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Industry Associations Join Forces for Chicago

Legislative Event

IIA of Illinois, in collaboration with six industry professional Representative Camille Lilly (D-Chicago) Chairs the House government
organizations, hosted a joint legislative reception on Property & Casualty Committee, praised agents and brokers
September 6th in Chicago prior to our State and National for taking the time to work with her on several issues this
board meetings. session as she does not have a deep background in the
industry.
As we do throughout the state and in Springfield and
Washington DC, the event was designed to educate The diversity of the industry was evidenced by the different
state legislators on the diversity of the industry and groups participating in and sponsoring the event. The
the independent agent channel and the economic groups included Surplus Line Association of IL, NAIFA IL,
contributions - employment, taxes and charitable Association of Lloyd’s Brokers, Illinois State Association of
endeavors - we make to communities throughout Illinois Health Underwriters, Professional Liability Underwriting
and the state itself. IIA of Illinois’ efforts with the InVEST Society, National Association of African American
program in high schools and community colleges were also Insurance Agents, and our local association, Chicagoland
highlighted. IIA.

In addition to legislators from the Chicagoland area, The groups hope to continue working on collaborative
attendees heard from the Chairs of the Senate and House events in the future.
Insurance Committees, both of whom are from Chicago.

Senate Insurance Committee Chair John Mulroe
(D-Chicago) singled out IIA of Illinois for our advocacy
efforts and educating members of both parties on the
committee on issues impacting agents and the industry.
Senator Mulroe is keenly aware of the competitive market
in Illinois and the benefits to consumers.

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