOBBYIST:
John Sheldon, Sullivan & Reberger
jsheldon@idaho-politics.com | ph: (208) 344-9514
802 W. Bannock St., Suite 1001 | Boise, ID 83702
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
The IIABI Legislative Committee meets as needed throughout the year. The Committee tracks pertinent legislation, reviews content and develops association positions. The Committee then reports to the IIABI Board of Directors. The Legislative Committee sends Action Alerts to IIABI members requesting assistance in contacting your legislators on legislation affecting independent agents. Members of the Legislative Committee are prepared to testify on legislation in Statehouse Committee Meetings.
IIABI GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS CHAIR:
Clint Paskewitz, Associated Insurance Services, LLC
clintp@aisidaho.com | ph: (208) 955-8180 | Boise, ID
IIABI GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE:
Jason Dahl, CIC | 208-522-7778
Staci Matheson, CPIW AINS | 208-522-5656
Bob Ricketts | 208-322-5525
Jason Swan | 208-322-5525
Bill Deal, Jr. | 208-466-2465
Jacob Florence | 208-737-6891
Mike Willits | 208-938-4197
Brett Murphy | 208-949-2222
IDAPAC
IIABI's state political action committee receives donations from members to assist Idaho legislative candidates, both incumbents and challengers, who are supportive of insurance and small business concerns. Solicitations are sent to independent agents during the election year.
IDAPAC CHAIR:
Jacob Florence, HUB Int'l Mtn. States Ltd.
jacob.florence@hubinternational.com | Twin Falls, ID
ADVOCACY IN WASHINGTON D.C.
By joining IIABI, you also become a member of our national association, the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (IIABA), which has an exceptional lobbying team in Washington D.C. and Alexandria, VA. Consistently, Fortune magazine has named the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (IIABA) one of the most powerful and effective lobbying groups in the nation's capital. IIABA also has been ranked as a top Washington lobbying group by Roll Call, a publication specializing in coverage of Congress; the National Journal, a major public-policy magazine; and several other national publications.
INSURPAC
IIABA's PAC, represents agents' and brokers' views on federal issues and helps elect candidates to the U.S. Congress who understand our issues. With our most recent campaign, Idaho contributed $9,035 towards the $1.1 million National goal during 2016.
INSURPAC CHAIR:
Jacob Florence, HUB Int'l Mtn. States Ltd.
jacob.florence@hubinternational.com | Twin Falls, ID