Founded in 1897, the Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia (IIAG) has a membership of over 700 agencies, including branches, and 4,000 insurance professionals in Georgia. With over 100 years of coalition and dedication, IIAG promotes the common business interests of independent agents within the industry, before government and the public, consistent with the best interests of the insurance-buying public. IIAG has been recognized with numerous awards for outstanding achievement in education, communications, governmental affairs, civic contributions, and consumer services. The level of excellence IIAG offers its members is unsurpassed. IIAG’s lobbyist, Gould Hagler, is well known and respected at the State Capitol. His 28 years of experience in legislative affairs, 17 representing IIAG, makes a difference for member agencies. Gould knows the people, he knows the process, and he knows the issues. Among the property and casualty interests in Georgia, IIAG has the largest political action committee. In fact, Georgia IPAC is twice the size of the second largest P&C PAC, and 15 times larger than the next largest P&C agents’ PAC. IIAG has a strong grass roots network. We have members in virtually every Georgia community. They are active members of their communities and are known as community leaders by the legislators. When IIAG members talk, Georgia’s policy makers listen. In addition, nine members of IIAG serve in the House and Senate. IIAG is an affiliate of The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (IIABA), a potent force in national politics. IIABA provides numerous services to its state affiliates and to its individual members.