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Agents for Change, a trade association of insurance agents and brokers from across all lines of insurance, is working to reform insurance regulation and enact a national insurance charter to allow producers the option of being regulated at either the federal or the state level.  Agents for Change has over 7,000 members nationwide who provide public policy makers with expert advice as they move forward to modernize insurance regulation.

There are distinct advantages for agents and brokers within the framework of a national insurance charter: (1) time spent on licensing issues would be greatly diminished; (2) agents and brokers would greatly increase their ability to serve their customers no matter where they may reside, and; (3) speed to market of products would be greatly enhanced.     

Consumers will have access to more products and may save money due to increased efficiencies in regulation.  Producers will spend less time on paperwork and have more time to better serve their clients.  This is a win-win for anybody who buys or sells an insurance product.

We will be playing a role in the upcoming debate in Congress because a national insurance regulatory system is not only sound public policy it will greatly assist insurance agents and their customers.

If you share our goal of modernizing insurance regulation, there are several things you can do to help.  First and foremost, join Agents for Change (it's free!).  You will receive periodic updates from Washington, D.C. and be presented with opportunities to help influence the legislative process.  These may include: attending an in district meeting with your Member of Congress, sending a letter to the editor of your home town newspaper, or writing to your elected representatives.  Your comfort level determines your level of involvement.

Please take a minute to learn more about Agents for Change by clicking on their website --- www.agents4change.net-- or by contacting Peter Ludgin, who serves as their executive director, at 202-589-1929 or peter@agents4change.net. 

If you agree with the concept of a national insurance charter please join Agents for Change.  On this debate strength is truly in numbers.  

Educate yourself and make your voice heard!