Governmental Affairs

Insurance is a highly regulated industry.

The decisions made by state legislators and the elected Commissioner of Insurance directly impact the bottom line profitability of your agency.

IIANC is the advocate for independent insurance agents in North Carolina. Our Governmental Affairs team of Program Manager Allison June Mabe and Chief Advocacy Officer Joe Stewart work to protect IIANC members’ interests, and coordinates with Big “I” colleagues in Washington on federal regulatory issues as well.

While you are busy running your agency and making a living, IIANC is fighting for you every day at the State Capitol in Raleigh and on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

2026 Election Results & Updates

See what the 2026 midterm results could mean for independent insurance agents in North Carolina and across the country.

2026 Post-Election Results: November 4, 2026

IIANC Chief Advocacy Officer Joe Stewart and Western Carolina University political science professor Dr. Chris Cooper review the election results and discuss how they could shape the 2027 legislative agenda in Raleigh and Washington, D.C.

Big “I” Experts Break Down the 2026 Midterm Election Results

In this short video from Independent Agent magazine, Big “I” President and CEO Charles Symington and Senior Vice President of Federal Government Affairs Nathan Riedel discuss what the midterm results could mean for independent agents and the insurance industry.

Watch the Big “I” Video

Explore More 2026 Election Updates

Attend a Thinkers Lunch

In the Raleigh area? Attend a Thinkers Lunch at Cantina 18 in downtown and hear from can't-miss speakers on various political issues.

Attend a Thinkers Lunch

Learn About IIANC's Governmental Affairs Program

Department of Insurance

Federal Issues

State Legislature

Check out our recent Raleigh Report newsletters (IIANC's Legislative Newsletter) below!

During the Legislative Session, IIANC emails our members The Raleigh Report, an as-needed legislative update. If you do not currently receive a copy of this publication and would like to, please email Anna Rebollar at arebollar@iianc.com.