Symington Joins IIABA

NU Online News Service, Feb. 17, 4:22 p.m.EST?The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers ofAmerica announced that Charles E. Symington Jr., formerly seniorcounsel to the House Financial Services Committee will head itsfederal government affairs program.

Mr. Symington will take the title of senior vice president offederal government affairs.

Robert A. Rusbuldt, chief executive officer of the Alexandria,Va.-based association, noted that during Mr. Symington's servicewith Financial Services Committee, he focused on insurance issues,including congressional efforts to assess state insuranceregulation.

Mr. Rusbuldt said Mr. Symington would bring a wealth ofinsurance and Hill experience including work with the FinancialServices Committee for the last three years and before that withthe Energy & Commerce Committee.

Mr. Symington was involved in the drafting of the Terrorism RiskInsurance Act of 2002, the Financial Services Anti-Fraud bill, theFair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003, and otherlegislative proposals.

During his time with the Committee on Energy and Commerce, heconcentrated on health care policy and the panel's oversightresponsibilities.

IIABA also announced the promotions of Wes Bissett to seniorvice president of government affairs and state relations, andJustin Roth to vice president of government affairs.